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pfdaxe 08-05-2014 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 2920834)
If you can take pics of every step please.

Well, many of you know there's an issue with the hole in the skid plate being too small to change oil (unless you want to remove bumper every time). The hole is just large enough to get to the plug, but not the filter. I hadn't seen any pics of what it looked like so I decided to snap a few for reference. After I made the hole larger, I test fit the bumper and the hole was perfect size to drain oil and replace filter with my thermo plate. I forgot to snap a pic with it mounted, but I will when back from paint. I'm thinking about putting a nice piece of rubber trim around it to clean it up a bit.

Regular snips cut like butter ;)

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...pse62cd3e5.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps0763cd4d.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...psc732bedf.jpg

:tiphat:

cooltoy 08-05-2014 10:37 PM

Nice. Repped.

This is going to be an epic thread. I am going to search all the Amuse install related threads and try to pull it al into this one.

Riptide67 08-05-2014 10:48 PM

I had my oil pan hoke cut as well bc I knew that would be a pain for oil changes. Great little mod to make life a bit easier.

nomodsjk 08-06-2014 12:06 AM

Wow this thread turned out to be really good

wheee! 08-06-2014 07:26 AM

That is another thing with the Extreme dimensions kit, it uses the stock under shroud.

pfdaxe 08-06-2014 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 2921098)
That is another thing with the Extreme dimensions kit, it uses the stock under shroud.

Interesting. I guess that helps to keep cost down.

nomodsjk 08-06-2014 09:18 AM

Anyone know if my zspeed under Shroud will still fit? I love that thing and for 200$ you can't beat it. It comes with a removable pannel for oil changes

wheee! 08-06-2014 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomodsjk (Post 2921196)
Anyone know if my zspeed under Shroud will still fit? I love that thing and for 200$ you can't beat it. It comes with a removable pannel for oil changes

AFAIK the ED kit is the only one you could still use that with... so send it my way...:icon17: ;)

Riptide67 08-06-2014 09:55 AM

Z z peed shroud will not work with your new front.

Another pro tip is to do your mock up of the front bumper, remove, like everyone your front splitter up, drill holes, and then mount splitter before final install.

cooltoy 08-06-2014 03:48 PM

Alright, I am going to start going through all the threads and quote installation tips into this thread, so it all resides in one place.

GENERAL (KIT RELATED POSTS):

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...r-bumpers.html

http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ml#post2265818

Pictures of ShineAuto Amuse kit in the raw:

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ml#post3027162

Amuse kit in comparison:

http://www.the370z.com/3027248-post99.html


FRONT:

Fly1 AMS front does not come with a built in under-tray.

http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...nt-bumper.html

For those with an oil cooler:

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfdaxe (Post 2919178)
Needed some trimming on the inside because of my oil cooler. They have about a 4"x4" opening for the drain plug, but with my adapter plate and larger filter, I'll have to make a larger opening. The FRP cuts like butter. I also have to move my HID fogs in a bit to clear the opening.

Show and Go license plate holder with links to DIY an YOUTUBE:

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...et-gadget.html

Amuse Front Bumper Aluminum Skid Plate / Splitter:

http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...ml#post2729004

http://www.the370z.com/2949179-post53.html

Fender liners:

Quote:

Originally Posted by equalme (Post 2870532)
Did anybody fit their own amuse front bumper? If so, just curious if you had to trim the fender lining at all...I'm having a hell of a time getting the AJ bumper on.

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...nt-bumper.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 1779827)
for the front bumper.... you will have to CUT the oem splash guards so the bumper will fit.... you do this even with the real kit so no worries... now the hard part is that on the front diffuser part... the holes dont line up at all..... none of them do... so you will have to dremel new holes so that you can put the bolts in the factory parts

SKIRTS:
Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ10PG (Post 2897023)
How are other amuse owners changing their oil? I can't jack up my car without having to remove the sideskirts. Just trying to get ideas since I can't fit my jack under the car even with the home made wooden ramps (not high enough). :shakes head:

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2897347)
Its a hot mess with these skirts. You need two low profile jacks from harbor freight and four stands to do it right or take it to a local shop like I do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by definitionxmk (Post 2897358)
i roll up on some wood. jack it up w more wood touching the jack and the frame, then put the jack stand. i then jack up the other side and the same way to level it out. then i have to take off the whole front bumper to get to the oil filter (oil filter relocation kit). it sucks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 1779827)
for the amuse side .... i assume its from shine... if it is... then no mods needed... they fit really nice.... :tup: remove the stock one by unbolting the 8 10mm bolts under the car the screws in the front portion in back of the tire and the ones in the rear tire located in front of it... pull the upper portion of the side skirt to release the tabs and take out the double stick mounting tape.. then slide it forward and voila install the new ones.... :tup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34 (Post 1793995)
From my bro simota...

