While true they do not represent the majority of the market. Then again at a 5X markup don't really need to.

I just do not think its worth it. It has nothing to do with affording it.


I've heard some of the cat backs they do for the 458 and those are 5-6 thousand dollars(probably more), and yes, they are worth every penny if you've heard one.


I've heard all the sound clips, it just does not sound much different than all the rest.


Either your buying for name, look, sound, or power. Most aftermarket stuff is sold on emotion, not on reality. That is the way it has always been and probably always will be. They continue to get sold on emotion because no one is going to come on here and say "My $3,000 X brand exhaust sounds like crap" Everyone is always happy, if they spent $300 or $3000.


Just like they are convinced every mod makes the car faster or better in some way.

Can an exhaust system have that much value to cost that much money, absolutely. Is this one, no.

 

Reading comprehension fail....


Where did I say I thought it was good bang for the buck and how exactly did you infer that from what I wrote?


And you didn't offend me, did I offend you by calling out your idiotic statement about vendors and profit?

 

Well, I see some of you have turned this thread into a personal pissing match.


If this thread doesn't get back on topic immediately, and some of you people don't learn how to talk to each other without cussing, acting like you're 2 years old, plus turning this into some kind of personal challenge, I'll simply shut down this thread and hand out a LOT of bans for those of you that are not mature enough to post.


Guys.....seriously, this is really bad. Grown men who don't know how to handle themselves properly on a public forum.

 

No what you're failing to understand is it is in the best interest for the vendor's bottom line to sell the product and hype it up. Like I said, you failed to understand what I was conveying. Idiotic statement? If you think so lol. Sticks and stones lmao!

 

I always thought the cost of the system is very extreme and I would never pay that for an exhaust system. When I heard the Youtube videos I wasn't impressed either.

In April I was at the Texas Mile event and heard a C7 that sounded very different from others. I have headers w/out cats, s/c and it sounds great but I could tell this other vette had to have some sort of exhaust as well. It was this Akrapovic and it sounded incredible! Now did it sound $4k incredible? No...but if I was a trust fund baby I would have it on my car, but, I'm not so I'm sticking with the stock exhaust because with headers it sounds amazing as is.

 

I figure I can chime in here since I'm one of the first people to buy the akrapovic system from Ben. At the time, I already had a corsa X pipe already installed (which I love). I had no idea if the Akra catback would even fit with the X pipe but I gave it a shot. Now, I did not spend the full retail price on the exhaust. Ben gave his customers an incredible deal on them, including me. I paid much less than $4k (even less than $3k) on the Akrapovic. The fitment and finish was beautiful (full titanium except carbon fiber tips). And the X pipe perfectly (and luckily) fit over the exhaust system. The sound is not too loud but sounds incredible when going wot. The burble sounds are amazing and addicting. If I had to do it all over again, would I go with Akrapovic? Yes, because the sound and quality is definitely worth what I paid for it. I could've saved the money and went force induction but I bought the stingray because I prefer NA. Hope this adds some validity to this brand and discussion.

 

Under 3K your getting into the pricing of the higher end of the rest of the exhaust systems out there.


That is a whole lot more reasonable than 6K.


I am heavily into the audio and you see tons of stuff that is priced based on name only. Some of its worth it, some of it is not.


The ChipAmp/Gainclose was the best story. New Audiophile amp comes out. 5K introduction price, on cover of magazines, everyone rants and raves.


Someone took it apart, $55 in parts.


Everyone has a right to charge what they want and make what they can, however the consumer has the same right to make their own evaluation of its cost and value.

 

Akrapovic slip-on + Long Tube Headers...

Best combination out there!

 

Your are entitled to your opinion, yes everyone has one!

Your values are clearly not the same as others, a new/different supercharger voids your warranty and eventually you are going to want to do an exhaust with that supercharger.

The Akrapovic exhaust is second to NONE!!!-when it comes to fitment, quality of Design, materials and manufacturing.
If having the best is not "worth it" then don't buy it. But why are you creating such negativity about something that you know nothing about????
I have been fortunate enough to have lived through 15 years of professional racing and over 26 years in motorsports.
I have worked with, installed, modified, thrown away, sent back, and destroyed more exhaust systems than most. I have seen very few exhaust systems that compare to the Akrapovic, any that do are usually 2-3 times that price, mostly full works, prototype systems that you cant buy anyways( which Akrapovic does more of than anyone).

SO ?? Is flying business class, or first class worth it???- non stop vs layover??
Is taking a 10K vacation worth it??
How about grass fed beef, vs non, it can be 2x the price???
Is spending $100 on a meal for you and someone you love, worth it??
How about a $4500 ring or $45,000 ring???

Its all relative!!!
If you can appreciate quality, workmanship and the finest materials then yes it is Worth it. In my opinion!!

As someone else posted, if your values are flowmaster, midas, or whatever then you have the answer to your question, but don't bad mouth something because your values are not where they need to be to appreciate it. ( why did you buy a Corvette- not a Kia- did you get any options, carbon fiber, nav, color choice- Cost? Worth it??)

Have a great day and I hope your exhaust system brings you many days, months, or years of happiness. (however long it manages to hold together)

All I know is that everytime I start my Z06 - I love the sound and appreciate the work that went into the exhaust. Thanks Akrapovic, Ben, HRE!!

 

EVERYone in Ellicott City, MD runs Akrapovic! Probably even on their landscapers lawn mowers!

 

Higgs how are you liking the new Z06? Any mods planned or knowing you already done

 

minor mods.....

 

I think partially what it comes down to is how long one plans on keeping the car. If it's a long time, then installing expensive, high quality parts can be worth it, no matter their performance benefit. If, however, one keeps the car for the average ownership duration, mods that yield the biggest benefit are usually considered higher value and worth the money.

 

Righttttttttt lol

 

Akrapovic = a Veblen Good