What do YOU want?

VancouverZ34 · 03-29-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Ztune

Post #20: "If we could get at minimum 5 people together that are interested in Amuse exhausts (doesn't need to be the same version: RS, Extra, R1000), I'm confident that Amuse will support you guys with better costs. I would need at least 5 solid guys though and it can be done."

Here is what we'll be looking at in terms of costs for the 3 exhausts Amuse offers. I need to confirm it with Amuse first before anything is solid, but I won't be able do that unless we have at least 5 serious guys.

R1000 - $1900 range
Extra - $2400 range
Silent - $3300 range

If anyone wants to jump start this thing, let me know and I'll get a list going on here.

-Mike Bratcher

I'm in for RS or R1000 if that's the price.
Guys, I think it's a hack of a deal!!

370Ztune · 03-29-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by VancouverZ34

I'm in for RS or R1000 if that's the price.
Guys, I think it's a hack of a deal!!

Cool, I'll put you at the front of the list then. 20% of the way there:

1. VancouverZ34
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-Mike Bratcher

370Ztune · 03-29-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CWofRR

injen intake and hks exhaust!

Looking into the Injen exhaust for you.

The HKS exhaust will be a little under $1800 with a group. For a stainless exhaust, my opinion is this exhaust is a little pricey; especially with exhausts like Amuse on the market that can be had for a few hundred more.

Either way though, the decision is yours!

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Originally Posted by SkyZ

amuse full body kit? is that thing even out yet? i dont see anyone on this forum with it.

We're getting our first kits to hit the US in about 2 weeks, with one for stock. It may be possible with these kits. If we have at least 5 people interested, I can check with them.

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Originally Posted by phelan

How about some seats?

What seats did you have in mind?

-Mike Bratcher

phelan · 03-29-2010, 07:09 PM

IIRC, the last time we tried an amuse group buy it flamed out pretty bad. :/

with that said, we've had many more members join the forum so maybe it'll fare a little better this time around.

as for seats...what can you work with best? i see a lot of recaros and brides on the site...but i think i'd like to look at the reclining seats. not sure which of the recaros, but the two on the site i'd look at are the bride gias and stradia seats

209Z · 03-29-2010, 11:36 PM

a deal in
Recaro seats
and ZELE shift knob. I love the shift knob but 425 is steep. I know for a fact if we got a GB people would jump on it.

370Ztune · 03-30-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

IIRC, the last time we tried an amuse group buy it flamed out pretty bad. :/

with that said, we've had many more members join the forum so maybe it'll fare a little better this time around.

as for seats...what can you work with best? i see a lot of recaros and brides on the site...but i think i'd like to look at the reclining seats. not sure which of the recaros, but the two on the site i'd look at are the bride gias and stradia seats

Unfortunately, I wasn't coordinating the last group buy so I don't have a say how that went. The main difference now is that these are for Amuse parts that are available.

Here are some numbers to give you any idea. The Recaros are in a different price range so I'll leave those out unless anyone has a special request:

Bride Zeta, FRP - $600 range
Bride Gias or Stradia, CFRP - $1400 range
Cuga - $1300 range

btw, loving the new avatar. I propose that you switch it with a new cute anime or japanese female weekly (at the least)

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Originally Posted by 209Z

a deal in
Recaro seats
and ZELE shift knob. I love the shift knob but 425 is steep. I know for a fact if we got a GB people would jump on it.

The combination of this being a Japanese product and a lower value item makes it difficult to get the price low. If enough people can be brought together, I'll be glad to ask them but it will most likely still be in the mid-high $300 range.

-Mike Bratcher

phelan · 03-31-2010, 12:42 PM

My only concern with buying seats is the sizing, I never feel quite comfortable buying a seat until I've actually seen it and sat in one. I know there's diff sizes and heights for the BRIDE seats so that'd have to be addressed. Definitely want a reclinable seat still as this isn't a total track monster...though get it down enough and maybe a Zeta III could work.

I'll switch my avatar daily if you give me a discount

hahaha

370Ztune · 03-31-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

My only concern with buying seats is the sizing, I never feel quite comfortable buying a seat until I've actually seen it and sat in one. I know there's diff sizes and heights for the BRIDE seats so that'd have to be addressed. Definitely want a reclinable seat still as this isn't a total track monster...though get it down enough and maybe a Zeta III could work.

I'll switch my avatar daily if you give me a discount

hahaha

Completely understandable; I'd expect you to have at least at in the seat at some point before buying it. These seats are certainly not a one size fit all.

For the Zeta, I have one if my AP1 so you're always welcome to come by downtown LA and try it out

For the Gias and Stradia, fitment is about the same so either one is fine. We don't have any around at the moment but I know a place in Torrance that should have them around.

Btw, I daily my AP1 and even go to Vegas once in a while. It's a really comfortable seat even though it is a fixed bucket. I've been using the same seat for the past 4 years. I now find OEM seats more uncomfortable that the Zeta..

