Berk CBE

Sport-370Z · 08-21-2011, 07:42 PM

For the ones who have had the Berk CBE system installed...how dou you like the sound? Was the installation's fit and finish satisfactory? Very important...any in cabin Drone?

Thanks,
Terry

Rui Z · 08-21-2011, 07:47 PM

I have the 1st generation BERK exhaust (now they have adjustable tips that have some fitment issues I believe), but it's too quiet for me. There is no drone at all. It has a good tone. Fit n Finish was good for me.

azn370z · 08-21-2011, 08:14 PM

It has no drone and it's quiet until it hits past 3k rpm. I think it sounds great. You should find someone local and hear it for yourself.

Nick911sc · 08-22-2011, 07:13 AM

Have mine on order and waiting for it to arrive. I've heard it in person and it sounded great. If you're looking for a really loud exhaust this isn't it.

Sport-370Z · 08-22-2011, 08:50 PM

Thanks for the replys!!! Not looking for loud exhaust at all just a better sound than stock with some slight increase in HP. Also, I do like the factory looking exhaust tips. Wondering if it has somewhat of an exotic sound. Listened to some sound clips on You Tube but dont think it is a true representation.

Anyway, if the new systems have adjustable tips...what does it look like? Any photos???

Thanks!

Nick911sc · 08-23-2011, 09:14 AM

Tips look exactly the same, they can now be moved in and out obviously.

Platinum10 · 08-24-2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Have mine on order and waiting for it to arrive. I've heard it in person and it sounded great. If you're looking for a really loud exhaust this isn't it.

ordered mine this past Friday.....how long did it take for you to get yours?

ChrisSlicks · 08-24-2011, 09:49 AM

The tiniest bit of drone just below 3k. I think the volume level is perfect as it is quiet until you get on it and get the RPM's above 3k.

Only downside in my opinion is that the back section of the exhaust dips down lower than stock and causes a clearance issue. Mine scrapes all the time.

Nick911sc · 08-24-2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platinum10

ordered mine this past Friday.....how long did it take for you to get yours?

Haven't received it yet...

And I don't think I've heard of anyone complaining of clearance issues? Can someone verify?

ChrisSlicks · 08-24-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Haven't received it yet...

And I don't think I've heard of anyone complaining of clearance issues? Can someone verify?

I can show you the flat spot on my exhaust

I'm lowered about 1 inch.

Nick911sc · 08-24-2011, 10:12 AM

Well that's annoying, I've always heard berk retained stock exhaust height

ChrisSlicks · 08-24-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Well that's annoying, I've always heard berk retained stock exhaust height

It's just that one spot, mine was one of the first batch made so maybe they've fixed it since then.

azn370z · 08-24-2011, 10:43 AM

I have the first batch and the pipe does hang low but scraping shouldn't be an issue if you're not slammed.

Nick911sc · 08-24-2011, 10:48 AM

I'm going to be dropping my car an inch and I wouldn't think it should be scraping if you drive cautiously lol

Red__Zed · 08-24-2011, 11:02 AM

Mild drone around 3k, not really problematic.

I've seen 1 or 2 people have scraping issues like chris, but it's usually not that bad. I think it just happens sometimes since their build is pretty inconsistent. Sound is good though. Quiet until you're on it.

08-21-2011, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sport-370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15 Drives: SRT8 & Avalanche Rep Power: 14	Berk CBE For the ones who have had the Berk CBE system installed...how dou you like the sound? Was the installation's fit and finish satisfactory? Very important...any in cabin Drone? Thanks, Terry

08-21-2011, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	I have the 1st generation BERK exhaust (now they have adjustable tips that have some fitment issues I believe), but it's too quiet for me. There is no drone at all. It has a good tone. Fit n Finish was good for me. __________________

08-21-2011, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	It has no drone and it's quiet until it hits past 3k rpm. I think it sounds great. You should find someone local and hear it for yourself. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-24-2011, 09:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The tiniest bit of drone just below 3k. I think the volume level is perfect as it is quiet until you get on it and get the RPM's above 3k. Only downside in my opinion is that the back section of the exhaust dips down lower than stock and causes a clearance issue. Mine scrapes all the time. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-24-2011, 10:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	I have the first batch and the pipe does hang low but scraping shouldn't be an issue if you're not slammed. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-22-2011, 07:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Have mine on order and waiting for it to arrive. I've heard it in person and it sounded great. If you're looking for a really loud exhaust this isn't it.

08-22-2011, 08:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sport-370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15 Drives: SRT8 & Avalanche Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the replys!!! Not looking for loud exhaust at all just a better sound than stock with some slight increase in HP. Also, I do like the factory looking exhaust tips. Wondering if it has somewhat of an exotic sound. Listened to some sound clips on You Tube but dont think it is a true representation. Anyway, if the new systems have adjustable tips...what does it look like? Any photos??? Thanks!

08-23-2011, 09:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Tips look exactly the same, they can now be moved in and out obviously.

08-24-2011, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Well that's annoying, I've always heard berk retained stock exhaust height

08-24-2011, 10:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I'm going to be dropping my car an inch and I wouldn't think it should be scraping if you drive cautiously lol

08-24-2011, 11:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Mild drone around 3k, not really problematic. I've seen 1 or 2 people have scraping issues like chris, but it's usually not that bad. I think it just happens sometimes since their build is pretty inconsistent. Sound is good though. Quiet until you're on it.

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