Nismo V2+ings Sides VS. Nismo V2+Amuse Sides comparison shots=)
Originally Posted by gsazabi
It seems that a lot of you Nismo V2 front owners are looking for ulternative to Nismo sideskirts.
After all, EVERYONE runs full Nismo kit, and making your ride look like just another Nismo-ed out Z can get very boring and bland.
Two most popular alternatives on this board by far are ings N-Spec sides and Amuse sides.
They both looks similar and both offer very clean look to the side profile.
I used to run ings N-Spec sides with my V2 and just recently swapped them out for Amuse sides, and I would like to post side-by side comparison pics of both.
The ings gives the car more aggressive stance since it sits lower than Amuse by approximately 3/4inch(ings' bottom part is totally flat vs Amuse dips in starting the wheel arches).
The Amuse sits a bit higher therefore is not as aggressive compared to ings.
However, it looks cleaner and more sophisticated than the ings.
It feels more like OEM and doesn't give out the sort of cheap and 'ruin the line of the car' feel that ings gives out a bit.
There ya go~ hope this will help those V2 owners with mix-n-match dillema
After all, EVERYONE runs full Nismo kit, and making your ride look like just another Nismo-ed out Z can get very boring and bland.
Two most popular alternatives on this board by far are ings N-Spec sides and Amuse sides.
They both looks similar and both offer very clean look to the side profile.
I used to run ings N-Spec sides with my V2 and just recently swapped them out for Amuse sides, and I would like to post side-by side comparison pics of both.
The ings gives the car more aggressive stance since it sits lower than Amuse by approximately 3/4inch(ings' bottom part is totally flat vs Amuse dips in starting the wheel arches).
The Amuse sits a bit higher therefore is not as aggressive compared to ings.
However, it looks cleaner and more sophisticated than the ings.
It feels more like OEM and doesn't give out the sort of cheap and 'ruin the line of the car' feel that ings gives out a bit.
There ya go~ hope this will help those V2 owners with mix-n-match dillema
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Originally Posted by PikesPeakZ
I think you contradict yourself. You say EVERYONE buys nismo and its boring but then you say you chose the 2nd most popular alternative on the board. Not even as if you are the first. I don't get it, shouldn't you have just said got new sides....if your thinking about an alternative to nismo these look good? Don't like the amuse sides. Your car though so I am glad you like it.
pics with Nismo V2+ings sides.
I just happened to made it into comparison shots because I just got amuse
sides installed and wanted people to be knowledgable of the difference
because there was also A LOT OF requests for V2+Amuse sides.
It seems like you're the only one who don't get the point here.
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
what rear would you guys recommend with the V2 up front and the amuse sides?
I also used to have ings rear bumper also, and it did flow very well with
ings sides.
Given that Amuse sides are very similar to the ings sides, it should go well with Amuse sides as well.
Amuse rear will match as well, but I'm not a big fan of Amuse rear.
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Originally Posted by gsazabi
I those pics I'm running Nismo rears. They seem to flow pretty well IMO.
I also used to have ings rear bumper also, and it did flow very well with
ings sides.
Given that Amuse sides are very similar to the ings sides, it should go well with Amuse sides as well.
Amuse rear will match as well, but I'm not a big fan of Amuse rear.
I also used to have ings rear bumper also, and it did flow very well with
ings sides.
Given that Amuse sides are very similar to the ings sides, it should go well with Amuse sides as well.
Amuse rear will match as well, but I'm not a big fan of Amuse rear.
Originally Posted by gsazabi
I made this thread SPECIFICALLY because there has been A LOT of demand on
pics with Nismo V2+ings sides.
I just happened to made it into comparison shots because I just got amuse
sides installed and wanted people to be knowledgable of the difference
because there was also A LOT OF requests for V2+Amuse sides.
It seems like you're the only one who don't get the point here.
pics with Nismo V2+ings sides.
