Akrapovic Vs Milltek exhaust...

[Andy_W]

Does anyone know or seen what secondhand Akra systems sell for? Just trying to weigh up what to go for and in my head based on previous experience with decent brands you can usually recover 50-60% of the cost if you take the system off when selling a car. So that would bridge the gap considerably if I could say in 2 years time get c3.5/ 4K for a Akra compared with say 1k for a Milltek.

Just working the man maths hard!!

[geordie jay]

You wouldnt even get 1k for a milltek in 2yrs time more like £600 to £800 to be realistic...as for a second hand akrapovic good luck there like hens teeth to find..

[mikep99]

There's an Akra up on eBay for an rs4/5 for £2600/offers. Not sure how much they are new so can't work out how much the difference is.
Mike

[mjwebb48]

There's an Akra up on eBay for an rs4/5 for £2600/offers. Not sure how much they are new so can't work out how much the difference is.
Mike

I know for a rs6 they are 6k ish so I wouldnt imagine they a huge amount less for rs4

[Andy_W]

You wouldnt even get 1k for a milltek in 2yrs time more like £600 to £800 to be realistic...as for a second hand akrapovic good luck there like hens teeth to find..

I wasn't suggesting buying secondhand as like you say very rare just interested if anyone has ever sold or bought one to get an idea of value..

[MartayMcFly]

Does anyone know or seen what secondhand Akra systems sell for? Just trying to weigh up what to go for and in my head based on previous experience with decent brands you can usually recover 50-60% of the cost if you take the system off when selling a car. So that would bridge the gap considerably if I could say in 2 years time get c3.5/ 4K for a Akra compared with say 1k for a Milltek.

Just working the man maths hard!!

There was an Akra system for sale on here, wasn't there? I think it was around the £3k mark.

[D8vil]

A member offered me an akrapovic but then never replied. I think it may be a while before a 2nd hand one comes available. I know I'm still loving mine.

[Andy_W]

A member offered me an akrapovic but then never replied. I think it may be a while before a 2nd hand one comes available. I know I'm still loving mine.

Is it a noticeable difference over the factory sports exhaust? Difficult to tell from videos! Very close to going for it but want to be sure given the cost.

[footsoldier]

Andy - I had one fitted on Friday, but I only had time to collect it, and drive 10 miles to the airport, in traffic.

So, not much info, but It is 100% noticeably louder than factory sports exhaust! I had to switch to comfort mode driving through town or it would be over the top (for me). It does sound very good when I was briefly able to go for it.

New exhausts always change sound after a few miles. I'm picking it up again on Tuesday, and then have a 300 mile round trip on Wednesday, so will report back then.

The one thing my neighbours are not going to like is the noise on start-up. They have just had a few weeks rest after I sold my Brabus Merc 6.3l, but this will bring back bad memories. TBH I'd prefer if I could be muted at 6am...

I'm also pretty sure my dog is going to be deaf.

[Andy_W]

Andy - I had one fitted on Friday, but I only had time to collect it, and drive 10 miles to the airport, in traffic.

So, not much info, but It is 100% noticeably louder than factory sports exhaust! I had to switch to comfort mode driving through town or it would be over the top (for me). It does sound very good when I was briefly able to go for it.

New exhausts always change sound after a few miles. I'm picking it up again on Tuesday, and then have a 300 mile round trip on Wednesday, so will report back then.

The one thing my neighbours are not going to like is the noise on start-up. They have just had a few weeks rest after I sold my Brabus Merc 6.3l, but this will bring back bad memories. TBH I'd prefer if I could be muted at 6am...

I'm also pretty sure my dog is going to be deaf.

Thanks that would be great. It would be great to know how it compares flaps closed and open and any drone/ annoyance when just cruising. Cheers

[MikeFish]

Andy - I had one fitted on Friday, but I only had time to collect it, and drive 10 miles to the airport, in traffic.

So, not much info, but It is 100% noticeably louder than factory sports exhaust! I had to switch to comfort mode driving through town or it would be over the top (for me). It does sound very good when I was briefly able to go for it.

New exhausts always change sound after a few miles. I'm picking it up again on Tuesday, and then have a 300 mile round trip on Wednesday, so will report back then.

The one thing my neighbours are not going to like is the noise on start-up. They have just had a few weeks rest after I sold my Brabus Merc 6.3l, but this will bring back bad memories. TBH I'd prefer if I could be muted at 6am...

I'm also pretty sure my dog is going to be deaf.

The Capristo might have been a better option for you. That is independently switched via a remote control so you can start it quietly I believe.

[footsoldier]

Might have been a better option for my neighbours, yes! Probably easier without the remote in general though.

This YouTube link is pretty good representation, though only compares against standard, not sport.

http://youtu.be/f-nKYAjUs0s

[Andy_W]

Might have been a better option for my neighbours, yes! Probably easier without the remote in general though.

This YouTube link is pretty good representation, though only compares against standard, not sport.

http://youtu.be/f-nKYAjUs0s

Sounds great, appears to have a much richer tone (from the video). I eagerly await your update later in the week whilst i research pricing..

[Andy_W]

Might have been a better option for my neighbours, yes! Probably easier without the remote in general though.

This YouTube link is pretty good representation, though only compares against standard, not sport.

http://youtu.be/f-nKYAjUs0s

So have you had a good drive yet? Be good to know your thoughts before my itchy fingers reach for my credit card!

[footsoldier]

Yes - will post thoughts over the weekend, but prepare your card!