Berk Axleback Exhaust review

Yes2m3cs · 05-09-2009, 04:32 PM

Well I finally got my berk exhaust bolted on last night and I am quiet no longer!

As some of the others said, the installation was literally a breeze. I listened to all the other reviews and picked up some rhino ramps and WD-40 to loosen everything up.

Installation - I would say 30 minutes max. It was very easy from start to finish.

Sound - I think Feyd summed it up on his initial impression, It sounds pretty sick! I have swapped out mufflers before on many of my mustangs over the years and it never seemed to be enough in the sound area. Well i can say for sure, this exhaust delivers a deep bass sort of tone that isnt obnoxious. It is very hard to explain but I would think it sounds like another muffler type axleback with non catted downpipes. It is LOUD on cold startup in my garage!!! but after about 60 seconds it calms down nicely.

Value - For $499 I think it is a very good deal. I love the chrome tips and the fact that I just shaved 25 pounds of weight off my car. The exhaust itself came wrapped to the max and the welds and coating seemed to be pretty good quality.

Performance - Its hard to verify this part but the gas pedal seems lighter for some reason

. It has been a literal oven as of late in Florida so the turbo cars tend to suffer a bit this time of year. The car screams to redline and is music to my ears regardless of the weather with this exhaust.

Overall - I would give this exhaust at least a 9 out of 10

I am sure some of the other muffler type axleback exhaust systems sound sweet but I just didnt feel like spending 1k plus on a exhaust at this time.

Great Job Berk Technology!! I am a happy customer and thanks for the good service from Vivid Racing! (Dan)

I hope this helps.

Brian

Upgrade+ · 05-09-2009, 04:50 PM

I'm still on the fence with this.

MrRoboto · 05-09-2009, 05:53 PM

I still cant understand how $500 is a good deal. 3 feet of pipe and some chrome tips. Not much engineering there I am afraid.

scorcherjf · 05-09-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRoboto

I still cant understand how $500 is a good deal. 3 feet of pipe and some chrome tips. Not much engineering there I am afraid.

What the hell is the point of getting any other axle back then? They're 1000+ for something that looks just like the stock one. If you want more noise, you can just pry open the stock muffler and take out a bunch of that shit they put in there and there ya go.

Yes2m3cs · 05-09-2009, 07:37 PM

I spent $600 for my stainless steel Borla dual pipe system for my 2003 mustang Cobra a few years back and thought that was high at the time.

The reason I say 500 is a good deal for the berk is because spending $1500+ for an axleback is just crazy...but if ya want to spend the bux no biggie...My exhaust sounds great so I am happy

There are some other decent price alternatives out there...maddad, BMW performance etc...I am glad we all have choices and dont sound the same

Thanks

Brian

Feyd · 05-09-2009, 07:49 PM

Yeah...

I just spent a lazy Saturday cruising around with mine... love it.

Yes2m3cs · 05-09-2009, 08:22 PM

upgrade+

What other exhaust options are you considering?

Brian

imported_mega · 07-10-2009, 02:37 PM

I cant find these for sale anywhere, anyone know who sells one? Or the afe axle back?

I'm really looking for videos for ONLY an axle back, all the video's I've found on here are the axleback + catless or resonator deletes

My135 · 07-10-2009, 02:57 PM

Vividracing sells Berk exhaust.

Jlevi SW sells aFe exhaust.

I bought my aFe from Jlevi and I love it too.

BSM 135i · 07-10-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imported_mega

I cant find these for sale anywhere, anyone know who sells one? Or the afe axle back?

I'm really looking for videos for ONLY an axle back, all the video's I've found on here are the axleback + catless or resonator deletes

You can buy the aFe exhaust straight from aFe, JLeviSW and Bavarian Autosport. Here's some videos I made of my aFe exhaust with ONLY the axleback installed:

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NYSLC93 · 07-16-2009, 01:27 PM

Does anyone have any close-up pics of the tips?

BerkTechnology · 07-17-2009, 05:29 PM

We really appreciate the kind words guys and we will have a full exhaust plus down pipes coming out soon.

ki__ · 07-19-2009, 06:57 PM

Hey berk, where could i buy this exhaust? i cant find anywhere to buy it

Also, a question, AFE exhaust or Berk exhaust? and why?

imported_mega · 07-20-2009, 09:42 AM

I have been looking, and I've not found the axle back berk for sale anywhere, that's the one I want

1speedbike · 07-20-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlacknRedi

Hey berk, where could i buy this exhaust? i cant find anywhere to buy it

Also, a question, AFE exhaust or Berk exhaust? and why?

