Exhaust feedbacks?

6MT · 12-05-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

But I will reserve the right to change my mind after 6MT takes me for a ride in his 370Z and we can compare the exhaust sounds of each system.

You'd trust me? WOW

EVO_Killer · 12-08-2009, 10:25 AM

Love the sound my Stillen exhaust makes but I have a clearance issues and I got the shaft from Stillen. No Customer Service at all... I was told it was Nissan's fault for an incorrect install and I was Sh*t out of luck.

Added the Berk HFC and noticed a nice difference in power but I want to start over with a new exhaust...

370Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVO_Killer

Love the sound my Stillen exhaust makes but I have a clearance issues and I got the shaft from Stillen. No Customer Service at all... I was told it was Nissan's fault for an incorrect install and I was Sh*t out of luck.

Added the Berk HFC and noticed a nice difference in power but I want to start over with a new exhaust...

How much you want for your Stillen CBE?

Was something damaged during install? Wha happened?

EVO_Killer · 12-08-2009, 12:38 PM

Stillen told me you had to use a jack to push up the exhaust while tightening the bolts from back to front. (or front to back I don't remember)

I had my Nissan dealer take it right off and reinstall and its still touching the cross brace. Guess I got a first generation exhaust.

Not damaged just annoying.... I have a buddy at an exhaust shop that says he can fix but......

Very disappointed with Stillen considering all I bought...
-Stillen Exhaust
-Gen 3 intakes
-Lightweight pulley
-Grounding kit
-Oil cooler

6MT · 12-08-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVO_Killer

Stillen told me you had to use a jack to push up the exhaust while tightening the bolts from back to front. (or front to back I don't remember)

I had my Nissan dealer take it right off and reinstall and its still touching the cross brace. Guess I got a first generation exhaust.

Not damaged just annoying.... I have a buddy at an exhaust shop that says he can fix but......

Very disappointed with Stillen considering all I bought...
-Stillen Exhaust
-Gen 3 intakes
-Lightweight pulley
-Grounding kit
-Oil cooler

Pretty strange, since I got the exact same set-up. AND had the same dealer install mine. Absolutely no issues. Stillen's customer service was second to none. Kyle really looked after me. Sorry to hear of your experience, but I have to say that I would recommend them to anyone. They are top-notch!

And their product quality, fit and finish, sound, and performance results were in-line or better than any of the other after-market exhaust suppliers (FI, etc.).

Zat_Zuma · 12-08-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

Pretty strange, since I got the exact same set-up. AND had the same dealer install mine. Absolutely no issues. Stillen's customer service was second to none. Kyle really looked after me. Sorry to hear of your experience, but I have to say that I would recommend them to anyone. They are top-notch!

And their product quality, fit and finish, sound, and performance results were in-line or better than any of the other after-market exhaust suppliers (FI, etc.).

Myself, I found the complete opposite for customer service, finish and after sales support. Stillen sucked and in my opinion, still sucks.

Where as Fast Intentions ROCKED ..... in all three areas.

I'd be hard pressed to buy another Stillen product ever again. They lost my business years ago and still haven't shown me anything that would change my mind.

just my opinion from past and present experiences ...... be free to make your own judgements and spend your money where you want. I know I do

FricFrac · 12-09-2009, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

Myself, I found the complete opposite for customer service, finish and after sales support. Stillen sucked and in my opinion, still sucks.

Where as Fast Intentions ROCKED ..... in all three areas.

I'd be hard pressed to buy another Stillen product ever again. They lost my business years ago and still haven't shown me anything that would change my mind.

just my opinion from past and present experiences ...... be free to make your own judgements and spend your money where you want. I know I do

....and you're gonna get both stories about any company. FI gave me what has been the biggest blow off I've ever had in dealing with a company. Less than zero support - they told me to check their web page which had zero info to start. They basically said on the forums they were too busy developing their Turbo setup that their exhaust system wasn't really a priority...

Minicobra1 · 12-09-2009, 05:24 AM

It took awhile for them to get a production unit, but finally got the Berk exhaust installed a couple a days ago. I was considering going with Stillen or FI, but really glad I waited. The Berk tone is just what I was looking for.

Here is a video and short review:
Berk Exhaust Production with X-Pipe

12-08-2009, 10:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
EVO_Killer Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 157 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Love the sound my Stillen exhaust makes but I have a clearance issues and I got the shaft from Stillen. No Customer Service at all... I was told it was Nissan's fault for an incorrect install and I was Sh*t out of luck. Added the Berk HFC and noticed a nice difference in power but I want to start over with a new exhaust... __________________ 09 Nissan 370Z Magnetic Black Touring M6 Sport & Nav / Stillen CBE / Stillen Oil Cooler / Stillen Undercrank Pulley / Stillen G3 Intakes / JDM Tail Lights / Stillen Grounding Kit / Berk HFC / HKS Hipermax III Coil Overs / SPL Pro Rear Camber Arms / 19" Volk RE30 Machine Black / Bridgestone Potenza RE-11

12-08-2009, 12:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
EVO_Killer Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 157 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Stillen told me you had to use a jack to push up the exhaust while tightening the bolts from back to front. (or front to back I don't remember) I had my Nissan dealer take it right off and reinstall and its still touching the cross brace. Guess I got a first generation exhaust. Not damaged just annoying.... I have a buddy at an exhaust shop that says he can fix but...... Very disappointed with Stillen considering all I bought... -Stillen Exhaust -Gen 3 intakes -Lightweight pulley -Grounding kit -Oil cooler __________________ 09 Nissan 370Z Magnetic Black Touring M6 Sport & Nav / Stillen CBE / Stillen Oil Cooler / Stillen Undercrank Pulley / Stillen G3 Intakes / JDM Tail Lights / Stillen Grounding Kit / Berk HFC / HKS Hipermax III Coil Overs / SPL Pro Rear Camber Arms / 19" Volk RE30 Machine Black / Bridgestone Potenza RE-11

12-09-2009, 05:24 AM	#23 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	It took awhile for them to get a production unit, but finally got the Berk exhaust installed a couple a days ago. I was considering going with Stillen or FI, but really glad I waited. The Berk tone is just what I was looking for. Here is a video and short review: Berk Exhaust Production with X-Pipe __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

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