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///M1 · 03-23-2011, 08:41 PM

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Auto-News has also made video of the 1M MotoGP safety car available here: http://www.auto-news.de/video/index.jsp?id=29431. Just listen to that sound!

Awesome sound! Got confirmation from Akra they will be releasing theirs later in the yr (October shipping most likely)

dominoM · 03-23-2011, 11:49 PM

Now that's the sweetest sounding 20 sec of 1M vid yet.

Papethova · 03-23-2011, 11:50 PM

Any idea on cost?

BrokenVert · 03-23-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

Any idea on cost?

If you have to ask...

Papethova · 03-23-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

If you have to ask...

I have no idea what it would cost... ive paid 1500 for exhaust for one car and 5500 for another car. Huge range, just curious where it lies.

darkvaderr · 03-24-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

I have no idea what it would cost... ive paid 1500 for exhaust for one car and 5500 for another car. Huge range, just curious where it lies.

for the M3,
Akrapovic - Slip-On Titanium Exhaust System : $3,465
Akrapovic - Evolution Titanium Exhaust System : $5,795
(from EAS)

So considering the low production of the 1M, we'll probably only get the choice of one system (most likely the more expensive one), not to mention priced higher.

I'm gonna ball-park $6000+

skyphab · 03-24-2011, 03:18 AM

Looking forward to the Akrapovic!

But: Since they're doing an exhaust for the 135i that will also fit the 1M (read that somewhere), won't the 135 then sound exactly the same?

alice · 03-24-2011, 03:26 AM

Yesssss! Looking forward to this. Just hoping they will ship internationally!

adrean8j · 03-24-2011, 05:16 AM

If the price range is anything like the price range of their motorcycle exhausts then this thing will be EXPENSIVE (similar to Eisenmann prices)....but it WILL look and sound good..

///M1 · 03-24-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by darkvaderr

for the M3,
Akrapovic - Slip-On Titanium Exhaust System : $3,465
Akrapovic - Evolution Titanium Exhaust System : $5,795
(from EAS)

So considering the low production of the 1M, we'll probably only get the choice of one system (most likely the more expensive one), not to mention priced higher.

I'm gonna ball-park $6000+

$6K is too aggressive of a guess, why would it actually cost more than the one for the M3, which is even more complicated, has more materials, etc.? And they would be pricing themselves out if the exhausts costs 15% of the car. We sre not talking about an exotic car here.

A lot will depend on the Euro conversion, which is not helping one bit, but I'd venture it has to be way less than $6K, prolly half that, if they want to have meaningful sales.

DriveHard · 03-24-2011, 09:51 AM

One has to reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeealllllllllyy like there car and muffler to warent spending a Mortage payment on one...

///M1 · 03-24-2011, 10:00 AM

Here is an exhaust company which is right on par with Akra. Look through their offerings, which are a piece of art IMO. Lambo, Ferrari, Maserati, Bentley, high end Audis. You will be hard pressed to find an exhaust higher than $6K (with the twin-sound Lambo exhaustr being the exception).

At the end of the day, the end cans of the 1///M are fairly primitive relative to what is required to analyze, design, construct, fabricate, and deliver a complete exhaust for the above cars. If the buyer base ^^^ ain't paying more than $6K on $200+K cars, who thinks buyers of a $47K car will be paying $6K on an exhaust...

http://www.capristoexhaust.us/default.asp

Bimmer-Bob · 03-24-2011, 10:05 AM

$6K is stupid expensive for an exhaust. I thought the new M3 Performance exhaust was insanely priced at $4K...

DiavelM3 · 03-24-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

$6K is stupid expensive for an exhaust. I thought the new M3 Performance exhaust was insanely priced at $4K...

I think that was just a guess about the $6k price tag for the 1M. I think it will be much cheaper than that. It's a smaller motor and turbo charged. Again, this is my "guess" but, I'm sure you will be able to choose cat back exhaust or from the down pipes back - when the time comes.

Red135 · 03-24-2011, 10:21 AM

Their exhaust for the 335i is $5000.

DiavelM3 · 03-24-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Red135

Their exhaust for the 335i is $5000.

Ouch! In that case, I think if the 1M exaust is in that neighborhood, you might as well stick with the stock? Stock sounds good too.... Not sure it would be worth $5-6K just for a 12hp increase and a slightly different sound note...

HondaGoneRogue · 03-24-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

If the price range is anything like the price range of their motorcycle exhausts then this thing will be EXPENSIVE (similar to Eisenmann prices)....but it WILL look and sound good..

Eisenmann is only 2k. God that's rediculous to say. Hahaha.

///M1 · 03-24-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ferrari4evr1

Ouch! In that case, I think if the 1M exaust is in that neighborhood, you might as well stick with the stock? Stock sounds good too.... Not sure it would be worth $5-6K just for a 12hp increase and a slightly different sound note...

Best bang for the buck, and likely sound, would be to stay stock as far as rear cans, and just replace the midpipe with MadDad or the like. So far it has been speculated that it is just the end quad that is different on the 1///M, all else same as the 135i, so the aftermarket midpipe for $500 or thereabouts would give you some nice sound, modest gains, and weight reduction.

