Nismo vs Amuse

JeMo44 · 04-07-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I think that is is about it. Maybe some additional hardware is required.

Here is a kit form Z1.

NISMO 370Z Front Fascia Conversion

I don't mind purchasing the necessary components, I just wish I knew the specific clip amount and the hardware necessary. Thanks for the link btw

kenchan · 04-07-2014, 11:25 AM

i think the amuse makes the front of the z look even more like a wabbit. which i guess is not a bad thing.

cooltoy · 04-07-2014, 11:59 AM

cooltoy · 04-07-2014, 12:05 PM

At least it does not make it look like this.

YzGyz · 04-07-2014, 01:22 PM

I like the amuse but preferred the nismo (no bias at all). The nismo just looks so clean. IMO it is a heppy balance of aftermarket look but more mature like. The amuse is nice but seem less mature and more "look at me." If I had a base 370 and were looking for a aftermarket kit, I would get the stillen kit. It looks slick and fast.

OldFart · 04-07-2014, 04:07 PM

I was in the same boat and went with the Nismo kit. Liked the fact that it was OEM and hopefully shouldn't require any work for it to fit. Front and skjrts are getting painted now. Didn't like either of the rear bumpers so keeping my spats and fujimura diffuser on my sport rear bumper.

Riptide67 · 04-07-2014, 04:11 PM

I love both and both are great, but a NISMO kit should remain on a serialized NISMO edition 370Z.

Amuse370z · 04-07-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by YzGyz

IThe amuse is nice but seem less mature and more "look at me."

I thought everyone with this car were attention whores, cause I sure get a lot of attention on the road, stock.

But yea, I guess I do want everyone to look at me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

I love both and both are great, but a NISMO kit should remain on a serialized NISMO edition 370Z.

I disagree, as much as Nismo owners like to think otherwise, there is nothing special about a Nismo, its just an frp bumper after all.

Wonka2581 · 04-07-2014, 05:46 PM

Go BIG or go home... AMUSE FTW..

YzGyz · 04-07-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

I thought everyone with this car were attention whores, cause I sure get a lot of attention on the road, stock.

But yea, I guess I do want everyone to look at me.

I disagree, as much as Nismo owners like to think otherwise, there is nothing special about a Nismo, its just an frp bumper after all.

I don't know about anyone else but, I have only a little bit of this, "attention whore" thing. I do however have a lot of the, "DAMN I HAVE A SEXY CAR" thing every time I take a gander at her. The sport 370z is nice but I could not buy it as is. It's nice but not much more that that. Don't have me but I think stock for stock, the new Stang looks better.

As for the nothing special, to each there own. Most people that buy a 370 say that seeing a 370z on the road is in itself a rare thing. That just makes a Nismo even more so.

Then there are those that bought a 40th anniversary. If I were to argue for the sake of arguing (I won't and don't because I can care less), there is even less "gained" for the $.

i forgot to add that I don't think that you can really go wrong with either kits. The biggest thing is to buy from a brand/dealer that have good fitment and all will be gravy.

Luciano13 · 04-07-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Riptide67

I love both and both are great, but a NISMO kit should remain on a serialized NISMO edition 370Z.

Nismo is Nismo!!! Amuse is an aftermarket kit

U want to change your Z's appearance

Go aftermarket

b15 · 04-07-2014, 07:50 PM

Nismo. The Amuse is too over the top for me.

gurneyeagle · 04-07-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by James10694

I have a nismo and personally unless you have the whole kit it doesn't flow that well. Without some type of wing its going to look really weird. The amuse looks good even with just parts of the full kit. Im sure you've been looking but go look at the last posts in the powerhouse amuse thread.

I disagree, especially if you add a ducktail. Since those pictures were taken, I've added CF brake ducts and an RC grille from Doran racing.

FairladyZ10PG · 04-07-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

At least it does not make it look like this.

or this

I actually saw this car last weekend & some girls were giggling and taking pics on their phone

Z1motorsports · 04-08-2014, 03:36 PM

View Poll Results: Amuse or Nismo
Amuse	87	57.24%
Nismo	65	42.76%
Voters: 152. You may not vote on this poll

04-07-2014, 11:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Amuse370z and forza370z like this.

04-07-2014, 12:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	At least it does not make it look like this. TerribleONE, Fountainhead and Luciano13 like this.

04-07-2014, 04:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 959	I was in the same boat and went with the Nismo kit. Liked the fact that it was OEM and hopefully shouldn't require any work for it to fit. Front and skjrts are getting painted now. Didn't like either of the rear bumpers so keeping my spats and fujimura diffuser on my sport rear bumper. Luciano13 likes this.

04-07-2014, 04:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	I love both and both are great, but a NISMO kit should remain on a serialized NISMO edition 370Z. fuct, cooltoy, Luciano13 and 1 others like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

04-07-2014, 11:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i think the amuse makes the front of the z look even more like a wabbit. which i guess is not a bad thing.

04-07-2014, 01:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	I like the amuse but preferred the nismo (no bias at all). The nismo just looks so clean. IMO it is a heppy balance of aftermarket look but more mature like. The amuse is nice but seem less mature and more "look at me." If I had a base 370 and were looking for a aftermarket kit, I would get the stillen kit. It looks slick and fast.

04-07-2014, 05:46 PM	#24 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Go BIG or go home... AMUSE FTW.. TerribleONE, Amuse370z, cooltoy and 2 others like this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

04-07-2014, 07:50 PM	#27 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Nismo. The Amuse is too over the top for me.

04-08-2014, 03:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
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