My Slovenian mistress finally arrived

[firechicken99]

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[ayao]

Do you find it odd that the OEM muffler is a bit louder @ max than the Akra closed? Maybe the Akra is designed to achieve that. Just not what I would have expected...

Originally Posted by Papethova

Installed....

Akra full time open with straight midpipes (N55 mid with resonator removed) has ZERO drone. I can not say I ever had drone before but with this set up now I have less "drone". I almost want to say at cruising speeds the cabin seems quieter now. My 135 with Borla exhaust and straight mids was MUCH louder than this (Akra completely open/straight mid) set up.

I took some readings with a decibel meter for comparison. Keep in mind the Akra has zero miles on it so it still needs to break in. I will update the "open" numbers when I get more miles on the system. I cannot update the closed numbers since the plate has been removed, BUT Maybe its safe to assume the delta on the open numbers would translate over to the closed numbers (im not sure).


N55 midpipe with a Y pipe (RESONATOR DELETE) and OEM muffler

Idle: 85.0 Max: 105.9


Midpipe form above with Akra closed system

Idle: 90.1 Max: 104.3


Midpipe above with Akra plate cut out for full time open system

Idle:92.6 Max: 109.9

Also, I dont notice any issue with alignment. I havent installed tips yet since I didnt buy the Akra tips. Once I find what I want I will comment on alignment.

[///M-Rat]

Are these cabin sound pressure readings or behind the car?

[Papethova]

Originally Posted by ayao

Do you find it odd that the OEM muffler is a bit louder @ max than the Akra closed? Maybe the Akra is designed to achieve that. Just not what I would have expected...

I did find it odd at first but the OEM muffler had almost 6k miles on it while the Akra had 10 secs of runtime on it. I would think once it was broken in it would open up a bit.

The Akra is harder to get readings on because the thing pops and that spikes the decibels.

I will take more readings as I get some miles on the system.

Originally Posted by ///M-Rat

Are these cabin sound pressure readings or behind the car?

They are at the tips in the back.

[EINSER M]

Originally Posted by Papethova

I did find it odd at first but the OEM muffler had almost 6k miles on it while the Akra had 10 secs of runtime on it. I would think once it was broken in it would open up a bit.

The Akra is harder to get readings on because the thing pops and that spikes the decibels.

I will take more readings as I get some miles on the system.

They are at the tips in the back.

I like it paps I like your Slovanian mistress!!!!!!!

[Powerbeast]

She sounds amazing buddy.

[Papethova]

Thanks guys... now I just need to find tips

[EINSER M]

Originally Posted by Papethova

Thanks guys... now I just need to find tips

she does need new piping to accommodate, well we know what to accommodate

[firechicken99]

Originally Posted by EINSER M

she does need new piping to accommodate, well we know what to accommodate

only on ///M could you find a $7k+ exhaust that needs new tips.... SMH! lol do it!

[Papethova]

Originally Posted by firechicken99

only on ///M could you find a $7k+ exhaust that needs new tips.... SMH! lol do it!

If I had spent 7k I would have tips

[firechicken99]

Originally Posted by Papethova

If I had spent 7k I would have tips

well very nice sir!! Thought you were replacing the tips because they just didnt cut it for you haha.

got a deal on it used? I hate to say it but im going to start with an N55 mid pipe for now and hold off on exhaust

[Papethova]

Originally Posted by firechicken99

well very nice sir!! Thought you were replacing the tips because they just didnt cut it for you haha.

got a deal on it used? I hate to say it but im going to start with an N55 mid pipe for now and hold off on exhaust

Bought it new without tips. I think I have noticed the titanium tips begin to yellow on other people's cars. I didnt want to spend 13-1400 dollars and have them yellow. Plus I really want black tips.

I started with an N55 too.

[Sean@PSI]

For the record, the Akrapovic 1M exhaust is NOT available without the tips.

[ozinaldo]

Originally Posted by Sean@PSI

For the record, the Akrapovic 1M exhaust is NOT available without the tips.

You mean Papethova is a magician or what? He did purchase it without the tips, obviously from somewhere.

[EINSER M]

Originally Posted by ozinaldo

You mean Papethova is a magician or what? He did purchase it without the tips, obviously from somewhere.

ha ha ha ha paps a magician that made me lol

[firechicken99]

Originally Posted by EINSER M

ha ha ha ha paps a magician that made me lol

With the stuff you guys pull outta the bag I wouldn't put it past you for the next Penn and Teller

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by ozinaldo

You mean Papethova is a magician or what?

Ask his Slovenian mistress.

[///M1]

Late to the game, but congrats. Which way did you decide to go with tips?

[Papethova]

Been too busy with other projects to finalize tips. Im waiting to hear back from some people. Im not in a rush really.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by hybris4u

If I buy it's probably going to be Akra with N55 mid pipes and wireless. I want to have a "sleeper" mode where I go unnoticed. Then I want the wonderful sound when the right situations or attention is wanted. The OEM exhaust is too quiet if you don't accelerate hard and that is not the best way to get attention in many situations. Meaning in suburban areas etc. So for me the combo is what do make the whole deal interesting. I would not go for any exhaust where its always loud. Not the right profile for me. Close to 40 years old and family. We all have different profiles and needs at different times in life. If you asked me the same 10 years ago I would have said loud always! ;-)

+10.

Non-smoker but deliberately did not opt out for the "Smoke Pack" (code 441) for my 1M.

Definitely not regretting that choice, because today I got me an alternative cigarette lighter (easily reachable at arm's length) and some lengthy device with "N55" indicated on the label/sticker.

"Open Sesame ! Let there be sound !"





Do I like my new cigarette lighter ? Well, if the clip below features "The Akra Man" then I'm a kind of Charlie today.
(note: if the fine deephouse track accompanying the video ain't your cup of tea, then start from 03:29 onwards for summery funky sounds).

[Grey Dove]

Originally Posted by Artemis

+10.

Non-smoker but deliberately did not opt out for the "Smoke Pack" (code 441) for my 1M.

Definitely not regretting that choice, because today I got me an alternative cigarette lighter (easily reachable at arm's length) and some lengthy device with "N55" indicated on the label/sticker.

And it gets better you'll see (hear)

[bmw13]

Originally Posted by Mdawood

Mine is open all the time as well. The sound is perfect! Don't even think about the wireless kit.

Let me get this straight... so you do not need the wireless kit to be in "Red" or "Thunder Mode" it will stay in the mode all the time?!? I too would rather have full force all the time, and do not NEED to tone it down. I thought you needed the wireless kit to have access to that louder setting? Is that not the case? If that is truly the case it knocks off an unnecessary $850 - $1000 the total price!