[MR.]

Originally Posted by swagon

MR. be like:

Yes, please... Shall I check if I can get my own logo somewhere

MR

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by MR.

Akrapovic will be titanium and include downpipe, remote valve and center pipe. I think it will be similar to the system for the M4 and 1M. MPE is only slip-on correct?

The MPE is a slip-on/axle-back system but so is the Akrapovic by default. They do offer optional link pipes and cat-less down pipes (not road legal) though but that will be 3x the cost of the MPE.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by metrickid

The MPE is a slip-on/axle-back system but so is the Akrapovic by default. They do offer optional link pipes and cat-less down pipes (not road legal) though but that will be 3x the cost of the MPE.

I will go with the full system from Akrapovic, that is why I choose for it

MR

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by MR.

I will go with the full system from Akrapovic, that is why I choose for it

MR

Don't you have yearly inspections with emissions checks where you live?

[weyland]

Originally Posted by MR.

Akrapovic will be titanium and include downpipe, remote valve and center pipe. I think it will be similar to the system for the M4 and 1M. MPE is only slip-on correct?
MR

MPE is rear silencer/backbox only but does have the Bluetooth remote operated valves also which is why I was confused between the two. I have been told that you have to buy the exhaust tips in addition to the MPE - I had hoped/presumed I could go with a regular stainless steel looking exhaust tip, and not have to have titanium or carbon look which adds significant extra cost (can anyone confirm this?).

The Akrapovic system will be great, especially if you are going downpipes back! That must free up a lot of power if done in conjunction with a remap, will sound awesome as well!

[swagon]

Originally Posted by metrickid

Don't you have yearly inspections with emissions checks where you live?

4 years after you buy a brand new car and then every 2 years.

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by swagon

4 years after you buy a brand new car and then every 2 years.

Nice, one year longer than us for the first inspection then. So not really an issue then unless you care about the environment!

[swagon]

Originally Posted by metrickid

Nice, one year longer than us for the first inspection then. So not really an issue then unless you care about the environment!

The fucking idiot that is the minister of transport changed the rules for 2016 - now the monkeys at the MOT stations are instructed to take photos of the car, check for aftermarket parts, chip tuning and other shit.

Either you will bump into an old man who does not give a flying fuck if the chipped TDI Passat gives you cancer by standing behind it or a grumpy fat man who is so jealous of your BMW with expensive Akrapovič pipes and Bilstein coilovers that he will make sure to ruin your day.

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by swagon

The fucking idiot that is the minister of transport changed the rules for 2016 - now the monkeys at the MOT stations are instructed to take photos of the car, check for aftermarket parts, chip tuning and other shit.

Either you will bump into an old man who does not give a flying fuck if the chipped TDI Passat gives you cancer by standing behind it or a grumpy fat man who is so jealous of your BMW with expensive Akrapovič pipes and Bilstein coilovers that he will make sure to ruin your day.

We have the same rules too (EU based rules) regarding after market parts but they are usually fine with it unless it is something extreme. Akrapovic and Bilstein coilovers went through without questions.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by giger

MPE is rear silencer/backbox only but does have the Bluetooth remote operated valves also which is why I was confused between the two. I have been told that you have to buy the exhaust tips in addition to the MPE - I had hoped/presumed I could go with a regular stainless steel looking exhaust tip, and not have to have titanium or carbon look which adds significant extra cost (can anyone confirm this?).

The Akrapovic system will be great, especially if you are going downpipes back! That must free up a lot of power if done in conjunction with a remap, will sound awesome as well!

I want the full system for a better sound track. From the front to the back... Software tune is not is on my list right now. Time will tell what can be done.

MR

[MR.]

Originally Posted by metrickid

We have the same rules too (EU based rules) regarding after market parts but they are usually fine with it unless it is something extreme. Akrapovic and Bilstein coilovers went through without questions.

Both bilstein and akrapovic products come with certificates of confirmation. So there is not much to fear there. Certain aftermarket stuff from China can give issues.

But where I live pushing some cash across the desk tends to help

MR

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by MR.

Both bilstein and akrapovic products come with certificates of confirmation. So there is not much to fear there. Certain aftermarket stuff from China can give issues.

But where I live pushing some cash across the desk tends to help

MR

Haha! Akrapovic is sold through BMW dealerships in Sweden, they are the only ones in Sweden licensed to sell them so I don't feel that worried about warranties and such either.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by metrickid

Haha! Akrapovic is sold through BMW dealerships in Sweden, they are the only ones in Sweden licensed to sell them so I don't feel that worried about warranties and such either.

I have contacts within Akrapovic and at importers in different countries so let's see what can be done, and how fast I can get it fitted to the car.

MR

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Makman

Also, you get an increase of 26hp with akra, according to a bmw-mechanic that installs akra at my bmw dealer. Akra sounds better as well imo...

Maybe they dynoed the M2 after the install, found out that it gave 396hp (metric) as result and then simply deducted (took away) the official 370hp (metric) value pointing out the 26hp difference ?

If that's the way they calculated the 26hp value, then the claim is flawed if it turns out that the dynoed M2 already showed more than 370hp stock.

[Artemis]

Or maybe the mechanic meant +26dB instead of +26hp.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by MR.

My parking space is ready (only need to add a M before the 2) and the special number plate is ready as well. Only thing missing is my car, but I have an update on that really soon. The past three weeks I have not been sitting still, a lot has been discussed on all kind of levels.

Maybe your dealer comes up with the plan to allow you to permanently "test drive" the dealer demo M2 (HEA) until April 16, 2016. And from that day onwards you become officially the owner ?

Not recommended from an insurance point of view, though. And BMW may dislike it.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Maybe your dealer comes up with the plan to allow you to permanently "test drive" the dealer demo M2 (HEA) until April 16, 2016. And from that day onwards you become officially the owner ?

Not recommended from an insurance point of view, though. And BMW may dislike it.

We are working on something else... Latest update is that I need to wait a few more days #waitingiskillingme

MR

[///M2-PILOT]

Originally Posted by MR.

I have contacts within Akrapovic and at importers in different countries so let's see what can be done, and how fast I can get it fitted to the car.

MR

Do I hear a group buy???

[weyland]

Litchfield Cars are the No1 GTR and M car tuning place in the UK.

They claim that an M4 with Akrapovic evolution system makes an extra 10bhp @ 5200 rpm over the standard setup without remapping, plus the increased throttle response etc.

Info here:

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/s...qnzuX1p&uplqec

Interestingly they claim that the M4 slip on exhaust (rear silcer and backbox) makes an extra 7bhp @ 4400 rpm

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/s...fFytAHp&uplqec

I may well be getting these guys to tune my M2 when it arrives

[MR.]

Originally Posted by M2PILOT

Do I hear a group buy???

Yup I had the first talks about this... I would minimum 10 to 15 to make a decent case in Slovenia.

Originally Posted by giger

I may well be getting these guys to tune my M2 when it arrives

Definitely! Great guys... say hi to Iain from me.

MR

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by giger

Litchfield Cars are the No1 GTR and M car tuning place in the UK.

They claim that an M4 with Akrapovic evolution system makes an extra 10bhp @ 5200 rpm over the standard setup without remapping, plus the increased throttle response etc.

Info here:

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/s...qnzuX1p&uplqec

Interestingly they claim that the M4 slip on exhaust (rear silcer and backbox) makes an extra 7bhp @ 4400 rpm

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/s...fFytAHp&uplqec

I may well be getting these guys to tune my M2 when it arrives

"They" don't claim anything, they have just pasted the info straight from Akrapovic.

[MR.]

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