The OFFICIAL Amuse Thread
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Originally Posted by Antonov,Mar 31 2009, 05:28 PM
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Amuse
The shape is perfect imo stance, purpose, elegance...
AmuseThe shape is perfect imo stance, purpose, elegance...
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What confuses me, if Amuse are so so proud of their product (as they should be), why do they not fix known problems on well-known products.
The known problem with their titanium exhaust with the rattling resonator has actually stopped me buying their exhaust - as there's no official word on whether or not the fix is implemented on the new products being shipped.
Surely just admitting they got something wrong and have changed it would be in their interests? Then people like me would purchase what i know, will be a super product.
Can anyone hook us up with some footage or a walk round of their tsukuba time-killing car? All i see are distributors with lists of parts manufactured under their name - no list of what's actually fitted to the 'winning' car..
Am i alone in this, or is it just the fact i'm not US-based that hampers my understanding.
It's an awesome car, just be good to know what's used & where i can purchase it from.
The known problem with their titanium exhaust with the rattling resonator has actually stopped me buying their exhaust - as there's no official word on whether or not the fix is implemented on the new products being shipped.
Surely just admitting they got something wrong and have changed it would be in their interests? Then people like me would purchase what i know, will be a super product.
Can anyone hook us up with some footage or a walk round of their tsukuba time-killing car? All i see are distributors with lists of parts manufactured under their name - no list of what's actually fitted to the 'winning' car..
Am i alone in this, or is it just the fact i'm not US-based that hampers my understanding.
It's an awesome car, just be good to know what's used & where i can purchase it from.
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Originally Posted by C7 JFW,Apr 6 2009, 07:25 AM
What confuses me, if Amuse are so so proud of their product (as they should be), why do they not fix known problems on well-known products.
The known problem with their titanium exhaust with the rattling resonator has actually stopped me buying their exhaust - as there's no official word on whether or not the fix is implemented on the new products being shipped.
Surely just admitting they got something wrong and have changed it would be in their interests? Then people like me would purchase what i know, will be a super product.
Can anyone hook us up with some footage or a walk round of their tsukuba time-killing car? All i see are distributors with lists of parts manufactured under their name - no list of what's actually fitted to the 'winning' car..
Am i alone in this, or is it just the fact i'm not US-based that hampers my understanding.
It's an awesome car, just be good to know what's used & where i can purchase it from.
The known problem with their titanium exhaust with the rattling resonator has actually stopped me buying their exhaust - as there's no official word on whether or not the fix is implemented on the new products being shipped.
Surely just admitting they got something wrong and have changed it would be in their interests? Then people like me would purchase what i know, will be a super product.
Can anyone hook us up with some footage or a walk round of their tsukuba time-killing car? All i see are distributors with lists of parts manufactured under their name - no list of what's actually fitted to the 'winning' car..
Am i alone in this, or is it just the fact i'm not US-based that hampers my understanding.
It's an awesome car, just be good to know what's used & where i can purchase it from.
I think that listing all of the factors that made Amuse cars what they are is a great idea. I don't know a whole lot about Amuse but I can try my best. I am sure that there are enough vendors, enthusiasts, and followers in this community that can fill in the gaps for me.
What car are you most interested in? They have quite a few.
-Hunter
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I VERY much appreciate you taking the time & trouble to reply. Will have to save the pennies to buy one now, typical.
I also want to say thanks for giving some of the younger (to s2k's) members a history lesson in the cars that've genuinely attained masses for the car & demonstrated its world-leading capabilities as a performance platform.
I believe strongly in buying the very best in things as i value the inherent quality & pedigree that comes with high-end parts, please keep us informed on the cars & an indepth introduction to what makes them what they are, piece by piece is very much appreciated.
In terms of an inventory of parts. Could we look to start with cars that either broke records or demonstrated the quality of our chassis and really what made them stand out perhaps.
I know the ASM s2k - widebody with rediculously priced carbon kit (for example) had that $8k diff, but what else led to its development and so on (i mean the whole car).
