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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Thumbs up 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:





Some pics inside of the facility:







The carbon GT-R inside:









The president of Power House Amuse and I:



Me in the Super Leggera:






Pics of the 380RS Super Leggera:





























Z34 up front:




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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Thanks for sharing. That full ti exhaust is sick.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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i hate you !
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Wow Rick, you lucky bastard.

Can you sneak an exhaust out the backdoor for me?

The piping on their exhaust's are so sick, wow!!
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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Beautiful post, Rick!

I'm jealous! lol!
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Omg every pic is full of sex...NSFW!!!! Hehehe
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Wow, their facility is ultra clean. Absolutely one of the best JDM exhaust manufacturer hands down. Thanks for sharing with us, Rick.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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love amuse stuff, thanks
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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So what did you and her talk about

Thanks for the awesome pictures.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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^ that would be amusing !
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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I want that steering wheel!
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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Pretty cool that they let people into the showroom.

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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ATX350
Thanks for sharing. That full ti exhaust is sick.
My pleasure.

Originally Posted by Tac-M
i hate you !


Originally Posted by InZpire
Beautiful post, Rick!

I'm jealous! lol!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by Vertex350
Omg every pic is full of sex...NSFW!!!! Hehehe
LOL, hopefully it is a bird eye's view for those that cannot make it to Japan just yet.

Originally Posted by Changvi
Wow, their facility is ultra clean. Absolutely one of the best JDM exhaust manufacturer hands down. Thanks for sharing with us, Rick.
My pleasure. Yes, their facility is very clean for a car shop haha.

Originally Posted by Chebosto
Pretty cool that they let people into the showroom.

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

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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by guitman32
So what did you and her talk about

Thanks for the awesome pictures.
Lulz. Having a translator come along does wonders haha.

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I want that steering wheel!
Maybe it is something that could be looked in to for the future. Unless it is some exclusive item.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Rick how long are you staying in Japan??
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Whoa.

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damn thats hot! all that titanium goodness. ...
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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those are some great pics
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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That's my dream Z!
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man thats a dream come true wow at the cf gtr
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