Carbon Fiber Edition 370z

370Ztune · 09-06-2012, 05:43 PM

To clarify... and reiterate... our first post to this thread, was not bashing your car. In fact, I actually dig the look of it from an aesthetic viewpoint. However, from a business / moral standpoint, to state that it is a carbon fiber Amuse kit is NOT TRUE. Further, to use the name Amuse and say that it isn't misleading because you don't use the word Powerhouse, is just proving my point. Why do you need to associate Amuse, Powerhouse Amuse, or any original manufacturer if you don't care? I have a problem with you stating that it's Amuse or letting others assume it is authentic Amuse without any scruples.

Giving credit to the original designers is never a bad thing, in our opinion. We just wanted to clarify for those out there that this isn't what it appears to be. I don't think there is much argument or misunderstanding there. We just wanted to clarify that this isn't an authentic cf Amuse Vestito (because there is no such thing).

As for bashing OUR company that we sell replacement parts (or carbon overlay parts to replace OEM parts), I feel that is different in the fact that we are not trying to pass it off as OEM. It is well-understood that these parts are not OEM. If OEM was in carbon fiber for those panels, we would sell THOSE parts. OEM cf parts would probably be more expensive, and, higher quality (technically a win-win for a company such as ours that imports so many parts from Japan on a monthly basis).

I hope we've been clear about our intentions. We decide to support Powerhouse Amuse, and other high quality JDM companies even if they are more expensive because they end up supporting the aftermarket community in the long-term. We know knock-offs will always exist, but saying that it's the same thing is a totally different story. Enjoy your car, and, enjoy your parts!

CSA0890 · 09-06-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Ztune

To clarify... and reiterate... our first post to this thread, was not bashing your car. In fact, I actually dig the look of it from an aesthetic viewpoint. However, from a business / moral standpoint, to state that it is a carbon fiber Amuse kit is NOT TRUE. Further, to use the name Amuse and say that it isn't misleading because you don't use the word Powerhouse, is just proving my point. Why do you need to associate Amuse, Powerhouse Amuse, or any original manufacturer if you don't care? I have a problem with you stating that it's Amuse or letting others assume it is authentic Amuse without any scruples.

Giving credit to the original designers is never a bad thing, in our opinion. We just wanted to clarify for those out there that this isn't what it appears to be. I don't think there is much argument or misunderstanding there. We just wanted to clarify that this isn't an authentic cf Amuse Vestito (because there is no such thing).

As for bashing OUR company that we sell replacement parts (or carbon overlay parts to replace OEM parts), I feel that is different in the fact that we are not trying to pass it off as OEM. It is well-understood that these parts are not OEM. If OEM was in carbon fiber for those panels, we would sell THOSE parts. OEM cf parts would probably be more expensive, and, higher quality (technically a win-win for a company such as ours that imports so many parts from Japan on a monthly basis).

I hope we've been clear about our intentions. We decide to support Powerhouse Amuse, and other high quality JDM companies even if they are more expensive because they end up supporting the aftermarket community in the long-term. We know knock-offs will always exist, but saying that it's the same thing is a totally different story. Enjoy your car, and, enjoy your parts!

Whats the difference than someone making a CF amuse replica? It should be understood that its not a 'real' amuse since its CF and if they dont realize it they probably are not in the market for a bumper anyway so how much does it matter? Not at all..
Its like calling an adjustable wrench a crescent. The crescent was first for its design so thats what everyone calls it.

Amuse370z · 09-07-2012, 06:13 AM

Damn the car looks great so far!

But to the replica discussion, imo there is a difference between replica wheels such as Varostoen vs Volks (forged) and Replica FRP bodykits vs Powerhouse Amuse FRP Bodykit.

Cmike2780 · 09-07-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CSA0890

Whats the difference than someone making a CF amuse replica? It should be understood that its not a 'real' amuse since its CF and if they dont realize it they probably are not in the market for a bumper anyway so how much does it matter? Not at all..
Its like calling an adjustable wrench a crescent. The crescent was first for its design so thats what everyone calls it.