Quote:

Originally Posted by imported_mega

I have been looking, and I've not found the axle back berk for sale anywhere, that's the one I want

+1 if it sounds like the afe one in the videos

JN2009 · 07-20-2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSM 135i

You can buy the aFe exhaust straight from aFe, JLeviSW and Bavarian Autosport. Here's some videos I made of my aFe exhaust with ONLY the axleback installed:

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For what I saw the tips it pretty close of the rear difusor.I have the same issue.How to drop down ?

My135 · 07-20-2009, 12:59 PM

The tips were clost but not very close to the diffuser on my 135.

JN2009 · 07-20-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My135

The tips were clost but not very close to the diffuser on my 135.

Ok because my concern is to burn the plastic diffuser when the exhaust came hot.Mine is something around 3/4" of the pastic.

crystaweizen · 02-21-2013, 09:39 AM

[QUOTE=xG35guy;5088986]Well I finally got my berk exhaust bolted on last night and I am quiet no longer!

As some of the others said, the installation was literally a breeze. I listened to all the other reviews and picked up some rhino ramps and WD-40 to loosen everything up.

Installation - I would say 30 minutes max. It was very easy from start to finish.

Sound - I think Feyd summed it up on his initial impression, It sounds pretty sick! I have swapped out mufflers before on many of my mustangs over the years and it never seemed to be enough in the sound area. Well i can say for sure, this exhaust delivers a deep bass sort of tone that isnt obnoxious. It is very hard to explain but I would think it sounds like another muffler type axleback with non catted downpipes. It is LOUD on cold startup in my garage!!! but after about 60 seconds it calms down nicely.

Value - For $499 I think it is a very good deal. I love the chrome tips and the fact that I just shaved 25 pounds of weight off my car. The exhaust itself came wrapped to the max and the welds and coating seemed to be pretty good quality.

Performance - Its hard to verify this part but the gas pedal seems lighter for some reason

. It has been a literal oven as of late in Florida so the turbo cars tend to suffer a bit this time of year. The car screams to redline and is music to my ears regardless of the weather with this exhaust.

Overall - I would give this exhaust at least a 9 out of 10

I am sure some of the other muffler type axleback exhaust systems sound sweet but I just didnt feel like spending 1k plus on a exhaust at this time.

Great Job Berk Technology!! I am a happy customer and thanks for the good service from Vivid Racing! (Dan)

I hope this helps.

im getting mine soon i ordered mine for 450 shipped!! is there a noticeable difference in sound??

TX135i · 02-21-2013, 11:18 AM

Is this the Berk race version or the street version we're talking about?

.b0link · 02-21-2013, 11:23 AM

Ive got the Street ceramic coated axle back.

Love it. Broke in nicely, sound is perfect for me, when putting around it lets me know its there subtly, and WOT it screams. Love opening it up next to a highway barrier!

P7X · 02-21-2013, 12:14 PM

Got mine for $450 shipped. I've had it for 8 months or so and love it. Not too loud for a DD but still makes a great sound. I want a little more noise but that will come with midpipes

