Ams vs amuse

sportpckage10 · 03-17-2015, 02:15 PM

Hey guys I've been doing allot of research lately and im interested in the ams body kit but some people are telling me it's a replica of the amuse and it's made cheaper some people are telling me it's the same I don't know who to believe should I go ahead and buy the AMS? I don't wanna buy something cheap and have fitment issues..

TerribleONE · 03-17-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sportpckage10

Hey guys I've been doing allot of research lately and im interested in the ams body kit but some people are telling me it's a replica of the amuse and it's made cheaper some people are telling me it's the same I don't know who to believe should I go ahead and buy the AMS? I don't wanna buy something cheap and have fitment issues..

It is a replica, and you will most likely have fitment issues.

Save up for the real thing

cooltoy · 03-17-2015, 02:25 PM

There is not much experience here with AMS. It is a replica made from a replica.

AMS body kit (amuse style)

Replicas that we know fit well (similar to original) are Shine Auto, CarbonSignal, Aerojacket and Fly1.

This post might help.

Carbon fiber amuse install help needed

ZeroZeta · 03-17-2015, 08:45 PM

Lots of good advice here. To put things in perspective. You will save money on the replica of the replica but will then spend much more on body work. So the smart thing is to save yourself unnecessary hassle and get a quality part first. Surpises with large body kits is not fun.

cooltoy · 03-17-2015, 08:50 PM

Not true with Shine Auto, CarbonSignal, Aerojacket and Fly1. They require about the same as the original.

Very true with Duraflex kit.

FairladyZ10PG · 03-17-2015, 09:17 PM

I'm confused because AMS full kit w/o wing is $1995 VIS 370Z Full AMS Body Kit & the same kit from shine auto is $1550 (cheaper & better?) Z34 370Z Spec-A Full Aero | Shine Auto Project so why is this a concern?

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Not true with Shine Auto, CarbonSignal, Aerojacket and Fly1. They require about the same as the original.

Very true with Duraflex kit.

I've mentioned this before but I've been told of authentic amuse parts having quality issues.

cooltoy · 03-17-2015, 09:39 PM

From what I gather there are two kits that are called AMS, one is Duraflex AMS and one is VIS AMS. I am not sure about the quality of the VIS kit, but it looks the same as Amuse and the other replicas (as far as appearance). The Duraflex AMS has differences from the other kits visually (as I laid out in the link above) and does require a fair amount of body work to look good.

Kayzee · 03-18-2015, 01:23 AM

Thread has pretty much received the full wiki of answers and should probably be closed before its derailed with the "buy authentic crowd".

With that being said, google "authentic 370z vestito fitment issues" and then google "shine auto amuse fitment" and tell me which gets you more hits... Hint, authenticity fanatics wont enjoy the results.

DEpointfive0 · 03-18-2015, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kayzee

Thread has pretty much received the full wiki of answers and should probably be closed before its derailed with the "buy authentic crowd".

With that being said, google "authentic 370z vestito fitment issues" and then google "shine auto amuse fitment" and tell me which gets you more hits... Hint, authenticity fanatics wont enjoy the results.

There are also... 1000-10000 TIMES more replicas out there then authentic kits.

I'd love it if Bulletproof chimed in and told us the exact amount, lol

03-17-2015, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
sportpckage10 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Dallas Posts: 6 Drives: 2010 370z black both Rep Power: 12	Ams vs amuse Hey guys I've been doing allot of research lately and im interested in the ams body kit but some people are telling me it's a replica of the amuse and it's made cheaper some people are telling me it's the same I don't know who to believe should I go ahead and buy the AMS? I don't wanna buy something cheap and have fitment issues..

03-17-2015, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	There is not much experience here with AMS. It is a replica made from a replica. AMS body kit (amuse style) Replicas that we know fit well (similar to original) are Shine Auto, CarbonSignal, Aerojacket and Fly1. This post might help. Carbon fiber amuse install help needed carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

03-17-2015, 08:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Not true with Shine Auto, CarbonSignal, Aerojacket and Fly1. They require about the same as the original. Very true with Duraflex kit. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

03-17-2015, 09:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	From what I gather there are two kits that are called AMS, one is Duraflex AMS and one is VIS AMS. I am not sure about the quality of the VIS kit, but it looks the same as Amuse and the other replicas (as far as appearance). The Duraflex AMS has differences from the other kits visually (as I laid out in the link above) and does require a fair amount of body work to look good. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

03-18-2015, 01:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kayzee Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York, NYC Posts: 361 Drives: around Rep Power: 13	Thread has pretty much received the full wiki of answers and should probably be closed before its derailed with the "buy authentic crowd". With that being said, google "authentic 370z vestito fitment issues" and then google "shine auto amuse fitment" and tell me which gets you more hits... Hint, authenticity fanatics wont enjoy the results. __________________ 2010 Sport, Magnetic Black Top Speed Pro 1 CBE - Swift Spec R - Stillen Splitter - 35% Tint - Tinted tails - 6k HID -ES113 20x10 20x11

03-17-2015, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	Lots of good advice here. To put things in perspective. You will save money on the replica of the replica but will then spend much more on body work. So the smart thing is to save yourself unnecessary hassle and get a quality part first. Surpises with large body kits is not fun.

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