Originally Posted by BerkTech (Post 1159191)

Hey guys,

We did in fact change the exhaust slightly from the original design based on customer feedback but it seems that many of you guys liked the original setup better. The reasons to go with a slip on tip were mainly to allow some adjustability in the tips. The slip fit allows you guys to position the tips precisely to match your bumper cutout and length. Some of you wanted the tips to stick out more to avoid collecting soot on the bumper. The slip fit allows you to pull them out so the tip is past the edge of the bumper and the clamp is small enough that you'll never see it unless you get down on your hands and knees.

On top of that more and more Nismo 370Z owners were wanting a different tip design that what we currently offer. The slip on tip allows us to mate virtually any tip to the exhaust and we can make custom tip options for you guy in house.

It would be a good idea to take a quick poll and see what you guys really prefer. Are you guys willing to work with us on this to see if we can nail down exactly what the majority want?

Cheers guys and thank you for your support!

Originally Posted by BrandonT (Post 1159873)

Good to see Berk on this issue so fast!! Personally I understand the reason for the adjustable tip, it is a good feature. Just make sure that fully slid in it can go back as far as stock, or flush at most.

Originally Posted by BOLIO 671 (Post 1159770)

Mee too..Like the old tips way better....I see where ur coming from though Berk Tech regarding the Nismo's....The original tips don't go well for the rear cut of the Nismo bumper...

Seems that in the OP's situation he had issues with the tips sticking out too much...I really didn't have any fitment issues with mine...Mine were well aligned and didn't need any adjustments...those that did were easily fixed with a simple washer or two to space it out..

I say stick to the original tips, but have the aejustable tips as an option for the Nismo folks and those out there that prefer the tips to stick out....The original set up sounds and looks sweet compared to other exhausts out there HANDS DOWN....IMO

Originally Posted by BrandonT (Post 1160103)

So I just received my Berk exhaust and took a look. It looks like only the tips need to be trimmed. The tip can be slid about as far onto the pipe as you want, it's tight, but you could it. So I'm not really sure the pipe needs to be shortened? Not really sure what that would gain except not having it protrude into the tip? You can't really see it. OTOH the tip has the least tolerance to trimming. I would imagine you would want to leave some of the slits so the clamp can squeeze. But the slits are only 1" deep so I wouldn't be comfortable taking more than 1/2" off. You could make deeper slits but that is lot more work for the DIY'er and might get you another 1/2" at most.

I may have to get everything hung before I know how this will work out...

Originally Posted by Mandingo (Post 1162638)

I don't think people were saying the pipe itself needed to be shortened but, the collar on the passenger side tip itself needs to lose about 3/4 inch. In my case I also cut those slits a bit longer to make up for the lost material on the collar.

If you simply jam the passenger side tip forward, the bend in the pipe causes the tip to angle to the right which looks unsightly.

Hopefully I'll have time tonight to get a couple pics of what I'm talking about. :tiphat:

@ b1adesofcha0s
I'm sure the adjustable tips are a tiny bit heavier with the clamps and the extra length of tubing involved but its minimal.

Originally Posted by Mandingo (Post 1162638)

I don't think people were saying the pipe itself needed to be shortened but, the collar on the passenger side tip itself needs to lose about 3/4 inch. In my case I also cut those slits a bit longer to make up for the lost material on the collar.

If you simply jam the passenger side tip forward, the bend in the pipe causes the tip to angle to the right which looks unsightly.

Originally Posted by BrandonT (Post 1162663)

Gotchu99 mentioned having the pipes cut at a muffler shop which confused me once I got to looking at them. He must have meant the tips. I'm going to cut the slots up to the weld on the problem side and take maybe 1" off the collar. Probably drill a hole where I want to end though so no stress cracks can start.