I want to purchase AMUSE BODY KITS for my 370z

Jamaica · 06-24-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

That sux. Buy authentic body kits! Are there any laws against replicas (intellectual property infringement or something)?

If you agree. Then why not support them and buy a kit?

phelan · 06-24-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

That sux. Buy authentic body kits! Are there any laws against replicas (intellectual property infringement or something)?

There are laws, but in international trade they are nebulous and hard to enforce at best.

Cmike2780 · 06-24-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ND370z

UAM sells the Amuse replicas amuse and looks good. Even with so called" authentic " kits theres still fitment issues.

It's "so called" because they designed it. No two cars are exactly the same. That's why you will always need a margin of adjustment. If I had to choose and had the funds, I would choose the authentic over the replica every time. I have mixed feelings when it comes to replicas since these companies could just as easily develop a kit of their own. At least some are modifying the original design instead of making it just an imitation.

Jamaica · 06-24-2011, 03:23 PM

With any kit purchased there is bond to be issues. I can speak for it. I have both. The amuse does not fit perfect without body work. Fujimura im also having the same issue as well as the zele. Are are not going to get it outta the box 100% perfect. And the sad thing is 5k isnt the real price for the kit. There is multiple vendor on this forum that can get the Authentic amuse kit for cheaper then 5k. I was ropped when I paid for mine.

ND370z · 06-24-2011, 04:29 PM

^ and how would you know the Socal Mold is cheap? Since when do you have to buy a car to build a kit?

Jamaica · 06-24-2011, 04:38 PM

I must disagree. IDK what the heck he is talking about how so cal mold is cheap. For one, they dont know where the mold is bought or produced. Two, you dont need to buy a car to produce a part. IMO CF kit looks way better the the reagular amuse.

370Ztune · 06-24-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ND370z

^ and how would you know the Socal Mold is cheap? Since when do you have to buy a car to build a kit?

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

I must disagree. IDK what the heck he is talking about how so cal mold is cheap. For one, they dont know where the mold is bought or produced. Two, you dont need to buy a car to produce a part. IMO CF kit looks way better the the reagular amuse.

We've been producing aero parts for GT-R and Evo X here in SoCal, so I know what molding fees cost and what's necessary to setup and what each piece can cost.

Most of the Japanese tuners purchase cars from the manufacturers for their demo cars. They often get access to the cars before they are released to the general public, so that they can begin R&D early.

To produce an aero part that looks good and fits, it makes sense to have an actual car for production. When these companies make aero, they design the parts much like the OEMs do with hand-sculpted clay on the actual car, from which molds are made.

Jamaica · 06-24-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Ztune

We've been producing aero parts for GT-R and Evo X here in SoCal, so I know what molding fees cost and what's necessary to setup and what each piece can cost.

Most of the Japanese tuners purchase cars from the manufacturers for their demo cars. They often get access to the cars before they are released to the general public, so that they can begin R&D early.

To produce an aero part that looks good and fits, it makes sense to have an actual car for production. When these companies make aero, they design the parts much like the OEMs do with hand-sculpted clay on the actual car, from which molds are made.

Each company operates differently with their business. And I will leave it at that.

Rui Z · 06-24-2011, 05:33 PM

If I decide to buy a body kit, I will definitely buy authentic. I will buy an authentic kit to support the people who came up with the design instead of supporting the people who steal their ideas and work.

Cmike2780 · 06-24-2011, 11:00 PM

It's kind of like buying a kit car that looks like an Lamborghini or Ferrari. As someone who works in the design field, there is nothing worst than someone stealing your intellectual property and making a profit over your hard work.
Some of these kits are so expensive because of the exchange rate. They also have to charge more to see any kind of profit. They could undoubtfully charge less if they were making more, but guess who's leaching off their sales. If you can't afford a kit or think it's out of your budget, that's kind of your problem. I wish a set of Volks TE37's didnt cost of $3k, but I'd rather save for the real thing than buy the knock off's.

