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04-26-2013, 10:26 AM | #1 |
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Akrapovic slip-on valve open vs. closed / N54 vs. N55 mid
I have an Akrapovic slip-on on my 1M but no remote control valve kit.
For those who have; are your outer tailpipes completely inactive, i.e. zero exhaust flow, when valve is closed? In my case the installer told me that they partly opened blocking plate, and indeed the outer pipes do have exhaust gas flow, although not as much as inner pipes. I wonder if it's worth to buy the wireless kit in this case, now it's likely louder then valve fully closed but not as loud with valve fully open...? Secondly, how does Akra slip-on wih N54 midpipe compare to Akra + N55? Anybody has any sound clips of both? Thanks |
04-26-2013, 12:56 PM | #3 |
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Im interested to know how your installer partly opened the blocking plate but to answer your questions:
With the valve closed there is no exhaust flow through the outer tailpipes. With the valve closed it will be around stock decibel wise, maybe slight tonal differences. With the valve open it will sound beastly, especially if matched with a N55 midpipe or MadDad, with exhaust flow through all tail pipes. Heres a video posted recently of the akra+N55 pipes. Also, two great threads with everything and anything you need to know about how the wireless kit works. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...21&postcount=4 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=12 |
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04-26-2013, 04:07 PM | #4 |
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Ok thanks, so I understand with wireless kit and valve closed there is NO flow through outer pipes. Well in my case there is surely exhaust flow through outer pipes, maybe about 1/4th of the inner pipes flow or so. But I don't have the wireless kit, so I guess it is louder as the wireless kit with valves closed but surely not as load as in the sound clips with valves fully open.
As to stock vs. N55 mid; I’ve read so much about it on this forum, but I never found any comparison of akra slip-on with stock vs. N55 mid. Would be interested to hear one’s experiences. I run N54’s and would possibly consider doing N55 if it’s really worth it, on the other hand I don’t want to get in trouble with authorities… |
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For a point of reference, I have a stock (N54) mids on my 1M + Akra slip-on with no valve kit (always open) and I think it sounds great. I could probably go even a bit louder.
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04-26-2013, 10:02 PM | #7 | ||
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Except if mistaken, every Akra forum fellow over here either got the wireless kit (to zap at will between "open valve" and "closed valve" mode ) or got the blocking plate completely removed (permanent loudness) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...57&postcount=8). From what you say, I believe to understand that getting the wireless kit seems the right thing for you. In "closed valve" mode (no exhaust flow through the outer pipes) the Akra sound is actually quite similar to the stock OEM sound. Static noise level at 3750 rpm is the same (81 dB). In "open valve" mode (exhaust flow through the outer pipes too) it's, uh, pretty impressive. Quote:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=27 (N55 midpipe) http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=797160 (N55 midpipe DIY installation process) IMHO N55 + Akra = doing justice to the 1M.
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04-27-2013, 02:19 AM | #9 |
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Don't be afraid to get in trouble with the authorities if you switch to N55 mids.
This is an OEM part, I doubt there's 1 technician at the inspection who knows the difference between N54 and N55 mids. By the way: You can always put the N54 mids back on if necessary. I've heard both in combination with Akra Slip on and there is a difference in sound. The removal of the secondary cats also gives you a few extra ponies. Where are you exactly from in Belgium? I have Akra slip on (with wirereless) + N55 mids. We can always meet so you can hear it in real life and compare with your sound. |
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04-27-2013, 03:38 AM | #10 | |
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I'm from region Sint-Niklaas, but spend quite some time in Gent during the week too. Would definitely be interested to hear difference valve open/closed vs. my setup in real life! |
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04-27-2013, 03:39 AM | #11 |
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Interesting...could you explain a little more or point me to this post please? Thanks
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04-27-2013, 04:14 AM | #12 | |
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There is deffinately without a doubt, an advantage in terms of sound, by switching to the N55 mids Exactly, and give you up to an extra 8 killer wasps of untapped oommphh.. |
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I think flzrider did a little 'Randy Pobst' with his N54/N55 statement.
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04-27-2013, 01:20 PM | #15 | |
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http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=Resonator Last edited by flzrider; 04-29-2013 at 01:19 PM.. |
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04-27-2013, 05:24 PM | #16 | |
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That thread is more to do with the "dreaded" 1M OEM drone, than sound reduction of not having a "true" resonator. |
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04-28-2013, 07:57 AM | #17 |
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I personally like the wireless kit, but I have the full evolution so I might not be the best to contribute here. I love the sound when the valve is closed for daily. Definitely not too much and sound very elegant, and what the stock car should have been. I only open the valve on track and when I am doing runs on B road.
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04-29-2013, 01:28 PM | #18 |
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What I was trying to point out is that the 1M's N54 midpipes have cats, but no resonators, whereas the N55 midpipes have no cats, but does have a resonator. Cats, of course, restrict flow and resonators quiet down sound. So all other things remaining equal, it seems logical there will not be a major upgrade in terms of sound if one were to go from N54 to N55 midpipes on their 1M. If you have a video clip or objective data that proves otherwise, I'd love to see it as I wouldn't mind getting a small sound (and HP) bump on my current exhaust setup.
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Now the sound: I agree with you that soundwise the difference is probably small for most unless they have very sensitive ears, especially smaller than wonderful Maddads which have a distinctive and aggressive sound. But this is why I always advice the N55 mids to people who will match them with DPs and/or a loud rear muffler because they sure have all the other benefits in full and it seems like a better idea for me to preserve the sound characteristics of whatever muffler you choose to go with rather than either diluting the sound of that muffler and also of the Maddads or other brand mid pipes to that effect. On the other hand, if the goal is to maximize the sound with less drone without also installing an aftermarket muffler or a DP, then N55 are NOT the best solution since imho they are "silent achievers" |
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11-28-2013, 06:24 AM | #21 |
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So guys without the wireless, is the ak in red or white mode, have read many posting but still don't really get it, I see smoke out of all 4 pipes but there is hardly any sound when the car is stationary. So confused
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11-28-2013, 02:06 PM | #22 |
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If you don't have the wireless kit you have no wireless button allowing you to toggle between 'white mode' (quiet sound | inner exhausts exhaust flow) and 'red mode' (racy sound | four exhausts exhaust flow).
Then you gotta make up your mind before installation:
For those who do not opt for the wireless kit and intend to remove the welded blocking plate of/off the connecting pipe (which voids the warranty, according to the Akra terms and conditions): see 00:47-00:48 of the video below: It seems that with the Akra of the forum fellow in the first post, they opted for a compromise: they did not remove the welded blocking plate of the connecting pipe, but drilled a hole (or several holes) in it.
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