Body Kit + City driving conditions Question

Cafiax · 03-14-2011, 07:01 PM

Hi guys I'm kind of new at this so sorry if its a stupid question. I've been looking into the Amuse Body Kit and it seems like the body is VERY VERY close to the ground. Since I will be mostly driving in the city I was wondering if the ramps/speed bumps would damage/hit the front bumper? I'm not quite sure if the body kit is height adjustable or is it made for track conditions only. It looks really awsome and I would love to get it but if it makes driving in the city for an everyday car a chore then I would reconsider.

Thanks any help would be appreciated!

370ZTUNE.com

phelan · 03-14-2011, 07:05 PM

it seems like it is very close to the ground? correction - it is close to the ground haha

but driving it around isn't too bad imo. be careful taking ramps, avoid stupidly high speedbumps when possible, etc. and you'll be fine.

unless u drive like jamaica, in which case kiss ur front bumper goodbye

Jamaica · 03-14-2011, 07:05 PM

Yes the side skirts and the front bumper are slow even at stock height. The kit still looks good thou gotta becareful how you drive.

In so cal theres everything I drive it all the time unlike the other amuse guy cough cough mr 6k

Jamaica · 03-14-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

it seems like it is very close to the ground? correction - it is close to the ground haha

but driving it around isn't too bad imo. be careful taking ramps, avoid stupidly high speedbumps when possible, etc. and you'll be fine.

unless u drive like jamaica, in which case kiss ur front bumper goodbye

lol its getting vinyl after ojai plus its not that hard to repair. Plus mines still looks better then yours even when its fuked up

daisuke149 · 03-14-2011, 07:12 PM

car in images is also lowered.

but the kit is lower than OEM body panels. by how much im not sure.

phelan · 03-14-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

lol its getting vinyl after ojai plus its not that hard to repair. Plus mines still looks better then yours even when its fuked up

ooooh dems fightin words!

Cafiax · 03-14-2011, 07:22 PM

lol so going down city ramps onto the main roads should be no problem? Cause I remember watching some video with the Lexus LFA where you can hear the impact of the front bumper as he exists the dealership LOL I hope that wouldnt happen with the amuse.

Jamaica · 03-14-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

ooooh dems fightin words!

koo aid time lol

phelan · 03-14-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cafiax

lol so going down city ramps onto the main roads should be no problem? Cause I remember watching some video with the Lexus LFA where you can hear the impact of the front bumper as he exists the dealership LOL I hope that wouldnt happen with the amuse.

i've scraped a few times. no big deal to me though. again, if you play the angles correctly, and plan your route out in advance to avoid the really big drop offs in ramps, etc., you'll have no problem with this kit.

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

koo aid time lol

i said i wanted tiki punch dammit

Cafiax · 03-14-2011, 07:30 PM

lol thanks for all the information guys

hopefully I will be joining the amuse club sometime in the future! DAMN its expensive though

TreeSemdyZee · 03-14-2011, 08:15 PM

I scrape the front on stock height and stock body.

christian370z · 03-14-2011, 08:21 PM

The car in the picture is slammed, that ride height would be hard to live with even on the stock body with the little flaps on the front bumper removed.

christian370z · 03-14-2011, 08:24 PM

Here are a few shots I took of Phelan and Kevin's Amused Zs for your viewing pleasure, their drops are pretty reasonable and in my opinion would not be unreasonable if you are a careful driver.

Red__Zed · 03-14-2011, 09:31 PM

It really depends on your specific drive. I wound up losing the front lip on my s2k and wasn't even terribly low, even though I was a pretty careful driver.

Econ · 03-14-2011, 10:35 PM

just do it and be careful like the others have said...

and if you think those Z's are low...i saw one of these in new york city the other day...

03-14-2011, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	Body Kit + City driving conditions Question Hi guys I'm kind of new at this so sorry if its a stupid question. I've been looking into the Amuse Body Kit and it seems like the body is VERY VERY close to the ground. Since I will be mostly driving in the city I was wondering if the ramps/speed bumps would damage/hit the front bumper? I'm not quite sure if the body kit is height adjustable or is it made for track conditions only. It looks really awsome and I would love to get it but if it makes driving in the city for an everyday car a chore then I would reconsider. Thanks any help would be appreciated! 370ZTUNE.com

03-14-2011, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	it seems like it is very close to the ground? correction - it is close to the ground haha but driving it around isn't too bad imo. be careful taking ramps, avoid stupidly high speedbumps when possible, etc. and you'll be fine. unless u drive like jamaica, in which case kiss ur front bumper goodbye __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-14-2011, 08:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	The car in the picture is slammed, that ride height would be hard to live with even on the stock body with the little flaps on the front bumper removed. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-14-2011, 08:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Here are a few shots I took of Phelan and Kevin's Amused Zs for your viewing pleasure, their drops are pretty reasonable and in my opinion would not be unreasonable if you are a careful driver. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Yes the side skirts and the front bumper are slow even at stock height. The kit still looks good thou gotta becareful how you drive. In so cal theres everything I drive it all the time unlike the other amuse guy cough cough mr 6k

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	car in images is also lowered. but the kit is lower than OEM body panels. by how much im not sure.

03-14-2011, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	lol so going down city ramps onto the main roads should be no problem? Cause I remember watching some video with the Lexus LFA where you can hear the impact of the front bumper as he exists the dealership LOL I hope that wouldnt happen with the amuse.

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Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	lol thanks for all the information guys hopefully I will be joining the amuse club sometime in the future! DAMN its expensive though

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I scrape the front on stock height and stock body.

03-14-2011, 09:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	It really depends on your specific drive. I wound up losing the front lip on my s2k and wasn't even terribly low, even though I was a pretty careful driver.

03-14-2011, 10:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	just do it and be careful like the others have said... and if you think those Z's are low...i saw one of these in new york city the other day...