A not so successful Berk Exhaust install...

phantom21 · 03-15-2010, 06:32 AM

I did my install along with my brother. I already had Berk's HFC. Overall, the install was pretty easy. It took us little over an hour on the garage floor. True, the alignment is not perfect. I was a little disappointment by that. My alignment issues were no where near as bad as the previous pictured. We were able to move the pipes to align the bolt holes easily. But, once the complete system was bolted together, it was very solid and had ZERO clearance issues. The only complaint I have is that the driver's side tip does not center up as well as the passenger. It looks like the bend coming out of the muffler has too much of a bend in it. But, once off the jacks and back on the ground, you can't notice it. My box and packaging were in great shape. The positive is that the note is AWESOME!! OVERALL 9/10. Fix the alignment issues and you have 10/10.

370Zsteve · 03-15-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

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

No question this particular one was damaged (bent) in-transit.

Anyone here work for UPS? I'd love to show them these threads and get a response from the Brown-Doodoo

370Zsteve · 03-15-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by phantom21

I did my install along with my brother. I already had Berk's HFC. Overall, the install was pretty easy. It took us little over an hour on the garage floor. True, the alignment is not perfect. I was a little disappointment by that. My alignment issues were no where near as bad as the previous pictured. We were able to move the pipes to align the bolt holes easily. But, once the complete system was bolted together, it was very solid and had ZERO clearance issues. The only complaint I have is that the driver's side tip does not center up as well as the passenger. It looks like the bend coming out of the muffler has too much of a bend in it. But, once off the jacks and back on the ground, you can't notice it. My box and packaging were in great shape. The positive is that the note is AWESOME!! OVERALL 9/10. Fix the alignment issues and you have 10/10.

Update your signature!

1slow370 · 03-15-2010, 11:07 AM

I should realy update mine brought the car home saturday and i have half the stuff installed now

phantom21 · 03-15-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Update your signature!

Dun!

JB1 · 03-15-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

I should realy update mine brought the car home saturday and i have half the stuff installed now

How did the exhaust install go, did you get the correct pipes?

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-15-2010, 03:28 PM

where is BERK? its monday

1slow370 · 03-15-2010, 03:36 PM

exhaust is supposed to arrive this afternoon i have that and the differential yet to instal so i'll check the pipes when the box gets here and then it will have to wait on install until thursday got the intake, flywheel, sound system, oil cooler and the fluids other than the coolant (which since i'm going 80-20 and it doesn't stop freezing here until late april i'll have to wait on) all done and the wheels are off waiting to get the tires put on them.

Trips · 03-15-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

where is BERK? its monday

370zdub · 03-15-2010, 05:24 PM

Is it mainly guys that have had packages shipped vast distances that are getting them messed up?

Mine happened to be one of the exhausts that was packaged poorly but I think because mine didn't have very far to go it ended up being fine.

I hope you guys with bent pieces get this all straightened out, because once you do, you are going to love this system.

1slow370 · 03-15-2010, 06:08 PM

WOW shocker today package arrived with 1 3" hole in it and other than that in pretty good condition. I checked my parts out and I am ecstatic yet sorry to say that JB1 I do not have your other mid-pipe laid it out and everything lined right up and bolted together easily so it looks good so far will have to wait until thursday or so to actually put it on maybe later depending on when my last axle arrives from Z1. Box was packed great lots of paper and 2 layers of bubble wrap, and the bolt bag was taped to the muffler all of this done before last wednesday so they were on it.

m4a1mustang · 03-15-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Well they aren't exactly around much to begin with, so it's not surprising. I think someone 'ought to give them a call or PM them (or Mike if he's still acting as agent).

JB1 · 03-15-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well they aren't exactly around much to begin with, so it's not surprising. I think someone 'ought to give them a call or PM them (or Mike if he's still acting as agent).

I sent them an e-mail on Saturday with the same info I posted here and I called them today to follow up. I was told they are looking into it and that I will have a reply by the end of the day.

m4a1mustang · 03-15-2010, 06:46 PM

Hopefully they fix it for you quickly.

g96818 · 03-15-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well they aren't exactly around much to begin with, so it's not surprising. I think someone 'ought to give them a call or PM them (or Mike if he's still acting as agent).

I called and talked to Bryan, they have an ex-employee working here on oahu so he's gonna ask if the guy can take a look to see how bad it is.

03-15-2010, 06:32 AM	#76 (permalink)
phantom21 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Base+Sport 6M Rep Power: 16	I did my install along with my brother. I already had Berk's HFC. Overall, the install was pretty easy. It took us little over an hour on the garage floor. True, the alignment is not perfect. I was a little disappointment by that. My alignment issues were no where near as bad as the previous pictured. We were able to move the pipes to align the bolt holes easily. But, once the complete system was bolted together, it was very solid and had ZERO clearance issues. The only complaint I have is that the driver's side tip does not center up as well as the passenger. It looks like the bend coming out of the muffler has too much of a bend in it. But, once off the jacks and back on the ground, you can't notice it. My box and packaging were in great shape. The positive is that the note is AWESOME!! OVERALL 9/10. Fix the alignment issues and you have 10/10. __________________ 2009 PG 6spd Sport \|\| 30% side tint, 15% rear \|\| All Redline fluids \|\| Berk HFC's intalled~PITA Bolt \|\| Stillen G3's \|\| Berk CBE \|\| BC Racing Coilovers with 10K/12K Swift springs & RA valving\|\| SPL rear camber arms \|\| 20mm/15mm spacers

03-15-2010, 11:07 AM	#79 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	I should realy update mine brought the car home saturday and i have half the stuff installed now __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-15-2010, 03:28 PM	#82 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	where is BERK? its monday __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

03-15-2010, 03:36 PM	#83 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	exhaust is supposed to arrive this afternoon i have that and the differential yet to instal so i'll check the pipes when the box gets here and then it will have to wait on install until thursday got the intake, flywheel, sound system, oil cooler and the fluids other than the coolant (which since i'm going 80-20 and it doesn't stop freezing here until late april i'll have to wait on) all done and the wheels are off waiting to get the tires put on them. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-15-2010, 05:24 PM	#85 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	Is it mainly guys that have had packages shipped vast distances that are getting them messed up? Mine happened to be one of the exhausts that was packaged poorly but I think because mine didn't have very far to go it ended up being fine. I hope you guys with bent pieces get this all straightened out, because once you do, you are going to love this system. __________________ 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!

03-15-2010, 06:08 PM	#86 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	WOW shocker today package arrived with 1 3" hole in it and other than that in pretty good condition. I checked my parts out and I am ecstatic yet sorry to say that JB1 I do not have your other mid-pipe laid it out and everything lined right up and bolted together easily so it looks good so far will have to wait until thursday or so to actually put it on maybe later depending on when my last axle arrives from Z1. Box was packed great lots of paper and 2 layers of bubble wrap, and the bolt bag was taped to the muffler all of this done before last wednesday so they were on it. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-15-2010, 06:46 PM	#89 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Hopefully they fix it for you quickly. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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