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Old 04-28-2009 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JC919
^^Which means they build high quality stuff^^

I've been looking for an exhaust for my M3 forever and had yet to find one I like. After Ara's post I think I may have a winner, not too loud and adds a lot of power and much needed torque.
That was the key for me. The shop that I installed it at has a fully catless setup which adds even more power and torque than the Akrapovic, but it's pretty loud. It sounds sweet, but not for me on a daily driven car. Check it out.

YouTube - Gintani E90 M3 Dyno
 
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Old 04-28-2009 | 09:42 PM
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Akra's customer service is bar none in the moto world. You literally get a educated response to ANY question you send them via email or phone within 24 hours. Not bad considering they are from Slovenia.
 
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Old 04-29-2009 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SAB
Not bad considering they are from Slovenia.
What has that to do with anything???...

the exhaust sounded good but i have heard alot better.
 
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Old 04-29-2009 | 03:14 PM
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Eeee, not a fan of that Gintani setup, I don't think it has the proper tone for an M3. An exhaust note should compliment the car, not be overbearing.
 
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Old 04-29-2009 | 03:27 PM
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Agreed, it's not for everyone. But you can't argue with the numbers. That setup makes significantly more power to the wheels. That car with their exhaust, pulley, tune, AFE filter and RPI scoops made 392hp to the wheels that same day.
 
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Old 04-29-2009 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ara
Agreed, it's not for everyone. But you can't argue with the numbers. That setup makes significantly more power to the wheels. That car with their exhaust, pulley, tune, AFE filter and RPI scoops made 392hp to the wheels that same day.
Wow, that's incredible! What are the RPI scoops?
 
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Old 04-29-2009 | 03:30 PM
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I believe they are ram air scoops that direct air from the kidney grilles to the air filter.
 
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What has that to do with anything???...
Don't be so sensitive. I meant it as a compliment to the company. Most US businesses don't even return an inquiry unless you get them live on the phone. The fact that these guys are all the way in Slovenia and still get back to a US customer within 24 hours every time is impressive.
 
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Originally Posted by Ara
That was the key for me. The shop that I installed it at has a fully catless setup which adds even more power and torque than the Akrapovic, but it's pretty loud. It sounds sweet, but not for me on a daily driven car. Check it out.

YouTube - Gintani E90 M3 Dyno
great sounding setup!
 
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Originally Posted by Ara
Agreed, it's not for everyone. But you can't argue with the numbers. That setup makes significantly more power to the wheels. That car with their exhaust, pulley, tune, AFE filter and RPI scoops made 392hp to the wheels that same day.
Eesh, numbers are very impressive, but I wouldn't be able to drive my DD if I set off car alarms every single morning.

I think I've seen that black M3 on M3post. Is it the one with racing seats and roll bars in the back? Kind of odd the guy got a sedan, must really be in to touring car racing.
 



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