AMUSE SIDE SKIRTS INSTALL!!!!


alright man.... LOL its like 2am here but i gotta at least finish this one.... here is the fun part... your gonna have to drill.... reason being the side skirts that carbon signal provides you has no holes whatsoever but before you freak out.... its actually really easy

step one...

man i wish i took pictures lol ok... there are two screws phillip heads... in the front of the rear tire.... and one phillip head in the front... which is located in the back of the front tire..... i find it easier to jack up the car at its jack points so there is plenty of room to work with.... you have to remove the rear tire.... unscrew the two screws in the back and the one in the front

step two

un bolt all of the 10mm bolts located underneath the stock side skirt... there is maybe like 8 if im not mistaken.... and one pop in fastener.... remove all of that... here is the tricky part... when you open the door... the immediate curve where the body and side skirt meets in the door jam there is double stick tape there.... just pull on it and break the seal of the mounting tape....now you have to pull towards you until you hear a small snap... which means you unlocked the clips.... id say a good 4-5 inches around the mounting tape area..... thats how much you pull forward... no more than that or else youll snap the clips.... now once it is forward.... you have to push towards the front of your car... this will unlock the remainder of all the clips holding the side skirt :tup: repeat the step on the pass and your all set

step three

get the carbon signal side skirts... and look at it.... you will see little places where there should have been a hole.... pay close attention to them you can easily tell because the finish on that part is rough and a circle outline is there... now you have to drill precisely all those holes out.... and youll never guess what... they bolt up precisely..... the clips that was on you stock side skirts are useless.... they wont mount on your amuse skirts.... all you have to do is add mounting tape where you removed it and bolt up all the 10mm underneath and your all set.... :tup: put back the phillip screws in the rear and the front
remount your rear tire unjack your z... and do it on the other side :happydance:

step four

step back grab a beer and now sir you have the rear and side skirts mounted....

:tup:

http://www.the370z.com/1014626-post43.html

http://www.the370z.com/1016130-post46.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1779873)
Also, the side skirts, just behind the doors where it meets the body (the horizontal line) will need to be brought out a little to meet up nicely with the existing body. Other than that, the fitment is pretty good.

REAR:

http://www.the370z.com/1794004-post15.html

Rear license plate and license plate lights bracket:

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...mper-help.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarbonSignal (Post 2897375)
For rear Amuse bumper you need to create some kind of bracket for license plate lights that dont think can be done at home as DIY

Foam behind the rear bumper:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ire (Post 2743778)
what does everyone do about the white foam that peeks through the mesh on the rear? Im thinking of just getting some black wrap and sticking it over the white. either that or plastidipping it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 2743784)
Going to 'carve' mine down a bit for more clearance and paint it black....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realale (Post 2743889)
I just removed it altogether. You would have to shave it down so thin I really don't think it would do anything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 2744139)
I agree now after looking at it again tonight. It's going to stay off the car and the bumper fits better too.

Possible issues with stock exhaust (contact Simota for more info):

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 2558635)
one more thing fellas... im having a problem with my oem exhaust making contact with my amuse rear.... im scared it'll lead to a crack soon.... i just noticed it today... :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 2561061)
so after looking at my rear bumper there is definitely pressure....... its pushing my amuse bumper 1/2" forward :( im scared it'll crack it when i drive it:(


WING:

Visibility:

http://www.the370z.com/2719394-post1009.html

Wing brake light:

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 2765114)
The light is for a Toyota Sequoya part number is 81570-42071.

MISCELANEOUS:

Canards, diffusers for front, sides and back:

http://www.the370z.com/2341670-post344.html

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...nt-canard.html

http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...d-canards.html

http://www.the370z.com/2894598-post1333.html
Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67 (Post 2888540)
Been considering the canards. Did you drill an tap them in or 3m?

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfdaxe (Post 2888551)
I was on the fence with getting these, but thought I'd try a different look. They came with screws so I drilled from the back prior to putting the bumper on. One note; these are made for Aero Jackets Amuse bumpers. They have a slight curve to them. My shine Auto was flat where these mount. I ended up (after screwing them on) using some black silicone body seam filler to fill in the small gap. It blended in nicely and can't even tell.

Measurements of Amuse kit compared to Stock 370Z (at stock height):

http://www.the370z.com/2461818-post543.html

Differences between Amuse/Shine Auto/VIS and Extreme Dimensions/Duraflex kits:

http://www.the370z.com/2663869-post817.html
http://www.the370z.com/2663950-post821.html
http://www.the370z.com/2823337-post1172.html
http://www.the370z.com/2823704-post1175.html
http://www.the370z.com/2824145-post1178.html

Simota's DRLs :

http://www.the370z.com/2385044-post2579.html
http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ml#post2415281

Pictures of VIS Racing kit (not the same as Extreme Dimensions):

http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...ml#post2930832

http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...brand-new.html

Duraflex/Extreme Dimensions install comments:

http://www.the370z.com/new-forum-mem...ml#post2748420

wheee! 08-07-2014 12:50 PM

This just in!

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...l-journal.html

cooltoy 08-07-2014 01:38 PM

:tup: Repped.

nomodsjk 08-09-2014 07:16 PM

Update: I'm sending my car to areo jacket/fly1 for install. I figured who better to install my kit and fenders. Can't wait to post some pics. I think you guys are going to be pleased with the outcome!

nomodsjk 08-10-2014 07:58 PM

They will also be installing an airrex elite air ride system, a siebon cf hatch, new wheels and a new wing. It will take about 3 weeks from the time I ship my car until I get it back. I can't wait to show you guys the pics. Just waiting for Daedalus customs to install my new headlights before shipping my car to LA. The wait is going to kill me. 3 weeks without my car! Z nationals here we come!

Riptide67 08-11-2014 06:47 PM

What's everything going to run you with the shipping of the vehicle too? I priced shipping at 1k east to.west and that was only one trip lol.


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