-Mike Bratcher

theDreamer · 03-31-2010, 01:28 PM

Seats are on my to do list and one of the main reasons for me is height.
I am pretty average when it comes to waste, still would like to sit in one, but I would like to drop the seat an inch or two if possible compared to the stock seats.

Options? I keep looking at the Gias low max and they look great, but no sure of anyone (or place) in Houston that has one.

370Ztune · 04-01-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Seats are on my to do list and one of the main reasons for me is height.
I am pretty average when it comes to waste, still would like to sit in one, but I would like to drop the seat an inch or two if possible compared to the stock seats.

Options? I keep looking at the Gias low max and they look great, but no sure of anyone (or place) in Houston that has one.

For the Gias and Stradia seats, the limit for a comfortable fit seems to be about a 36" waist. Each car is different in terms of the overall drop over OEM, depending on clearances. I'm not sure what the difference is in the 370z but I'd assume that it's 1-2" under stock at the least.

The Brides are generally the best option because of the quality for the price. Recaros are another option as well.

If you can't find a local place that has the seats, you could try going to a car show. You're almost guaranteed to find one of the Brides there. I'm sure they won't mind if you take a quick sit in their car.

-Mike Bratcher

370Ztune · 04-13-2010, 05:36 PM

Any more ideas guys?

-Mike Bratcher

phelan · 04-13-2010, 05:51 PM

You guys ate all my money, I'm out until next year

XwChriswX · 04-13-2010, 06:02 PM

Wheels! Preferable GTS'! in Gloss Black, that doesn't seem to be a normally stocked color.

But I'm in for seats too, that would be a nice change. I'm with phelan though, I don't wanna buy a seat I've never Sat in myself to make sure it fits me. I like that snug feeling

SophiaZ · 04-13-2010, 06:13 PM

Let's get a group buy for the Volk TE37's!!!!!!! I want them so bad but can't afford $3800

370Ztune · 04-14-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Wheels! Preferable GTS'! in Gloss Black, that doesn't seem to be a normally stocked color.

But I'm in for seats too, that would be a nice change. I'm with phelan though, I don't wanna buy a seat I've never Sat in myself to make sure it fits me. I like that snug feeling

Humm, sounds like you guys need to find a seat you like first! I can throw out recommendations but it won't help if it's not a comfortable you.

What sizes are you interested in? 19's or 18's? We can do Gloss Black but that means that all sets ordered in the group purchase have to be that color. Otherwise, we can mix and match any standard colors which are chrome silver and titanium gunmetal.

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Let's get a group buy for the Volk TE37's!!!!!!! I want them so bad but can't afford $3800

What sizes are you interested in? 19's or 18's? Also, color preference? The standard colors are white and bronze. Any other colors are around $30 more per wheel.

For RAYS wheels, we'll need to do a 5 set minimum.

-Mike Bratcher

03-29-2010, 07:09 PM	#49 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	IIRC, the last time we tried an amuse group buy it flamed out pretty bad. :/ with that said, we've had many more members join the forum so maybe it'll fare a little better this time around. as for seats...what can you work with best? i see a lot of recaros and brides on the site...but i think i'd like to look at the reclining seats. not sure which of the recaros, but the two on the site i'd look at are the bride gias and stradia seats __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-29-2010, 11:36 PM	#50 (permalink)
209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 278	a deal in Recaro seats and ZELE shift knob. I love the shift knob but 425 is steep. I know for a fact if we got a GB people would jump on it. __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

03-31-2010, 12:42 PM	#52 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	My only concern with buying seats is the sizing, I never feel quite comfortable buying a seat until I've actually seen it and sat in one. I know there's diff sizes and heights for the BRIDE seats so that'd have to be addressed. Definitely want a reclinable seat still as this isn't a total track monster...though get it down enough and maybe a Zeta III could work. I'll switch my avatar daily if you give me a discount hahaha __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-31-2010, 01:28 PM	#54 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Seats are on my to do list and one of the main reasons for me is height. I am pretty average when it comes to waste, still would like to sit in one, but I would like to drop the seat an inch or two if possible compared to the stock seats. Options? I keep looking at the Gias low max and they look great, but no sure of anyone (or place) in Houston that has one. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-13-2010, 05:36 PM	#56 (permalink)
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04-13-2010, 05:51 PM	#57 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	You guys ate all my money, I'm out until next year __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-13-2010, 06:02 PM	#58 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Wheels! Preferable GTS'! in Gloss Black, that doesn't seem to be a normally stocked color. But I'm in for seats too, that would be a nice change. I'm with phelan though, I don't wanna buy a seat I've never Sat in myself to make sure it fits me. I like that snug feeling __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

04-13-2010, 06:13 PM	#59 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Let's get a group buy for the Volk TE37's!!!!!!! I want them so bad but can't afford $3800