Stratocaster

Why question was more about why does not not exist here in the US. Are they considering it?

I have a race car and I am lookin at all my options. So info about functions/availability would be great. But it sound like availabitly is the problem. As in None to be had.

WindchaserS2K

[QUOTE=JONDEMANDsales,Jul 18 2007, 11:51 AM] The 06 Rear Bumper in FRP will be for stock body vehicles.

JONDEMANDsales

They are not planning to bring the Multimeter here to the US. They said that to revamp the system to make it work for US vehicles was too overwhelming, and they doubt that there would be many people that would want it.

As for availability, it is very limited in Japan. I may be able to source 1 or 2 units still, but even then that would be a stretch.

Stratocaster

Can you share what the differances between the JDM and USDM car that make this a problem?

It is my understanding that the cars are exactly the same as far as sensors, and the like. Only the ECU it differant and that, part of the JDM is ECU is just disabled. So basicly the system would be the same for market to market.

It is one of the slickest pieces of hardware I have seen.

1AP12NV

I've still got a bee in my bonet over this one....

From the point of view of many of us, the only reason for getting this particular bumper is that it mates up with the over fenders. While the bumper is attractive in it's "skinny" version, the main excitement behind the release of the FRP version was the desire for a bumper that met up with the over fenders to allow the "mini widebody" to be complete.

If you wouldn't mind (I think the guys at Bulletproof have already mentioned it to ASM), putting the bug in Kanayama-san's ear that it would be a good idea to manufacture the wide version ASAP would be much appreciated

It's frustrating because I doubt many are willing to foot the $3500 bill for the dry carbon bumper, but would gladly spend the ~$1300 for FRP. It's also frustrating because it stands to reason that if they can make the wide version in dry carbon and can make the skinny version in FRP that it would be pretty damn simple to make the wide version in FRP as well

Thanks for the tech question thread, I look foward to reading more.

JONDEMANDsales

I dont know what the EXACT specifics are when it comes to what is different. You would logically think that the Meter would work as long as you spliced into the correct wires. However, it isnt the case. I sent a US model S2000 to ASM Japan so they could do their research, but when it came to the Meter, it was no good. Medical Student on the forums would know exactly what is not working. I believe he still has not been able to figure it out. You should really PM him to find out more.

JONDEMANDsales

I have already mentioned it to him, and he is still considering it. His initial thought process was that he was afraid of making a bumper that would "require" the rear over fenders. The only reason the Dry Carbon version was made in the first place was because he wanted to improve on the 04 Version Rear Aero bumper for the Tsukuba Time Attack in 2005. However, plans for the GT Widebody kit took precedence, and he decided to use that aero instead. Even now, if you wanted to order the 06 Dry Carbon bumper, it would take 2 months to build it, since he doesnt even stock that item in Japan.

Also, his long-time customers in Japan, loved the 06 Dry Carbon Rear bumper (wide version) so much, they BEGGED him to build some that were in FRP for non-widebody. Those customers, as well as Kanayama-san, agreed that if the vehicle was being used for the streets, then a non-widebody version would sit nicer on the stock body lines (since not EVERYONE wants rear overfender)

I will keep you guys updated on the progress!!!!!

han racer

Not true, everyone wants rear overfenders

Sinji

hows it going bernard? and please tell Kanayama-san to make the rear with the overfender.

neveronlines2k

Thanks