Companies aren't in business to make people happy, they're in it for a profit. Simple as that. They don't care about the person that can't afford it, they care about those that can. Do people honestly think the CEO of Ferrari gives a rats a** about why some kid driving a Kia can't afford a 458 Italia. I think not.

Heck, it's your prerogative if you want to buy a counterfeit product. No one is stopping you. I'm sure it will function all the same. I just wouldn't try to pass it for the real thing.

memorylasts · 06-24-2011, 11:50 PM

I support the company that does the r & d not the ones that that the easy way out and knock off.

I will gladly pay the extra if not double the cost to get the real deal.

Having fake crap or knock offs will kill the industry. We will end up with no innovation as they wont have anyone to copy.

Cloud9final · 06-25-2011, 12:05 PM

I just want to put my two cents in and all because I would like to get the body kit for my 370z also. But here is my complaint about copies and originals. If every great piece of art wasn't copied then the rest of the world would not see it. EX. I have seen the real and the fake when it comes to paintings, pottery, and buildings because I have been around the world, but my other family members aren't as well off as others so they haven't seen them at all so when someone says there is a replica of the mona lisa by one of leonardo da vinci's students at the muesuem located nearest you they go and look and pay good money to see it. It means that they get a little piece in life knowing they got to see something awesome for something that they can afford.

06-24-2011, 05:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 17	If I decide to buy a body kit, I will definitely buy authentic. I will buy an authentic kit to support the people who came up with the design instead of supporting the people who steal their ideas and work. __________________

06-24-2011, 11:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	It's kind of like buying a kit car that looks like an Lamborghini or Ferrari. As someone who works in the design field, there is nothing worst than someone stealing your intellectual property and making a profit over your hard work. Some of these kits are so expensive because of the exchange rate. They also have to charge more to see any kind of profit. They could undoubtfully charge less if they were making more, but guess who's leaching off their sales. If you can't afford a kit or think it's out of your budget, that's kind of your problem. I wish a set of Volks TE37's didnt cost of $3k, but I'd rather save for the real thing than buy the knock off's. Companies aren't in business to make people happy, they're in it for a profit. Simple as that. They don't care about the person that can't afford it, they care about those that can. Do people honestly think the CEO of Ferrari gives a rats a** about why some kid driving a Kia can't afford a 458 Italia. I think not. Heck, it's your prerogative if you want to buy a counterfeit product. No one is stopping you. I'm sure it will function all the same. I just wouldn't try to pass it for the real thing. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

06-24-2011, 11:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 18	I support the company that does the r & d not the ones that that the easy way out and knock off. I will gladly pay the extra if not double the cost to get the real deal. Having fake crap or knock offs will kill the industry. We will end up with no innovation as they wont have anyone to copy. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

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06-24-2011, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	With any kit purchased there is bond to be issues. I can speak for it. I have both. The amuse does not fit perfect without body work. Fujimura im also having the same issue as well as the zele. Are are not going to get it outta the box 100% perfect. And the sad thing is 5k isnt the real price for the kit. There is multiple vendor on this forum that can get the Authentic amuse kit for cheaper then 5k. I was ropped when I paid for mine.

06-24-2011, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
ND370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 115 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	^ and how would you know the Socal Mold is cheap? Since when do you have to buy a car to build a kit?

06-24-2011, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	I must disagree. IDK what the heck he is talking about how so cal mold is cheap. For one, they dont know where the mold is bought or produced. Two, you dont need to buy a car to produce a part. IMO CF kit looks way better the the reagular amuse.

06-25-2011, 12:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cloud9final Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 9 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Blue Rep Power: 15	I just want to put my two cents in and all because I would like to get the body kit for my 370z also. But here is my complaint about copies and originals. If every great piece of art wasn't copied then the rest of the world would not see it. EX. I have seen the real and the fake when it comes to paintings, pottery, and buildings because I have been around the world, but my other family members aren't as well off as others so they haven't seen them at all so when someone says there is a replica of the mona lisa by one of leonardo da vinci's students at the muesuem located nearest you they go and look and pay good money to see it. It means that they get a little piece in life knowing they got to see something awesome for something that they can afford.