Yellowing of titanium (Akrapovic)

[arvinz]

Those of you with the Akrapovic slip-on or Evo, how are you maintaining the exhaust look? I'm not very fond of the carbon fiber tips on the VO, but I do love the titanium tips but I would hate to see them turn yellow over time.

Is there anything we can do to keep that fresh silver look?

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by arvinz

Those of you with the Akrapovic slip-on or Evo, how are you maintaining the exhaust look? I'm not very fond of the carbon fiber tips on the VO, but I do love the titanium tips but I would hate to see them turn yellow over time.

Is there anything we can do to keep that fresh silver look?

Titanium naturally bronzes. Mine have turned into a nice goldish color and look awesome. Its one of the cooler characteristics of titanium.

If you really want the Titanium color to last, paint your tips.

[Artemis]

About the bronzing of Akra titanium exhaust tips:
See http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=903660

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It seems that it keeps bothering you: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=72

[arvinz]

Originally Posted by Artemis

About the bronzing of Akra titanium exhaust tips:
See http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=903660

New:


Used:


It seems that it keeps bothering you: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=72

Heheh, well done Mr. Memory! I totally forgot I posted that.

Its probably the single most expensive mod to our cars so I'm trying to see what issues there are if I'm going to drop that much cash on it. I know some people had issues with fitment and some didn't. I KNOW I'm going to be one of those unlucky people that will end up with issues with the diffuser!

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by arvinz

It's probably the single most expensive mod to our cars so I'm trying to see what issues there are if I'm going to drop that much cash on it. I know some people had issues with fitment and some didn't. I KNOW I'm going to be one of those unlucky people that will end up with issues with the diffuser!

No, you won't be unlucky. Those fitment issues were mostly either at the very early stage or 1Ms without stock diffusers.

You're gonna get the CF tips, have lots of fun with it and never be required to spend time on cleaning the internal part of the exhaust tips anymore. It makes you lazy. Mine are all beautifully black on the inside (and it suits them very well) and CF on the outside. Just a quick pass with a towel over it to wipe the dust/dirt away from the outside CF part and it's "pronto, baby".

So bite the bullet and get the Akra axle back with CF tips.

[mike@x-ph.com]

I like the titanium color better after it bronzes

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by arvinz

Heheh, well done Mr. Memory! I totally forgot I posted that.

Its probably the single most expensive mod to our cars so I'm trying to see what issues there are if I'm going to drop that much cash on it. I know some people had issues with fitment and some didn't. I KNOW I'm going to be one of those unlucky people that will end up with issues with the diffuser!

I dont know if i could call it the most expensive mod... but its an amazing one.

I got a recent unit and it fit perfectly. Everything on the unit was beautiful. Its leagues above other exhausts in craftsmanship and materials. Its costly, but you can see what you are paying for when you get it.

I think once you get one, drive it, and you earn that bronze finish, you will like it.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

I dont know if i could call it the most expensive mod... but its an amazing one.

I got a recent unit and it fit perfectly. Everything on the unit was beautiful. Its leagues above other exhausts in craftsmanship and materials. Its costly, but you can see what you are paying for when you get it.

I think once you get one, drive it, and you earn that bronze finish, you will like it.

^^well said!

Originally Posted by arvinz

Heheh, well done Mr. Memory! I totally forgot I posted that.

^^lolz

Mr. Memory! really does apply to @Artemis

[Nev23]

Originally Posted by Artemis

No, you won't be unlucky. Those fitment issues were mostly either at the very early stage or 1Ms without stock diffusers.

You're gonna get the CF tips, have lots of fun with it and never be required to spend time on cleaning the internal part of the exhaust tips anymore. It makes you lazy. Mine are all beautifully black on the inside (and it suits them very well) and CF on the outside. Just a quick pass with a towel over it to wipe the dust/dirt away from the outside CF part and it's "pronto, baby".

So bite the bullet and get the Akra axle back with CF tips.

I am getting my Full Evo system fitted with CF tips tomorrow....the word excited is an understatement!! BTW I believe the TI tips are now out of production and unavailable for the IM Akra systems.

[arvinz]

Sweet, post pics when you get it installed

[Nev23]

Originally Posted by arvinz

Sweet, post pics when you get it installed

Sourced and fitted last Friday by the guys at Projex. Awesome job by the guys and would highly recommend. Special thanks to Ben for fitting www.projexuk.com

Was a bit concerned at previous reviews, however had no fitting issue whatsoever and the wireless option just finishes off what is an awesome system. One happy boy

[arvinz]

Looks awesome. I'm saving up to do the same next summer. Undecided on carbon fiber or titanium tips.

Out of curiosity, what was the price for install?

[Nev23]

Originally Posted by arvinz

Looks awesome. I'm saving up to do the same next summer. Undecided on carbon fiber or titanium tips.

Out of curiosity, what was the price for install?

I am UK based and the install was £300. It took less than an hour to change the exhaust system, it's the wireless fitting that's time consuming and adds to install cost.....definitely worth it though.