Akrapovic VS Eisenmann Race - M5POST

lippi · 11-12-2012, 04:19 AM

Hi all

I would like to share my experience of these two great exhaust systems.

First the Akrapovic, as you may all know, this exhaust is like the grand daddy of exhaust. The fitment, the quality, the light weight- ness is absolutely amazing, the sound is good too and dont forget the sexy carbon tips!!!

BUT....coming from an E92 M3 with Challenge Race+ and Kreissieg exhaust, that wasnt enough for me. I need louder exhaust

So came the Eisenmann Race, i ordered mine from IND (thanks for the exhaust guys

) i was very lucky that they had one stock ready (the 102mm tip and center pipe) so it took only 2 weeks to received the exhaust.

About the Eisenmann exhaust, all i can say is WOOOW!!! This exhaust really brings the beastly side of the M5. From the cold start, revving, normal driving and spirited driving and also my favorite M5" fart", it really change the experience of driving the car.

So for those who's in the market for exhaust, you cant go wrong with either exhaust. Both are phenomenal products. BUT, if you want to make your M5 louder and meaner, i highly recommend you to get the Eisenmann race

BTW, Nate & Ilia, dont forget to send me the prototype of the downpipe!

Denk · 11-13-2012, 12:53 AM

I'm curious, how bad is the drone with the E. Race on the M5? I loved the sound on my e92 but the drone wasn't cool. Not a very classy in cabin experience.

lippi · 11-13-2012, 02:21 AM

You can hear the drone but its not that noticeable as the sound insulation in the M5 is very good.

stealth.pilot · 11-13-2012, 03:26 AM

Is Akropovic available as a slip on axle back? Or only cat back?

lippi · 11-13-2012, 04:42 AM

I believe Akra only offer the full system (Evolution) right now. But i might be wrong.

Vic55 · 11-13-2012, 10:34 AM

Is your Eisenmann axle back? (sorry if I didnt check your post clearly)

Nevermind- saw you have axle back and center pipe.

Rich@GTBPerformance · 11-13-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lippi

I believe Akra only offer the full system (Evolution) right now. But i might be wrong.

Eisenmann does have a full system for the M5. Cat Back with x-pipes, with three different Tip options.

See here

AMPowerJ · 11-13-2012, 09:14 PM

Installed my Eisenmann Race today. Love it!

mcvaughan · 11-14-2012, 04:04 PM

Akrapovic installed! Love the sound!

It's only available as a full system (mid-pipe and section 3).

I will post pics and a vid, if wanted.

dingding · 11-14-2012, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcvaughan

Akrapovic installed! Love the sound!

It's only available as a full system (mid-pipe and section 3).

I will post pics and a vid, if wanted.

CONGRATS!! I still haven't received my car back yet

Did you get the CF tips? Who did the installation for you?

sales@vivid · 11-14-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcvaughan

Akrapovic installed! Love the sound!

It's only available as a full system (mid-pipe and section 3).

I will post pics and a vid, if wanted.

Glad to hear to your it on and are happy with it Matt!

mcvaughan · 11-15-2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingding

CONGRATS!! I still haven't received my car back yet

Did you get the CF tips? Who did the installation for you?

Yes, CF tips; looks just AWESOME!

Motorwerks on 59.

No ETA on your car?

mcvaughan · 11-15-2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sales@vivid

Glad to hear to your it on and are happy with it Matt!

Yes, very happy!

Thanks Scott and Vivid for excellent service, delivering an excellent product!

mcvaughan · 11-15-2012, 09:42 AM

Some install pics.

sales@vivid · 11-15-2012, 06:57 PM

star21 · 11-21-2012, 01:39 AM

Anyone have the weight differences between the two? Curious to see the difference between the titanium alloy and the stainless steel routes.

Tigumz · 11-23-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lippi

Hi all

I would like to share my experience of these two great exhaust systems.......

About the Eisenmann exhaust, all i can say is WOOOW!!! This exhaust really brings the beastly side of the M5. From the cold start, revving, normal driving and spirited driving and also my favorite M5" fart", it really change the experience of driving the car.

So for those who's in the market for exhaust, you cant go wrong with either exhaust. Both are phenomenal products. BUT, if you want to make your M5 louder and meaner, i highly recommend you to get the Eisenmann

So you like the Eisenmann better because it is louder under *all* driving conditions? Was it equal to the Akra in any way? Did you try the Akra with constantly open valves (if it is possible to configure that way)

MasterDank · 11-23-2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lippi

BTW, Nate & Ilia, dont forget to send me the prototype of the downpipe!

