UAM MOD1 Bodykit Concept!

Juruki · 06-27-2011, 11:17 PM

If I had the money I would choose the regular Amuse kit over this version any day.

bullitt5897 · 06-27-2011, 11:32 PM

Thanks for all the input guys.

We already have another kit of our own design in the works...

we are trying to address the request over the past year for something different and since people were requesting a GTR inspired body kit already we decided to tone down the GTR inspiration and put in a functional vent using a similar design. The sideskirts are definitely different and I know they will look great in person. The rear bumper is taller in design to address a few critiques we had with the original amuse design. We made it taller and added a functional rear diffuser.

Some may not like this kit and some will. We liked the concept of the amuse bumper but feel it needed added functionality. Please keep your comments coming this will better help us critique our designs and better understand what the public wants. Please keep it constructive and as cute as the Dr Seuss post was its not needed.

thank guys,

Mike

phelan · 06-27-2011, 11:53 PM

"The sideskirts are definitely different and I know they will look great in person".

I reserve right to judge after I see close-ups of the real thing, but really? Where else do you see those lines on the car, Mike? They don't flow at all, now the side looks like it has mini-gills on it. If you want to vent it, keep it simple. Tri-vents can be kept on the hood, but should have no business anywhere else on the car.

I have to agree with cmike on this one, why bother with the amuse kit anymore? You and Drew have enough ideas to build your own design, why don't you focus your efforts and get that one on the market? That would be way more refreshing than "oh look modded amuse."

Cmike2780 · 06-27-2011, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

Thanks for all the input guys.

We already have another kit of our own design in the works...

we are trying to address the request over the past year for something different and since people were requesting a GTR inspired body kit already we decided to tone down the GTR inspiration and put in a functional vent using a similar design. The sideskirts are definitely different and I know they will look great in person. The rear bumper is taller in design to address a few critiques we had with the original amuse design. We made it taller and added a functional rear diffuser.

Some may not like this kit and some will. We liked the concept of the amuse bumper but feel it needed added functionality. Please keep your comments coming this will better help us critique our designs and better understand what the public wants. Please keep it constructive and as cute as the Dr Seuss post was its not needed.

thank guys,

Mike

That's good to hear.

Lemers · 06-27-2011, 11:54 PM

Notice I took out the side skirts? I do like those, maybe with the Fujimura front bumper.

younter · 06-28-2011, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

Notice I took out the side skirts? I do like those, maybe with the Fujimura front bumper.

Thats exactly what i think as well..

Jonathan Vach · 06-28-2011, 12:28 AM

Love the side skirts but the front is a no no !!!!!

ZeeingAround · 06-28-2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da.Menace

IMO...

Front Bumper:

-We have increased the front bumper side intakes (making them functional)

-We have added GTR inspired Center section

Side Skirts:

-New Organic look (a little something different)

Rear Bumper:

-Functional diffuser

-Lower ground clearance for the bumper

-Wider Side vents (similar to veilside version 3)

Gunzero · 06-28-2011, 12:35 AM

Niceeeeeeeeee dude!

Apoc370z · 06-28-2011, 12:36 AM

I think i 'kinda' know why people are being negative on this.

to me:

The amuse kit is a great kit, probably one of the best out there. Problem is, its so great that it is pretty common so people tend to get tired of looking at it.

I like the idea of function > looks and i am a big fan of the Amuse kit, but i think people are desperate to see new designs.

wont judge this until i see the final product. Keep it up UAM!

btw, i am in SoCal too, where is your shop located at?

quagmire87 · 06-28-2011, 12:39 AM

+1 on the sidekirts! Ill jump on them if you guys do make them!

kevin.z · 06-28-2011, 01:13 AM

No GTR front lol. Dont try to copy lol

The big thing is function over form.

cheshirecat · 06-28-2011, 07:11 AM

Very interesting- it'll look really good in the two-toned scheme.

