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For the ones who have had the Berk CBE system installed...how dou you like the sound? Was the installation's fit and finish satisfactory? Very important...any in cabin Drone? Thanks, Terry

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Old 08-21-2011, 07:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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For the ones who have had the Berk CBE system installed...how dou you like the sound? Was the installation's fit and finish satisfactory? Very important...any in cabin Drone?

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I have the 1st generation BERK exhaust (now they have adjustable tips that have some fitment issues I believe), but it's too quiet for me. There is no drone at all. It has a good tone. Fit n Finish was good for me.
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It has no drone and it's quiet until it hits past 3k rpm. I think it sounds great. You should find someone local and hear it for yourself.
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Have mine on order and waiting for it to arrive. I've heard it in person and it sounded great. If you're looking for a really loud exhaust this isn't it.
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Have mine on order and waiting for it to arrive. I've heard it in person and it sounded great. If you're looking for a really loud exhaust this isn't it.
ordered mine this past Friday.....how long did it take for you to get yours?
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The tiniest bit of drone just below 3k. I think the volume level is perfect as it is quiet until you get on it and get the RPM's above 3k.

Only downside in my opinion is that the back section of the exhaust dips down lower than stock and causes a clearance issue. Mine scrapes all the time.
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ordered mine this past Friday.....how long did it take for you to get yours?
Haven't received it yet...

And I don't think I've heard of anyone complaining of clearance issues? Can someone verify?

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Haven't received it yet...

And I don't think I've heard of anyone complaining of clearance issues? Can someone verify?
I can show you the flat spot on my exhaust

I'm lowered about 1 inch.
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Thanks for the replys!!! Not looking for loud exhaust at all just a better sound than stock with some slight increase in HP. Also, I do like the factory looking exhaust tips. Wondering if it has somewhat of an exotic sound. Listened to some sound clips on You Tube but dont think it is a true representation.

Anyway, if the new systems have adjustable tips...what does it look like? Any photos???

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Tips look exactly the same, they can now be moved in and out obviously.

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Tips look exactly the same, they can now be moved in and out obviously.

Can the tips be adjusted inward to match the factory setup? Any photos of tips located tucked in more?

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Can the tips be adjusted inward to match the factory setup? Any photos of tips located tucked in more?

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Depends what day of the week your exhaust is made on.
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Depends what day of the week your exhaust is made on.
Rofl this is somewhat true. I won't know how "tucked" the exhaust is stock until I get it on the car. But, I'm not really concerned as it is a simple fix.

I've heard both in person and IMO I like the Berk more. But that's just me. You should try to find some local people who have both so you can hear it for yourself.
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Well that's annoying, I've always heard berk retained stock exhaust height
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Well that's annoying, I've always heard berk retained stock exhaust height
It's just that one spot, mine was one of the first batch made so maybe they've fixed it since then.
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