Amuse replica bodykit Install Journal

mag_black · 05-21-2015, 12:36 PM

Just to add, I've told myself I will never go rep kit again. Only authentic from here on out.

cooltoy · 05-21-2015, 12:49 PM

3.5 hours maybe.

(not real but identical.)

wheee! · 05-21-2015, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

3.5 hours maybe.

(not real but identical.)

lol, I thought you might chime in...

wheee! · 06-22-2015, 10:14 AM

wheee! · 07-14-2015, 11:12 AM

Another great butt shot...

jkatt · 08-04-2016, 07:49 AM

where can i get the mesh grill for the front? or would i have to buy a whole
new piece? (bought the car this way)

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

The front was considerably easier...

The side skirts just need a small amount of prep. One had a bit of a wow in it but I will discuss that later.

Primer

Then the sacrilege! I had them sand down the CF Seibon spoiler and prep it for paint. The shop wanted me to keep it CF, but I wasn't going that route...

Then into the paint booth!

Followed by final fitting.

Finally it was out of the body shop! It was there for 6 weeks.... over 40 hours of labour to get the kit done. The quote was $2100 for paint, body work and mounting/fitting. The actual bill was over $6000...!

The owner and I sat down and worked it all out to $3500 for the work. He underestimated the time for his body guy to fit and finesse the panels to look just right. I wanted a good job and knew the quote was going to be low, but I was not prepared for a 300% surcharge! Bottom line is: talk to the body shop and make sure they are accurate with their quote. You don't want a cheap job, but you don't want to put their kids through college either!

Finally home!

A couple final touches like the Fairlady emblem and a custom made tow hook!

The stock HKS tips still on here. I had the FringeXVO tips sent out for new powdercoat!

As you can see here, the side skirts have still not been put on at this time. I would need to find some time to 'fix' the slight wow in the driver side skirt.

A couple with the Fringe tips on!

Then up into the air to have the skirts mounted finally!

This pic shows the side that had the wow. If you look you can see the white silicone filler in place by the driver door corner. It dries to a clear finish and then coloured black to hide the small gap. The passenger side attached no problem.

And that is it!

Thanks for reading! I am happy to answer all questions.

nomodsjk · 08-04-2016, 02:20 PM

It looks really good man and just so you know the higher end amuse kits all have about the same install bill...the average ive heard is 6k...ps i love the fairlady z decal very nice touch

sgosh · 08-04-2016, 04:08 PM

That looks stunning. Quite the production to get it to the finished stage. But it looks like the wait was worth it.

$6000 ... with their obvious ocd attention to detail, that's pretty good.

wheee! · 08-18-2016, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the feedback! Still loving this kit.

madeinjapan · 08-18-2016, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mag_black

Just to add, I've told myself I will never go rep kit again. Only authentic from here on out.

guys that have bought both in the past

know the difference

sgosh · 08-20-2016, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madeinjapan

guys that have bought both in the past

know the difference

How does the end-state cost compare, genuine Amuse vs. clone? Not specifically asking you, madeinjapan, but anyone who can weigh in.

blackcherry20 · 11-27-2016, 09:44 AM

Ok. Now I am overwhelmed and worried about $$$$.
Prob be hearing from adjuster on monday.
Thanks for the tips.

cooltoy · 11-27-2016, 11:25 AM

Mine Shine Auto cost me $3000 to put on.

madeinjapan · 11-29-2016, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgosh

How does the end-state cost compare, genuine Amuse vs. clone? Not specifically asking you, madeinjapan, but anyone who can weigh in.

depends what you can do yourself

05-21-2015, 12:36 PM	#31 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	Just to add, I've told myself I will never go rep kit again. Only authentic from here on out. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

05-21-2015, 12:49 PM	#32 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	3.5 hours maybe. (not real but identical.) __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

06-22-2015, 10:14 AM	#34 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	GaleForce likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

07-14-2015, 11:12 AM	#35 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Another great butt shot... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

08-04-2016, 02:20 PM	#37 (permalink)
nomodsjk Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: martinsburg wv Posts: 2,073 Drives: 2011 370z MB/7at Rep Power: 19962	It looks really good man and just so you know the higher end amuse kits all have about the same install bill...the average ive heard is 6k...ps i love the fairlady z decal very nice touch wheee! likes this.

08-04-2016, 04:08 PM	#38 (permalink)
sgosh Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New Westminster, BC Age: 55 Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z 14 X6 12 TL Rep Power: 10	That looks stunning. Quite the production to get it to the finished stage. But it looks like the wait was worth it. $6000 ... with their obvious ocd attention to detail, that's pretty good. wheee! likes this.

08-18-2016, 10:08 AM	#39 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Thanks for the feedback! Still loving this kit. onzedge likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

11-27-2016, 09:44 AM	#42 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	Ok. Now I am overwhelmed and worried about $$$$. Prob be hearing from adjuster on monday. Thanks for the tips. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

11-27-2016, 11:25 AM	#43 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Mine Shine Auto cost me $3000 to put on. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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