[DL335D]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Yeah it does

That's exactly what a cammed hellcat sounds like. Sounds way better than any G80.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by DL335D

That's exactly what a cammed hellcat sounds like. Sounds way better than any G80.

Any 8 cylinder engine sounds better than a six cylinder engine.

[SickGTR]

Originally Posted by Patton250

Any 8 cylinder engine sounds better than a six cylinder engine.

STOP!!!!!!!!!!!! GT3 All day Homie. They scream and the sound is Amazing at 8-9 RPM

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by DL335D

That's exactly what a cammed hellcat sounds like. Sounds way better than any G80.

Sure sure sure

Besides that it's a overpowered POS built on a crappy1990's E Classe platform

[RacletteMan]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Sure sure sure

Besides that it's a overpowered POS built on a crappy1990's E Classe platform

The chassis sucks.
Interior is cheap, scratch that, everything is cheap.
No dealer network in Switzerland.
Atrocious mileage.
Have a Grand Cherokee so I know about the "quality" (ahem) of FCA products.
But there is no single car I desire more than a widebody hellcat challenger.

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by DL335D

That's exactly what a cammed hellcat sounds like. Sounds way better than any G80.

But it sounds fake on that car. Like watching a movie where the sound is offset from what's actually happening. An ICE car makes different sounds depending on what gear it is in, it's speed, when it accelerates, etc. This Tesla just sounds like it's burbling for no reason. Now if there's a way they can engineer the sound to be more realistic that would be better.

[NoSugar]

Originally Posted by frankiebones

Agreed, but many of us believe it was to comply with various statutes governing exhaust noise levels, as opposed to a conscious decision to neuter the sound.

As someone said, the X3 M40i has more aggressive burbles than the G80/G82. Something happened here. They made the car as aggressive looking and (many would say riced out), only to make it sound like an Oldsmobile?

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

The 2018 & 2019 X3 M40i's had good sound and lots of burbles but the 2020+ got neutered as well.

Originally Posted by frankiebones

That's interesting and just shows it's not BMW's "intention," it's them complying with noise ordinances.

I don't buy that. Ever wonder why these euro-zone "noise regulations" never seem to apply to AMG and RS performance vehicles, which consistently sound sportier than the ///M?

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by f15 ///M-sport

I don't buy that. Ever wonder why these euro-zone "noise regulations" never seem to apply to AMG and RS performance vehicles, which consistently sound sportier than the ///M?

I think the F80/F82 comp was the most aggressive sounding car off the shelf and had overrun many found obnoxious. More so that porsche, more so than any other German manufacturer.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by DL335D

That's exactly what a cammed hellcat sounds like. Sounds way better than any G80.

Yeah it does

[N54MPower]

Here's the US pricing for the G80/G82 exhaust. G83 fitment yet confirmed.

Titanium Slip-on axle back- $5820.07

US Only (does not delete secondary cats and 50 state emissions legal) Evo titanium mid-pipe - $1973.11

Non-US markets will get the Evo mid-pipe that deletes the secondary cats.

Tailpipe set, carbon V1 - $1781.71

Tailpipe set carbon V2- $1855.22

I think the cheaper version is pictured in the video and the more expensive one is the first version posted months ago.

They are both under $10K MSRP but not by much.

The car in the link is an EU car with OPF/PPF and the slip-on only, so US cars with the slip-on will sound even better with just the slip-on only and louder and with both the slip-on and mid-pipes.

This won't be the option for everyone that doesn't want to spend that much on an exhaust or appreciate the quality difference that Akrapovic offers.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by N54MPower

Here's the US pricing for the G80/G82 exhaust. G83 fitment yet confirmed.

Titanium Slip-on axle back- $5820.07

US Only (does not delete secondary cats and 50 state emissions legal) Evo titanium mid-pipe - $1973.11

Non-US markets will get the Evo mid-pipe that deletes the secondary cats.

Tailpipe set, carbon V1 - $1781.71

Tailpipe set carbon V2- $1855.22

I think the cheaper version is pictured in the video and the more expensive one is the first version posted months ago.

They are both under $10K MSRP but not by much.

