So here's the dilemma fellas.....
I have a full authentic c-west CF lip kit as you can see in the pics... My front bumper has taken a beating lately due to NYC/NJ curbs and crappy roads. This is my auto-x'er/track days/weekend warrior. I like to drive my cars, not just "show" it off. It kills me that my front c-west lip in cf cracked, but I figured I can sell it and try to get some money back for it and go with either the c-west long nose......or.......shineauto amuse front with the diffuser......
I really am not a fan of fiberglass for the front, but these are the only 2 kits that really appeal to me. I have noticed that fiberglass tends to chip with rocks and debris from the roads. I guess I can have the front bumper 3M scotch-guarded, but that will be an additional $300-$700 that I really don't want to spend. Plus this doesn't protect against cracking again on a curb. I am also not a huge fan of mixing and matching kits, but I want to keep some practicality in my car.
Shineauto amuse is Hybrid Fiberglass, but does this prevent from chipping??
C-west long nose is not seen often, but fiberglass, and expensive to repair from curbage/damage. But the rest of my kit is also c-west.
What do u guys think?
Help me out guys.




Shineauto amuse with diffuser.....

C-west long nose...(hope u don't mine Cheston)

 

Long nose.

 

I like the lip better than both of them. But Long nose.

 

long nose, too many damn people with the amuse now

 

Long nose looks like a vacuum cleaner, go with the amuse.

 

both are really good choices..

i personally like the amuse, but Chesbosto's looks really good too

 

I have amuse with carbon fiber hood, It looks tight!!!
I was thinking about long nose just like chesbosto's but that body kit will only look nice if you have the whole thing; Full body kit & big spoiler plus the horsepower to back up the body kit so you don't look like a ricer. if you just install just front end it will look ugly on your car i think. your car was my moto for my car!! I have your pictures of your car. Love it(one with construction background)!!

 

long nose

 

Amuse! Just got it shipped in today! In the shop getting painted.

 

the Cwest longnose looks great! I would do that if i didnt get the amuse front

 

thanks krn. i think we all just want to be recognized on these forums. and i guess you are doing well, when your pics and cars are recognizable.

thanks everyone for the feedback.....please keep the opinions coming...
do you guys think the long nose might be a pain up driveway ramps....and even easier to mess up on curbs??????
right now, i think i am leaning towards the Shineauto amuse.....being frp hybrid and all. and i keep hearing about how good the fitment is on them....C-west kits fit like factory......I did all the installation myself on the C-west....can't ask for a better fit. Hopefully Shine is the same.
Any other suggestions or ideas?????

 

I've test mounted my Long Nose front, the front bumper is not as low as I expected (I would expect your C-West front lip to be at least as low as the long nose bumper), but due to the bumpers length it will make maneuvering steep inclines and declines very hard. My driveway has a small dip at the bottom where it meets the road and while it's not large at all I could barely get past it. Regular size speed bumps shouldn't be a huge issue.

I say C-West given you already have the sides.

 

I like the amuse front

 

Good input, this would be my biggest drawback to getting a long-nose since my Z is a DD.

OP, since your Z is not your daily driver I don't see this being too big of an issue, I would say go for it!!

 

cwest or amuse (w/ diffuser)

 

either will be horrible for daily driving so pick the one you like the best =)