Exhaust Poll

BrandonT · 05-15-2011, 04:27 PM

I think I've narrowed my choices down to Berk or Invidia CBE (stock cats). Anyone know if the Invidia sits lower than the Berk? I have a b*%ch of a driveway and I don't want to scrape. From youtube vids I like the sound on both, deep and exotic, not raspy or too loud. Anyone who has heard both think that is accurate?

FromG2Z · 05-15-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

I think I've narrowed my choices down to Berk or Invidia CBE (stock cats). Anyone know if the Invidia sits lower than the Berk? I have a b*%ch of a driveway and I don't want to scrape. From youtube vids I like the sound on both, deep and exotic, not raspy or too loud. Anyone who has heard both think that is accurate?

I don't have a straight on shot at the moment, but here is an angled shot from both sides. The muffler piece is right at stock height, so no scraping. The FI has the individual cans sitting much lower than stock.

Also, I love my Invidia sound... very happy with it.

Red__Zed · 05-15-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

I think I've narrowed my choices down to Berk or Invidia CBE (stock cats). Anyone know if the Invidia sits lower than the Berk? I have a b*%ch of a driveway and I don't want to scrape. From youtube vids I like the sound on both, deep and exotic, not raspy or too loud. Anyone who has heard both think that is accurate?

Don't need to worry about scraping with the invidia. Pretty sure it sits slightly higher than stock.

BrandonT · 05-15-2011, 10:43 PM

Gonna go with the Berks. The sound is gorgeous, they don't sit low, and from other threads it seems Invidia has some QC issues lately.

FromG2Z · 05-15-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Don't need to worry about scraping with the invidia. Pretty sure it sits slightly higher than stock.

Looks great Red...

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

Gonna go with the Berks. The sound is gorgeous, they don't sit low, and from other threads it seems Invidia has some QC issues lately.

huh?

Where did you read that? I haven't read or heard of a single quality issue with invidia. If anything, it's Berk that has had quality issues, esp with fitment, which is part of the reason why I didn't get berk.

My invidia set was flawless... both in design, build, and installation/alignment. I'm sure other invidia folks on here like RedZed and djpathfinder can test.

Either way, good luck with your berks if you get em.

BrandonT · 05-15-2011, 11:34 PM

Thread here and others like that it.

FromG2Z · 05-16-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

Thread here and others like that it.

I've read that thread before... that's the only one I've seen with someone having issues like that. What "other like it" have you seen?

Aside from that, the OP of that particular thread updated it with the resolution of the first issue, by the x-pipe. He didn't install the OEM cat bracket after putting test pipes on. Since re-installation, no issues. Now as far as the exhaust hanger bracket crack, it looks like that is indeed an issue. So far, only he has had the issue. Folks in that thread and elsewhere on this forum have had thousands of miles on their Gemini's with no issue. I personally am very satisfied with mine.

Like I said, Berk is a great exhaust too, but has issues of its own too. Just do a search for Berk exhaust, and I remember reading one where the exhaust was way misaligned by over an inch or so.

So just make sure you do your research and decide accordingly. Each has its pros and cons.

whoady4shoady · 05-16-2011, 09:28 AM

Personally, I dont think anything can touch the look, sound, and gains of FI.

FromG2Z · 05-16-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Personally, I dont think anything can touch the look, sound, and gains of FI.

I love FI too... I thought the look was a little too flashy for me however, couple that with the very low hanging muffler which I would worry about scraping ALL the time, plus the cost.... hence why I went Invidia.

10-15-2013, 08:27 PM

Hks=JDM

DEpointfive0 · 10-15-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by David Parra

Hks=JDM

A bit late to the party, lol

Chuck33079 · 10-15-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

A bit late to the party, lol

Just a little bit.

forza370z · 10-16-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by David Parra

Hks=JDM

Late! But no worries. You got me supported. I love my HKS.

Tazrek · 10-16-2013, 07:45 AM

What do you guys think of the Meisterchaft full cat back exhaust?

chii370 · 10-16-2013, 08:39 AM

If u like SUPER loud and and agressive it fits ur bill. But it does have a distinct sound, some people like it some dont. I think it sounds really "fartcan" attached to a megaphone.

View Poll Results: Which exhaust do you have or recommend I get???
Stillen	34	14.29%
FI	108	45.38%
ARK	31	13.03%
Berk	30	12.61%
Invidia	35	14.71%
Voters: 238. You may not vote on this poll

10-16-2013, 07:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
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05-15-2011, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrandonT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 169 Drives: 2009 370Z White Rep Power: 15	I think I've narrowed my choices down to Berk or Invidia CBE (stock cats). Anyone know if the Invidia sits lower than the Berk? I have a b*%ch of a driveway and I don't want to scrape. From youtube vids I like the sound on both, deep and exotic, not raspy or too loud. Anyone who has heard both think that is accurate?

05-15-2011, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
BrandonT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 169 Drives: 2009 370Z White Rep Power: 15	Gonna go with the Berks. The sound is gorgeous, they don't sit low, and from other threads it seems Invidia has some QC issues lately.

05-15-2011, 11:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrandonT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 169 Drives: 2009 370Z White Rep Power: 15	Thread here and others like that it.

05-16-2011, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 19	Personally, I dont think anything can touch the look, sound, and gains of FI.

10-15-2013, 08:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
David Parra Guest Posts: n/a	Hks=JDM

10-16-2013, 08:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	If u like SUPER loud and and agressive it fits ur bill. But it does have a distinct sound, some people like it some dont. I think it sounds really "fartcan" attached to a megaphone.