Carbon Signal Raptor VS authentic Fujimura

Xplicit97 · 10-30-2012, 08:46 PM

I don't care whether its a authentic or a replica.. Which ever one fits better, and is a better product is the one I will go with. Regardless of the cost

MIGHTYMOUSE · 10-30-2012, 09:02 PM

I've been meaning to ask this same question about the amuse replicas out there but since there are so many people making replicas and replicas of the replicas and so many members hating on replicas I figured I would not be the one to open up that can of worms and ask but since we are on this topic. what company would you go with for replicas......aerojacket, carbon signal, shine auto project, uam, lcr autoworks. What company have you guys used and how was the fitment/customer service.

Xplicit97 · 10-30-2012, 09:32 PM

Who cares what everyone thinks about replicas.. My reason for this thread is to find out which is better.. Aside from name

GaleForce · 10-30-2012, 09:52 PM

Mine is from Carbon Signal, which they sell Shine's kit (one of the original reproductions). The fit is very good. My problem was with a manufacturing flaw and the lack of customer service. You might get better customer service if you buy direct from Shine. I would ask some what-ifs before you buy.

DSC_0996 by J M Gale, on Flickr

DSC_0994 by J M Gale, on Flickr

MIGHTYMOUSE · 10-30-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xplicit97

Who cares what everyone thinks about replicas.. My reason for this thread is to find out which is better.. Aside from name

And I agree with you I would like to know the same thing.

[QUOTE=GaleForce;1990179]Mine is from Carbon Signal, which they sell Shine's kit (one of the original reproductions). The fit is very good. My problem was with a manufacturing flaw and the lack of customer service. You might get better customer service if you buy direct from Shine. I would ask some what-ifs before you buy.

Good info and thanks for the pics, sorry to hear about the crappy customer service. These are the things we need to know about these replica companies. I have heard good things of shine auto project.

Xplicit97 · 10-31-2012, 01:23 AM

[QUOTE=MIGHTYMOUSE;1990188]And I agree with you I would like to know the same thing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Mine is from Carbon Signal, which they sell Shine's kit (one of the original reproductions). The fit is very good. My problem was with a manufacturing flaw and the lack of customer service. You might get better customer service if you buy direct from Shine. I would ask some what-ifs before you buy.

Good info and thanks for the pics, sorry to hear about the crappy customer service. These are the things we need to know about these replica companies. I have heard good things of shine auto project.

Was this for the Fujimura or the Amuse that you have or are talking bout?

Mr&Mrs · 10-31-2012, 02:43 AM

The quality of the parts is night and day. The replica amuse kit I have fit perfect...so I thought until I applied the Authentic Zele kit. It seriously was bolt on (check my build thread) The difference in money will be spent on the replica to get it paint worthy.

Without spending and hour typing it up:
The replica feels weaker in all areas. I had to add my own fiberglass in key areas to strengthen it. The gel coat if that is even what it is, was so thin that when sanding some of the mold lines off it went all the way into the fiberglass. Inconsistent areas in the mold (high low spots) that may need to be filled to lay paint smooth. ETC!

The authentic was predrilled, sanded mold lines, and immediately felt more rigid. It is hard to explain but it definantly felt and looked expensive lol

From someone who has used both kinds of kits, take my word, save more for the real kit.

Xplicit97 · 10-31-2012, 03:18 AM

Thanks MrMrs exactly what I've been looking for in this thread

Mr&Mrs · 10-31-2012, 03:24 AM

I think most of them all get their kits from the same supplier. With the acception of CS I think they come from dubai, I could be wrong though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE

I've been meaning to ask this same question about the amuse replicas out there but since there are so many people making replicas and replicas of the replicas and so many members hating on replicas I figured I would not be the one to open up that can of worms and ask but since we are on this topic. what company would you go with for replicas......aerojacket, carbon signal, shine auto project, uam, lcr autoworks. What company have you guys used and how was the fitment/customer service.

GaleForce · 10-31-2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

I think most of them all get their kits from the same supplier. With the acception of CS I think they come from dubai, I could be wrong though.

CS resells the Shine Amuse kit. Everything else is direct from CS.

10-30-2012, 08:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	I don't care whether its a authentic or a replica.. Which ever one fits better, and is a better product is the one I will go with. Regardless of the cost GaleForce and weaponx like this. __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

10-30-2012, 09:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	Who cares what everyone thinks about replicas.. My reason for this thread is to find out which is better.. Aside from name __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

10-30-2012, 09:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Mine is from Carbon Signal, which they sell Shine's kit (one of the original reproductions). The fit is very good. My problem was with a manufacturing flaw and the lack of customer service. You might get better customer service if you buy direct from Shine. I would ask some what-ifs before you buy. DSC_0996 by J M Gale, on Flickr DSC_0994 by J M Gale, on Flickr __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

10-31-2012, 02:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	The quality of the parts is night and day. The replica amuse kit I have fit perfect...so I thought until I applied the Authentic Zele kit. It seriously was bolt on (check my build thread) The difference in money will be spent on the replica to get it paint worthy. Without spending and hour typing it up: The replica feels weaker in all areas. I had to add my own fiberglass in key areas to strengthen it. The gel coat if that is even what it is, was so thin that when sanding some of the mold lines off it went all the way into the fiberglass. Inconsistent areas in the mold (high low spots) that may need to be filled to lay paint smooth. ETC! The authentic was predrilled, sanded mold lines, and immediately felt more rigid. It is hard to explain but it definantly felt and looked expensive lol From someone who has used both kinds of kits, take my word, save more for the real kit. DarkJak, GaleForce and chpt11 like this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

10-31-2012, 03:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	Thanks MrMrs exactly what I've been looking for in this thread __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

10-30-2012, 09:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
MIGHTYMOUSE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 208 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 3369	I've been meaning to ask this same question about the amuse replicas out there but since there are so many people making replicas and replicas of the replicas and so many members hating on replicas I figured I would not be the one to open up that can of worms and ask but since we are on this topic. what company would you go with for replicas......aerojacket, carbon signal, shine auto project, uam, lcr autoworks. What company have you guys used and how was the fitment/customer service.

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