Berk CBE installed

Sport-370Z · 08-11-2012, 01:26 PM

Last weekend my brother and installed a new Berk CBE system on the Z. The install went as well as expexted. We did the install in my garage on 2 sets of race ramps. Originally, I had thought about going with Tanabe but changed my mind and went w/ Berk after hearing a similar system at the track. I am very satisfied with the Berk system. The sound is just what I was looking for...more of the euro sound and no inside cabin drone. Berk quality is excellent. It is a little more difficult to install than some of the comparible slip joint systems on the market when compared to the flange type connection on Berk. Anyway, the quality is 1st class. Fit and finish is very high quality as well. To remove the OEM system and install the new system took about 2.5 hours with minor adjusments.

I went with the round slash cut tips over the oval tips. The round tips look better than the oval ones in my opinion...better quality and appearance.

advan37 · 08-16-2012, 03:37 PM

I'm sure you will be happy with it.

KB2 · 08-16-2012, 06:16 PM

pics!?

Sport-370Z · 08-19-2012, 02:04 PM

I have some photos...now if I only knew how to upload them to this thread. Any simple instructions?

edub370 · 08-20-2012, 08:53 AM

go tothe top tab, "My Picture Album" and then select "Add new album" at the bottom of the page. then just upload your pics to that album. then copy the [IMG] code and paste it in your post

Zed26 · 08-21-2012, 11:54 PM

I'm glad you are happy with yours. I just installed mine a couple weeks ago. The install took about as long, however I noticed alot more quality issues than I hoped for. For starters the tips dont line up. One is about 1/8 inch lower than the other. Also some of the bends and welds are not u to part, which might explain the uneven tips. It's not noticeable on the road from a distance, but I can tell and it annoys me.
Just more feedback for others considering a Berk system

Sport-370Z · 08-23-2012, 03:21 PM

One must consider that tip spacing differences will occur simply because each vehicle body to chassy is going to vari. With that said, since there are limited ways inwhich you can adjust the system (flange fit and not slip joint fit) it won't be perfect. One of my tips are approx 1/8" off as well. Also, I find as the system heats up and grows, then cools off, the spacing changes minimally. I really think the body to chassy is the variable as to how this system is going to fit. My stock system was off as well.

Zed26 · 08-27-2012, 05:23 PM

I agree with that for sure. It's not enough to be a great big deal to me.

08-11-2012, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sport-370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15 Drives: SRT8 & Avalanche Rep Power: 14	Berk CBE installed Last weekend my brother and installed a new Berk CBE system on the Z. The install went as well as expexted. We did the install in my garage on 2 sets of race ramps. Originally, I had thought about going with Tanabe but changed my mind and went w/ Berk after hearing a similar system at the track. I am very satisfied with the Berk system. The sound is just what I was looking for...more of the euro sound and no inside cabin drone. Berk quality is excellent. It is a little more difficult to install than some of the comparible slip joint systems on the market when compared to the flange type connection on Berk. Anyway, the quality is 1st class. Fit and finish is very high quality as well. To remove the OEM system and install the new system took about 2.5 hours with minor adjusments. I went with the round slash cut tips over the oval tips. The round tips look better than the oval ones in my opinion...better quality and appearance.

08-20-2012, 08:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	go tothe top tab, "My Picture Album" and then select "Add new album" at the bottom of the page. then just upload your pics to that album. then copy the [IMG] code and paste it in your post __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

08-21-2012, 11:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zed26 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: CO Posts: 28 Drives: 2012 370z ST m6 Rep Power: 13	I'm glad you are happy with yours. I just installed mine a couple weeks ago. The install took about as long, however I noticed alot more quality issues than I hoped for. For starters the tips dont line up. One is about 1/8 inch lower than the other. Also some of the bends and welds are not u to part, which might explain the uneven tips. It's not noticeable on the road from a distance, but I can tell and it annoys me. Just more feedback for others considering a Berk system __________________ 2012 370z S/T pearl 6m 2010 Murano 2004 Xterra

08-27-2012, 05:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zed26 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: CO Posts: 28 Drives: 2012 370z ST m6 Rep Power: 13	I agree with that for sure. It's not enough to be a great big deal to me. __________________ 2012 370z S/T pearl 6m 2010 Murano 2004 Xterra

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08-16-2012, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
advan37 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: UAE Posts: 63 Drives: 08 G37 Rep Power: 14	I'm sure you will be happy with it.

08-16-2012, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
KB2 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 243 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	pics!?

08-19-2012, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sport-370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15 Drives: SRT8 & Avalanche Rep Power: 14	I have some photos...now if I only knew how to upload them to this thread. Any simple instructions?

08-23-2012, 03:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sport-370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15 Drives: SRT8 & Avalanche Rep Power: 14	One must consider that tip spacing differences will occur simply because each vehicle body to chassy is going to vari. With that said, since there are limited ways inwhich you can adjust the system (flange fit and not slip joint fit) it won't be perfect. One of my tips are approx 1/8" off as well. Also, I find as the system heats up and grows, then cools off, the spacing changes minimally. I really think the body to chassy is the variable as to how this system is going to fit. My stock system was off as well.