Racefit Infill fitted with the new Akra

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  1. iang27

    iang27 Active Member

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    Well after looking for an infill panel that I hoped would be able to be fitted with the new 15/16 Akra I bought a Racefit version.

    As expected the angle the link pipe exited did hit the infill but only on the back edge.

    After 30 mins with a Dremel it fits perfectly.
    I could have got away with not trimming it as much but as I want to carry on the white of the belly pan with vinyl I though it was better to have a small gap.

    I must say the bracket that Racefit has designed is fantastic. I would never have thought to fasten it behind the shock where there are two bolt holes already.

    Took a couple of photos in the garage. It is peeing down so they are not great but I wasn't taking it outside.

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  2. sps170373

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    Didn't you take a more panned out photo?
     
  3. iang27

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    No it was pissing down so I could only go back as far as the bikes, skateboards, scooters and garage wall !

    Will take some better ones if the snow, hailstones, rain decides to stop.
     
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    Looking good Ian... Mines drilled out for extra lightness image.jpg
     
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    It is quite heavy the bracket, well made. Think it weighs more than the exhaust !
     
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    Your not kidding!! Slight overkill is an understatement hence why mines got more holes than a some Swiss Edam!!
     
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    It would be churlish to point out that Edam is Dutch so I won't :rolleyes:
     
  8. iang27

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    Couple of images from further away,

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    After hearing you had fitted one and was pleased with it, I ordered one also. And after looking at the photos I am really impressed looks really good. Hopefully get mine next week, I will post some photos, now who I can borrow a Dremel from?
     
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    If you were in the North East you could use mine.
    I could have cut less away to be honest but I wanted to make sure it had enough clearance.
    It is really secure and well made.
     
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    Cracking job mate! Been considering this exhaust but wasn't sure which infill panels would fit...... Decision made I reckon :)

    Slightly off topic but how loud would you rate the Akra?
     
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    Very Loud !
    I would say on par with the Racefit or not far off.
     
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    Mate that looks really professional. I've got to say I'd love one for my 09. I've got an Austin one, and to be honest it's absolute shit. Doesn't even line up properly. Which is why SprayBay had trouble painting it. I'm looking at a better fit. I fancy the LeoVince but not sure if it'll go on my Akrapović.
     
  15. Curly

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    Thank you, but I battled on with a coping saw/ file and emery paper! It took me a lot longer than 20 mins!!!
     

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  16. iang27

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    You have cut that a better shape than I did.
    I had mine like that but took 'a bit more' off to make sure it cleared !
    Looks great.
     
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    The bracket on my Austin one broke tonight. Not happy. Made a new bracket to strengthen it. I'd get a Leo Vince carbon one for sure if I didn't have to get it painted. I hate it when shit like this happens.
     
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    I may have to take more off, it has about 10mm clearance.
    Let's see what happens, I guess carbon fibre should be OK with the heat?
    I am really pleased with it, it just finishes it.
    Then I fitted a hugger which I am not so sure of.
     
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    How much was the infill? Cleans it up nicely
     
  20. iang27

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    They are around £100 delivered, expensive but they fit !
     

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