UAM MOD1 Bodykit Concept!

bullitt5897 · 06-28-2011, 03:58 PM

It's inspired by the function of the gtr center section... This is diverting air over the intercooler for FI vehicles. This was a clean way of modifying the design.

Do not expect a gtr replica bumper design this design will be smooth and the inlet won't be huge and gaudy like many of the gtr bumper look a likes. The inlet will stay narrow and focused not tall like the gtr bumper calls for. Also we will be cleaning up some of the lines on the front bumper like eliminating the front bumper side strake accents... Simplifying the design is our main goal.

Mike

bullitt5897 · 06-28-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

Btw that this is F'ng hideous!!! Lol

theDreamer · 06-28-2011, 04:11 PM

If you want to modify the amuse keep the lines of it.
Wider front vents - Works especially if functional
Front opening (GTR or whatever inspired) - Lose it, just looks tacked on and worthless

Side skirts - rear half looks ok but lose the 3 vents on the front

Rear bumper - looks exactly the same from the pictures, will have to wait till better pictures are produced.

phelan · 06-28-2011, 04:57 PM

Simplifying the front...strake? What's that?

RCZ · 06-28-2011, 05:33 PM

Come on...you're saying youre making a completely new kit and you come up with an Amuse kit with bigger openings?

Why not make something a little more original, you guys have shown you have the creativity and the ability with previous projects, why limit yourself to this?

Look to JGTC and Lemans for inspiration and you will never go wrong

bigaudiofanat · 06-28-2011, 05:41 PM

Id hit it

Lemers · 06-28-2011, 05:52 PM

You'd hit anything

Now about kits. Take a look at the new Abflug front bumper on the GTR. I like it a think a version of it would work on the Z. And it wouldn't be the same as a GTR clone kit for the Z.

370Z JT · 06-28-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Come on...you're saying youre making a completely new kit and you come up with an Amuse kit with bigger openings?

Why not make something a little more original, you guys have shown you have the creativity and the ability with previous projects, why limit yourself to this?

Look to JGTC and Lemans for inspiration and you will never go wrong

UAM should design and produce a completely original body kit and then have Powerhouse Amuse sell replicas of it.

SPOHN · 06-28-2011, 07:40 PM

Damn Mike I need to call you. I cannot get a good brake from work to settle for play time. Trying to keep power on with all these small storm were having. Hope to escape tonight.

Front clip: Like it. Would buy
Sides: I do like but I really want something more squared look. Varis style.
Rear: No doubt sexy.

I'm planning on something first of the year. So this will give me time to really decided.

bullitt5897 · 06-28-2011, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Come on...you're saying youre making a completely new kit and you come up with an Amuse kit with bigger openings?

Why not make something a little more original, you guys have shown you have the creativity and the ability with previous projects, why limit yourself to this?

Look to JGTC and Lemans for inspiration and you will never go wrong

We have two kits coming out this year... this one and a JGTC styled kit...

bullitt5897 · 06-28-2011, 08:55 PM

Here is an updated look for the front... Smoothed the accents out a little.

The Dimer · 06-28-2011, 08:56 PM

When I look at the concept photos there are a few things I notice.

1. The rear: looks identical to the standard amuse rear, which I am a fan of.
2. The sides: I think the side skirts flow pretty well with the all the vents in the front and rear bumpers and if they could be made functional (e.g. break ducting) that would be even better.
3. The front: I don't dislike it because it looks like you're trying to make the Z look like a GTR, I can appreciate the desire for functional air flow. I dislike it because the center section just doesn't fit with the amuse front bumper. The amuse front is very sleek and the GTR center section is bulky. I'd try to make it blend in better so it doesn't look so out of place.

I realize these are just concept photos and the final product may look different, but after reading through the rest of the thread it seems like you are taking the comments people are offering and saying, "You guys don't know what you like, this is what we're going to make." So use the suggestions you are getting to improve the look and put out the best kit you can.

SPOHN · 06-28-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

Here is an updated look for the front... Smoothed the accents out a little.

I like the rougher version

bullitt5897 · 06-28-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dimer

When I look at the concept photos there are a few things I notice.

1. The rear: looks identical to the standard amuse rear, which I am a fan of.
2. The sides: I think the side skirts flow pretty well with the all the vents in the front and rear bumpers and if they could be made functional (e.g. break ducting) that would be even better.
3. The front: I don't dislike it because it looks like you're trying to make the Z look like a GTR, I can appreciate the desire for functional air flow. I dislike it because the center section just doesn't fit with the amuse front bumper. The amuse front is very sleek and the GTR center section is bulky. I'd try to make it blend in better so it doesn't look so out of place.

