Akrapovic Exhaust incoming for the Evo X
Feb 19, 2011, 07:13 PM
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Even without the HFC, the only way it's "worth it" is if all you care about is the akrapovic name. It doesn't produce thousands of dollars worth more power quality compared to other exhausts available...
I can build my block and have money left over with the savings of getting a "normal" exhaust...
I can build my block and have money left over with the savings of getting a "normal" exhaust...
You act like we haven't heard that argument x1000000 times before.
It's a sick exhaust, bottom line -- if you can afford it and it's your fancy more power to you!
Feb 20, 2011, 07:11 AM
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Yeah, I just saw that.
I weighed all the pieces in my exhaust ( https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...hate-me-2.html ) and my DP, TP, & CBE totalled in at just under 36lbs. And it consists of Manderal Bent & cast Stainless Steel. No titanium or CF here. Sure, I have -2 mufflers compared to this system, but one has to ask. How heavy could those things be?
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Mar 15, 2011, 05:24 AM
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What's the minimum wage in Australia? Just trying to get a bearing on what the average income would be in the land of OZ. In the States, minimum wage is $7.25...most of the states. I was griping a couple years ago when the dollar dropped causing Akrapovic to jack up their prices. Paid $2,200 for a full Evo on my R1 before the price hike. Damn near 20% cost of the bike.
I worked at the cinemas when I was 15 and started on $9. Over 4 years it went up to $12.80. My work pays a 20 year old $21 and it's a legal costing firm.
That may give you a better idea. I would think that's similar to the states? And your prices are up to half ours! For example people are selling the FP Green turbo SECOND HAND for $2000+!
Mar 15, 2011, 04:39 PM
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The minimum wage is $9.00, that is what you would compare to your $7.25. Yes people over 21 years old get $15 plus, but 14 yo working at maccas start at $9 or maybe even slightly less.
I worked at the cinemas when I was 15 and started on $9. Over 4 years it went up to $12.80. My work pays a 20 year old $21 and it's a legal costing firm.
That may give you a better idea. I would think that's similar to the states? And your prices are up to half ours! For example people are selling the FP Green turbo SECOND HAND for $2000+!
I worked at the cinemas when I was 15 and started on $9. Over 4 years it went up to $12.80. My work pays a 20 year old $21 and it's a legal costing firm.
That may give you a better idea. I would think that's similar to the states? And your prices are up to half ours! For example people are selling the FP Green turbo SECOND HAND for $2000+!
It is still interest me , but for a vacation for now
Mar 16, 2011, 01:21 PM
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Why is that? Because of the prices of things over here or because of the wages? I thought the wages would be similar. But if you were going to move here it would have been better a year ago when your dollar was way better than ours or a few years ago when .60 USD would buy 1 AUD!
Sorry that's really OT
The Akra exhaust is SWEEET
or a few years ago when .60 USD would buy 1 AUD!Sorry that's really OT
The Akra exhaust is SWEEET
Mar 16, 2011, 01:48 PM
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Why is that? Because of the prices of things over here or because of the wages? I thought the wages would be similar. But if you were going to move here it would have been better a year ago when your dollar was way better than ours or a few years ago when .60 USD would buy 1 AUD!
Sorry that's really OT
The Akra exhaust is SWEEET
or a few years ago when .60 USD would buy 1 AUD!Sorry that's really OT
The Akra exhaust is SWEEET
And still US is pretty high up there... I mean who cares who makes more money by numbers? i care how much i can get for it LOL
Rob
Mar 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
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I just had one of these exhaust systems on the dyno. I have no words for how beautiful it was. There is more attention to detail and engineering in one stupid exhaust hangar than in any other full exhaust system I have seen. Plain nuts. It was super quiet and made power the same as any other full 3" system. I am quite sure it isnt built for anyone here. EVOs are expensive baller cars in other countries where people obviously pay $4k for a light quiet exhaust. The details are just off the scale with this thing.
MIke W
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Mar 18, 2011, 04:12 AM
#145
I just had one of these exhaust systems on the dyno. I have no words for how beautiful it was. There is more attention to detail and engineering in one stupid exhaust hangar than in any other full exhaust system I have seen. Plain nuts. It was super quiet and made power the same as any other full 3" system. I am quite sure it isnt built for anyone here. EVOs are expensive baller cars in other countries where people obviously pay $4k for a light quiet exhaust. The details are just off the scale with this thing.
MIke W
MIke W
I knew inside everyone would die to have one. Even when they do not admit it openly.
Everyone who knows they stufff and about motor-sport , they will be stunned about this Brand products.
Also the price is on line with the Evo price in EU .
we just got waaay to spoiled with the Evo price in the States.Thanks for the nice review.
Rob
Mar 18, 2011, 11:42 AM
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I just had one of these exhaust systems on the dyno. I have no words for how beautiful it was. There is more attention to detail and engineering in one stupid exhaust hangar than in any other full exhaust system I have seen. Plain nuts. It was super quiet and made power the same as any other full 3" system. I am quite sure it isnt built for anyone here. EVOs are expensive baller cars in other countries where people obviously pay $4k for a light quiet exhaust. The details are just off the scale with this thing.
MIke W
MIke W
And there are more than just one running this setup out there so far...you gotta pay to play!
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Mar 18, 2011, 10:46 PM
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For those of you interested. I just put this system on my car.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...stem-like.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...stem-like.html
Mar 30, 2011, 10:36 PM
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Nice exhaust.
For you Evo owners in other countries, it's mostly your importation taxes and fees that drive up the cost of your cars. Also, it's safe to assume that the Evo isn't imported in huge numbers, so using economies of scale, I can wager the USA brings in and sells more Evos than any other country.
For you Evo owners in other countries, it's mostly your importation taxes and fees that drive up the cost of your cars. Also, it's safe to assume that the Evo isn't imported in huge numbers, so using economies of scale, I can wager the USA brings in and sells more Evos than any other country.
