Amuse one-off exhaust

370Ztune · 03-31-2010, 11:44 AM

One thing that most people don't know about Amuse is that they (upon request and somewhat regularly) build one-off exhausts for their customers in Japan. Unfortunately, it's not as easy for those of us overseas as they need the car in there shop to get it done. I suppose they could technically just build the exhaust on one of their shop cars and send it over if someone really wanted one, but I'd expect it to be rather pricey.

Anyways, check this out. Can you tell where the canister inspiration came from?

(Props goes to jdmevolved.com for finding these images)

-Mike Bratcher

Zsteve · 03-31-2010, 11:45 AM

So is that a $5k exhaust too?

370Ztune · 03-31-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

So is that a $5k exhaust too?

The regular systems go for around $2-4k; I'm not sure what a custom one-off would go for but I'd expect much more. Good quality custom exhaust work is generally not cheap and this is about the best custom exhaust work you can have done.

-Mike Bratcher

phelan · 03-31-2010, 12:19 PM

Zele eat your heart out. lol

Still, JDM = $, Custom JDM? I don't have enough kidneys to give away for that!

with that said, looks kinda weird imo, but could be just me. it's not as 'clean' as i'd like, way too cluttered down there lol.

LiquidZ · 03-31-2010, 12:21 PM

Looks similar to the E92 M3 exhaust.

SE · 03-31-2010, 12:22 PM

I want that exhaust badly. Can you ask Amuse if they can make the same one for me

SE · 03-31-2010, 12:22 PM

I'm serious btw.

Pharmacist · 03-31-2010, 12:24 PM

how exactly are their exhausts customized? are there any differences between individual cars that need customization or is it based on customer preferences about power and sound? and why do they need the car? dont they already know the various specs and measurements necessary? not that i'm the least bit interested in their service. i'm sure for that money i can go and get a supercharger kit instead.

6MT · 03-31-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Ztune

The regular systems go for around $2-4k; I'm not sure what a custom one-off would go for but I'd expect much more. Good quality custom exhaust work is generally not cheap and this is about the best custom exhaust work you can have done.

-Mike Bratcher

Ouch!

Pharmacist · 03-31-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Ouch!

yeah, ouch indeed. all of a sudden, that 500hp supercharger kit doesn't seem too expensive

theDreamer · 03-31-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

how exactly are their exhausts customized? are there any differences between individual cars that need customization or is it based on customer preferences about power and sound? and why do they need the car? dont they already know the various specs and measurements necessary? not that i'm the least bit interested in their service. i'm sure for that money i can go and get a supercharger kit instead.

With the Z being built off a line then exact fitment might be off from car to car.
Also, when building a custom exhaust system you want the car on site so you can verify fitment. It is best not to use a "dummy" car because of slight differences.

370Ztune · 03-31-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

Looks similar to the E92 M3 exhaust.

You are right sir

-Mike Bratcher

Pharmacist · 03-31-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

With the Z being built off a line then exact fitment might be off from car to car.
Also, when building a custom exhaust system you want the car on site so you can verify fitment. It is best not to use a "dummy" car because of slight differences.

so how do these one size fits all aftermarket exhaust systems work? do you get fitment issues because of those slight differences between cars? or even the stock exhaust, how do they fit? i doubt nissan creates a customized exhaust for every single car off their assembly line.

theDreamer · 03-31-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

so how do these one size fits all aftermarket exhaust systems work? do you get fitment issues because of those slight differences between cars? or even the stock exhaust, how do they fit? i doubt nissan creates a customized exhaust for every single car off their assembly line.

If you check the forum you will see minor fitment issues from all exhausts, more so the popular ones because they sell more. Usually it is minor and just need little changes to fix them. How does Nissan do it? Well the hangers can be bent (no change in exhaust), maybe heating up a pipe to get a slightly different bend on those that do not pass Nissan inspection.

There are many different reasons, but when going with a custom exhaust you want the car on site for the best result. Plus you can dial things in better, sound, flow, etc.

370Ztune · 03-31-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

so how do these one size fits all aftermarket exhaust systems work? do you get fitment issues because of those slight differences between cars? or even the stock exhaust, how do they fit? i doubt nissan creates a customized exhaust for every single car off their assembly line.

What ever the reason, Amuse probably just feels more comfortable having it done in house. In general, direct face to face interaction is better, especially when creating a new exhaust. This way, they can be sure the customer is happy with it.

-Mike Bratcher

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Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	how exactly are their exhausts customized? are there any differences between individual cars that need customization or is it based on customer preferences about power and sound? and why do they need the car? dont they already know the various specs and measurements necessary? not that i'm the least bit interested in their service. i'm sure for that money i can go and get a supercharger kit instead. __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

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SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	I want that exhaust badly. Can you ask Amuse if they can make the same one for me

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SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	I'm serious btw.

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