I realize these are just concept photos and the final product may look different, but after reading through the rest of the thread it seems like you are taking the comments people are offering and saying, "You guys don't know what you like, this is what we're going to make." So use the suggestions you are getting to improve the look and put out the best kit you can.

The Rear is the same with design with a few tweaks...
- Side vents are larger
- Center duct shelf is about 2"~3" lower to allow for a custom exhaust
- Rear Diffuser is added
- The whole bumper is lower

Here is a GTR Bumper for Comparison...

Notice that our center section is completely flat across the top... The GTR's isnt.
Notice also how big and bulky that opening is... Ours will be about 1"~1.5" tall according to the rendering.
Also, Our center section is simply there to cover the crash beam area

Dimer,

Please dont take my responses as we arent listening... we are running many ideas and concepts to remain functional and to better a great kit!

A lot of people love the amuse kit and we want to offer a differing version of it. Something that will have a fresh look yet still appeal to the amuse crowd. I have heard from many that they would buy the amuse kit but it seems like everybody and their brother has that kit. People are looking for something a little different... we are trying to speak out to that crowd.

NewYorkJon34 · 06-29-2011, 12:38 AM

I think you guys should step away from the amuse side & really look into modifing the Zele kit. Looking forward to seeing the new kits Mike

06-28-2011, 03:58 PM	#31 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	It's inspired by the function of the gtr center section... This is diverting air over the intercooler for FI vehicles. This was a clean way of modifying the design. Do not expect a gtr replica bumper design this design will be smooth and the inlet won't be huge and gaudy like many of the gtr bumper look a likes. The inlet will stay narrow and focused not tall like the gtr bumper calls for. Also we will be cleaning up some of the lines on the front bumper like eliminating the front bumper side strake accents... Simplifying the design is our main goal. Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-28-2011, 04:11 PM	#33 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	If you want to modify the amuse keep the lines of it. Wider front vents - Works especially if functional Front opening (GTR or whatever inspired) - Lose it, just looks tacked on and worthless Side skirts - rear half looks ok but lose the 3 vents on the front Rear bumper - looks exactly the same from the pictures, will have to wait till better pictures are produced. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-28-2011, 04:57 PM	#34 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Simplifying the front...strake? What's that? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

06-28-2011, 05:41 PM	#36 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Id hit it __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

06-28-2011, 05:52 PM	#37 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	You'd hit anything Now about kits. Take a look at the new Abflug front bumper on the GTR. I like it a think a version of it would work on the Z. And it wouldn't be the same as a GTR clone kit for the Z. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-28-2011, 05:33 PM	#35 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Come on...you're saying youre making a completely new kit and you come up with an Amuse kit with bigger openings? Why not make something a little more original, you guys have shown you have the creativity and the ability with previous projects, why limit yourself to this? Look to JGTC and Lemans for inspiration and you will never go wrong

06-28-2011, 07:40 PM	#39 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Damn Mike I need to call you. I cannot get a good brake from work to settle for play time. Trying to keep power on with all these small storm were having. Hope to escape tonight. Front clip: Like it. Would buy Sides: I do like but I really want something more squared look. Varis style. Rear: No doubt sexy. I'm planning on something first of the year. So this will give me time to really decided. __________________

06-28-2011, 08:56 PM	#42 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	When I look at the concept photos there are a few things I notice. 1. The rear: looks identical to the standard amuse rear, which I am a fan of. 2. The sides: I think the side skirts flow pretty well with the all the vents in the front and rear bumpers and if they could be made functional (e.g. break ducting) that would be even better. 3. The front: I don't dislike it because it looks like you're trying to make the Z look like a GTR, I can appreciate the desire for functional air flow. I dislike it because the center section just doesn't fit with the amuse front bumper. The amuse front is very sleek and the GTR center section is bulky. I'd try to make it blend in better so it doesn't look so out of place. I realize these are just concept photos and the final product may look different, but after reading through the rest of the thread it seems like you are taking the comments people are offering and saying, "You guys don't know what you like, this is what we're going to make." So use the suggestions you are getting to improve the look and put out the best kit you can.

06-29-2011, 12:38 AM	#45 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	I think you guys should step away from the amuse side & really look into modifing the Zele kit. Looking forward to seeing the new kits Mike __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build

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