05-09-2009, 04:32 PM	#1
Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	Berk Axleback Exhaust review Well I finally got my berk exhaust bolted on last night and I am quiet no longer! As some of the others said, the installation was literally a breeze. I listened to all the other reviews and picked up some rhino ramps and WD-40 to loosen everything up. Installation - I would say 30 minutes max. It was very easy from start to finish. Sound - I think Feyd summed it up on his initial impression, It sounds pretty sick! I have swapped out mufflers before on many of my mustangs over the years and it never seemed to be enough in the sound area. Well i can say for sure, this exhaust delivers a deep bass sort of tone that isnt obnoxious. It is very hard to explain but I would think it sounds like another muffler type axleback with non catted downpipes. It is LOUD on cold startup in my garage!!! but after about 60 seconds it calms down nicely. Value - For $499 I think it is a very good deal. I love the chrome tips and the fact that I just shaved 25 pounds of weight off my car. The exhaust itself came wrapped to the max and the welds and coating seemed to be pretty good quality. Performance - Its hard to verify this part but the gas pedal seems lighter for some reason . It has been a literal oven as of late in Florida so the turbo cars tend to suffer a bit this time of year. The car screams to redline and is music to my ears regardless of the weather with this exhaust. Overall - I would give this exhaust at least a 9 out of 10 I am sure some of the other muffler type axleback exhaust systems sound sweet but I just didnt feel like spending 1k plus on a exhaust at this time. Great Job Berk Technology!! I am a happy customer and thanks for the good service from Vivid Racing! (Dan) I hope this helps. Brian __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I still cant understand how $500 is a good deal. 3 feet of pipe and some chrome tips. Not much engineering there I am afraid.
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05-09-2009, 07:37 PM	#5
Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	I spent $600 for my stainless steel Borla dual pipe system for my 2003 mustang Cobra a few years back and thought that was high at the time. The reason I say 500 is a good deal for the berk is because spending $1500+ for an axleback is just crazy...but if ya want to spend the bux no biggie...My exhaust sounds great so I am happy There are some other decent price alternatives out there...maddad, BMW performance etc...I am glad we all have choices and dont sound the same Thanks Brian __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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05-09-2009, 07:49 PM	#6
Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Yeah... I just spent a lazy Saturday cruising around with mine... love it.
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Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	upgrade+ What other exhaust options are you considering? Brian __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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07-10-2009, 02:37 PM	#8
imported_mega Colonel 122 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	I cant find these for sale anywhere, anyone know who sells one? Or the afe axle back? I'm really looking for videos for ONLY an axle back, all the video's I've found on here are the axleback + catless or resonator deletes __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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07-10-2009, 02:57 PM	#9
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Vividracing sells Berk exhaust. Jlevi SW sells aFe exhaust. I bought my aFe from Jlevi and I love it too. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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07-16-2009, 01:27 PM	#11
NYSLC93 Private 4 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 1M & 2017 4Runner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have any close-up pics of the tips?
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07-17-2009, 05:29 PM	#12
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	We really appreciate the kind words guys and we will have a full exhaust plus down pipes coming out soon.
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07-19-2009, 06:57 PM	#13
ki__ Brigadier General 409 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	Hey berk, where could i buy this exhaust? i cant find anywhere to buy it Also, a question, AFE exhaust or Berk exhaust? and why?
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07-20-2009, 09:42 AM	#14
imported_mega Colonel 122 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	I have been looking, and I've not found the axle back berk for sale anywhere, that's the one I want __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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07-20-2009, 12:59 PM	#17
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	The tips were clost but not very close to the diffuser on my 135. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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02-21-2013, 09:39 AM	#19
crystaweizen Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 228 Posts Drives: Alpine White '08 135i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	[QUOTE=xG35guy;5088986]Well I finally got my berk exhaust bolted on last night and I am quiet no longer! As some of the others said, the installation was literally a breeze. I listened to all the other reviews and picked up some rhino ramps and WD-40 to loosen everything up. Installation - I would say 30 minutes max. It was very easy from start to finish. Sound - I think Feyd summed it up on his initial impression, It sounds pretty sick! I have swapped out mufflers before on many of my mustangs over the years and it never seemed to be enough in the sound area. Well i can say for sure, this exhaust delivers a deep bass sort of tone that isnt obnoxious. It is very hard to explain but I would think it sounds like another muffler type axleback with non catted downpipes. It is LOUD on cold startup in my garage!!! but after about 60 seconds it calms down nicely. Value - For $499 I think it is a very good deal. I love the chrome tips and the fact that I just shaved 25 pounds of weight off my car. The exhaust itself came wrapped to the max and the welds and coating seemed to be pretty good quality. Performance - Its hard to verify this part but the gas pedal seems lighter for some reason . It has been a literal oven as of late in Florida so the turbo cars tend to suffer a bit this time of year. The car screams to redline and is music to my ears regardless of the weather with this exhaust. Overall - I would give this exhaust at least a 9 out of 10 I am sure some of the other muffler type axleback exhaust systems sound sweet but I just didnt feel like spending 1k plus on a exhaust at this time. Great Job Berk Technology!! I am a happy customer and thanks for the good service from Vivid Racing! (Dan) I hope this helps. im getting mine soon i ordered mine for 450 shipped!! is there a noticeable difference in sound??
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02-21-2013, 11:18 AM	#20
TX135i Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Coupe DCT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Is this the Berk race version or the street version we're talking about?
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02-21-2013, 11:23 AM	#21
.b0link Private First Class 14 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2012 LMB 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rota, Spain iTrader: (1)	Ive got the Street ceramic coated axle back. Love it. Broke in nicely, sound is perfect for me, when putting around it lets me know its there subtly, and WOT it screams. Love opening it up next to a highway barrier! __________________
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02-21-2013, 12:14 PM	#22
P7X Lieutenant 70 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Got mine for $450 shipped. I've had it for 8 months or so and love it. Not too loud for a DD but still makes a great sound. I want a little more noise but that will come with midpipes
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