02-23-2013, 04:45 AM | #23 |
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to me it does sometimes. You might not ever do it in 3 hours, 10 minutes or so for several times, also with the vehicle stationary, but with the ignition on. I carry it in the ashtray and I socket as the button causes white flashes, and then there are times that if he does not obey pulse, or even goes out for a second.
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02-23-2013, 04:54 AM | #24 | |
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My remote is plugged into the cigarette lighter, and it's the perfect place (discreet and very easy to reach/hide). Hopefully your 1Ms are equipped with a cigarette lighter too. It's a standard feature on EURO spec 1Ms. Fringe benefit: you got a white or red bonus light at night near the gear shift, if the storage plate is not in closed position. Did you also notice that the circle that lights up on the remote, does not light up fully all around: there are two tiny spots (at 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock - see also the pictures below) which seem a little darker. Probably that's normal too, because the remote is supposed to show a half circle if you use a battery instead of power supplied by the car. Overally very satisfied with the Akra. However, I do have a cosmetic issue. I noticed that the distance between both pipes on the driver's side is a few millimeter smaller than the distance between both pipes on the passenger's side. The difference is visually noticeable. First I thought this was related to the positioning of the tailpipes. So looked into that option. However, fine-tuning the tailpipes appeared to be to no avail: the root cause appears to be imperfect welding of the exhaust itself, where tailpipes are attached to (the distance between the exhaust pipes [to be distinguished from the tail pipes] appear not to be exactly the same on either side, and tailpipes cannot correct this welding difference). Tweaking the titanium exhaust pipes seems mission impossible and not recommended. Actually, nothing I can do about except for requesting Akra to get me a perfectly aligned exhaust. I think that's not normal so maybe I will contact Akra HQ about it.
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02-23-2013, 07:56 AM | #26 |
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I agree, Artemis for the price you paid you have all the right to expect the best in everything from Akra, don't settle for that, It obviously bothers you somehow.
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02-23-2013, 12:22 PM | #27 |
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Above I noted:
"I do have a cosmetic issue. I noticed that the distance between both pipes on the driver's side is a few millimeter smaller than the distance between both pipes on the passenger's side. The difference is visually noticeable. First I thought this was related to the positioning of the tailpipes. So looked into that option. However, fine-tuning the tailpipes appeared to be to no avail: the root cause appears to be imperfect welding of the exhaust itself, where tailpipes are attached to (the distance between the exhaust pipes [to be distinguished from the tail pipes] appear not to be exactly the same on either side, and tailpipes cannot correct this welding difference). Tweaking the titanium exhaust pipes seems mission impossible and not recommended. Actually, nothing I can do about except for requesting Akra to get me a perfectly aligned exhaust. I think that's not normal so maybe I will contact Akra HQ about it." Below are some pictures taken earlier today to show what I mean. Just to stand clear: the tail pipes are well-aligned when looked upon from above - camera angles can be deceiving - in real life they are okay. The issue is the distance between the tailpipes: the "gap" appears to be a few millimeter different when comparing driver's side with passenger's side. Any thoughts or suggestions ? After almost a month of use: the natural elements are merciless. The Akra is getting a touch of ...well uh... Valencia Orange.
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02-24-2013, 12:32 AM | #28 | |
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I am curious about the the fact that my remote lights up white or red perfectly, but when I take it out of the cigarette lighter socket, and I push the button, it does activate the valve and the exhaust opens up, but my remote doesn't light up and it's supposed to show a half circle like you said. Anyone else get this problem? And I also have the same cosmetic issue as you Artemis, and I also have a CF rear diffuser and the slight misalignment with the akra tips is evident. I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow.
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Can you check how the bolts of the Akra tailpipes are mounted on your 1M ? Symmetrically facing the inside of the 1M chassis (like on the 1M of Alpine* and on mine) or facing each other as suggested by Akra ? Quote:
Below are the relevant pages of the Wireless Kit installation manual. As you will note, the lost signal phenomenon is perfectly normal: it flashes to warn you that 'Ground Control' has lost 'Major Tom'. The signal resumes (reconnects) as soon as practically possible (that's also why the remote shifts back to "Code Red" automatically after the lost signal hiccup: 'Ground Control' resumed contact with 'Major Tom' ). Ah, that interference thing... back in the nineties a friend of mine managed to sometimes set off the car alarm of a car by simply switching on the microwave in her kitchen located next to the driveway where the car was parked. But, hey, also the 1M can set off car alarms, especially in underground car parks where the exhaust rumble echoes, uh, loud and clear.
