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BMW Gator · 12-16-2011, 09:03 AM

You may want to make up your mind fast. Massive price increase on the way Jan 1.

I have been told several different amounts ranging from a new price of $1300 to $1600 per pair from the current $799.

Wherever the price ends up - looks like a big increase on the way!

Andrew@IND · 12-16-2011, 10:32 AM

Price for 2012 is as follows (Effective January 1, 2012)

Akrapovic Slip on - $3590.00
Akrapovic Evolution - $5950.00
Down Pipe - $1650.00
Wireless kit - $850.00

*All prices are from the official Akrapovic 2012 North America price guide.

hybris4u · 12-16-2011, 10:36 AM

Just plain silly! Would never buy their stuff for that price! They need to wake up!

MrRoboto · 12-16-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hybris4u

Just plain silly! Would never buy their stuff for that price! They need to wake up!

I am with you on that. Crazy to spend that much on an exhaust system when there are similar/better systems out there for far less money.

hybris4u · 12-16-2011, 10:46 AM

When you pay more than 10% of the price of the car on exhaust... Something is wrong...

Papethova · 12-16-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

I am with you on that. Crazy to spend that much on an exhaust system when there are similar/better systems out there for far less money.

Although I tend to agree, I havent heard another system that comes close to the aggressive sound of the Akra.

hybris4u · 12-16-2011, 12:06 PM

Its over three times the price of the Eisenmann system here in Sweden

MrRoboto · 12-16-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

Although I tend to agree, I havent heard another system that comes close to the aggressive sound of the Akra.

The problem is you would rarely have the 'flapper' open to experience the aggressive sound. Way to loud for daily driving.

hybris4u · 12-16-2011, 02:57 PM

If it was 50% of the price I would consider it. But for current price? Not worth it...

Papethova · 12-16-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

The problem is you would rarely have the 'flapper' open to experience the aggressive sound. Way to loud for daily driving.

Great point!!! Without hearing it in person I cant gauge how loud it is.

Alpine* · 12-16-2011, 04:56 PM

First let me say, I have the Akra Evolution WITHOUT both the remote and down pipe. On that basis I feel I can offer an opinion on the system as opposed to just hypotheticals.

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

I am with you on that. Crazy to spend that much on an exhaust system when there are similar/better systems out there for far less money.

Similar / better, how do you measure that?
And yes there are steel or stainless steel systems that are way cheaper. I wanted titanium and I wanted the best quality pipe work with zero compromises on bends and first class welds The resultant craftsmanship the likes, I believ,e is without peer.

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Originally Posted by hybris4u

When you pay more than 10% of the price of the car on exhaust... Something is wrong...

Absolutley agree. But disagree for some markets, Australia and Asia for example where the 1M demands a upwards of US$110,000 premium (bullsh1t and sucks balls by the way)

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Originally Posted by Papethova

Although I tend to agree, I havent heard another system that comes close to the aggressive sound of the Akra.

Yeh what he said, WRC Car for the road sound without mega cans hanging out the back of the car.

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

The problem is you would rarely have the 'flapper' open to experience the aggressive sound. Way to loud for daily driving.

No flapper here, you just need to be carefully with throttle application, good luck as its addictive. Oh, it is a DD, it is my wife's car hahaha

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Originally Posted by hybris4u

If it was 50% of the price I would consider it. But for current price? Not worth it...

Cheaper in the US than here as well LOL

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Originally Posted by Papethova

Great point!!! Without hearing it in person I cant gauge how loud it is.

EXACTLY! C'mon over for the weekend, you can even have a drive with both the exhaust and the ESS tune.

By the way, I have no affiliation with Akra, I am just a car nut who is passionate about cars so.......

bklounge · 12-16-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

First let me say, I have the Akra Evolution WITHOUT both the remote and down pipe. On that basis I feel I can offer an opinion on the system as opposed to just hypotheticals.

No flapper here, you just need to be carefully with throttle application, good luck as its addictive. Oh, it is a DD, it is my wife's car hahaha

So do you have the valve permanently open ie bypassing the muffler?

Papethova · 12-16-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

EXACTLY! C'mon over for the weekend, you can even have a drive with both the exhaust and the ESS tune.

