**Interest Thread** BERK catback exhaust for V36 07+ sedans
#47
05-19-2011, 02:09 PM
BUMP for my sedan guys.
Please keep in mind that in order to lock in the preorder pricing (hundreds off of MSRP), the vendor requires a deposit of $400 which is fully refundable. The sooner we get the slots filled, the sooner BERK will release the final production version for the sedans. We need your support guys!
Please keep in mind that in order to lock in the preorder pricing (hundreds off of MSRP), the vendor requires a deposit of $400 which is fully refundable. The sooner we get the slots filled, the sooner BERK will release the final production version for the sedans. We need your support guys!
#48
06-07-2011, 01:08 PM
UPDATE: Here is the tip that Bryan @ BERK TECHNOLOGY decided to use on the sedans. He had a choice between a regular round cut tip vs. the angle cut tip shown in the picture. We decided on the angle cut tip for the final product. Anyway, everything should be finished by end of tomorrow if all goes to plan.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40794690@N08/5808400561/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40794690@N08/5808401025/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40794690@N08/5808965060/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40794690@N08/5808400561/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40794690@N08/5808401025/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40794690@N08/5808965060/
#51
06-10-2011, 01:37 PM
Mike, I might be picking up the car tonight if everything goes to plan. I stopped by the shop yesterday and saw the first unit off the jig. The quality, welds, and the finish looked top notch! As far as the design, it looks very similar to the FI set up but should sound MUCH MUCH better. It also has slightly larger tips on the BERK set up. The final adjustments and roadtest will be done today. So hopefully, I can pick up the car on my way home after work. We'll see. As soon as I get her back, I will post a detailed review and videoclips of the new set up! Very excited. 
#53
06-14-2011, 07:38 PM
Alright guys sorry to say but I have nothing for you guys right now. I had a really busy/hectic weekend and absolutely could not find anytime (I know it sounds like an excuse lol). But I promise you guys that I will put something together in the next couple of days.
I can just give you guys a quick feedback of the exhaust from my initial impression over the past few days.
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Over the 3+ years of owning my sedan, I've gone through 3 aftermarket catback systems so far. First the ARK, then the FI, and now the BERK. I cannot really give you guys an accurate review of the sound b/c I know that the tone of the exhaust will definitely change over time as I clock some more miles on the exhaust. IMO it ill end up being much more refined once it fully breaks in. So I am doing this review for you guys to just use as a reference guide before your purchases. My initial thought was that it sounded pretty loud. But it's defintely not a ricey, annoing loud, but a deep aggressive loud. I honestly expected the exhaust to deliver a higher note than what I experienced because it seemed to deliver a higher note in the video clips of the 370z andd the G37 coupe versions. I knew that video will never be able to fully replicate the exact sound of an exhaust but I was a lil disappointed that it did not deliver the raw, higher note that I was expecting with this exhaust. Still, it is still one of the best sounding exhaust out there for the sedans IMO.
At cold start up it sounds very aggressive similar to the ARK exhaust. Once the car warms up, it is very quiet at idle similar to the FI exhaust. I would rate the loudness to be just as loud as the ARK system. But I have to admit that I honestly enjoy the tone of the BERK much better than the previous ARK system delivered. The only thing that bothers me is that there is some droning around 1,500 - 2,300 RPM in higher gears. So there is some slight droning at local speeds in the lower RPM's but this seems to be normal for most aftermarket exhausts out there for our cars. I expect the droning to subside almost completely once the exhaust break in. The mufflers look very similar to the FI canisters but slightly larger in overall size. I really like the fact that the tips are angle cut oval style which is something different. The only oval style tip aftermarket exhaust I can think of is the Impul axle back but it costs a fortune. I really like how the exhaust looks overall. It's a bit more flashy than the FI but more subtle than the ARK if that make sense. The welding is much superior to the ARK system and very comparable to FI with its superb craftmanship and finish. The fitment will be adjusted later this week b/c the tips need to be raised a lil bit. Right now they hang a lil too low for my liking but that should be addressed once I go back to BERK this week.
I hope this quick review will help you guys out when making your decision to purchase this exhaust. I will follow it up with detailed pics and video clips sometime this week.
I can just give you guys a quick feedback of the exhaust from my initial impression over the past few days.
=================================
Over the 3+ years of owning my sedan, I've gone through 3 aftermarket catback systems so far. First the ARK, then the FI, and now the BERK. I cannot really give you guys an accurate review of the sound b/c I know that the tone of the exhaust will definitely change over time as I clock some more miles on the exhaust. IMO it ill end up being much more refined once it fully breaks in. So I am doing this review for you guys to just use as a reference guide before your purchases. My initial thought was that it sounded pretty loud. But it's defintely not a ricey, annoing loud, but a deep aggressive loud. I honestly expected the exhaust to deliver a higher note than what I experienced because it seemed to deliver a higher note in the video clips of the 370z andd the G37 coupe versions. I knew that video will never be able to fully replicate the exact sound of an exhaust but I was a lil disappointed that it did not deliver the raw, higher note that I was expecting with this exhaust. Still, it is still one of the best sounding exhaust out there for the sedans IMO.
At cold start up it sounds very aggressive similar to the ARK exhaust. Once the car warms up, it is very quiet at idle similar to the FI exhaust. I would rate the loudness to be just as loud as the ARK system. But I have to admit that I honestly enjoy the tone of the BERK much better than the previous ARK system delivered. The only thing that bothers me is that there is some droning around 1,500 - 2,300 RPM in higher gears. So there is some slight droning at local speeds in the lower RPM's but this seems to be normal for most aftermarket exhausts out there for our cars. I expect the droning to subside almost completely once the exhaust break in. The mufflers look very similar to the FI canisters but slightly larger in overall size. I really like the fact that the tips are angle cut oval style which is something different. The only oval style tip aftermarket exhaust I can think of is the Impul axle back but it costs a fortune. I really like how the exhaust looks overall. It's a bit more flashy than the FI but more subtle than the ARK if that make sense. The welding is much superior to the ARK system and very comparable to FI with its superb craftmanship and finish. The fitment will be adjusted later this week b/c the tips need to be raised a lil bit. Right now they hang a lil too low for my liking but that should be addressed once I go back to BERK this week.
I hope this quick review will help you guys out when making your decision to purchase this exhaust. I will follow it up with detailed pics and video clips sometime this week.
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