My135 · 03-24-2011, 10:56 AM

I would not spend anything more than $1200 for a exhaust; and beside, it sounds about the same as other 135 after market exhaust sound clips (like Berk, AA, and my aFe).

MrRoboto · 03-24-2011, 11:02 AM

You either have too much free cash or are lacking in the common sense department to spend 6k on an exhaust system on a ~50k car.

Red135 · 03-24-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M1

So far it has been speculated that it is just the end quad that is different on the 1///M, all else same as the 135i, so the aftermarket midpipe for $500 or thereabouts would give you some nice sound, modest gains, and weight reduction.

I don't know if that is true. Judging by the undercarriage shots from the Chicago Auto Show, the 1M looks like it will have much better flow than the 135i. I don't see any crush bends.

adrean8j · 03-24-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

Eisenmann is only 2k. God that's rediculous to say. Hahaha.

$2.8k-$7.5k for their M3 axelback exhaust systems, connecting-pipes are another $600......

Akrapovic axelback w/connecting-pipes for M3 is $3.5k, full system from headers back is $5.7k

Seems similar pricing to me!

03-24-2011, 03:18 AM	#7
skyphab First Lieutenant Drives: MK5 GTI --> Cayman R (skip 1M) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 350 iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to the Akrapovic! But: Since they're doing an exhaust for the 135i that will also fit the 1M (read that somewhere), won't the 135 then sound exactly the same? __________________

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DriveHard Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,919 iTrader: (0)	One has to reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeealllllllllyy like there car and muffler to warent spending a Mortage payment on one... __________________ '11 128i M-Sport Pkg, Sport Susp., 6AT w/paddles, BMW Perf CAI,Charcoal Filter Delete, BMW Perf. Big Brake Kit, BMW Perf. Exhaust, Ferodo 2500's, Titanium shims,135 trunk lip, BMS-PBX Box-Map 3, Castrol RBF600 ,e93 FSB, , f30 Backing Plates,GC Camber Plates, Hankook RS-3's (Track setup)

03-24-2011, 10:00 AM	#12
///M1 Brigadier General Drives: Many Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 212/305 Posts: 3,080 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1///M [0.00] 2008 Audi RS4 [0.00] 2000 BMW E39 M5 (sold) [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i (sold) [0.00]	Here is an exhaust company which is right on par with Akra. Look through their offerings, which are a piece of art IMO. Lambo, Ferrari, Maserati, Bentley, high end Audis. You will be hard pressed to find an exhaust higher than $6K (with the twin-sound Lambo exhaustr being the exception). At the end of the day, the end cans of the 1///M are fairly primitive relative to what is required to analyze, design, construct, fabricate, and deliver a complete exhaust for the above cars. If the buyer base ^^^ ain't paying more than $6K on $200+K cars, who thinks buyers of a $47K car will be paying $6K on an exhaust... http://www.capristoexhaust.us/default.asp __________________ *2011 BMW E82 1///M: AW, ZPP, ZCV, HK, Sirius, Apps; Akra CF+Valve control, MadDad mids, K&N, Forge FMIC, P3gauge, EuroTails, Tint, CF Mirrors+Spoiler+Roof Wrap, 10mm H&Rs, IND grills+gills, xCDV, LUX AE 2008 Audi B7 RS 4*: Sprint Blue, Exclusive Euro Recaro Interior, Premium+Titanium Package, EPL Tune, Stasis Ohlins MS coilovers, Milltek valved exhaust+DownPipes, Stoptech SS lines, Tint, ADR V1, Lidatek, Lamin-X, Rotiform SNA 19x10" wheels, 275/30/19 PSSs, Euro flat-bottom steering wheel, JHM SSK

03-24-2011, 10:56 AM	#19
My135 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,599 iTrader: (0)	I would not spend anything more than $1200 for a exhaust; and beside, it sounds about the same as other 135 after market exhaust sound clips (like Berk, AA, and my aFe). __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.

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03-23-2011, 11:49 PM	#2
dominoM Sir Drives: CB E36 M3, AW 1M Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	Now that's the sweetest sounding 20 sec of 1M vid yet.

03-23-2011, 11:50 PM	#3
Papethova Colonel Drives: '08 135/ '11 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: at Death Valley 127 Posts: 2,866 iTrader: (0)	Any idea on cost?

03-24-2011, 03:26 AM	#8
alice Private First Class Drives: 1M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands UK Posts: 138 iTrader: (0)	Yesssss! Looking forward to this. Just hoping they will ship internationally!

03-24-2011, 10:05 AM	#13
Bimmer-Bob ! Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,995 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i [5.00] 2012 Ford Focus SE ... [0.00]	$6K is stupid expensive for an exhaust. I thought the new M3 Performance exhaust was insanely priced at $4K...

03-24-2011, 10:21 AM	#15
Red135 La Flama Blanca Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 1,546 iTrader: (1)	Their exhaust for the 335i is $5000.

03-24-2011, 11:02 AM	#20
MrRoboto Colonel Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,606 iTrader: (0)	You either have too much free cash or are lacking in the common sense department to spend 6k on an exhaust system on a ~50k car.