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i started checking out the amuse kit...it seems to have a better look then the nismo :/ How much is the total amuse body kit cost?

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Old 07-12-2013, 12:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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i started checking out the amuse kit...it seems to have a better look then the nismo :/

How much is the total amuse body kit cost?
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The second post had a link to the marketplace where you can search for NismoAmuse components. We're not going to do your homework
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i started checking out the amuse kit...it seems to have a better look then the nismo :/

How much is the total amuse body kit cost?
See above
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Yeah, because a Nismo is really all that different than a regular Z. It's got a body kit, wheels, catback and tune. It's not like he's putting GTR badges on a civic.
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Yeah, because a Nismo is really all that different than a regular Z. It's got a body kit, wheels, catback and tune. It's not like he's putting GTR badges on a civic.
Haha well said sir well said
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Another factor is his location. Shipping may be a bitch.
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If you buy every little piece from the dealership it can get up to probably 10k, but many of the pieces that are 'different' between the Nismo & coupe are really just cut differently.
It has been found some of the pieces on the coupe or 1 piece where the nismo in is 2, so it works just have to fit it properly. The major costs that Nissan screws people on when converting are the Nismo undertray (but now we have Zspeed) and any 'extra' bolt or plastic pieces they say are needed.
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If you buy every little piece from the dealership it can get up to probably 10k, but many of the pieces that are 'different' between the Nismo & coupe are really just cut differently.
It has been found some of the pieces on the coupe or 1 piece where the nismo in is 2, so it works just have to fit it properly. The major costs that Nissan screws people on when converting are the Nismo undertray (but now we have Zspeed) and any 'extra' bolt or plastic pieces they say are needed.
Yea I agree. The nismo under-tray is like 1k! Ridiculous! The z-speed under-tray is only 400.

The second most expensive part is the nismo wing. It's like $2600?! But since OP is asking for the Nismo-Look, so Evo-R high wing and few other options are out there for you.
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should i trust this retailer?

Amuse - 370 Vestito Aero Kit - Nengun Performance
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IMO, the Amuse Vestito kit is overdone to hell, especially with the large amount of knock off's floating around. Price seems kinda low also. It's pretty good for the real kit, but I'd make sure it was legit before forking over that much loot.


If you want the Nismo Kit, go for the Nismo kit. Z1 Motorsports sells the conversion kit without the rear wing for around $3,700+Shipping.
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Never heard of them. Was no vendor here selling the amuse kit?
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Never heard of them. Was no vendor here selling the amuse kit?
370Tune.com is an authorized seller, but I think they're a bit expensive. I think the kit is made to order also, which means a 1-2 month wait time.
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OP,

I was contemplating this very thing myself. However after seeing what it cost I just decided to trade my base model in for a Nismo and get the brakes, 6speed and the kit.. and the possibility it could become a collector's vehicle down the road

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I suspect that you are really are going to freak (I can think of many better words than "freak" but this is a family forum) a lot of people out with this sort of conversion. A lot of people spent a lot of money to buy a Nismo and will not take kindly to someone creating a knock-off Nismo.

I had a 1999 Camaro SS. Chevy was very protective of the SS brand and made you prove that you actually owned an SS before they would sell you any SS specific parts. As an SS owner I appreciated how Chevy protected the SS brand.

I once owned a very sharp modified white '66 Mustang 2+2. It had a Shelby style hood scoop and the pony and cross bar were removed from the grill but all the Mustang 2+2 badging remained and it did not have any GT 350 badging or striping. Never the less I was constantly asked if it was a Shelby, over time I got really tired of explaining that it was my interpretation of what a 2+2 should be not Shelby's. My suggestion is don't do a Nismo clone, make your own custom Z, you'll be happier in the long run.
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The Nismo was suppose to be a track ready sports car.....except.....you'll need an oil cooler, brake cooling upgrade, brake pad upgrade, brake fluid upgrade ......etc. etc.

...and then of course there's the fact that most Nismo owners will rarely, if ever go on a real race track. Maybe you're right though. It's not a real Nismo unless some Asian dude in Japan says so...but so what?

/\ hey I take issue with the bolded part. Not gonna argue about the other stuff tho.
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what if i want to sell it after 4-5 years ? It wont be easy to find someone that has same style as me to buy my custom Z. Having a car like Nismo or Amuse . I could easily find more buyers , because its Amuse/nismo.

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