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1M Akrapovic/baller/lease baller/my c*ck is bigger than your c*ck thread
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Re: 1M Akrapovic
Gorgeous noise.
Gorgeous noise.
MarkCup
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Re: 1M Akrapovic
Just no. If it could have carried it off without you looking like a prat BMW would have supplied something noisier as standard.
OEM all the way.
Just no. If it could have carried it off without you looking like a prat BMW would have supplied something noisier as standard.
OEM all the way.
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Im not sure we will ever see it..
Not sure about that. Cars are very rarely at their full potential from the factory due to loads of reasons.
On a sidenote my mate just got himself an E90 M3 limited edition 500, it's such a shame bmw dropped that engine, dat noise!
Im not sure we will ever see it..
Not sure about that. Cars are very rarely at their full potential from the factory due to loads of reasons.
On a sidenote my mate just got himself an E90 M3 limited edition 500, it's such a shame bmw dropped that engine, dat noise!
Re: 1M Akrapovic
The Akrapovic is probably a bit antisocial to be fair. I agree with your second point though. Wholeheartedly.
The Akrapovic is probably a bit antisocial to be fair. I agree with your second point though. Wholeheartedly.
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Sounds a bit OTT imo. Love the creamy bark the OEM system makes. Keep it.
This.
Sounds a bit OTT imo. Love the creamy bark the OEM system makes. Keep it.
This.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Re: 1M Akrapovic
It's absolutely nowt to do with me at the end of the day but I'm glad you've decided against it. I absolutely love the sound of the 1M system as is.
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No. you're absolutely right. I agree with you and the majority. Moment of weakness even considering it.
Yeah, but I want to see his pictures
It's absolutely nowt to do with me at the end of the day but I'm glad you've decided against it. I absolutely love the sound of the 1M system as is.
No. you're absolutely right. I agree with you and the majority. Moment of weakness even considering it.
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
Re: 1M Akrapovic
Good choice on the pipe.
Has the steering wheel stayed looking good? How many miles have you covered in it now?
Good choice on the pipe.
Has the steering wheel stayed looking good? How many miles have you covered in it now?
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The wheel still looks great but could do with a clean. I've covered less than 6k in the year Ive had it. These days it does less than a hundred per month. It's currently on a touch over 9k and super high spec. Very special car.
The wheel still looks great but could do with a clean. I've covered less than 6k in the year Ive had it. These days it does less than a hundred per month. It's currently on a touch over 9k and super high spec. Very special car.
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A common criticism and not entirely unfounded. However they are pretty sweet. Fully electric heated memory leather. Could be a lot worse.
Here is a video that nicely demonstrates the OE exhaust sound.
A common criticism and not entirely unfounded. However they are pretty sweet. Fully electric heated memory leather. Could be a lot worse.
Here is a video that nicely demonstrates the OE exhaust sound.
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MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
Re: 1M Akrapovic
I've no idea how you can do so few miles! Surely that defeats the object of owning something so special? I'd do 100 miles at a minimum every single time I pressed the start button (assuming it has one?)!
I've no idea how you can do so few miles! Surely that defeats the object of owning something so special? I'd do 100 miles at a minimum every single time I pressed the start button (assuming it has one?)!
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It's not my daily driver now. I only get to use it at weekends. You could call it a waste, but it's such a special car that it's worth owning just for the sake of owning it. A splendid mix of pugnacious personality, quality, refinement, performance and handling. When I do drive it, it fills me with pleasure. That's all that matters.
It's not my daily driver now. I only get to use it at weekends. You could call it a waste, but it's such a special car that it's worth owning just for the sake of owning it. A splendid mix of pugnacious personality, quality, refinement, performance and handling. When I do drive it, it fills me with pleasure. That's all that matters.
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The standard wheel has no stripe, and is round. Mine has the 'aftermarket' performance wheel fitted.
The standard wheel has no stripe, and is round. Mine has the 'aftermarket' performance wheel fitted.
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
Re: 1M Akrapovic
Not a waste as such, more a missed opportunity to experience those moments of joy an awful lot more. Regardless, you're in a nice position to have such a motor for pleasure only!
Not a waste as such, more a missed opportunity to experience those moments of joy an awful lot more. Regardless, you're in a nice position to have such a motor for pleasure only!
Re: 1M Akrapovic
i know thats why i asked. did you chose the blue stripe or was there no choice?
i know thats why i asked. did you chose the blue stripe or was there no choice?
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Yes mate you're right. I feel very fortunate to own such a machine. Even more so because it's not losing any money.
Jaff, the wheel wasn't my choice. I bought the car used. Initially I had concerns about it, but after a while you don't even notice the blue stripe. What you do notice is the lovely alcantara. Adds a special touch to an already special car.
Yes mate you're right. I feel very fortunate to own such a machine. Even more so because it's not losing any money.
Jaff, the wheel wasn't my choice. I bought the car used. Initially I had concerns about it, but after a while you don't even notice the blue stripe. What you do notice is the lovely alcantara. Adds a special touch to an already special car.
Re: 1M Akrapovic
Yes are are great chairs. I'd love to get them but they are not electric.
Yes are are great chairs. I'd love to get them but they are not electric.
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ahh i thought you bought the wheel after the car. my bad.
looks great anyway, wish i could have one tbh, or the new M2
ahh i thought you bought the wheel after the car. my bad.
looks great anyway, wish i could have one tbh, or the new M2
RS6+ & 40d MSport X5
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Re: 1M Akrapovic
Loving it in that colour; looks absolutely gorgeous. Yeah, I'm jealous Enjoy it mate. As I'm sure you have and will continue to do so!
Loving it in that colour; looks absolutely gorgeous. Yeah, I'm jealous
Enjoy it mate. As I'm sure you have and will continue to do so!
BoatNonce
ClioSport Club Member
Re: 1M Akrapovic
I like the seats
I like the seats
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Hi Roy Great looking 1M love it I have recently purchased a Black 1M love it to bits i eco the comments on how it makes you feel its nice to have a modern M car that feels old skool and raw as this does, i came from a short stint in a C63 just felt i was missing "driving" all i ever did was keep it in auto and poodle along BUT on the subject of noise i do miss that aspect and feel of noise in the 1M so i don't blame you for thinking about the Akra..
I also have decided to keep it OEM but was looking into Burger Motorsports twin filter set up to release some turbo whistle and engine note. Currently all iv done is purchase a OEM steering wheel and have it trimmed in alcantara with M stitching that is it no need for anything else just keeping it mint and driving.
J
Hi Roy Great looking 1M love it
I have recently purchased a Black 1M love it to bits i eco the comments on how it makes you feel its nice to have a modern M car that feels old skool and raw as this does, i came from a short stint in a C63 just felt i was missing "driving" all i ever did was keep it in auto and poodle along BUT on the subject of noise i do miss that aspect and feel of noise in the 1M so i don't blame you for thinking about the Akra.. I also have decided to keep it OEM but was looking into Burger Motorsports twin filter set up to release some turbo whistle and engine note. Currently all iv done is purchase a OEM steering wheel and have it trimmed in alcantara with M stitching that is it no need for anything else just keeping it mint and driving.
J
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