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Cafiax 03-14-2011 06:01 PM

Body Kit + City driving conditions Question
 
Hi guys I'm kind of new at this so sorry if its a stupid question. I've been looking into the Amuse Body Kit and it seems like the body is VERY VERY close to the ground. Since I will be mostly driving in the city I was wondering if the ramps/speed bumps would damage/hit the front bumper? I'm not quite sure if the body kit is height adjustable or is it made for track conditions only. It looks really awsome and I would love to get it but if it makes driving in the city for an everyday car a chore then I would reconsider.

Thanks any help would be appreciated!
http://www.370zbodykit.com/370Z-Amus...-Kit-Front.jpg
http://www.370zbodykit.com/370Z-Amuse-Body-Kit-Side.jpg
http://www.370zbodykit.com/370Z-Amuse-Body-Kit-Rear.jpg

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phelan 03-14-2011 06:05 PM

it seems like it is very close to the ground? correction - it is close to the ground haha

but driving it around isn't too bad imo. be careful taking ramps, avoid stupidly high speedbumps when possible, etc. and you'll be fine.

unless u drive like jamaica, in which case kiss ur front bumper goodbye :roflpuke2:

Jamaica 03-14-2011 06:05 PM

Yes the side skirts and the front bumper are slow even at stock height. The kit still looks good thou gotta becareful how you drive.

In so cal theres everything I drive it all the time unlike the other amuse guy cough cough mr 6k

Jamaica 03-14-2011 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan (Post 986790)
it seems like it is very close to the ground? correction - it is close to the ground haha

but driving it around isn't too bad imo. be careful taking ramps, avoid stupidly high speedbumps when possible, etc. and you'll be fine.

unless u drive like jamaica, in which case kiss ur front bumper goodbye :roflpuke2:

lol its getting vinyl after ojai plus its not that hard to repair. Plus mines still looks better then yours even when its fuked up

daisuke149 03-14-2011 06:12 PM

car in images is also lowered.

but the kit is lower than OEM body panels. by how much im not sure.

phelan 03-14-2011 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports (Post 986793)
lol its getting vinyl after ojai plus its not that hard to repair. Plus mines still looks better then yours even when its fuked up

ooooh dems fightin words! :roflpuke2:

Cafiax 03-14-2011 06:22 PM

lol so going down city ramps onto the main roads should be no problem? Cause I remember watching some video with the Lexus LFA where you can hear the impact of the front bumper as he exists the dealership LOL I hope that wouldnt happen with the amuse.

Jamaica 03-14-2011 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan (Post 986803)
ooooh dems fightin words! :roflpuke2:

koo aid time lol

phelan 03-14-2011 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cafiax (Post 986814)
lol so going down city ramps onto the main roads should be no problem? Cause I remember watching some video with the Lexus LFA where you can hear the impact of the front bumper as he exists the dealership LOL I hope that wouldnt happen with the amuse.

i've scraped a few times. no big deal to me though. again, if you play the angles correctly, and plan your route out in advance to avoid the really big drop offs in ramps, etc., you'll have no problem with this kit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports (Post 986816)
koo aid time lol

i said i wanted tiki punch dammit

Cafiax 03-14-2011 06:30 PM

lol thanks for all the information guys :D hopefully I will be joining the amuse club sometime in the future! DAMN its expensive though

TreeSemdyZee 03-14-2011 07:15 PM

I scrape the front on stock height and stock body. :eek:

christian370z 03-14-2011 07:21 PM

The car in the picture is slammed, that ride height would be hard to live with even on the stock body with the little flaps on the front bumper removed.

christian370z 03-14-2011 07:24 PM

Here are a few shots I took of Phelan and Kevin's Amused Zs for your viewing pleasure, their drops are pretty reasonable and in my opinion would not be unreasonable if you are a careful driver.


http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...68_1390pro.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...75_1397pro.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...15_1437pro.jpg

Red__Zed 03-14-2011 08:31 PM

It really depends on your specific drive. I wound up losing the front lip on my s2k and wasn't even terribly low, even though I was a pretty careful driver.

Econ 03-14-2011 09:35 PM

just do it and be careful like the others have said...

and if you think those Z's are low...i saw one of these in new york city the other day...

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/cro...-23_800x0w.jpg


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