[Elliotdds]

Just wanted to share my new install.

I have still less than 300 miles on my 2013 m5 - I have several exchanges with Nate at iND about the various exhaust options.

I previously had the Dinan system on my e60 - which I really liked. It really had a nice metallic sound when ripping through the band. I then had the BMW Performance exhaust (Iconel ?), on my e90. The exhaust noise on that was also simply amazing, the blips on the downshifts, would ALWAYS bring a smile to my face, no matter how bad the day was, that car would bring a smile to my face, or ears!


While it is certainly true I have not placed enough miles on my car to truly give an appropriate, honest evaluation of the stock exhaust, I felt I could do with a bit more "sound." My answer, the guys at iND. I am sure there are plenty of fine shops out there, & again, I am just lucky enough to be within driving distance of their shop.


After receiving much valuable information from Nate, I placed an order for the Akrapovic exhaust with carbon tips.


I arrived today for the install, and was quite nervous if I had made the right decision. There was a car in the shop with the Eisenmann Race setup, with an additional center section (?). The sound was amazing! It was enough to grow more hair on your chest! However, it was not exactly what I was looking for. I was also able to see the GruppeM intake. If you are looking for pure visual sex, have a close look at that - simply stunning!


I watched them carefully remove the Akra from its box. As many of you here, and Nate will tell you, the attention to detail, and quality blew me away.

I watched them install the system with ease. A few adjustments were made, the car was lowered from the jack, and then it was done.

I was still nervous after spending this amount of money on a product I had not yet heard in person.


The minute the car was started, I knew I had made the right decision. If you are looking for a booming, thunderous roar, this is not the exhaust for you. It was brilliant, it somehow still sounded like my car, but not quite. It is so very sophisticated. On the drive home, still keeping below 4k on the shifts, I was beyond certain I made a good decision. The noise is certainly there, exotic to a point, - it is hard to describe. I listened to all the clips I could find online - yet still, it is hard to know unless you hear it in person. I know for some, it will not be enough, for me it is perfect!

The closest thing I could compare it to is the BMW Performance exhaust in the e90 m3.

The attention to detail from this exhaust is incredible - just looking at the welds in the titanium, my god it is something.


I must finally add a big word of thanks. I first went to iND last week, and they installed a BMW performance spoiler, painted front reflectors, grills, and the RKP lip. I had such a positive experience with these guys, by the time I was done, a deposit was placed and the exhaust was ordered. One week later, it is installed. It speaks volumes, for me, to quickly spend time, trust, and money with any company. I cannot say enough positive things about those guys at iND! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!


It was this board who turned me on to them - for those in the past who posted their positive dealings with iND - thank you as well.


I know everyone will want pics - I know they took a bunch - mine will usually look crappy, blurry, and probably won't give much what people are looking for.


Hopefully Nate will read this & throw a couple in for viewing.

Is the Akrapovic expensive, yes. Is the build quality top notch, yes. Is it what I would have liked from a stock M exhaust, yes. Visually it is as beautiful as it sounds.

Is it worth every penny? - For me a definite yes.


Thanks again iND - you guys are truly top notch! I look forward to the next mod!