For example, did they mess about with offsets on wheels, different wheels having different internal compositions/balance characteristics etc..
I'm sure many would draw an awful lot from this.
I also want to say thanks for giving some of the younger (to s2k's) members a history lesson in the cars that've genuinely attained masses for the car & demonstrated its world-leading capabilities as a performance platform.
I believe strongly in buying the very best in things as i value the inherent quality & pedigree that comes with high-end parts, please keep us informed on the cars & an indepth introduction to what makes them what they are, piece by piece is very much appreciated.
In terms of an inventory of parts. Could we look to start with cars that either broke records or demonstrated the quality of our chassis and really what made them stand out perhaps.
I know the ASM s2k - widebody with rediculously priced carbon kit (for example) had that $8k diff, but what else led to its development and so on (i mean the whole car).
For example, did they mess about with offsets on wheels, different wheels having different internal compositions/balance characteristics etc..
I'm sure many would draw an awful lot from this.
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Originally Posted by C7 JFW,Apr 6 2009, 10:52 AM
I VERY much appreciate you taking the time & trouble to reply. Will have to save the pennies to buy one now, typical.
I also want to say thanks for giving some of the younger (to s2k's) members a history lesson in the cars that've genuinely attained masses for the car & demonstrated its world-leading capabilities as a performance platform.
I believe strongly in buying the very best in things as i value the inherent quality & pedigree that comes with high-end parts, please keep us informed on the cars & an indepth introduction to what makes them what they are, piece by piece is very much appreciated.
In terms of an inventory of parts. Could we look to start with cars that either broke records or demonstrated the quality of our chassis and really what made them stand out perhaps.
I know the ASM s2k - widebody with rediculously priced carbon kit (for example) had that $8k diff, but what else led to its development and so on (i mean the whole car).
For example, did they mess about with offsets on wheels, different wheels having different internal compositions/balance characteristics etc..
I'm sure many would draw an awful lot from this.
I also want to say thanks for giving some of the younger (to s2k's) members a history lesson in the cars that've genuinely attained masses for the car & demonstrated its world-leading capabilities as a performance platform.
I believe strongly in buying the very best in things as i value the inherent quality & pedigree that comes with high-end parts, please keep us informed on the cars & an indepth introduction to what makes them what they are, piece by piece is very much appreciated.
In terms of an inventory of parts. Could we look to start with cars that either broke records or demonstrated the quality of our chassis and really what made them stand out perhaps.
I know the ASM s2k - widebody with rediculously priced carbon kit (for example) had that $8k diff, but what else led to its development and so on (i mean the whole car).
For example, did they mess about with offsets on wheels, different wheels having different internal compositions/balance characteristics etc..
I'm sure many would draw an awful lot from this.
Amuse gave the F20C engine a HKS GT3240 Turbo and JUN internals which raised the overall engine capacity to 2259cc as well as decrease the compensation ratio to 8.8:1. Power output is roughly 550PS; a BNR34 GTR rear end replaces the stock S2000 rear end.
Some specifications...
2259cc F20C Engine
8.8:1 Compression
87x95 Bore and Stroke
87mm Pistons
JUN H23A Connecting Rods
JUN H22A Crankshaft
HKS GT3037S Turbine
HKS GTII Wastegate
Amuse Original GT1 Exhaust Manifold, Front Pipe and Exhaust
HKS F-Con V Pro
Amuse HiTech Rom
V Mount Intercooler and Radiator
HKS Sequential GT-R Transmission
BNR34 GT-R Differential and Drive Shafts
ATS Carbon Clutch and LSD
Volk Racing CE28N 18x10+15 Wheels
265/35-18 Tires
GT1 Widebody Kit designed by Gran Turismo 4 Producers
This aero kit is also featured on the Amuse GT1 in the video game, Gran Turismo 4. A standard style exhaust will not fit with the rear diffuser without modification.
-Hunter
