Akrapovic or BMW M Performance CF diffuser

parky1215 · 07-23-2014, 11:56 AM

Which one do you guys prefer?
I like BMW design little bit more, but most diffusers with fins look like that.
Akra on the other hand has pretty unique design.

Nitrous Garage · 07-23-2014, 12:08 PM

Tough choice. I would lean a little more towards the BMW Performance one though. I like how unique the Akra one is but I feel like it is too busy.

jc05e46m3 · 07-23-2014, 12:13 PM

BMW. Akra looks weird.

///M ARMY · 07-23-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

BMW. Akra looks weird.

true. BMW looks better. I actually like what enlaes did.

jc05e46m3 · 07-23-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M ARMY

true. BMW looks better. I actually like what enlaes did.

I do as well.

M4LAKA · 07-23-2014, 06:10 PM

How soon can I get the m performance one????

parky1215 · 07-23-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparta1

How soon can I get the m performance one????

Should be available September this year.

Blindside_137 · 07-24-2014, 02:11 AM

The akra would be so tight if those fins that fan out to the sides were longer and lower and close out the side of the diffuser. Then they would run under the tips on each end and fully enclose them like a varis diffuser.

Now THAT would be hot.

parky1215 · 07-24-2014, 03:28 PM

Looks like Akra is not doing very well.
Maybe they should consider redesigning this piece a bit.

Swancoat · 07-24-2014, 10:27 PM

BMW - because it actually LOOKS like a diffuser (which is probably a stretch to call either one of them).

Neil McRae · 07-25-2014, 10:53 AM

BMW as I suspect the auto boot opening doesn't work with the Akra one.

Nate@IND · 07-25-2014, 12:23 PM

We will have another diffuser option next Friday

Out of the two I like the M-Performance one.

parky1215 · 07-25-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

We will have another diffuser option next Friday

Out of the two I like the M-Performance one.

Awesome! My money is ready!

Zeroblade · 07-25-2014, 12:54 PM

M performance here also.

I admit my knowledge in rear diffuser is limited but it does look more functional. I also like the M cutouts

l!ve · 07-25-2014, 01:00 PM

I'm totally in the minority here. I think the Akra looks way better and I usually prefer original parts. Anyway, I went Akra, so I'm glad I prefer them.

But, the M one looks good too. Safe design. Can't go wrong.

l!ve · 07-25-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil McRae

BMW as I suspect the auto boot opening doesn't work with the Akra one.

This has me worried. Why does the diffuser affect the auto boot opening?

TurboSid · 07-25-2014, 01:03 PM

BMW

GrussGott · 07-26-2014, 12:49 AM

Has Akra decided to design the dumbest fucking thing they could think up to test their brand? it looks like a fancy man's moustache:

parky1215 · 07-26-2014, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Has Akra decided to design the dumbest fucking thing they could think up to test their brand? it looks like a fancy man's moustache:

It reminded me of Mario when I first saw the diffuser

Swancoat · 07-26-2014, 09:45 AM

Current Reigning Mustache Champ:

consolidated · 07-26-2014, 10:13 AM

The functionless diffuser look is overcooked by a few years already, it's on everything now from eco boxes to SUVs.

The Akra at least looks unique, w/o fake strakes, and NOT like everything else you see on Ebay or tacked on the back of you name.

The quality of their carbon is also as good as it gets.

l!ve · 07-26-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by consolidated

The functionless diffuser look is overcooked by a few years already, it's on everything now from eco boxes to SUVs.

The Akra at least looks unique, w/o fake strakes, and NOT like everything else you see on Ebay or tacked on the back of you name.

The quality of their carbon is also as good as it gets.

I agree.

To me, the M diffuser looks like they took a diffuser from a Ferrari and placed it on an M3/M4. And yes, the look is on everything now. Maybe that's why I prefer the Akra.

View Poll Results: Which CF diffuser do you like more?
Akrapovic CF Diffuser	37	23.87%
BMW M Performance CF Diffuser	118	76.13%
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