AMG Performance Exhaust vs Standard Exhaust
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Is the Akrapovic exhaust no longer an option from the factory? I'm not seeing it on the configurator anymore. (I'm located in the US).
I had a build saved in the '19 configurator which was no longer compatible, so I spec'd a '20 and didn't see many of the accessories that were previously offered. I'm planning on putting in an order in the next month or so.
I had a build saved in the '19 configurator which was no longer compatible, so I spec'd a '20 and didn't see many of the accessories that were previously offered. I'm planning on putting in an order in the next month or so.
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Is the Akrapovic exhaust no longer an option from the factory? I'm not seeing it on the configurator anymore. (I'm located in the US).
I had a build saved in the '19 configurator which was no longer compatible, so I spec'd a '20 and didn't see many of the accessories that were previously offered. I'm planning on putting in an order in the next month or so.
I had a build saved in the '19 configurator which was no longer compatible, so I spec'd a '20 and didn't see many of the accessories that were previously offered. I'm planning on putting in an order in the next month or so.
Akrapovic makes amazing titanium aftermarket exhausts. They cost $10k+, and you can buy one for your E63s. Interesting this is, a couple of years ago, you could option an Audi S7/RS7 with a factory-installed Akrapovic exhaust for $9,900, which is hilarious if you’re leasing tbh.
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So I don’t think Akrapovic exhaust was the performance exhaust offered from AMG. It was simply an “AMG performance exhaust” which I believe is now standard equipment in the US.
Akrapovic makes amazing titanium aftermarket exhausts. They cost $10k+, and you can buy one for your E63s. Interesting this is, a couple of years ago, you could option an Audi S7/RS7 with a factory-installed Akrapovic exhaust for $9,900, which is hilarious if you’re leasing tbh.
Akrapovic makes amazing titanium aftermarket exhausts. They cost $10k+, and you can buy one for your E63s. Interesting this is, a couple of years ago, you could option an Audi S7/RS7 with a factory-installed Akrapovic exhaust for $9,900, which is hilarious if you’re leasing tbh.
As you (properly) assumed, I was referring to the AMG Performance system. So this is now standard equipment for US models? I noticed a number of former options became standard for MY 20 as well.
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I'm a dummy. Not sure why I thought it was Akrapovic. I've had Akra on my last 2 bikes, and my old AMG, I guess my mind was locked in to what's familiar to it.
As you (properly) assumed, I was referring to the AMG Performance system. So this is now standard equipment for US models? I noticed a number of former options became standard for MY 20 as well.
As you (properly) assumed, I was referring to the AMG Performance system. So this is now standard equipment for US models? I noticed a number of former options became standard for MY 20 as well.