That Rationale is so very wrong.

Carbon_z · 09-07-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Ztune

To clarify... and reiterate... our first post to this thread, was not bashing your car. In fact, I actually dig the look of it from an aesthetic viewpoint. However, from a business / moral standpoint, to state that it is a carbon fiber Amuse kit is NOT TRUE. Further, to use the name Amuse and say that it isn't misleading because you don't use the word Powerhouse, is just proving my point. Why do you need to associate Amuse, Powerhouse Amuse, or any original manufacturer if you don't care? I have a problem with you stating that it's Amuse or letting others assume it is authentic Amuse without any scruples.

Giving credit to the original designers is never a bad thing, in our opinion. We just wanted to clarify for those out there that this isn't what it appears to be. I don't think there is much argument or misunderstanding there. We just wanted to clarify that this isn't an authentic cf Amuse Vestito (because there is no such thing).

As for bashing OUR company that we sell replacement parts (or carbon overlay parts to replace OEM parts), I feel that is different in the fact that we are not trying to pass it off as OEM. It is well-understood that these parts are not OEM. If OEM was in carbon fiber for those panels, we would sell THOSE parts. OEM cf parts would probably be more expensive, and, higher quality (technically a win-win for a company such as ours that imports so many parts from Japan on a monthly basis).

I hope we've been clear about our intentions. We decide to support Powerhouse Amuse, and other high quality JDM companies even if they are more expensive because they end up supporting the aftermarket community in the long-term. We know knock-offs will always exist, but saying that it's the same thing is a totally different story. Enjoy your car, and, enjoy your parts!

Regarding your statement I made the text bold for your convenience... You state your parts are HIGHER QUALITY but yet you acknowledge carbon fiber being a HIGHER QUALITY... SO wouldnt the replica kit that is technically on my car be made of BETTER and HIGHER quality that the overpriced original FG? Considering this is all carbon fiber, clear coated and wet-sanded but SOLD MUCH CHEAPER than the original AMUSE, it would appear that AMUSE isnt providing its customers with the highest quality of any products but yet charging them for a lower quality material than whats being replicated.

Thank you for your comment about enjoying my car and parts, I love my car

and parts

Take care,

09-06-2012, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 48	To clarify... and reiterate... our first post to this thread, was not bashing your car. In fact, I actually dig the look of it from an aesthetic viewpoint. However, from a business / moral standpoint, to state that it is a carbon fiber Amuse kit is NOT TRUE. Further, to use the name Amuse and say that it isn't misleading because you don't use the word Powerhouse, is just proving my point. Why do you need to associate Amuse, Powerhouse Amuse, or any original manufacturer if you don't care? I have a problem with you stating that it's Amuse or letting others assume it is authentic Amuse without any scruples. Giving credit to the original designers is never a bad thing, in our opinion. We just wanted to clarify for those out there that this isn't what it appears to be. I don't think there is much argument or misunderstanding there. We just wanted to clarify that this isn't an authentic cf Amuse Vestito (because there is no such thing). As for bashing OUR company that we sell replacement parts (or carbon overlay parts to replace OEM parts), I feel that is different in the fact that we are not trying to pass it off as OEM. It is well-understood that these parts are not OEM. If OEM was in carbon fiber for those panels, we would sell THOSE parts. OEM cf parts would probably be more expensive, and, higher quality (technically a win-win for a company such as ours that imports so many parts from Japan on a monthly basis). I hope we've been clear about our intentions. We decide to support Powerhouse Amuse, and other high quality JDM companies even if they are more expensive because they end up supporting the aftermarket community in the long-term. We know knock-offs will always exist, but saying that it's the same thing is a totally different story. Enjoy your car, and, enjoy your parts! __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

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09-07-2012, 06:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 18	Damn the car looks great so far! But to the replica discussion, imo there is a difference between replica wheels such as Varostoen vs Volks (forged) and Replica FRP bodykits vs Powerhouse Amuse FRP Bodykit.