My ongoing Invidia Gemini exhaust review

bripolar66 · 05-23-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

To be perfectly honest, it's very slight, barely noticeable. Could just be mental, but I feel it more in the upper revs... very slight. I would expect that for a 5-10whp bump, right?

Still, I get distracted by the addicting burble sound anyways

I really got mine for the sound more than performance. I just couldn't stand the Chewbacca OEM sound.

im with you on that. i want the sound and if it comes with a pony or two then great. btwn my cai and exhaust im good to go. do most people with a cb and cai get a tune or is it not necessary?

djpathfinder · 05-23-2011, 12:48 PM

A tune is not mandatory, but it will optimize your setup, including squeezing out extra performance (averaging 10 HP on the top end and increased low and mid-range torque), and improved your A/F ratios.

joshs09slvrZ · 09-06-2011, 08:23 PM

How hard was the install on this? If you don't do it yourself...how much to get it installed at a shop?

dAvenue · 09-17-2011, 01:31 AM

I think this is the exhaust I want. I'm a fan of its deep note and TI tip. However if I had enough money to spare, my preference would be for the Amuse TI. This Gemini, though, looks sexy and sounds amazing. Thanks for writing up the review.

FromG2Z · 09-17-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

How hard was the install on this? If you don't do it yourself...how much to get it installed at a shop?

I did the install myself with a buddy. Took us about 5 hrs but should have been 3 or less (we broke a bolt out of my stupidity). Skip the shop.

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

I think this is the exhaust I want. I'm a fan of its deep note and TI tip. However if I had enough money to spare, my preference would be for the Amuse TI. This Gemini, though, looks sexy and sounds amazing. Thanks for writing up the review.

Thx man. Been 2600 miles later and I love it more. Rep points appreciated

dAvenue · 09-17-2011, 02:31 PM

You got it

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

How hard was the install on this? If you don't do it yourself...how much to get it installed at a shop?

figure 2 hours of labor for the install. it is easy to do yourself though

joshs09slvrZ · 09-17-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

figure 2 hours of labor for the install. it is easy to do yourself though

I actually just finished installing the Berk system. The exhaust part was cake...the HFC is a different story. So much so that I couldn't change out the driver's side...so now I have a Berk HFC on the passenger side and the stock cat on the driver's side lol. I have an appointment with an exhaust shop to get it installed. Just gotta drive it around like this for now.

svmtbman · 09-22-2011, 07:13 PM

Planning to order mine tomorrow! I'm still trying to decide between the stainless or Ti tips

NV370z · 09-22-2011, 10:41 PM

Not sure who you are ordering it from but you may want to check with Jomer from fred bean nissan (FBnissan). Great service and even better pricing esp when bundling parts.

svmtbman · 09-23-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NV370z

Not sure who you are ordering it from but you may want to check with Jomer from fred bean nissan (FBnissan). Great service and even better pricing esp when bundling parts.

That is where it will be ordered from, they have some great prices!

sboden · 09-23-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

How hard was the install on this? If you don't do it yourself...how much to get it installed at a shop?

I know you have done part of it yourself but my shop did the whole thing in less than an hour. It was worth the $50 I paid to save a couple of hours of hassle.

The exhaust gets a little louder and deeper after you get some miles on it. I had a loud exhaust on my last car and wanted something that sounded great but was liveable. This exhaust is perfect for what I wanted. Probably the best aftermarket exhaust (sound, fit, finish, build quality, volume) I've had on any of my vehicles except my motorcycles.

FromG2Z · 09-23-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by svmtbman

Planning to order mine tomorrow! I'm still trying to decide between the stainless or Ti tips

Definitely Titanium. It looked fantastic (and compliment prone) on my PW Z.

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Originally Posted by NV370z

Not sure who you are ordering it from but you may want to check with Jomer from fred bean nissan (FBnissan). Great service and even better pricing esp when bundling parts.

yep where I got it from.

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Originally Posted by sboden

I know you have done part of it yourself but my shop did the whole thing in less than an hour. It was worth the $50 I paid to save a couple of hours of hassle.

The exhaust gets a little louder and deeper after you get some miles on it. I had a loud exhaust on my last car and wanted something that sounded great but was liveable. This exhaust is perfect for what I wanted. Probably the best aftermarket exhaust (sound, fit, finish, build quality, volume) I've had on any of my vehicles except my motorcycles.

Exhaust removal and install for me the other day (I brought it back to stock before trading it in) took me 2-1/2 hours. Easy Peasy. Do it yourself. Plus you get to spend time alone with your car. Nothing can match that. It's therapy for me. My car, my tools, my work light, my tunes, ... priceless.

sboden · 09-23-2011, 09:35 AM

LOL....everyone has their thing...mine is not spending hours changing an exhaust.

I bought mine from FBNissan also.

FromG2Z · 09-23-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sboden

LOL....everyone has their thing...mine is not spending hours changing an exhaust.

I understand. All's cool.

05-23-2011, 12:48 PM	#32 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	A tune is not mandatory, but it will optimize your setup, including squeezing out extra performance (averaging 10 HP on the top end and increased low and mid-range torque), and improved your A/F ratios. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

09-17-2011, 01:31 AM	#34 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 48	I think this is the exhaust I want. I'm a fan of its deep note and TI tip. However if I had enough money to spare, my preference would be for the Amuse TI. This Gemini, though, looks sexy and sounds amazing. Thanks for writing up the review. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

09-17-2011, 02:31 PM	#36 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 48	You got it __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

09-22-2011, 07:13 PM	#39 (permalink)
svmtbman Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Macon, GA Age: 52 Posts: 219 Drives: 2011 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	Planning to order mine tomorrow! I'm still trying to decide between the stainless or Ti tips __________________ 2011 Pearl White, Persimmon, Touring, Sport, Navigation, 6sp - PW JDM shift knob, Invidia Gemini CBE, aFe dry filters, HPS intake tubes, JDM fog light, Redline shift boot, LED interior lights, Z1 hood struts, and 30% tint.

09-23-2011, 09:35 AM	#44 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	LOL....everyone has their thing...mine is not spending hours changing an exhaust. I bought mine from FBNissan also. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

09-06-2011, 08:23 PM	#33 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 15	How hard was the install on this? If you don't do it yourself...how much to get it installed at a shop?

09-22-2011, 10:41 PM	#40 (permalink)
NV370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: LV Posts: 57 Drives: '10 370z MT Spt Pkg Rep Power: 14	Not sure who you are ordering it from but you may want to check with Jomer from fred bean nissan (FBnissan). Great service and even better pricing esp when bundling parts.

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