I just happened to made it into comparison shots because I just got amuse
sides installed and wanted people to be knowledgable of the difference
because there was also A LOT OF requests for V2+Amuse sides.
It seems like you're the only one who don't get the point here.
this thread was very helpful... anyone know a good dealer on the amuse sides? and if anyone sells the nicer grills that come in the oem
Last edited by DaProdigy; Jul 3, 2007 at 12:34 PM.
Both with the Ings and Amuse in combination with the Nismo rears look great. But I think you made the right decision in the Amuse. Did you get these from Shine on ebay or direct through my350z? Are you Nismo rears authentic or replica, where did you get them from?
I am thinking of going with the Aerosync Nismo V1 replica with Amuse sides and Nismo rears which I think would look very similiar but the V1 is more square front not nice and smooth like the V2.
Great look!
I am thinking of going with the Aerosync Nismo V1 replica with Amuse sides and Nismo rears which I think would look very similiar but the V1 is more square front not nice and smooth like the V2.
Great look!
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Originally Posted by DaProdigy
this thread was very helpful... anyone know a good dealer on the amuse sides? and if anyone sells the nicer grills that come in the oem
Originally Posted by Hot Cu
Both with the Ings and Amuse in combination with the Nismo rears look great. But I think you made the right decision in the Amuse. Did you get these from Shine on ebay or direct through my350z? Are you Nismo rears authentic or replica, where did you get them from?
I am thinking of going with the Aerosync Nismo V1 replica with Amuse sides and Nismo rears which I think would look very similiar but the V1 is more square front not nice and smooth like the V2.
Great look!
I am thinking of going with the Aerosync Nismo V1 replica with Amuse sides and Nismo rears which I think would look very similiar but the V1 is more square front not nice and smooth like the V2.
Great look!
My Nismo rears are authentic USDM version.
Aerosync should look pretty good with the combo said above since the bumper is fairly low with similar lip.
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Originally Posted by brandonanix
amuse has a much better fit that blends into the body better, looks more expensive and less like a cheap rice knock of skirt like the ings one
My only prob is my V2 is 2 tone. I wonder how I can do that with the Amuse skirt. hmm!
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Originally Posted by InZpire
You just convinced me buddy.
My only prob is my V2 is 2 tone. I wonder how I can do that with the Amuse skirt. hmm!
My only prob is my V2 is 2 tone. I wonder how I can do that with the Amuse skirt. hmm!
haha honestly, I'm not sure if it'll look right lol
Originally Posted by gsazabi
Be the first with 2 tone Amuse!
haha honestly, I'm not sure if it'll look right lol
haha honestly, I'm not sure if it'll look right lol
sup GSA! hey i hope you dont think im biting your style... but i've been wanting the nismo v2 front since the first time i saw it.. anyway... how much did you pay for the front... i emailed shine auto and they wont give ma a price?
said something about 2.5 week backorder.... i just need an idea on how much you paid for the bumper and the amuse side skirts so i can calculate price.... and paint.... i'd appreciate it... i'll post some pics of my soon..... i've been a member for too long not to have done so...
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Originally Posted by DaProdigy
sup GSA! hey i hope you dont think im biting your style... but i've been wanting the nismo v2 front since the first time i saw it.. anyway... how much did you pay for the front... i emailed shine auto and they wont give ma a price? said something about 2.5 week backorder.... i just need an idea on how much you paid for the bumper and the amuse side skirts so i can calculate price.... and paint.... i'd appreciate it... i'll post some pics of my soon..... i've been a member for too long not to have done so...
said something about 2.5 week backorder.... i just need an idea on how much you paid for the bumper and the amuse side skirts so i can calculate price.... and paint.... i'd appreciate it... i'll post some pics of my soon..... i've been a member for too long not to have done so...
Shine V2 should run you $450
Originally Posted by cubu
amuse looks nice, i was having the same problem... choosing between ings and amuse sides. is that the authentic amuse sides or is it the shine ones?