Stillen CBE owners regret?

Red370 · 05-04-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

I was also very close to ordering the Stillen CBE but I knew that more options were coming shortly so I waited and F.I popped up just in time. I probably would of pulled the trigger on the Stillen CBE if it wasn't for leaking problems and fitment issues. I still like the way it sounds.

That being said tho, there shouldn't be regret for buying the Stillen CBE. It's a good exhaust at a reasonable price. Granted, there are "better" choices now but maybe it was worth it to have the Stillen exhaust while we were all on Tony's waiting list.

Thats a pretty subjective statement dont you think? what makes the other options better? power? no. looks? personal preference. Sound? I dont think any sound better.

I had mine for awhile now and I love it. I love the sound, looks, and I got it on sale so the price was just right. There shouldnt be any leaks if its installed properly, and there have been ZERO fitment issues at all for me. Stillen was great to work with and their customer service, any time i've dealt with them, has been top notch.

I'm not knocking the other systems out there because they all add their own touch, the FI looks very aftermarket, drones at highway speeds and comes with a long waiting list, the Berk isnt aggressive sounding enough for me and comes with a waiting list, the Invidia only showed gains of 8-10whp, which is on the lower end, and the rest are just overpriced for the same or less gains IMHO.

Dont let someone who hasnt owned the exhaust give you a review of it because its not going to be entirely accurate. I own one, have for many thousands of miles and wouldnt trade it for a single other CBE.

craniac24 · 05-04-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

the Berk isnt aggressive sounding enough for me and comes with a waiting list,....

Really? I thought the consensus was that the Berk was supposed to be somewhat louder than the Stillen. Can you expand on this a little bit?

370Zsteve · 05-04-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by craniac24

Really? I thought the consensus was that the Berk was supposed to be somewhat louder than the Stillen. Can you expand on this a little bit?

I think there is a post on here somewhere (but I can't find it

) where a couple of guys do some passes with Stillen and Berk together. My understanding was that the Stillen and Berk were very similar in sound. Beware of a ton of BS on the subject though

craniac24 · 05-04-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I think there is a post on here somewhere (but I can't find it

) where a couple of guys do some passes with Stillen and Berk together. My understanding was that the Stillen and Berk were very similar in sound. Beware of a ton of BS on the subject though

Yeah....I've seen that vid. Quality isn't that great, and both of the cars have HFCs, so it's really tough to tell what the differences would be if it were just the CBEs.

Thano · 05-04-2010, 08:19 PM

I am soooooooooooo glad I waited and got the F.I. CBE. I do not personally like the look of the stillen setup...mainly the tips (although I know it can be changed, but why stick more money/work into a kit).

My F.I. CBE turns heads, gives me great gains, AND looks awesome IMHO.

Red370 · 05-04-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Thano

I am soooooooooooo glad I waited and got the F.I. CBE. I do not personally like the look of the stillen setup...mainly the tips (although I know it can be changed, but why stick more money/work into a kit).

My F.I. CBE turns heads, gives me great gains, AND looks awesome IMHO.

glad to hear that, but how did this turn from a Stillen thread to a "Love my Fast Intentions" thread?

Zsteve · 05-04-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

glad to hear that, but how did this turn from a Stillen thread to a "Love my Fast Intentions" thread?

The ole switcharoo while you werent looking trick. Thats why I havent posted cuz it wasnt suppose to be a comparison, only foor those with the Stillen.

mattkim85 · 05-07-2010, 03:06 AM

i regret going with stillen, which is why i switched to FI CBE.

05-07-2010, 03:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
mattkim85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 39 Posts: 230 Drives: 09 Z34, 08 AP2 Rep Power: 17	i regret going with stillen, which is why i switched to FI CBE. __________________ Fast Intentions CBE 18" , Berk HFCs, Injen CAI, KW V3, Rear SPC Camber Kit, VOLK RE30's

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Thano Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 54 Drives: 09 370Z Black M6 Rep Power: 16	I am soooooooooooo glad I waited and got the F.I. CBE. I do not personally like the look of the stillen setup...mainly the tips (although I know it can be changed, but why stick more money/work into a kit). My F.I. CBE turns heads, gives me great gains, AND looks awesome IMHO.