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Old 06-25-2009, 01:50 PM
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Thumbs up My Power House Amuse facility visit: Nismo 380RS Super Leggera Up-close & person

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:



Old 06-25-2009, 02:00 PM
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Nice! Not a big fan of the look of the car but I definitely respect the work and am a huge fan of their products.
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Should be called Super Ricera
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needed more pics of the GTR :P
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Those cars are rigoddamdiculous!!!! I can't wait to be driving them in Gran Turismo 5!!! <--Probably the closest I'll get to driving them lol.

I love 'em.
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crap those cars are sick
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wow i want one
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<3 all the exhausts just... lying around.
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i wish i could afford an amuse exhaust! thanks for the pics.
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Did you ask her for a discount?
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oh maaan veeery niiice!! wish i could take a trip to japan someday!
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Lucky you!
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I respect what the car stands for performance wise, but It does nothing for me in the looks department.
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great snaps......
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
Did you ask her for a discount?
We may be working on something when my Z is shipped to Japan. However, I don't think it is appropriate to just outright ask someone for a discount.

Originally Posted by lakers8
Should be called Super Ricera
Riiiight. Because dry carbon and aerodynamics that is functional is considered rice...


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