X3M Competition - Akrapovic Muffler and Midpipe installed (with video / sound clip)

smcoaaron · 06-24-2020, 04:30 PM

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Yesterday I picked up an Akrapovic Muffler, and Akrapovic Midpipe from European Auto Source, huge thanks to Kevin for snagging this for my X3M Competition.

It is very nicely made, and was very simple to install, also it fit perfectly.

The sound in all modes, has improved in depth, louder yes, but not obnoxious.

There is no surprise that my chick is terrible at filming, so any sound clip that I do have, sucks. SO I will get something better in a day or so.

But for now, here are some pictures.

Aaron

dhurng · 06-24-2020, 04:36 PM

Can't wait for those soundclips!

AlexFL · 06-24-2020, 04:41 PM

Welcome to the forum and the Akrapovic club, Aaron! We have a nice little Akrapovic thread going, so feel free to post your pictures there as well:
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1695635

Will Pwr · 06-24-2020, 06:42 PM

r33_RGSport · 06-24-2020, 11:34 PM

Nice and congrats!!!
I wonder why Akrapovic USA told me that I can't have the mid-pipe shipped to CA because it is not CARB approved, but EAS can bring it to Cali for you.
Hmm, I have to talk to my people tomorrow, lol.

suby01 · 06-25-2020, 09:27 AM

Wow looks amazing OP. A little jealous for sure.

cfm56d7b · 06-25-2020, 03:18 PM

Perfection. Period. Congrats!

smcoaaron · 06-25-2020, 04:56 PM

THANKS GUYS!!

a couple not so good clips have been added lol, better than nothing.

smcoaaron · 06-25-2020, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Nice and congrats!!!
I wonder why Akrapovic USA told me that I can't have the mid-pipe shipped to CA because it is not CARB approved, but EAS can bring it to Cali for you.
Hmm, I have to talk to my people tomorrow, lol.

It went out of state first then made its way here, I am from out of state, and this car is in California for a bit.

r33_RGSport · 06-25-2020, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smcoaaron

It went out of state first then made its way here, I am from out of state, and this car is in California for a bit.

That explain it.

dhurng · 06-25-2020, 05:21 PM

Wow, this car is so quick that these soundclip videos are shorter than my phone chimes

smcoaaron · 06-25-2020, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dhurng

Wow, this car is so quick that these soundclip videos are shorter than my phone chimes

lol had to get to dinner before 8pm when things close now with the COVID nonsense!

cerebrallp02 · 06-26-2020, 02:07 PM

😍looks and sounds so good!

GOLFFRR · 06-26-2020, 02:22 PM

that sounds hot!

Miko M · 06-26-2020, 02:34 PM

Nothing but the best

I want one

jstein55 · 06-26-2020, 02:49 PM

Sounds good, much better than the stock exhaust. Enjoy the ///M

///M TOWN · 06-26-2020, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Nothing but the best

I want one

Seriously

😳

noushy · 06-26-2020, 03:01 PM

Added mine 2 weeks ago but have to upload videos into vimeo to share. Agree it is fantastic and I purchased the midpipes as well. Again thanks to our famous Ben r33_RGSport for the sale.

jpan08 · 06-26-2020, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smcoaaron

Yesterday I picked up an Akrapovic Muffler, and Akrapovic Midpipe from European Auto Source, huge thanks to Kevin for snagging this for my X3M Competition.

It is very nicely made, and was very simple to install, also it fit perfectly.

The sound in all modes, has improved in depth, louder yes, but not obnoxious.

There is no surprise that my chick is terrible at filming, so any sound clip that I do have, sucks. SO I will get something better in a day or so.

But for now, here are some pictures.

Aaron

"simple" when the car is new I'll say

Miko M · 06-26-2020, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Nothing but the best

I want one

Seriously 😳

Stock sounds better then my F90 but it can definitely use aftermarket exhaust

mcvaughan · 06-26-2020, 07:24 PM

Sounds amazing!

jhan315 · 06-27-2020, 12:34 AM

Are the downpipes unequal as the S55? Sounds like it is.

