A not so successful Berk Exhaust install...

ejrives · 03-14-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Can't go wrong there. Hope no one jumps on me for this, but I think FI is one of the only, if not the only, exhaust builders that doesn't outsource production. They do everything in house and to order, so there are NEVER any fitment/quality issues.

heh, I just watched your youtube video to check out the FI

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ejrives

heh, I just watched your youtube video to check out the FI

I wish I could go out and get some external clips... I really love it, perfect sound and the 18" CBE is just loud enough for a daily driver, IMO. I had ZCarMan drive it for me a few weeks ago so I could listen and it's amazing.

kdoske · 03-14-2010, 01:53 PM

Even after reading all this I still want some berk exhaust. They sound so bad @ss. Unless someone posts some detrimental Dyno's I will still want them. Wish I didn't have so much debt to pay off right now.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2010, 04:02 PM

Don't base your decision on when you can get the system... you should get the one that you're going to enjoy the most. A 5-6-7 week wait is not that long at all.

The BlueMax · 03-14-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Don't base your decision on when you can get the system... you should get the one that you're going to enjoy the most. A 5-6-7 week wait is not that long at all.

I know I'm trying, but after reading another favorible review on the Invidia Gimini with and without the HFC its looking better. I'm trying to talk myself into the HFC now but not sure which one or where to get them yet.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bluemax

I know I'm trying, but after reading another favorible review on the Invidia Gimini with and without the HFC its looking better. I'm trying to talk myself into the HFC now but not sure which one or where to get them yet.

IMO, if you are unsure, buy the CBE first. If it's not enough, add the HFCs. It will save you money in the long run if you find that the CBE is all you really need.

g96818 · 03-14-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Don't base your decision on when you can get the system... you should get the one that you're going to enjoy the most. A 5-6-7 week wait is not that long at all.

i agree, i waited over half a year for berks

kevin.z · 03-14-2010, 05:48 PM

can you also do it the other way around? get test pipes of HFC first then CBE, because CBE are lot more expensive than test pipes and HFC. Test pipes and HFC increases proformance and sound at a fraction of CBE price. just my .02

Matt · 03-14-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin.z

can you also do it the other way around? get test pipes of HFC first then CBE, because CBE are lot more expensive than test pipes and HFC. Test pipes and HFC increases proformance and sound at a fraction of CBE price. just my .02

That's what I did. HFCs gave me nearly the same gains, but for half the cost of my CBE. Once I saved some more money, I got the CBE as well.

From a volume stance, I'd go CBE first though. The CBE will usually give you the majority of your exhaust tone/sound. If it's not loud enough, add the HFCs or test pipes.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin.z

can you also do it the other way around? get test pipes of HFC first then CBE, because CBE are lot more expensive than test pipes and HFC. Test pipes and HFC increases proformance and sound at a fraction of CBE price. just my .02

Yeah, definitely. It all depends on what type of sound you're after.

kevin.z · 03-14-2010, 06:18 PM

ahh, I see. how does the stock exhaust sound with just HFC's? I have seen the video but i am afriad it may not do enough justice. I am thinking of fi resonated test pipes first then fi CF 18" cbe later.

The BlueMax · 03-14-2010, 06:42 PM

After reading bluestyle's review and watching the video it seemed like it was all need, I appreciate the FI system and Berks, but I paid 809.00 for the Invidia Gimini and that includes shipping and tax. I'm holding off on the HFC for now, wish me luck, I'll post some pictures and comments afterwards.

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bluemax

After reading bluestyle's review and watching the video it seemed like it was all need, I appreciate the FI system and Berks, but I paid 809.00 for the Invidia Gimini and that includes shipping and tax. I'm holding off on the HFC for now, wish me luck, I'll post some pictures and comments afterwards.

Sad to see you bypass the FI setup, but I do hope you enjoy the Invidias.

Trips · 03-14-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sad to see you bypass the FI setup, but I do hope you enjoy the Invidias.

hybridnation · 03-14-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin.z

ahh, I see. how does the stock exhaust sound with just HFC's? I have seen the video but i am afriad it may not do enough justice. I am thinking of fi resonated test pipes first then fi CF 18" cbe later.

The stock exhaust with berk hfc sounds really good.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Don't base your decision on when you can get the system... you should get the one that you're going to enjoy the most. A 5-6-7 week wait is not that long at all. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 27	Pulled the Tigger After reading bluestyle's review and watching the video it seemed like it was all need, I appreciate the FI system and Berks, but I paid 809.00 for the Invidia Gimini and that includes shipping and tax. I'm holding off on the HFC for now, wish me luck, I'll post some pictures and comments afterwards.

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kdoske Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 541 Drives: 800whp Unicorn FI Z Rep Power: 18	Even after reading all this I still want some berk exhaust. They sound so bad @ss. Unless someone posts some detrimental Dyno's I will still want them. Wish I didn't have so much debt to pay off right now.

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kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 17	can you also do it the other way around? get test pipes of HFC first then CBE, because CBE are lot more expensive than test pipes and HFC. Test pipes and HFC increases proformance and sound at a fraction of CBE price. just my .02

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kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 17	ahh, I see. how does the stock exhaust sound with just HFC's? I have seen the video but i am afriad it may not do enough justice. I am thinking of fi resonated test pipes first then fi CF 18" cbe later.