....... WOW WoW WOw!!!! I thought I was getting the DP's for 6MT fitment check...HAHAHAHAHA

I agree Eisenmann is amazing sounding

Aloha
Alex

11-12-2012, 04:19 AM	#1
lippi Private Drives: M3 e92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	Akrapovic VS Eisenmann Race Hi all I would like to share my experience of these two great exhaust systems. First the Akrapovic, as you may all know, this exhaust is like the grand daddy of exhaust. The fitment, the quality, the light weight- ness is absolutely amazing, the sound is good too and dont forget the sexy carbon tips!!! BUT....coming from an E92 M3 with Challenge Race+ and Kreissieg exhaust, that wasnt enough for me. I need louder exhaust So came the Eisenmann Race, i ordered mine from IND (thanks for the exhaust guys ) i was very lucky that they had one stock ready (the 102mm tip and center pipe) so it took only 2 weeks to received the exhaust. About the Eisenmann exhaust, all i can say is WOOOW!!! This exhaust really brings the beastly side of the M5. From the cold start, revving, normal driving and spirited driving and also my favorite M5" fart", it really change the experience of driving the car. So for those who's in the market for exhaust, you cant go wrong with either exhaust. Both are phenomenal products. BUT, if you want to make your M5 louder and meaner, i highly recommend you to get the Eisenmann race BTW, Nate & Ilia, dont forget to send me the prototype of the downpipe!
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11-13-2012, 03:26 AM	#4
stealth.pilot Knight Commander /// Drives: 2013 M5 Individual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South East USA Posts: 2,343 iTrader: (0)	Is Akropovic available as a slip on axle back? Or only cat back? __________________ 2013 ///M5 Individual Monte Carlo Blue, Platinum Full Individual Merino, Platinum Alcantara, Piano Black, Exec Pkg, Drivers assistance pkg, Bang and Olufsen, 20" wheels Eisenmann Sport Exhaust, Bel STiR+, Laser Interceptor QUAD HP, Zaon MRX

11-13-2012, 10:34 AM	#6
Vic55 Captain Drives: 2013 AW F10 M5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: THE Orange County Posts: 633 iTrader: (8)	Is your Eisenmann axle back? (sorry if I didnt check your post clearly) Nevermind- saw you have axle back and center pipe. __________________ 2013 BMW M6 Alpine White 2013 BMW M5 Alpine White 2012 Audi R8 V-10 Ibis White 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Obsidian Black Last edited by Vic55; 11-14-2012 at 10:44 AM.

11-13-2012, 09:14 PM	#8
AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 2,326 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2012 Toyota Tacoma [0.00]	Installed my Eisenmann Race today. Love it! __________________ 2013 E92 M3 with ESS VT2-585 SC, StopTech BBK, M Perf Exhaust, and a bunch of carbon fiber ...

11-14-2012, 04:04 PM	#9
mcvaughan Private First Class Drives: 2013 Silverstone BMW M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	Akrapovic installed! Love the sound! It's only available as a full system (mid-pipe and section 3). I will post pics and a vid, if wanted. __________________ Matt 2013 Silverstone / Black M5 - Akrapovič Evolution exhaust, iND Cosmetic package, Xpel clear bra, H&R sport springs, Macht Schnell wheel spacers

11-13-2012, 12:53 AM	#2
Denk Major Drives: 2012 e92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 1,094 iTrader: (0)	I'm curious, how bad is the drone with the E. Race on the M5? I loved the sound on my e92 but the drone wasn't cool. Not a very classy in cabin experience.

11-13-2012, 02:21 AM	#3
lippi Private Drives: M3 e92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	You can hear the drone but its not that noticeable as the sound insulation in the M5 is very good.

11-13-2012, 04:42 AM	#5
lippi Private Drives: M3 e92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	I believe Akra only offer the full system (Evolution) right now. But i might be wrong.

11-15-2012, 09:42 AM	#14
mcvaughan Private First Class Drives: 2013 Silverstone BMW M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	Some install pics. Attached Images __________________ Matt 2013 Silverstone / Black M5 - Akrapovič Evolution exhaust, iND Cosmetic package, Xpel clear bra, H&R sport springs, Macht Schnell wheel spacers

11-15-2012, 06:57 PM	#15
sales@vivid Private First Class Drives: F10 M5, E90 M3, more Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	__________________ Adam Dolan \| 480-966-3040 ext:248 \| AIM: Adam@vividracing.com \| Adam@vividracing.com PM ME FOR DISCOUNT PRICING!!

11-21-2012, 01:39 AM	#16
star21 Enlisted Member Drives: F10 M5 en route Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: M-Town Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	Anyone have the weight differences between the two? Curious to see the difference between the titanium alloy and the stainless steel routes.

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