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02-25-2013, 03:55 AM | #30 |
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Checked mine and all pipes are faced towards the centre of the car. So, each set of tail pipes are parallel to each other.
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03-09-2013, 03:25 AM | #31 |
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I refer to my post above about the 'gap' difference between the tailpipes (driver side gap is a little smaller than the passenger side gap) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=27).
The gap between the tailpipes should be equal on both sides. I know already of three 1M Akra exhausts who feature exactly the same 'gap' difference phenomenon. Can others also check their 1M Akra ? Do know that it's marginal, but it's there - take a closer look to notice the difference. If this happens to be case (and thus every 1M Akra features the 'gap' difference), than it appears that the Akra factory mold (for shaping the titanium axle back exhaust) was/is not 100% accurately conceived.
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The Akra is a very sensitive system, in more ways the one!
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So unfortunately, the tips had to come off AGAIN, and not because of how they were visually, but because of a sticking rattle! (something I was not even considering to be honest) So a friend with skills/experience and myself readjusted the right side and were able to get rid of the rattle very easily. It could be seen that the bolts were barely touching, but simply/ barely touching is enough to interfere and cause a rattle. With all of this said, it comes down to this: keep messing/ adjusting with your tips until they are perfect because NO body shop/ exhaust shop/ dealer will care about your vehicle more than you do! Let's face it, most shops consider a job all/ well done once the install is complete and the Akra requires a little bit more of that special attention. I am very happy with mine personally and although the tips are torqued down, I check them every few days or so for shifting of the tips or gaps. Hope that helps!
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03-28-2013, 10:51 PM | #33 |
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Does anyone have an issue with massive drone at 2500-3000 rpm at highway speeds? Like 4-5th gear. It almost sounds like the remote flap is opening for some reason.
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So I finally got a chance to take some pictures. My Akra tips are installed facing each other as suggested by Akra in the installation manual. The problem I have is that the tips on both sides are not properly aligned with the diffuser, so the gaps are not even on both sides.
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The "gap" difference I was referring to, consists of the gap between the tailpipes itself, not the gap between the diffuser and the tailpipes.
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My setup = N55 mids + Akra Slip-On Line + wireless kit.
10 'features' experienced so far:
Some of my previous posts about the 1M Akra: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=12 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...21&postcount=4
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My downshifts break necks... Do you have the catless down pipes?
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Can you do me a huge favor and tell me how your flap physically looks like while idle +closed and idle +open (red mode)? --- or any one else that's willing. My flap is fully closed in white mode and fully flat (ie fully parallel) in red mode. edit: Do you have an upgraded intake or anything?
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Update: I played around with the arm on the wireless kit. When the arm was shortest (closest to the car), the car wasn't very loud+I had loud resonation when in red mode.
With the arm in the longest position (towards tail pipes), it was at loudest in red mode, but I had to shorten the length a bit because the flap would resonate when in white mode. I think I found a sweet spot where I don't get any resonation noise... BUT the car is still very quiet on downshifts. I'm wondering if it's because I added dynamat to that drone area inside the trunk? Made it too quiet inside the cabin now? Also, I have stock airbox... I wonder if it's a restriction? No idea how the car sounds outside... I'd have to trust someone to drive my baby |
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I can clearly feel that flap was fully opened and the actuator had some travel left. |
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I eliminated my flap all together... The cold start is really the only thing that truly should be worried about.
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Also, question for everyone: When you park your 1M over time, how many days can you go before you lose the stored vacuum in the system/storage tanks? (In other words, how many days can you leave the car off before you get a really loud start, IE: no vacuum on start, causing the flapper to be open... Until vacuum is built up and the sound levels return to normal?) I'm noticing about 2 MAYBE 3 days max... I'm wondering if that's normal or if I have a vacuum leak somewhere in the system. |
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Hi Artemis. I just installed the ak mid with real axle but the wireless is missing somewhere, so my question is without wireless, is the system in red or white mode, the tubes are connected and I see smoke out of all four pipes but doesn't seem that loud. The guys installed it tells me without the kit it's in red mode as the gates inside the pipes are open when they checked but I think you know more so pls advise
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