Rear-ended, time for Amuse?

Face · 10-10-2013, 04:17 PM

This morning I was gently rear-ended while in some stop-and-go traffic. There's a nice impression of the fella's front license plate frame on my back bumper now, so I'll be able to request it be replaced...

I figure, why replace it with the same ol stock when I could upgrade to the rear I want at a fraction of the cost. Does anyone have a link to a reputable site selling the Amuse replica in carbon fiber? I've seen several around and from what I understand, fitment issues can go either way, even with the genuine Amuse parts.

Your help is appreciated! I've searched around and finding what I'm looking for isn't as easy as I had imagined.

Riptide67 · 10-10-2013, 04:48 PM

Aerojacket. That's who I will go with when the time comes.

Face · 10-10-2013, 04:56 PM

Thank you,

Unfortunately, it appears Aerojacket does not sell the rear on it's own. I've reached out to them to see if they're willing to.

EDIT:
Yes, they're willing. Awesome, thanks again.

1st · 10-10-2013, 05:34 PM

Time for Amuse

Riptide67 · 10-10-2013, 05:40 PM

Yes, they do. I think the front and rear are $1,000 each plus shipping.

Only thing I may get different is side skirts due to clearance of getting in and out of work. Stupid metal road block barricades.

Holy · 10-11-2013, 08:03 AM

I thought the authentic Amuse parts were $1,000 each. Buy considering thats how much the replicas go for, i gotta be wrong. How much is it for the actual Amuse kit?

NickTurnon · 10-11-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Face

I figure, why replace it with the same ol stock when I could upgrade to the rear I want at a fraction of the cost. Does anyone have a link to a reputable site selling the Amuse replica in carbon fiber? I've seen several around and from what I understand, fitment issues can go either way, even with the genuine Amuse parts.

Your help is appreciated! I've searched around and finding what I'm looking for isn't as easy as I had imagined.

The stock bumper on a base or sport package costs around $600 to be either repaired or replaced. The nismo front is around $1500 for front and maybe a little less for the rear.

Amuse replica in FRP is around $600 per piece (front, rear) - sides and wing are cheaper. However, you'll still have to pay to get them painted and installed. Not only that, but you wanted CF. Which means its more around $1000 per piece. And replacing only the rear in Amuse might look funny, but I have a friend who has only the rear replica amuse, and doesnt look that bad. But he has a '13.

Anyways, what im trying to say is that upgrading wont be "a fraction of the cost" of a stock bumper. I also got rear ended, body shop wanted $600. I told them I would find a better deal. And I have been looking ever since haha...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holy

I thought the authentic Amuse parts were $1,000 each. Buy considering thats how much the replicas go for, i gotta be wrong. How much is it for the actual Amuse kit?

Real amuse is around $5-6k. Replica without the wing is about $1800. Then the wing is an additional $400-500

Arrvaxx · 10-11-2013, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

Aerojacket. That's who I will go with when the time comes.

Sure if you want a knockoff.

DarkJak · 10-11-2013, 01:10 PM

Have you considered Shine Auto's replica? Pretty much the same price but I've heard their quality is a bit better. (Could be wrong)

FairladyZ10PG · 10-11-2013, 03:21 PM

Z34 370Z Spec-A Full Aero | Shine Auto Project

I bought my front bumper from them and the quality is very good. Can't speak for aerojacket since I've not seen them in person. But for $250 cheaper I would go with shine auto. But that's just me. Ask for Ken.

10-10-2013, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Face Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 109 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 S/T Rep Power: 13	Rear-ended, time for Amuse? This morning I was gently rear-ended while in some stop-and-go traffic. There's a nice impression of the fella's front license plate frame on my back bumper now, so I'll be able to request it be replaced... I figure, why replace it with the same ol stock when I could upgrade to the rear I want at a fraction of the cost. Does anyone have a link to a reputable site selling the Amuse replica in carbon fiber? I've seen several around and from what I understand, fitment issues can go either way, even with the genuine Amuse parts. Your help is appreciated! I've searched around and finding what I'm looking for isn't as easy as I had imagined.

10-10-2013, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Aerojacket. That's who I will go with when the time comes. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

10-10-2013, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Face Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 109 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 S/T Rep Power: 13	Thank you, Unfortunately, it appears Aerojacket does not sell the rear on it's own. I've reached out to them to see if they're willing to. EDIT: Yes, they're willing. Awesome, thanks again. Riptide67 likes this. Last edited by Face; 10-10-2013 at 05:07 PM.

10-10-2013, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Time for Amuse vividracing and Riptide67 like this.

10-10-2013, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Yes, they do. I think the front and rear are $1,000 each plus shipping. Only thing I may get different is side skirts due to clearance of getting in and out of work. Stupid metal road block barricades. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

10-11-2013, 08:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Holy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 96 Drives: 6 MT 370z MB Rep Power: 12	I thought the authentic Amuse parts were $1,000 each. Buy considering thats how much the replicas go for, i gotta be wrong. How much is it for the actual Amuse kit?

10-11-2013, 01:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	Have you considered Shine Auto's replica? Pretty much the same price but I've heard their quality is a bit better. (Could be wrong) __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

10-11-2013, 03:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 255	Z34 370Z Spec-A Full Aero \| Shine Auto Project I bought my front bumper from them and the quality is very good. Can't speak for aerojacket since I've not seen them in person. But for $250 cheaper I would go with shine auto. But that's just me. Ask for Ken. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER Last edited by FairladyZ10PG; 10-11-2013 at 03:25 PM.

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