Berk CBE vs. Invidia CBE
 

Hey all,
I'm in the market for a new CBE set up and not too sure on which to go with. I've watched countless vids and read alot of decent feedback on both, Berk and Invidia. Just wondering what most would go with. You're input is definitely appreciated.

I forgot, to spice things up a bit, I have a Berk HFC set up already....

BERK!

Actually, you really can't go wrong with either. It all comes down to the sound you like.

As you've probably guessed, the videos can only give a rough impression of how an exhaust sounds. Optimally, you'd need to hear them in person from other enthusiasts in your area.

They are basically the same exhaust. Invidia has more consistent fitment and is about $200 cheaper, whereas the berk is mostly handmade. The invidia has adjustable tips, the berk had a redesign with them, so some have adjustable tips and others do not....

I have the invidia Q300 with stock cats. I have heard that with HFCs the Invidia, even the newest model, can be a little too raspy.

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I have an invidia...pretty happy overall with the purchase. ONLY thing that bothers me is that the tips don't stick out evenly....i've tried many times re-adjusting them but they just don't line up.

^ that would OCD me over the edge

I have a invidia gemini. Quality, fitment, and installation were all great. If your looking for a loud exhaust then its probably not for you. but if you looking for something louder and more aggressive than stock that have competitive gains at a REALLY cheap price,, i would recommend the invidia. ooh looks good too,, I get compliments on my burnt tips all the time ;D

:werd:, already planning a quick fix.

I believe Berk will sound cleaner than Invidia. I'd personally pick Berk.:tiphat:

im savin up for berk pipes! What is the hp gain just off of cbe and hfc's? If you threw in cai also what is the total gains???

Berk sounds awesome! More gains as well!

You should also check out fast intentions! I didn't like the stock look so I went with fast intentions, and I was very happy! If you like the stock look of the Berk, then go for it, it sounds awesome!

I'd honestly be impressed if you could pick out the tone difference between them, especially since the new Berk is even more like the Invidia

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...k135i_1001.jpg

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/5...iniexhaust.jpg

Thanks for the input guys.... Ive been leaning towards Berk because Ive heard them in person and loved the way it sounded. Now I have to find someone in the area with an Invidia Gemini...
Anyone in the Tampa/ Lakeland, FL area?

I'm not exactly sure what you're talking about here. My car with test pipes and invidia gemini is hands down the loudest Z I have ever heard. I have heard a few others and they are no where near as loud as mine (not that i think this is a good thing). I've been to some Z meets and everyone always asks wtf I have done as the car is loud as hell. It's much louder than my old wrx with 3inch DP, and 3inch full exhaust.

Maybe I have some freak invidia? I should try to make a video to compare, but really. The invidia is quite loud on my car....