06-24-2020, 04:30 PM	#1
smcoaaron New Member 49 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Comp Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (0)	X3M Competition - Akrapovic Muffler and Midpipe installed (with video / sound clip) Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Yesterday I picked up an Akrapovic Muffler, and Akrapovic Midpipe from European Auto Source, huge thanks to Kevin for snagging this for my X3M Competition. It is very nicely made, and was very simple to install, also it fit perfectly. The sound in all modes, has improved in depth, louder yes, but not obnoxious. There is no surprise that my chick is terrible at filming, so any sound clip that I do have, sucks. SO I will get something better in a day or so. But for now, here are some pictures. Aaron Attached Images Last edited by smcoaaron; 06-25-2020 at 04:55 PM.. Reason: cant figure out the video
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AlexFL Lieutenant Colonel 2112 Rep 1,791 Posts Drives: BMW X3MC, Audi RS7 (pre-ord.) Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum and the Akrapovic club, Aaron! We have a nice little Akrapovic thread going, so feel free to post your pictures there as well: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1695635
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r33_RGSport Lieutenant General 5720 Rep 13,811 Posts Drives: 997.1 C4S / F39 X2 / F97 X3MC Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (4)	Nice and congrats!!! I wonder why Akrapovic USA told me that I can't have the mid-pipe shipped to CA because it is not CARB approved, but EAS can bring it to Cali for you. Hmm, I have to talk to my people tomorrow, lol. __________________ Email: sales@rgsport.com === IG: RGSport_USA == July 4th Special == $100 off RaceChip GTS & GTS Black - until July 9th 10% off on Akrapovic exhaust system - until July 31st
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06-25-2020, 09:27 AM	#6
suby01 Cowboy Astronaut Millionaire 432 Rep 923 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	Wow looks amazing OP. A little jealous for sure. __________________ The Youtubes https://youtu.be/gzinBJjxIUY Insta https://www.instagram.com/gatosandturbos/
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smcoaaron New Member 49 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Comp Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (0)	sound clips THANKS GUYS!! a couple not so good clips have been added lol, better than nothing. __________________ 2020 X3M Competition Alpine White / Sakhir Orange www.instagram.com/smco
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dhurng ****** 178 Rep 532 Posts Drives: I can't afford a BMW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cupertino, CA iTrader: (2)	Wow, this car is so quick that these soundclip videos are shorter than my phone chimes
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cerebrallp02 Private First Class 85 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2020 x3M Competition DGM Join Date: May 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2)	😍looks and sounds so good! __________________ 2020 Dark Graphite Metallic x3M Competition Mods: BM3 Stage 1 E30, MSS Adjustable Springs, AutoTeknic Matte Black Paddle Shifters, RG Front paint-matched reflectors, H&R 15mm F/R Spacers.
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Miko M ///M 6198 Rep 3,643 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C. 2020 X3M Join Date: May 2018 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Nothing but the best I want one __________________ Life is too short...enjoy your life ///M
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jstein55 Colonel 4688 Rep 2,893 Posts Drives: Mercedes-Benz/BMW Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Mercedes GLC 300 [0.00] 2019 Mercedes CLS 53 [0.00] 2005 BMW X3 3.0i [0.00]	Sounds good, much better than the stock exhaust. Enjoy the ///M __________________ Current Garage 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 / 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 53 / 2005 BMW X3 3.0i Gone But Not Forgotten E36 325i 5MT / E46 330i 6MT / E90 335xi / G30 540i / 982 Boxster S 6MT / F87 M2C 6MT
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noushy ///M Fan 994 Rep 1,186 Posts Drives: X3M Competition, M8 Competitio Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orchard Lake, Mi iTrader: (1)	Added mine 2 weeks ago but have to upload videos into vimeo to share. Agree it is fantastic and I purchased the midpipes as well. Again thanks to our famous Ben r33_RGSport for the sale. Attached Images __________________ 2019 BMW X5 50i Mineral White/Tartufo all options including M Sport 2020 BMW X3M Comp Dark Graphite/Black/Midrand Beige, full ALP laser/radar, Akrapovic Evo CF, M Perf Carbon 2020 BMW X5M Comp Marina Bay Blue/Black, ALP laser/radar planned 2020 BMW M8 Comp Marina Bay Blue/Black/Midrand Beige/Alcantara, full ALP laser/radar
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06-27-2020, 12:34 AM	#22
jhan315 Private First Class 62 Rep 154 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Are the downpipes unequal as the S55? Sounds like it is. __________________ TopGear Motorworks Equal Length exhaust owner. S55 sounds great again! Instagram: @gearhead_julian
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