I don't think many people will go for it, though (no matter how good it looks) because of being afraid of being thought of as a "Wannabe gtr" with that front end.

bullitt5897 · 06-28-2011, 03:20 PM

The whole we dont want to be GTRs is funny to me. Cause to me this doesnt even look remotely like a GTR! yes it has one design cue from the front bumper but that is it... We hope to have a prototype ready soon! we are already getting everything ready to start on it.

Mike

phelan · 06-28-2011, 03:50 PM

Then why do you call it GTR inspired? And the mid-section of the front bumper screams "I'M A GTR" to me.

The G35s couldn't rock it nicely, I am not sold that we can either.

Anyway, you put this thread up for thoughts / opinions. I've said my piece. Let's see the prototype and I'll reconsider then.

06-27-2011, 11:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	If I had the money I would choose the regular Amuse kit over this version any day. __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

06-27-2011, 11:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Thanks for all the input guys. We already have another kit of our own design in the works... we are trying to address the request over the past year for something different and since people were requesting a GTR inspired body kit already we decided to tone down the GTR inspiration and put in a functional vent using a similar design. The sideskirts are definitely different and I know they will look great in person. The rear bumper is taller in design to address a few critiques we had with the original amuse design. We made it taller and added a functional rear diffuser. Some may not like this kit and some will. We liked the concept of the amuse bumper but feel it needed added functionality. Please keep your comments coming this will better help us critique our designs and better understand what the public wants. Please keep it constructive and as cute as the Dr Seuss post was its not needed. thank guys, Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-27-2011, 11:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	"The sideskirts are definitely different and I know they will look great in person". I reserve right to judge after I see close-ups of the real thing, but really? Where else do you see those lines on the car, Mike? They don't flow at all, now the side looks like it has mini-gills on it. If you want to vent it, keep it simple. Tri-vents can be kept on the hood, but should have no business anywhere else on the car. I have to agree with cmike on this one, why bother with the amuse kit anymore? You and Drew have enough ideas to build your own design, why don't you focus your efforts and get that one on the market? That would be way more refreshing than "oh look modded amuse." __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

06-27-2011, 11:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Notice I took out the side skirts? I do like those, maybe with the Fujimura front bumper. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-28-2011, 12:35 AM	#24 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Niceeeeeeeeee dude! __________________

06-28-2011, 12:28 AM	#22 (permalink)
Jonathan Vach Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 290 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Love the side skirts but the front is a no no !!!!!

06-28-2011, 12:36 AM	#25 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	I think i 'kinda' know why people are being negative on this. to me: The amuse kit is a great kit, probably one of the best out there. Problem is, its so great that it is pretty common so people tend to get tired of looking at it. I like the idea of function > looks and i am a big fan of the Amuse kit, but i think people are desperate to see new designs. wont judge this until i see the final product. Keep it up UAM! btw, i am in SoCal too, where is your shop located at?

06-28-2011, 12:39 AM	#26 (permalink)
quagmire87 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chicago illinois Posts: 428 Drives: 09 370z Bs Mt Rep Power: 16	+1 on the sidekirts! Ill jump on them if you guys do make them!

06-28-2011, 01:13 AM	#27 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	No GTR front lol. Dont try to copy lol The big thing is function over form.

06-28-2011, 07:11 AM	#28 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Very interesting- it'll look really good in the two-toned scheme. I don't think many people will go for it, though (no matter how good it looks) because of being afraid of being thought of as a "Wannabe gtr" with that front end.

06-28-2011, 03:20 PM	#29 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	The whole we dont want to be GTRs is funny to me. Cause to me this doesnt even look remotely like a GTR! yes it has one design cue from the front bumper but that is it... We hope to have a prototype ready soon! we are already getting everything ready to start on it. Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-28-2011, 03:50 PM	#30 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Then why do you call it GTR inspired? And the mid-section of the front bumper screams "I'M A GTR" to me. The G35s couldn't rock it nicely, I am not sold that we can either. Anyway, you put this thread up for thoughts / opinions. I've said my piece. Let's see the prototype and I'll reconsider then. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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