| [QUOTE=Vuk@AMS] Thought I'd share some specs for those claiming 'copy'. Please note the meaning of the word copy - 'duplicate' - no difference! Our units were made with the competition in mind no doubt! We intentionally wanted to bring to market what clients have been asking of us for while. Cast Manifolds that would be available (public and dealers), affordable, better flowing, more features (all gaskets included and fasteners), lifetime Warranty (Cryo Treatment option). I guess pictures really say a thousand words! AMS Manifolds next to OEM - I guess we can be accused of copying the stock design as well just making it bigger? Not many ways of making a manifold look different with a quick glance, especially where measurements are concerned and trying to retain stock mounting features/characteristics: 
AMS Shots:
 AMS next to MS - flow reference numbers minus gaskets as independently tested on a Superflow 1020 (State-of-the-art machine). Chart depicting AMS, MS and stock will be posted with GB announcement. Also contact info for the test facilitator will be available!
Notice the differences in shape and size of heat shield mounting provisions! 
Outside runner AMS: 
Same runner MS: 
Outside runner AMS: 
Same runner MS: 
AMS Outside Runner: 
MS Outside Runner: 
Outside Heat Shield Mounting AMS: 
Outside Heat Shield Mounting MS: 
Inside runner AMS - different casting technique applied: 
Inside runner MS: 
I could go on to show similarities and differences between AMS, MS and stock units but I think the point is well taken.
As for some of the other items like the 3" D.P.'s I guess people forget to read the manufacturer on our site. There are several exhaust contractors/manufacturers in Canada with distributor ties making systems for the 'big' boys in North America. Our source happens to drive a 300ZX and offered to make these affordable designs if we were willing to 'distribute' and 'guarantee' quantities which we did. Remember the SZ pipes are distributed by them and not manufactured by them - I believe Fast Intentions are the producers? The Brake Brace was already produced by one of our contacts and we decided to stock these but obviously wanted our colours. I can only imagine we ordered the same silver units that are available by this manufacturer. As for E-Bay we have learned alot from being burned in the past with a couple products! Global Exclusivity contracts are signed before any product is started. You can rest assure that any copies of our products are exactly that. Not from our manufacturers and will lack several features we always include in our products. As for suspension there have been numerous Midori and Cusco styles available. It is a matter of what makes your units stand out. Our units are made by manufacturers which adhere to global certification standards.
Our bearings are Koyo sealed and now feature traits offered by the competition and then some! We now have the Thickest Collars of any control arm on the market! (T6061 Aluminum)! Recently a Carbing STB type was offered and I have yet to see much criticism? I could go on about all the vendors and products but at the end of the day we are providing what our clients ask of us as are other vendors. If we sit back I assure you it was a matter of time until someone else decided to 'Copy' the MS manifolds without concern for better numbers. For the avid readers they will be able to see through the obvious sabotage tactics by a well organzied group of individuals who were never AMS or Z1 clients to begin with and have always supported there local home-based vendors which I have no qualms with - having dealt with many. The only problems I have is when attacks are so rampant without looking at all the variables. These are fundamentals of a Capitalist Market in the manufacturing sector. As mentioned a simple trip to SEMA would open everyones eyes on how competitive the after-market is! Regards, Vuk@AMS
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