The car in the link is an EU car with OPF/PPF and the slip-on only, so US cars with the slip-on will sound even better with just the slip-on only and louder and with both the slip-on and mid-pipes.

This won't be the option for everyone that doesn't want to spend that much on an exhaust or appreciate the quality difference that Akrapovic offers.

I thinks it’s awesome that company doesn’t have a drug screening program. Rock on dude’s!!!!

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by N54MPower

Here's the US pricing for the G80/G82 exhaust. G83 fitment yet confirmed.

Titanium Slip-on axle back- $5820.07

US Only (does not delete secondary cats and 50 state emissions legal) Evo titanium mid-pipe - $1973.11

Non-US markets will get the Evo mid-pipe that deletes the secondary cats.

Tailpipe set, carbon V1 - $1781.71

Tailpipe set carbon V2- $1855.22

I think the cheaper version is pictured in the video and the more expensive one is the first version posted months ago.

They are both under $10K MSRP but not by much.

The car in the link is an EU car with OPF/PPF and the slip-on only, so US cars with the slip-on will sound even better with just the slip-on only and louder and with both the slip-on and mid-pipes.

This won't be the option for everyone that doesn't want to spend that much on an exhaust or appreciate the quality difference that Akrapovic offers.

Add in installation costs and it'll be $10k+. 😬

Still looking forward to hearing full on sound clips as well as being able to compare against the Remus setup.

[Kinglagos]

The tailpipe set prices LOL

[Wamion117]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Add in installation costs and it'll be $10k+. 😬

Still looking forward to hearing full on sound clips as well as being able to compare against the Remus setup.

Why is installation so much? Ive never owned a performance car or have done any modifications to my previous cars, so forgive my naivety but isn't it just lifting the car and replacing the exhaust? Shouldn't that take 3 hours?

3 hours
at BMW service tech hourly rate: $150
=$450?

[Wamion117]

Anyone know if this thing will have valve functionality?

Its a concern for me for work reasons...I can't show up with my exhaust popping and farting ill look like an a-hole

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by Wamion117

Why is installation so much? Ive never owned a performance car or have done any modifications to my previous cars, so forgive my naivety but isn't it just lifting the car and replacing the exhaust? Shouldn't that take 3 hours?

3 hours
at BMW service tech hourly rate: $150
=$450?

🤷🏻 Realistically speaking it shouldn't be that much, but installation and tax this thing is definitely a $10k setup.

Originally Posted by Wamion117

Anyone know if this thing will have valve functionality?

Its a concern for me for work reasons...I can't show up with my exhaust popping and farting ill look like an a-hole

Yes, you can get the ability to control the valves either via a button or via Bluetooth and the Akra app. They have it listed on their site but I didn't see a price for the valve control capability.

[N54MPower]

Originally Posted by Wamion117

Anyone know if this thing will have valve functionality?

Its a concern for me for work reasons...I can't show up with my exhaust popping and farting ill look like an a-hole

It has valves and uses the stock actuators and ECU parameters to control them.

The optional sound kit allows you to control the valves independently of the ECU parameters. The sound kit is $494.15.

[Wamion117]

Originally Posted by N54MPower

It has valves and uses the stock actuators and ECU parameters to control them.

The optional sound kit allows you to control the valves independently of the ECU parameters. The sound kit is $494.15.

Do you think they'll sell the valve controllers separate from the exhaust kit? Meaning, can I buy just the controller for my stock exhaust?

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Wamion117

Do you think they'll sell the valve controllers separate from the exhaust kit? Meaning, can I buy just the controller for my stock exhaust?

They do sells it separately.
I believe it should work with stock exhaust.

[Meanie]

I got given a sneak peak at the Akra diffuser. Sorry for the crappy quality but at least it is something.

[Meanie]

Also got told the second tail pieces that Akra has not released will follow the traditional Akra tip and will be larger than the stock exhaust tips. Here is a another sneak pic I got.

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by Meanie

Also got told the second tail pieces that Akra has not released will follow the traditional Akra tip and will be larger than the stock exhaust tips. Here is a another sneak pic I got.

Any idea if these tips would then require the Akra diffuser to be installed to accommodate them or will they still fit within the confines of the stock diffusers from BMW?