Nismo vs Amuse

JeMo44 · 04-07-2014, 01:54 AM

As some of you know I've been looking for a new front end for my Z due to an accident I had recently. I want to get peoples opinions on which route to take. Im personally starting to favor the Nismo front end. What do you guys think?

DavidZ370 · 04-07-2014, 02:45 AM

Amuse to me is very unique , i would do amuse in a heartbeat

Elan · 04-07-2014, 03:01 AM

Personally I think Amuse is a little over the top. That being said, don't let us decide for you. Pick the one that YOU like!

G37Sam · 04-07-2014, 03:02 AM

In my opinion, Nismo looks clean and simple (more OEM'ish).. Amuse looks mean and aggressive.

James10694 · 04-07-2014, 04:29 AM

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.

Duc_Z09 · 04-07-2014, 05:08 AM

Get the one you think looks best. Amuse is a bit "ricer-ish" for my tastes but then again, I'm not sure I'd put a NISMO bodykit on a non-NISMO car either. If it were me I'd go with something aftermarket that was a little more understated.

cooltoy · 04-07-2014, 09:01 AM

Will cost way more to do the Nismo. Unless insurance is paying for the conversion.

There are more costs to installing the Nismo bumper then just paint and labour. Search threads on Nismo conversions.

Chuck33079 · 04-07-2014, 09:03 AM

Nismo or OEM. I wouldn't put an Amuse kit on my car if you gave it to me.

jlbrenne · 04-07-2014, 09:15 AM

I do like both. However, I like the Amuse a little bit more; especially on black, red, silver..not so much the white.

Solomatrix · 04-07-2014, 09:20 AM

Depends on what kind of look you're going for, Amuse looks more aggressive and ricey but I guess that's ok if you have forced induction to back it up

JeMo44 · 04-07-2014, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Will cost way more to do the Nismo. Unless insurance is paying for the conversion.

There are more costs to installing the Nismo bumper then just paint and labour. Search threads on Nismo conversions.

Ive searched around on the forum and have been able to see some of what is needed. Such as the under tray and fender liners. Is there anything besides those 2 that Im missing? The rear bumper I read is not that hard to install, just center bracket is different?

axmea? · 04-07-2014, 10:34 AM

Amuse. But be ready to go all the way to the back to round it out. Can't have it just for the front.

ohohoh123456 · 04-07-2014, 10:41 AM

NISMO will be less likely to have fitment issue.

cooltoy · 04-07-2014, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeMo44

Ive searched around on the forum and have been able to see some of what is needed. Such as the under tray and fender liners. Is there anything besides those 2 that Im missing? The rear bumper I read is not that hard to install, just center bracket is different?

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

Here is a kit form Z1.

NISMO 370Z Front Fascia Conversion

cooltoy · 04-07-2014, 10:50 AM

Have you seen this tread?

Base/Sport to Nismo conversion/FRONT BUMPER Cost breakdown

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, 03:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 15	Personally I think Amuse is a little over the top. That being said, don't let us decide for you. Pick the one that YOU like! gurneyeagle, Chuck33079, Masterbeatty and 1 others like this. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

04-07-2014, 03:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 20	In my opinion, Nismo looks clean and simple (more OEM'ish).. Amuse looks mean and aggressive. __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

04-07-2014, 04:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 913 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 12	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. fuct and NismoNox like this.

04-07-2014, 05:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Get the one you think looks best. Amuse is a bit "ricer-ish" for my tastes but then again, I'm not sure I'd put a NISMO bodykit on a non-NISMO car either. If it were me I'd go with something aftermarket that was a little more understated. Ezra likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

04-07-2014, 02:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 22	Amuse to me is very unique , i would do amuse in a heartbeat

04-07-2014, 09:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Will cost way more to do the Nismo. Unless insurance is paying for the conversion. There are more costs to installing the Nismo bumper then just paint and labour. Search threads on Nismo conversions. fuct likes this. Last edited by cooltoy; 04-07-2014 at 10:06 AM.

04-07-2014, 09:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Nismo or OEM. I wouldn't put an Amuse kit on my car if you gave it to me. fuct likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-07-2014, 09:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
jlbrenne Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 586 Drives: Roadster BLACK Rep Power: 13	I do like both. However, I like the Amuse a little bit more; especially on black, red, silver..not so much the white. __________________ Black Rdstr:GTHAUS Meisterschaft FCB.Tint(20%+50% windshield).3"Carb Stub Ant.Z Lisc Plt & LED.Rr fog.VF Fend.Cust Handles.EVO Cust Rdstr Wing.Varrstoen 19" Whls.Stillen HFC&CAI.Swift Spring.VQ37 Cust Mani.Z1 UPREV.Amuse.310whp/254torq

04-07-2014, 10:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Amuse. But be ready to go all the way to the back to round it out. Can't have it just for the front. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

04-07-2014, 10:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
ohohoh123456 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: (‧‧)nnn Posts: 329 Drives: a Baby Rep Power: 11	NISMO will be less likely to have fitment issue. __________________ 13 NISMO\|Magma Red\|F.I. TDX 12''+NRHFC\|

04-07-2014, 10:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Have you seen this tread? Base/Sport to Nismo conversion/FRONT BUMPER Cost breakdown

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