My Power House Amuse facility visit: Nismo 380RS Super Leggera Up-close & personal
 

I decided to take a spontaneous trip up to the Power House Amuse facility yesterday. It was a long trip and by the time I got there, I was pretty sleepy. However, once I saw the Super Leggera parked in the driveway I got so excited that I was wide awake lol.

I have always loved Amuse products and wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself in person to the staff if possible. Unfortunately Hideki Tanabe, the company's founder passed last year so I did not know what to expect once I entered the doors. I was greeted by a female that was very pleasant. As we talked more, I soon found out that it was Tanabe-san's wife and that she is the new president of Power House Amuse. I soon found out that she is really friendly and genuine. Without going in to too much detail about what was discussed, it was nice to witness a top tuner company that is down to earth and passionate about what they do without the cockiness.

I truly look forward to more trips back to their facility for future projects! :) For now, enjoy the pics.

What I first saw when we pulled up curbside:

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Some pics inside of the facility:

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The carbon GT-R inside:

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The president of Power House Amuse and I:

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Me in the Super Leggera:

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Pics of the 380RS Super Leggera:

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Z34 up front:

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Thanks for sharing. That full ti exhaust is sick.

i hate you !

Wow Rick, you lucky bastard. :thumbup:

Can you sneak an exhaust out the backdoor for me? :bowrofl:

The piping on their exhaust's are so sick, wow!!

Beautiful post, Rick!

I'm jealous! lol!

Omg every pic is full of sex...NSFW!!!! Hehehe

Wow, their facility is ultra clean. Absolutely one of the best JDM exhaust manufacturer hands down. Thanks for sharing with us, Rick.

love amuse stuff, thanks

So what did you and her talk about :naughty:

Thanks for the awesome pictures.

^ that would be amusing !

I want that steering wheel!

Pretty cool that they let people into the showroom.

:)

My pleasure.

:)

Thanks!

LOL, hopefully it is a bird eye's view for those that cannot make it to Japan just yet. :)

My pleasure. Yes, their facility is very clean for a car shop haha.

I agree. :) She was even nice enough to take time out of her busy day and drive us back to the train station :)

Lulz. Having a translator come along does wonders haha.

Maybe it is something that could be looked in to for the future. Unless it is some exclusive item. :dunno:

Rick how long are you staying in Japan??

Whoa.

http://zulfiqar.typepad.com/photos/u...neo_whoa_1.jpg

damn thats hot! all that titanium goodness. ...

those are some great pics

That's my dream Z!

man thats a dream come true wow at the cf gtr