Akrapovic Slip-On Exhaust Installed - Pics
03-04-2011, 02:58 PM
#1
Akrapovic Slip-On Exhaust Installed - Pics
Just wanted to share some pics of my car with the Akrapovic Slip-On exhaust and carbon heat shield. It was a relatively easy DIY job -- took about 3 hours on a relaxed pace. The tips are large and double wall (100mm) and fit well under the carbon trim. In terms of sound, it's a tad louder than stock in sport mode, at idle but with less rasp (lower tone, more refined). Unfortunately, car only has about 100 miles so I can't give any feedback on sound over 4500 RPM. Sorry about the novice quality pictures.
03-04-2011, 05:23 PM
#3
Beautiful car.
How does everyone avoid abuse from the law?
In Massachusetts ("no louder than OEM") I got stopped (after the officer almost got himself T-boned making a 3-point turn on a 40 mph corner) because it was thought my stock E36 M3 exhaust was too loud (puttering along at 40 mph in 4th).
Officer appreciated my comment: "Thanks for endangering the public to look at my exhaust."
GT3 with any exhaust modifcation would be a definite no-go here.
How does everyone avoid abuse from the law?
In Massachusetts ("no louder than OEM") I got stopped (after the officer almost got himself T-boned making a 3-point turn on a 40 mph corner) because it was thought my stock E36 M3 exhaust was too loud (puttering along at 40 mph in 4th).
Officer appreciated my comment: "Thanks for endangering the public to look at my exhaust."
GT3 with any exhaust modifcation would be a definite no-go here.
Last edited by Polarcharger; 03-05-2011 at 12:03 AM.
03-04-2011, 05:47 PM
#5
Beautiful car.
How does everyone avoid abuse from the law?
In Massachusetts ("no louder than OEM") I got stopped (after the officer almost got himself T-boned making a 3-point turn on a 40 mph corner) because it was thought my stock E36 M3 exhaust was too loud (puttering along at 40 mph in 4th).
Officer appreciated my comment: "Thanks for endangering public safety to look at my exhaust."
GT3 with any exhaust modifcation would be a definite no-go here.
How does everyone avoid abuse from the law?
In Massachusetts ("no louder than OEM") I got stopped (after the officer almost got himself T-boned making a 3-point turn on a 40 mph corner) because it was thought my stock E36 M3 exhaust was too loud (puttering along at 40 mph in 4th).
Officer appreciated my comment: "Thanks for endangering public safety to look at my exhaust."
GT3 with any exhaust modifcation would be a definite no-go here.
03-04-2011, 08:40 PM
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BTW, nice car.
Were you drinking a beer and texting? Seriously, 26yrs in MA driving all kinds of "noisy" cars and never had an issue.
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03-04-2011, 10:48 PM
#8
Looks great! But I can't quite read your tag number? Post clearer pictures please? 
And I while I am harassing you...lol...you know break-in is a fallacy right? Once the engine is warm you are good to go. That exhaust won't even come alive until 5000rpm.
And I while I am harassing you...lol...you know break-in is a fallacy right? Once the engine is warm you are good to go. That exhaust won't even come alive until 5000rpm.
03-05-2011, 12:02 AM
#10
Nah, young Southborough cop just figured he'd harass the "rich guy". Probably also had a little adrenaline buzz going from almost taking a car through his door.
03-05-2011, 12:07 AM
#11
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Just to clarify, the new parts are the tips and the heat shield yeah? Looks nice!
03-05-2011, 12:12 AM
#12
savyboy, the exhaust on your profile pic looks like an Akra. Is that the sports cup or evo race? Regarding break-in, I'll pop her cherry at the 500 mile mark.
03-05-2011, 12:14 AM
#13
CREx, new parts are the center muffler, tips and carbon trim. Thx.
03-05-2011, 12:20 AM
#14
Polarcharger, next mod will probably be track wheels...not sure which ones at this point. Quite a few nice ones out there...HRE C40, BBS Motorsport, Vorsteiner...
03-05-2011, 12:06 PM
#15
Correct. It was Evolution full system with valving and that is a great set up for quiet/loud. I reconfigured it as Evolution Race to shave some butt lbs at the expense of full time db's. The car will be seeing very few street miles this year.