A not so successful Berk Exhaust install...

CrownR426 · 03-14-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

why i posted this in this thread i have no idea haha sry about that

370Zsteve · 03-14-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've never seen the complete exhaust, but I think you're ok Steve. It would take some significant damage to bend that X-pipe, and you'd certainly see a ding or scratches. The way the right-side resonator bends back outwards makes me think it looks 'by design'.

Oh no, that's not mine, it's the dude who had the serious fitment issues.

370Zsteve · 03-14-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bluemax

I called Berk Sat. and he said they have a 6 week waiting list maybe 7. I was leaning a little towards them and then these little quality and packaging issues appear. I think FI is about 5-6 week out for a delivered system too. That leaves Invidia, there is one installed response posting that seems favorible.
It's design is similar to Berks also. I have found it priced for a little as 739.00 on e-bay and amazon. The Berk rep. told me 900.00 now or 1,200 when their next batch is closer to shipping. Invidia is known for their exhaust work on Toyota Superas.

The Berk rep better not have told you it is $900 since we all just paid $995 on a group buy. No way, try again!

The BlueMax · 03-14-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

The Berk rep better not have told you it is $900 since we all just paid $995 on a group buy. No way, try again!

Thats what he quoted me, but added the price would go up later in the month. Berk and Fast Intentions are about 1 hour from each other Berk being in orange county and FI in LA. Berk is known to outsource more than FI, its funny how a few things can change your ultimate decission. I'm Invidia bound and was getting close to a Berk system or FI.

370Zsteve · 03-14-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bluemax

Thats what he quoted me, but added the price would go up later in the month. Berk and Fast Intentions are about 1 hour from each other Berk being in orange county and FI in LA. Berk is known to outsource more than FI, its funny how a few things can change your ultimate decission. I'm Invidia bound and was getting close to a Berk system or FI.

Hmmm...if he quoted you $900... if that's true... I don't wanna be Berk come Monday morning.

g96818 · 03-14-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've never seen the complete exhaust, but I think you're ok Steve. It would take some significant damage to bend that X-pipe, and you'd certainly see a ding or scratches. The way the right-side resonator bends back outwards makes me think it looks 'by design'.

i'll tell u know that it is bent, doesn't even line up to the stock cats without a LOT of force and thats just to get the bolts onto the flange holes

g96818 · 03-14-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JB1

This does look bend to me. What did the box look like when you received it g96818?

What did UPS do, did they even bother to land the plane when they delivered the box to Hawaii, or did they just open the door at 10000ft and shove the box out?

this was the only real noticeable damage to the box

the packing looked ok at first

but that passenger side flange on the muffler is right next to the hole and is probably what caused it to puncture the box and that one is really bent, notice the broken single piece of cardboard that is supposed to support it, the mid-pipe above it, and the x-pipe

g96818 · 03-15-2010, 12:09 AM

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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

nogoodname · 03-15-2010, 02:23 AM

I thought the whole delay was for more R&D and quality control..... guess not...

Trips · 03-15-2010, 02:29 AM

I know Berks going to Step up, It's a Good Company, and in the end will resolve everyone's issue's.

370zdub · 03-15-2010, 02:42 AM

370zdub · 03-15-2010, 02:43 AM

On a good note, I took my car for a drive tonight and the Berk HFC and CBE combo produces a sound that is absolutely intoxicating.

vortrex · 03-15-2010, 03:30 AM

I tell you what, I don't know why more people don't buy the invidia gemini. it's the cheapest exhaust price wise, has the best welds, comes packaged perfectly, and fits like a glove with no tweaks needed and tips aligned. I'm so happy with mine. I do have the berk HFC's mated with it.

1slow370 · 03-15-2010, 03:51 AM

on the invidia, i hate the sound
JB1 mine was shipped right after yours so if i have your other pipe maybe theyl just pay to have one of us ship the pipe to the other with a return label at least that way it would be packaged right.

g96818 · 03-15-2010, 03:56 AM

i'm surprised all the smashed boxes and no paper or peanut packing made it with only tip alignment issues

03-15-2010, 02:29 AM	#70 (permalink)
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03-15-2010, 02:43 AM	#72 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	On a good note, I took my car for a drive tonight and the Berk HFC and CBE combo produces a sound that is absolutely intoxicating. __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	on the invidia, i hate the sound JB1 mine was shipped right after yours so if i have your other pipe maybe theyl just pay to have one of us ship the pipe to the other with a return label at least that way it would be packaged right. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3394	i'm surprised all the smashed boxes and no paper or peanut packing made it with only tip alignment issues __________________ CZP are lying thieves!

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	I thought the whole delay was for more R&D and quality control..... guess not...

03-15-2010, 03:30 AM	#73 (permalink)
vortrex Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 199 Drives: '09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 16	I tell you what, I don't know why more people don't buy the invidia gemini. it's the cheapest exhaust price wise, has the best welds, comes packaged perfectly, and fits like a glove with no tweaks needed and tips aligned. I'm so happy with mine. I do have the berk HFC's mated with it.

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