HELP Can't make up my mind, BERK or F.I.

dlmartin81 · 04-26-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Keep in mind that a lot of online pictures of the FI are trying to show off the exhaust and thus are taken from a very low view point. Someone posted a few pics from a standing view and it was much more subtle looking.

werrrrd

terbo · 04-27-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

It all comes down to preference...As mentioned by others both are great exhausts....I too initially didn't really care for the FI look...I prefer the sleeper look which is why I went with Berk...Plus liked the sound of the Berk overall....I do have to admit though that the look of the FI exhaust after some time has grown on me...
....

I feel the same way. My ricer days are behind me, and the FI is just too gaudy for my tastes. Also, the Berk CBE with HFCs just sounds so pretty. I put in my order for the CBE and HFCs a few days ago, now I just have to wait for it to get here!

370Z JT · 04-27-2010, 12:28 AM

If its between Berk and FI...Go with Berk if you want the sleeper look, or FI if you want the "hey look at me" look.

I too am deciding between those two exhaust, along with Invidia Gemini and Ark Type 2.

Cyberium · 04-27-2010, 12:40 AM

I like the F.I look

Rickey89 · 04-27-2010, 01:07 AM

go F.I,

i was in between the greddy turbo ti-c and the f.i, while i havent scrounged the funds yet i have decided that when i do have the full amount i will go f.i.

There will be customer service you can rely on,

fitment you can appreciate,

and power gains you can feel!.

as for the looks, personally i like it. i can see where you can make the similarities with the rice cans, however the rice cans are just for looks, these are utilized in order to create a better sound not the "fart" noise you hear on the civics,

just my 2cents, you should end with what you can live with as far as a decision.

m4a1mustang · 04-27-2010, 01:10 AM

Not to mention the FI CBE is significantly lighter than OEM (and the competition).

Rickey89 · 04-27-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Not to mention the FI CBE is significantly lighter than OEM (and the competition).

that is true, you can make it lighter by opting for the carbon fiber too!

(also, it tells you something if there are this many people advertising for F.I)

blackedoutz · 04-27-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The F.I. exhaust is far from ricey. I know it reminds you of rice becuase of the use of can mufflers, but there's a big difference between a can muffler on a finely engineered setup and a fart-can muffler fit for install on a '95 Honda Civic.

i think it actually gives the car a quite unique aggressive stance if you ask me :/

Cyberium · 04-27-2010, 02:48 AM

Justin1686 · 05-04-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by xbigb4ller69z

I marked stillen out of the picture. It's going to come down between BERK and F.I. I've searched the forums, and I think people lean more towards F.I. because of fitments, costumer service and quality.

The only thing that drives me away from F.I. is the looks. It just reminds me of those ricers honda civics with big canisters. Price wise, I can get the BERK CBE and HFC shipped for $1,300.00

Any inputs? please let me know your inputs, before I make a wrong decision lol.

where did you get ur pricing from? did u call berk direct?

370Zsteve · 05-04-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xbigb4ller69z

I marked stillen out of the picture. It's going to come down between BERK and F.I. I've searched the forums, and I think people lean more towards F.I. because of fitments, costumer service and quality.

The only thing that drives me away from F.I. is the looks. It just reminds me of those ricers honda civics with big canisters. Price wise, I can get the BERK CBE and HFC shipped for $1,300.00

Any inputs? please let me know your inputs, before I make a wrong decision lol.

Get the Berk. I love it, amazing sound, amazing power.

edit: once again, an OP vanishes after making a thread

craniac24 · 05-04-2010, 12:15 PM

I had the chance to visit 370zSteve and listen to his Berk. It really is a terrific exhaust, and I don't think you'd be disappointed one bit. Aggressive and bold sound, tasteful design, and no drone while cruising.

370Zsteve · 05-04-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by craniac24

I had the chance to visit 370zSteve and listen to his Berk. It really is a terrific exhaust, and I don't think you'd be disappointed one bit. Aggressive and bold sound, tasteful design, and no drone while cruising.

And he's a good guy too, bought me 2 margaritas

terbo · 05-04-2010, 12:32 PM

FML my berk exhaust needs to get here sooner. Stupid waiting list

dlmartin81 · 05-04-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Get the Berk. I love it, amazing sound, amazing power.

edit: once again, an OP vanishes after making a thread

Haha....yeah. I'm noticing a trend.

04-27-2010, 12:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	I like the F.I look __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

04-27-2010, 01:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
Rickey89 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio/Texas Posts: 203 Drives: 09 370z BS/Sprt Man Rep Power: 16	go F.I, i was in between the greddy turbo ti-c and the f.i, while i havent scrounged the funds yet i have decided that when i do have the full amount i will go f.i. There will be customer service you can rely on, fitment you can appreciate, and power gains you can feel!. as for the looks, personally i like it. i can see where you can make the similarities with the rice cans, however the rice cans are just for looks, these are utilized in order to create a better sound not the "fart" noise you hear on the civics, just my 2cents, you should end with what you can live with as far as a decision. __________________ -Rickey 09 Brilliant Silver 370z Manual W/Sprt Pck

04-27-2010, 01:10 AM	#21 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Not to mention the FI CBE is significantly lighter than OEM (and the competition). __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-27-2010, 02:48 AM	#24 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	__________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

05-04-2010, 12:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	I had the chance to visit 370zSteve and listen to his Berk. It really is a terrific exhaust, and I don't think you'd be disappointed one bit. Aggressive and bold sound, tasteful design, and no drone while cruising. __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

04-27-2010, 12:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 379	If its between Berk and FI...Go with Berk if you want the sleeper look, or FI if you want the "hey look at me" look. I too am deciding between those two exhaust, along with Invidia Gemini and Ark Type 2.

05-04-2010, 12:32 PM	#29 (permalink)
terbo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 143 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	FML my berk exhaust needs to get here sooner. Stupid waiting list

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HELP Can't make up my mind, BERK or F.I.