Akrapovic Exhaust before break-in?

zenderm3 · 10-25-2009, 06:49 PM

Gents..

Thinking of getting an akrapovic ti exhaust installed before I take delivery... would this affect break-in... or should i break-in car first and then install....

Thoughts, recommendations appreciated.

novablackm3 · 10-25-2009, 06:50 PM

wouldnt' think it would matter. i got my fabspeed put in with less than 100 miles on the car

montreal red · 10-25-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by novablackm3

wouldnt' think it would matter. i got my fabspeed put in with less than 100 miles on the car

+1
it wont make a difference... if anything, its prob better because your exhaust will be fully broken in once your car is done with break in.

dillon733 · 10-25-2009, 07:14 PM

+1
no difference

smokinjoe64 · 10-25-2009, 07:55 PM

...so what is a 'recommended' break-in for an aftermarket exhaust??? Seems like I see several vids of installs with guys going upwards of max revs & hi-speed runs immediately.

AMPowerJ · 10-25-2009, 08:00 PM

There are no moving parts with an exhaust so I am not sure what people mean by "breaking in". Yes the tone may change after a while but you can not improperly use an exhaust.

Lemans_Blue_M · 10-25-2009, 08:12 PM

The OP is talking about the 1200 mile break-in for the car guys.

Not the Akrapovic exhaust system...

AMPowerJ · 10-25-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

...so what is a 'recommended' break-in for an aftermarket exhaust??? Seems like I see several vids of installs with guys going upwards of max revs & hi-speed runs immediately.

This guy wasn't.

Checkcaptain · 10-25-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Gents..

Thinking of getting an akrapovic ti exhaust installed before I take delivery... would this affect break-in... or should i break-in car first and then install....

Thoughts, recommendations appreciated.

It will not affect break in! Advantage of installing it before delivery is, that you have a brand new stock exhaust for sale. Disadvantage meight be, that your local BMW dealer meight be not happy with the aftermarket exhaust during the 1200mile service. But it sounds like the dealer would be willing to install the system before delivery, so I see no penalty for you...

zenderm3 · 10-25-2009, 10:21 PM

Thanks Gents.... I'm doing my check in with my dealer to check warranties etc.....

Nawaaz · 10-25-2009, 10:48 PM

Hi zender,

I would wait a couple thousand miles, and then order the exhaust you want. That extra time, especially during the 1200 mile break-in period, may give you a better idea of what mods will suit you best.

If you still decide to get the exhaust and install it during your 1200 mile break-in, I'm sure it'll be perfectly ok.

zenderm3 · 10-25-2009, 11:51 PM

Gents is the weight saving significant to performance/drive (apparently we are talking around 23kgs lighter than the stock exhaust)..

Nawaaz · 10-26-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Gents is the weight saving significant to performance/drive (apparently we are talking around 23kgs lighter than the stock exhaust)..

The e9x M3 is a pretty heavy high-performace vehicle as is, but I believe the main way to truly feel the weight savings will be on the track.

Every pound lost makes a difference, so I say go for it.

zenderm3 · 10-26-2009, 06:27 PM

Still waiting for dealer....

Nate@IND · 10-26-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Still waiting for dealer....

Let me know if you need any help.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313309

zenderm3 · 10-26-2009, 08:54 PM

Thanks Nate... will definitely be in touch.

stylinexpat · 10-29-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bunnn

mine went on well before my 2000km(1200 mile) service...your only issue might be telling the dealer why you have a CEL(assuming you dont have software/fix)

CEL still a problem with this exhaust??

BMRLVR · 11-14-2009, 12:37 PM

My dealer is installing mine before I take delivery. They are even installing the Dinan Racing Middle Exhaust Software for me so I don't have to worry about the CEL.

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Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Hi zender, I would wait a couple thousand miles, and then order the exhaust you want. That extra time, especially during the 1200 mile break-in period, may give you a better idea of what mods will suit you best. If you still decide to get the exhaust and install it during your 1200 mile break-in, I'm sure it'll be perfectly ok.
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zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Gents is the weight saving significant to performance/drive (apparently we are talking around 23kgs lighter than the stock exhaust).. __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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