- Yes we of course want people to get excited about them, but what is more important is seeing how they are designed and the process it takes which is why this thread was started in the first place. We like to educate the community in anyway possible. You just dont see that enough and it is even more important for the customers and supporters to understand how everything is working and that these decisions were made with good reasoning behind it

-Kevin@Akuma

They will fit the nizmo and theres no need for a template because it requires just minimal trimming

-Kevin@Akuma

So let me get this right, you're selling them as brushed aluminum? I'm guessing that is for reasons concerning cost? I'm fine with brushed aluminum, it's not a big deal, again, mostly an aesthetic sort of thing. I've always been big on the shiny aluminum pipes inside the engine bay.

Perhaps Z1 will carry these and offer to powdercoat them to buyers.

Cleaning the filters would depend on where you live. Dusty places near deserts obviously more so than cleaner air like ... in places where the air is cleaner.

Yes brushed aluminum is what we offer them in. For now we will have to leave the powdercoating up to the customer however in the future who knows :driving:

-Kevin@Akuma

Can we get some more detailed pics of how the brushed aluminum looks? (When completely installed?)

I'm assuming it will hold up to the elements/fingerprints/scratches alright?

The intakes will be offered in polished or powdercoated. The brushed is only for the first few sets I am putting together here. We typically go with gloss black. Depending on the demand we may do a special run of Dormant Purple or another color. Perhaps we will put up a poll on what you guys want. We have a set going in a car next week.

We should be taking deposits this week and shipping the polished or powder coated final units with in a few weeks. I have a place in Cali that does our bending so it will depend on his schedule. We have the filters and couplers in stock so the full roll out should go very smoothly.

Sorry for the spotty info and lengthy roll out, but I just want to be sure we have the very best product possible. I am really stoked about this kit, and I think you guys will love them when you get them.

I should have some pick of our prototype Rear Diff Cooler kit this evening as well. That is also going to be a cool kit. 4" fan(sealed), thermostatically controlled pump, no drilling or removal of the rear diff required.... but first thing first, we need to get the intakes out to you guys...lol

Cheers! :driving:
-John

Just wondering where in NJ you guys are located??

Z1 will be getting a set for them to mess around with. :tup: We want their input as a dealer as well. The guys over there are very cool and have a good business going, so if all works out and they like the kits, I think they would be an amazing asset.

The brushed is just a finish I really like. They are easily cared for and no need to worry about scratches...just use a 3M pad and she is good to go. Having said that, we will offer polished or p-coat in the final run. I personally opt for the brushed, as I like that finish, but it may not be for everyone. I actually first saw the brushed finish from a company in the Subaru market, and thought it was pretty cool...not really a cost related thing as the other finishes are not really expensive. The custom color runs can be a little bit, but definitely doable.

Here are some pics of our EVO X pipe kit that we did in colors....
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...ardPipeKit.jpg
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/IMG_0497.jpg
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/IMG_0583.jpg
http://forums.evolutionm.net/attachm...kuma-pipes.jpg
This was our EVO kit release..the brushed here is not what you would get now....that was a few steps unfinished, but you get the idea...... AKUMA MOTORSPORTS full intercooler kit/intake review thread - evolutionm.net

At this cost, just go FI

That makes no sense at all.... FI? You are talking about $500 versus 8-10K for FI. Silly comparo...lol

We are located on 2 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge, NJ

Probably a good idea to not troll the sponsors.

:tup: not too far from where I work.

Come stop by and check out the shop sometime!

I just may:tup: