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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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I like the paint scheme they used on the HR Amuse PPW. From what I can tell they painted the pillars in the mouth area black but I cant quite make out if they painted anything else black in the mouth area. Anyone know exactly how they painted it? Any opinions on what I should do?


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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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have you seen carmeron's (Stormblast) car? I like how he did his.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Dude that looks insane! Is that their new bumper? Or is the same as the old one with the little lip?
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Dude that looks insane! Is that their new bumper? Or is the same as the old one with the little lip?
same one with the diffuser.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by phooka
have you seen carmeron's (Stormblast) car? I like how he did his.
yeah, ive seen his car, i just dont remember exactly how he got his done.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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That diffuser and the duct in the mouth of the bumper is one piece. It's not painted.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy@Performance
That diffuser and the duct in the mouth of the bumper is one piece. It's not painted.
thats what i thought i was see. thanks andy!
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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How much for the whole front? Last time I saw it was $1,000 just for the front bumper and like a 6 month wait from japan? Or was I just stoned?
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by xNeo
How much for the whole front? Last time I saw it was $1,000 just for the front bumper and like a 6 month wait from japan? Or was I just stoned?
Price of the front bumper and diffuser is the same.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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so about 2k then....right ?...

It looks so much better w/the difuser then w/out it
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Are you still going to fill those vents?
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Are you still going to fill those vents?
i think ill leave them on. looks good both ways. i can always get them filled in later if i get bored.

i was thinking of trying something different. black out the mouth but paint the two pillars white. photoshop anyone?
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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I made a quick web page for my body shop. Most of these pics were taken from this site. Sorry if no credit is given. This was only meant to be shown to my bodyshop, but hopefully this will help you:

http://chicagoz.com/amuse/amuse.html
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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WOW...now Im confused ...dont know if I want the v2 Nismo or the Amuse...DAMMIT
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 13SECZ
so about 2k then....right ?...

It looks so much better w/the difuser then w/out it

Hello? Where have you been? Much cheaper alternative with the fitment and material better than the original.... **** I sound like a Shine's sales rep.. what the heck....

https://my350z.com/forum/body-exterior/287930-shine-auto-project-z33-amuse-replica-aero-kit.html

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Originally Posted by Nexx
I like the paint scheme they used on the HR Amuse PPW. From what I can tell they painted the pillars in the mouth area black but I cant quite make out if they painted anything else black in the mouth area. Anyone know exactly how they painted it? Any opinions on what I should do?
Well, as you already know, I'm in the same boat as you... The pillers and the area inbetween the pillers needs to be painted black. As Andy said, there is a little flap that covers the front part of the bumper. That needs to be painted to match the bumper color.

I have a little dilemma.. Mine is daytona blue, so black and daytona blue don't go too well... I'm thinking about painting those regions silver...
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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leeboy, have you figured out how much of the diffuser you are going to cut up for oil changes? oh, i saw the new amuse pics with the two tone. i like it since i will have black in the front with the diffuser and black at the rear with ts diffuser, guess its time to two tone the skirts.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
leeboy, have you figured out how much of the diffuser you are going to cut up for oil changes? oh, i saw the new amuse pics with the two tone. i like it since i will have black in the front with the diffuser and black at the rear with ts diffuser, guess its time to two tone the skirts.
No, not yet... I'm still struggling to get my build project finished.. I just might be firing up the engine tomorrow... Then off to the bodyshop...
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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good luck man, i'm anxiously waiting for your build results. so how is the weather in our native land and my city of birth?
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