Amuse R1 Titan Extra STTI Exhaust - Review (pics/vids/dyno)

chii370 · 10-25-2013, 08:32 AM

question i have is. Is it worth the 3X pricetag as an FI or ARK? which have the same "relitivly" gains on a dyno, sound good in their own respect and have build quality that to be honest isnt THAT far off amuse. the only thing amuse straight up no questions wins, is the weight. but really, not paying 2 extra grand to save 20 lbs. could get my exhaust, and some sweet racing seats for that, and probably come out ahead. Is it REALLY worth it, or is this a case of buying a pair of nike instead of rebok for the names inflated prestige. I suppose if your the type that has money to wipe the bum bum with then buying the most expensive wouldnt be a consideration. But I just dont see why this exhaust is so expensive, its not that much better at all.

theDreamer · 10-25-2013, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chii370

question i have is. Is it worth the 3X pricetag as an FI or ARK? which have the same "relitivly" gains on a dyno, sound good in their own respect and have build quality that to be honest isnt THAT far off amuse. the only thing amuse straight up no questions wins, is the weight. but really, not paying 2 extra grand to save 20 lbs. could get my exhaust, and some sweet racing seats for that, and probably come out ahead. Is it REALLY worth it, or is this a case of buying a pair of nike instead of rebok for the names inflated prestige. I suppose if your the type that has money to wipe the bum bum with then buying the most expensive wouldnt be a consideration. But I just dont see why this exhaust is so expensive, its not that much better at all.

Material plus labor can be a large increase in price, plus the cost of shipping from another country plus taxes and then factor in the exchange rate for the Yen to USD is horrible.
I believe there is an American company who sells a Ti exhaust for the 370z for under $2,000 which is more on par with what you would expect without additional fees and exchange rates.

HKYStormFront · 10-25-2013, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chii370

question i have is. Is it worth the 3X pricetag as an FI or ARK? which have the same "relitivly" gains on a dyno, sound good in their own respect and have build quality that to be honest isnt THAT far off amuse. the only thing amuse straight up no questions wins, is the weight. but really, not paying 2 extra grand to save 20 lbs. could get my exhaust, and some sweet racing seats for that, and probably come out ahead. Is it REALLY worth it, or is this a case of buying a pair of nike instead of rebok for the names inflated prestige. I suppose if your the type that has money to wipe the bum bum with then buying the most expensive wouldnt be a consideration. But I just dont see why this exhaust is so expensive, its not that much better at all.

titanium is extremely hard to weld raising the costs of building the actual exhaust plus, as Dreamer mentioned, the costs of just getting it to the US really adds a lot to the price. my friend paid a lot for his exhaust but he felt it was worth it. the quality is beyond compare and the gains speak for themselves. find me another exhaust that gains 16whp on a VQ35HR AND drops 50 lbs off the car...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Injen Intakes Installed! Pics, Vids, Dyno	m4a1mustang	Intake/Exhaust	177	07-28-2017 06:35 PM
Stillen Headers installed - Review/Pics/Vid/Dyno	semtex	Intake/Exhaust	120	06-25-2014 12:15 PM
Power house amuse r1 titan stti with y piipe and sports cat	win0004	Intake/Exhaust	15	07-26-2012 01:16 PM
Eye Candy by Amuse; Extra Stti Exhaust	370Ztune	Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery	78	12-10-2010 01:21 AM
Powerhouse Amuse - RS Silent Exhaust, STTI (Super Tough Titanium) for 370Z	ryan80	Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery	35	01-18-2009 11:07 PM

10-25-2013, 08:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 15	question i have is. Is it worth the 3X pricetag as an FI or ARK? which have the same "relitivly" gains on a dyno, sound good in their own respect and have build quality that to be honest isnt THAT far off amuse. the only thing amuse straight up no questions wins, is the weight. but really, not paying 2 extra grand to save 20 lbs. could get my exhaust, and some sweet racing seats for that, and probably come out ahead. Is it REALLY worth it, or is this a case of buying a pair of nike instead of rebok for the names inflated prestige. I suppose if your the type that has money to wipe the bum bum with then buying the most expensive wouldnt be a consideration. But I just dont see why this exhaust is so expensive, its not that much better at all.