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pkim1079 · 02-19-2013, 12:28 AM

hey guys,

Just picked up the Berk exhaust system today. Installed the midpipes and exhaust and may go in for some downpipe testing as well in the future. Full bolt on so no cutting and no modifications for it to fit. WOT sounds beefy and 3rd gear is a beast. On the flip side, get up to speed, ease off the throttle and it is quiet - just like the stock system. Berk has race and street systems available - in different finishes - this is the downpipe back street system. The Berk 135i has claimed many podiums and track records in time attack. They are currently working on an FRS.

Here are some pics of the install:

on the lift

stock system - pretty beefy

Midpipes in

Exhaust muffler

Didn't have a chance for before and after dyno testing. Car definitely feels more responsive though and doesn't give me that heavy restricted feel on WOT anymore.

I have a crappy iphone video which doesn't do it justice but I am going to Buttonwillow on Friday and just got a lavalier mic for the gopro and will post up some vids on the weekend.

I would definitely recommend this exhaust for anyone looking for one. I know there was a group buy not too long ago and in another thread...lets see some pics!

cooler2442 · 02-19-2013, 12:31 AM

Lol I see Bryan doing some work!

pkim1079 · 02-19-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Lol I see Bryan doing some work!

gotta put that elbow grease into it! ha

foghat · 02-19-2013, 11:44 AM

My catback Berk Street is in the mail (or will be shortly).

Won't be putting it in until spring thought. Plus, still waiting on my dp and fmic. Will do everything together.

Sequence · 02-19-2013, 03:44 PM

My Berk street will be here Thursday! But I will be out of town. wont get to install until March I am guessing.

How does she sound from your personal experience? Too low, too loud? Drone? Sweet spot in RPMS? Satisfied? I know once it breaks in the tone will change a bit.

runnin9z · 02-19-2013, 06:54 PM

Very nice any sound clips

pkim1079 · 02-19-2013, 07:33 PM

I love it so far (1 day lol). Seems like my gopro mic adapter wont be shipped in time for fridays track day so im picking one up at a local camera shop tonight. Ill try to get a clip in tonight if it stops raining.

greensto · 02-19-2013, 10:14 PM

awesome! cant wait to install my full exhaust on Friday!

bbowers825 · 02-20-2013, 07:17 AM

Bump for a sound clip if possible. Nice looking exhaust!!

pkim1079 · 02-23-2013, 12:55 AM

http://youtu.be/4VG3Gc1zBT4

I HAVE NO CLUE HOW TO EMBED THIS?!

foghat · 02-23-2013, 10:55 AM

Sounds great!

drewh130 · 03-15-2013, 08:50 AM

want to sell your stock midpipe?

SfValley335i · 03-15-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewh130

want to sell your stock midpipe?

I already asked, he said no.

pkim1079 · 03-15-2013, 03:20 PM

only because I have to try to buy one later when I return the car.

02-19-2013, 12:28 AM	#1
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,471 iTrader: (0)	BERK Technology exhaust hey guys, Just picked up the Berk exhaust system today. Installed the midpipes and exhaust and may go in for some downpipe testing as well in the future. Full bolt on so no cutting and no modifications for it to fit. WOT sounds beefy and 3rd gear is a beast. On the flip side, get up to speed, ease off the throttle and it is quiet - just like the stock system. Berk has race and street systems available - in different finishes - this is the downpipe back street system. The Berk 135i has claimed many podiums and track records in time attack. They are currently working on an FRS. Here are some pics of the install: on the lift stock system - pretty beefy Midpipes in Exhaust muffler Didn't have a chance for before and after dyno testing. Car definitely feels more responsive though and doesn't give me that heavy restricted feel on WOT anymore. I have a crappy iphone video which doesn't do it justice but I am going to Buttonwillow on Friday and just got a lavalier mic for the gopro and will post up some vids on the weekend. I would definitely recommend this exhaust for anyone looking for one. I know there was a group buy not too long ago and in another thread...lets see some pics! __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER? Last edited by pkim1079; 02-19-2013 at 12:47 AM. Reason: added photos
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02-19-2013, 12:31 AM	#2
cooler2442 Brigadier General Drives: '11 135 Sport DCT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Valley, Los Angeles Posts: 3,163 iTrader: (5)	Lol I see Bryan doing some work! __________________

02-19-2013, 11:44 AM	#4
foghat Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 478 iTrader: (1)	My catback Berk Street is in the mail (or will be shortly). Won't be putting it in until spring thought. Plus, still waiting on my dp and fmic. Will do everything together. __________________ Cobb Stage 1+ FMIC \| Burger DCI \| VRSF FMIC

02-19-2013, 07:33 PM	#7
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,471 iTrader: (0)	I love it so far (1 day lol). Seems like my gopro mic adapter wont be shipped in time for fridays track day so im picking one up at a local camera shop tonight. Ill try to get a clip in tonight if it stops raining. __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

02-19-2013, 10:14 PM	#8
greensto Wild Card Drives: Black 135i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 346 iTrader: (1)	awesome! cant wait to install my full exhaust on Friday! __________________ Show me a sane man and I will cure him for you Check Out My Build Thread http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=779265

02-19-2013, 03:44 PM	#5
Sequence Private Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alexandria, VA/Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	My Berk street will be here Thursday! But I will be out of town. wont get to install until March I am guessing. How does she sound from your personal experience? Too low, too loud? Drone? Sweet spot in RPMS? Satisfied? I know once it breaks in the tone will change a bit.

02-19-2013, 06:54 PM	#6
runnin9z Enlisted Member Drives: Tl Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: VA Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Very nice any sound clips

02-20-2013, 07:17 AM	#9
bbowers825 New Member Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Bump for a sound clip if possible. Nice looking exhaust!!

02-23-2013, 12:55 AM	#10
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,471 iTrader: (0)	http://youtu.be/4VG3Gc1zBT4 I HAVE NO CLUE HOW TO EMBED THIS?! __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER? Last edited by pkim1079; 02-23-2013 at 01:02 AM.

02-23-2013, 10:55 AM	#11
foghat Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 478 iTrader: (1)	Sounds great! __________________ Cobb Stage 1+ FMIC \| Burger DCI \| VRSF FMIC

03-15-2013, 08:50 AM	#12
drewh130 Private First Class Drives: AW 135i vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 153 iTrader: (2)	want to sell your stock midpipe?

03-15-2013, 03:20 PM	#14
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,471 iTrader: (0)	only because I have to try to buy one later when I return the car. __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

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