CBE w/no or least drone?

m4a1mustang · 02-21-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Thanks for saving me some serious irritation. Which is better? Why? How long would it take to get one? Are they in stock type things?

Invidia is cheapest (I think) and readily available. I think FBNissan has a really good price on them.

I do love the Berk sound, though.

Red__Zed · 02-21-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Thanks for saving me some serious irritation. Which is better? Why? How long would it take to get one? Are they in stock type things?

For all intents and purposes the berk is a US /handmade Gemini. $1200 for the berk, $650 for the Gemini. Sound about the same, welds are a little cleaner on the berk, consistency is better on the Gemini. Both are fantastic exhausts.

m4a1mustang · 02-21-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

For all intents and purposes the berk is a US /handmade Gemini. $1200 for the berk, $650 for the Gemini. Sound about the same, welds are a little cleaner on the berk, consistency is better on the Gemini. Both are fantastic exhausts.

I might actually be getting the Invidia Q300 for the S.

ga0887 · 02-21-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

For all intents and purposes the berk is a US /handmade Gemini. $1200 for the berk, $650 for the Gemini. Sound about the same, welds are a little cleaner on the berk, consistency is better on the Gemini. Both are fantastic exhausts.

Where can you get a Gemini for $650?

Red__Zed · 02-21-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ga0887

Where can you get a Gemini for $650?

several of the vendors on here offer them for around that price.

Nick911sc · 02-21-2012, 08:39 AM

I was in the same position as you trying to decide between the Berk and Invidia. I did a lot of reading and ultimately the Berk has better build quality IMO. But, finding them in stock is another issue. I just want to point one thing out about the Invidia that totally turned me off to it, I don't know if they've remedied it... A lot of guys I've seen have had problems with the flex joints cracking and have had to have them replaced. Now, it seems Invidia has stood behind their product and replaced the parts, but I didn't even want to be bothered with that issue in the first place...

Red__Zed · 02-21-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I was in the same position as you trying to decide between the Berk and Invidia. I did a lot of reading and ultimately the Berk has better build quality IMO. But, finding them in stock is another issue. I just want to point one thing out about the Invidia that totally turned me off to it, I don't know if they've remedied it... A lot of guys I've seen have had problems with the flex joints cracking and have had to have them replaced. Now, it seems Invidia has stood behind their product and replaced the parts, but I didn't even want to be bothered with that issue in the first place...

The cracking only happened to people that forgot to reinstall a support bracket. It will happen on any exhaust.

Dembflyr · 02-21-2012, 08:50 AM

I had the Berk with HFC's and there wasn't a hint of what I would consider drone. Sure it was louder than stock and there were a few RPM's where if you let it hang there it could get "droney" (<-new word

) I'm sure it would be even quieter without the HFC's. It's a good sound and will keep you sane on the highway.

I loved my Berk but now that I am TT I felt that I needed the bigger exhaust. That's why I went with the FI 3" non resonated. Now I know that will be droney.

F.I. Inc. · 02-21-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

I had the Berk with HFC's and there wasn't a hint of what I would consider drone. Sure it was louder than stock and there were a few RPM's where if you let it hang there it could get "droney" (<-new word

) I'm sure it would be even quieter without the HFC's. It's a good sound and will keep you sane on the highway.

I loved my Berk but now that I am TT I felt that I needed the bigger exhaust. That's why I went with the FI 3" non resonated. Now I know that will be droney.

It will not drone being TT! Your turbo's are going to act as primary mufflers.

Thanks, Tony

Dembflyr · 02-21-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

It will not drone being TT! Your turbo's are going to act as primary mufflers.

Thanks, Tony

Ha ha. I know you told me that and that's why I went non res. but it's still hard to wrap my brain around it. I trust you but I am setting myself up to be pleasantly surprised.

ImportConvert · 02-21-2012, 08:54 AM

Anyone know where I could find a berk in stock?

Dembflyr · 02-21-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Anyone know where I could find a berk in stock?

There are two for sale in the classified section.

Nick911sc · 02-21-2012, 09:10 AM

Get in touch with Jomer over at FBNissan. I got my exhaust from him and he was extremely helpful. Let him know you're on the forum. You could also PM him as well, he's on the forum. Username FBNISSAN

Nick911sc · 02-21-2012, 09:44 AM

Unless prices have gone up, I got my Berk for less than $1200...

Red__Zed · 02-21-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Unless prices have gone up, I got my Berk for less than $1200...

My pricing could be off...it's based on cost for each shipped to a southern area code

02-21-2012, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 17	I had the Berk with HFC's and there wasn't a hint of what I would consider drone. Sure it was louder than stock and there were a few RPM's where if you let it hang there it could get "droney" (<-new word ) I'm sure it would be even quieter without the HFC's. It's a good sound and will keep you sane on the highway. I loved my Berk but now that I am TT I felt that I needed the bigger exhaust. That's why I went with the FI 3" non resonated. Now I know that will be droney. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

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02-21-2012, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	I was in the same position as you trying to decide between the Berk and Invidia. I did a lot of reading and ultimately the Berk has better build quality IMO. But, finding them in stock is another issue. I just want to point one thing out about the Invidia that totally turned me off to it, I don't know if they've remedied it... A lot of guys I've seen have had problems with the flex joints cracking and have had to have them replaced. Now, it seems Invidia has stood behind their product and replaced the parts, but I didn't even want to be bothered with that issue in the first place...

02-21-2012, 08:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Anyone know where I could find a berk in stock?

02-21-2012, 09:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Get in touch with Jomer over at FBNissan. I got my exhaust from him and he was extremely helpful. Let him know you're on the forum. You could also PM him as well, he's on the forum. Username FBNISSAN

02-21-2012, 09:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Unless prices have gone up, I got my Berk for less than $1200...