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snea 06-21-2012 07:36 PM

I just have the front and have only scraped a couple of times when my 300 lb friend was in the passenger seat. Just learn which roads are good and try to stick to them, otherwise be very cautious when on roads you aren't sure about (especially residential and back roads) and when you are pulling in and out of any parking lot.

Also, make sure you save the stock pieces! If anything did happen it'll be much less devastating if you can simply put the stock bumper and sides back on.

cooltoy 06-21-2012 07:48 PM

That's the only way to drive these cars.

My Celica front is 4-4.5 inches of the ground and I already know where I can and can not go. Just wanted to see if this is lower. Whether I would need to re-learn the routes. If this front is about the same, then I am good, if not I might have to think twice about getting it.

Good advice on the stock pieces.

cooltoy 06-21-2012 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Glokwork (Post 1784336)
My amuse skirts are are being painted today and I'm pretty worried about tearing them up. I'm only on springs and during the test fit I only had 3 inches of clearance on the skirts. I'm almost positive I will have to now avoid even the smallest speed bumps.

How much of a drop do you have with your springs? 1-1.5 inches?

Glokwork 06-21-2012 08:21 PM

1.5" front and 1.25" rear

Amuse370z 06-21-2012 08:51 PM

Post pics man.

IMO, if there isn't a wheel gap, the kit will not last whatsoever. I'm looking for the perfect balance between minimal wheel gap and drivability.

cooltoy 06-21-2012 10:10 PM

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I did a quick chop by superimposing a stock 370Z onto the Amuse 370Z. Does not seem like a huge difference in side skirts. Maybe 2 inches (correct me if I am wrong).

However I have no idea how low the stock ones are to the ground. Might have to take a trip to the neighborhood dealer. To bad they only have touring convertibles left. No Sport Packages.

omm370z 07-15-2012 01:59 PM

It is suppose that the vestito will drop 1.5" from the Stock in this case the nismo but what is the height of the nismo?...

Im waiting for BP numbers but aint the nismo 7.9"? So it iwll be 6.4" with the vestito installed?

Can some one corroborate this?

although that pics at the 1st page from the 370z site ain't no reference because they lowered the car for track if im not wrong

Just a reference. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFbH7...4664D78836BE88

ZeN 07-16-2012 04:40 AM

Hmm, the only options i see if we want to maintain the looks of Amuse kit + body drop + being able to drive around in city is to go with 20'' wheel and fat tires. I'm already scraping my underbody (flex pipe on exhaust) even with swift spring + stock wheel at most speed bumps (KL Malaysia). That's taken at 45-70 deg angle, cant imagine the damage if I were to go with Amuse kit.

Amuse370z 07-17-2012 05:26 AM

Just wondering guys, do you guys use a vent for the front bumper? Why or why not?

omm370z 07-17-2012 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeN (Post 1822832)
Hmm, the only options i see if we want to maintain the looks of Amuse kit + body drop + being able to drive around in city is to go with 20'' wheel and fat tires. I'm already scraping my underbody (flex pipe on exhaust) even with swift spring + stock wheel at most speed bumps (KL Malaysia). That's taken at 45-70 deg angle, cant imagine the damage if I were to go with Amuse kit.

Ok the Nismo front bumper is at 5.9" - 1.5" from the vestito = 4.4" you think adding 20's+fat tires will fix this the solution?? how much is the we will gain back 1 inch?

Zen have you lower your car height or are you on stock suspension??

phelan 07-17-2012 02:05 PM

FYI guys - a lot of you have been PMing me asking for how much clerance I have at stock suspension height. I am working on it, just forgot yesterday. 3 inches at the side skirts is correct, though. I will have the front measured sometime today.

ZeN 07-17-2012 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by omm370z (Post 1824966)
Ok the Nismo front bumper is at 5.9" - 1.5" from the vestito = 4.4" you think adding 20's+fat tires will fix this the solution?? how much is the we will gain back 1 inch?

Zen have you lower your car height or are you on stock suspension??

Omm370z, I'm on Swift spring, stock sport 19'' rims, michelin PSS 255/35 front, 275/30 rear...the -1 profile on the tires lowered my car another 2mm over stock profile. I really want amuse kit but those sides surely gone if i dont do anything either on the wheel or air bags lifter on the suspension.

omm370z 07-17-2012 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeN (Post 1825666)
Omm370z, I'm on Swift spring, stock sport 19'' rims, michelin PSS 255/35 front, 275/30 rear...the -1 profile on the tires lowered my car another 2mm over stock profile. I really want amuse kit but those sides surely gone if i dont do anything either on the wheel or air bags lifter on the suspension.

I got the answer for me and i don't know if will work for you.

I will install a hypermax 3 coil overs for my Z easy to raise up or lower the car where ever you need it. Will use 19". Done.

cooltoy 07-18-2012 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan (Post 1825001)
FYI guys - a lot of you have been PMing me asking for how much clerance I have at stock suspension height. I am working on it, just forgot yesterday. 3 inches at the side skirts is correct, though. I will have the front measured sometime today.

:tiphat:

omm370z 07-18-2012 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan (Post 1825001)
FYI guys - a lot of you have been PMing me asking for how much clerance I have at stock suspension height. I am working on it, just forgot yesterday. 3 inches at the side skirts is correct, though. I will have the front measured sometime today.

Ty phelan

I was doing some search about this for the nismo

It is 5.9 front and 5 sides -1.5 and -2 from the amuse = 4.4 front 3 side


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