By the way, I have no affiliation with Akra, I am just a car nut who is passionate about cars so.......

You realize Im gonna take you up on this when I am in Australia

I too wanna know do you just have the valves set completely open at all times?

Alpine* · 12-16-2011, 08:49 PM

NO PLUG, straight out !!!!!

Ian///M · 12-16-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

NO PLUG, straight out !!!!!

Isn't I too loud like that all the time though?
I'd be keen on the slip on plus the wireless kit... No one seems to have sound clips though

RaihaX · 12-16-2011, 10:08 PM

Ian quick get the akra before the price hike - you know you want too!

1'M Blue · 12-16-2011, 10:48 PM

Now that really makes me consider getting a Evolution system

cooler2442 · 12-16-2011, 10:59 PM

799$ seemed to be to cheap for the quality of the DP's compared to how much Akra charges for the exhaust. No surprise here of a price hike.

hybris4u · 12-17-2011, 03:38 AM

When selling the car you will basically get nothing for the Akra if you don't sell it separately. The only pro could be that you get more interested buyers. But I agree that you buy it to use when you own it there is also an future economical aspect of it. Its funny the more money you have the more you think on how you spend them... Strange?

hybris4u · 12-17-2011, 03:38 AM

I would really like to have the evolution with the wireless. But again they premium is just silly...

as7920 · 12-17-2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@IND

Price for 2012 is as follows (Effective January 1, 2012)

Akrapovic Slip on - $3590.00
Akrapovic Evolution - $5950.00
Down Pipe - $1650.00
Wireless kit - $850.00

*All prices are from the official Akrapovic 2012 North America price guide.

UK 2011 and 2012 Pricing. Glad I won't be getting DP if I get it.

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Slip-On System* RRP £2,615.00 (2012 RRP £2,745.00)

(Choice of Carbon or Titanium Tail Pipes)

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Evolution System RRP £4,342.00 (2012 RRP £4,560.00)

(Choice of Carbon or Titanium Tail Pipes)

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Wireless Valve Technology* RRP £615.96 (2012 RRP £647)

Downpipes* RRP £ 615.96 (2012 RRP £1,655)

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VAT Included. (20%)

gs/e60/1m? · 12-17-2011, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by as7920

UK 2011 and 2012 Pricing. Glad I won't be getting DP if I get it.

Downpipes* RRP £ 615.96 (2012 RRP £1,655)

does anyone know more about the purpose of this rip off?

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12-16-2011, 10:36 AM	#3
hybris4u Captain Drives: BMW 1-serie M Coupé and BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 608 iTrader: (0)	Just plain silly! Would never buy their stuff for that price! They need to wake up!

12-16-2011, 10:46 AM	#5
hybris4u Captain Drives: BMW 1-serie M Coupé and BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 608 iTrader: (0)	When you pay more than 10% of the price of the car on exhaust... Something is wrong...

12-16-2011, 12:06 PM	#7
hybris4u Captain Drives: BMW 1-serie M Coupé and BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 608 iTrader: (0)	Its over three times the price of the Eisenmann system here in Sweden

12-16-2011, 02:57 PM	#9
hybris4u Captain Drives: BMW 1-serie M Coupé and BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 608 iTrader: (0)	If it was 50% of the price I would consider it. But for current price? Not worth it...

12-16-2011, 08:49 PM	#14
Alpine* Colonel Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,900 iTrader: (0)	NO PLUG, straight out !!!!!

12-16-2011, 10:08 PM	#16
RaihaX Major General Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth Posts: 5,030 iTrader: (2)	Ian quick get the akra before the price hike - you know you want too!

12-16-2011, 10:48 PM	#17
1'M Blue Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OM Posts: 460 iTrader: (0)	Now that really makes me consider getting a Evolution system

12-17-2011, 03:38 AM	#19
hybris4u Captain Drives: BMW 1-serie M Coupé and BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 608 iTrader: (0)	When selling the car you will basically get nothing for the Akra if you don't sell it separately. The only pro could be that you get more interested buyers. But I agree that you buy it to use when you own it there is also an future economical aspect of it. Its funny the more money you have the more you think on how you spend them... Strange?