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12-29-2015, 02:21 AM
#371
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Hood – Amuse dry carbon hood
The only real thing to say is that this is my favorite mod so far.
Setup
Amuse dry carbon hood, street version
Initial impressions
The carbon weave is nothing short of amazing to look at.
It’s really cool to drive along and see the hood opening while driving. Being able to see engine components when you walk by the car is really cool as well.
I don’t really have much else to say, it’s a really awesome part and I’m really happy that I bought one.
Would this work on my “stanced out” s2000?
Probably not.
Is it green?
One side is bare carbon fiber, the other is painted Silverstone, so I’d say no.
Cost vs. benefit
For the price of the hood there is no cost vs. benefit comparison. It’s just something you buy because you want it.
Will it blend?
That would be pretty painful to watch.
Who would you recommend it to?
Anyone who likes the way it looks and wants to pay for one. Other than that, probably nobody… If you’re looking for some mega performance increase or something like that, it’s a hood… If you want to drop weight just lose 13 pounds by eating less McDonalds. If you want better cooling upgrade your radiator or your fans. If you want a hood that looks badass, get one of these.
How would these work in a situation where I have to evade extremely pissed off cocaine dealers?
You could trade the hood for amnesty.
The only real thing to say is that this is my favorite mod so far.
Setup
Amuse dry carbon hood, street version
Initial impressions
The carbon weave is nothing short of amazing to look at.
It’s really cool to drive along and see the hood opening while driving. Being able to see engine components when you walk by the car is really cool as well.
I don’t really have much else to say, it’s a really awesome part and I’m really happy that I bought one.
Would this work on my “stanced out” s2000?
Probably not.
Is it green?
One side is bare carbon fiber, the other is painted Silverstone, so I’d say no.
Cost vs. benefit
For the price of the hood there is no cost vs. benefit comparison. It’s just something you buy because you want it.
Will it blend?
That would be pretty painful to watch.
Who would you recommend it to?
Anyone who likes the way it looks and wants to pay for one. Other than that, probably nobody… If you’re looking for some mega performance increase or something like that, it’s a hood… If you want to drop weight just lose 13 pounds by eating less McDonalds. If you want better cooling upgrade your radiator or your fans. If you want a hood that looks badass, get one of these.
How would these work in a situation where I have to evade extremely pissed off cocaine dealers?
You could trade the hood for amnesty.
12-29-2015, 02:23 AM
#372
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Bumper – ASM rear bumper
At first I wasn’t sure about the bumper before I purchased it. I was getting a single exhaust so I wanted a bumper that had a single exit, but also kept the body lines that the s2000 has under the door that continues to the rear bumper on AP2’s. The only bumper that’s really out there is the ASM, so that was a big deciding factor.
Setup
ASM rear bumper, 04 S
Initial impressions
I’m really glad I chose this bumper. While it has cutouts in it, they’re really understated and look really nice. The carbon fiber piece on the bottom has a really nice weave to it as well.
The fit of the bumper is just like OEM. No adjustments are necessary, just plug and play.
Would this work on my “stanced out” s2000?
Nah.
Is it green?
Negative ghostrider.
Cost vs. benefit
Depends on why you’re getting it… If you want a single exit and that’s the only thing you care about, get an AP1 rear. If you like the look of the ASM then get the ASM.
Will it blend?
Probably pretty easily since it’s FRP.
Who would you recommend it to?
Depends on budget I guess. It’s a nice piece, so if you like the way it looks get it. Other than that, get something else I suppose.
How would these work in a situation where I have to evade extremely pissed off cocaine dealers?
They won’t be able to see your car with the bumper cutouts.
At first I wasn’t sure about the bumper before I purchased it. I was getting a single exhaust so I wanted a bumper that had a single exit, but also kept the body lines that the s2000 has under the door that continues to the rear bumper on AP2’s. The only bumper that’s really out there is the ASM, so that was a big deciding factor.
Setup
ASM rear bumper, 04 S
Initial impressions
I’m really glad I chose this bumper. While it has cutouts in it, they’re really understated and look really nice. The carbon fiber piece on the bottom has a really nice weave to it as well.
The fit of the bumper is just like OEM. No adjustments are necessary, just plug and play.
Would this work on my “stanced out” s2000?
Nah.
Is it green?
Negative ghostrider.
Cost vs. benefit
Depends on why you’re getting it… If you want a single exit and that’s the only thing you care about, get an AP1 rear. If you like the look of the ASM then get the ASM.
Will it blend?
Probably pretty easily since it’s FRP.
Who would you recommend it to?
Depends on budget I guess. It’s a nice piece, so if you like the way it looks get it. Other than that, get something else I suppose.
How would these work in a situation where I have to evade extremely pissed off cocaine dealers?
They won’t be able to see your car with the bumper cutouts.
12-29-2015, 02:55 AM
#373
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Picking up my car
I picked up my car from GoTuning (it was being stored there) the day before Christmas Eve, then met up with a good group of friends and hung out and ate and stuff.
I picked up my car from GoTuning (it was being stored there) the day before Christmas Eve, then met up with a good group of friends and hung out and ate and stuff.
12-29-2015, 09:51 AM
#380
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