MaxGR97

I have made my top mesh grill (w/ nissan emblem in middle ya know) and lower mesh grille (where an intercooler would go) and i wanna know how to make the one in the middle, the holes only like an inch high. Ive seen people do this, and i jsut wanna know how to keep the mesh in there?

Doc

Do you have any pix of what you've done so far?

BlackCat

iTrader: (6)

This is my bulge mesh version:
Just measure the opening width and height. Draw it on a long piece of cardboard, cut out the pattern and see if it will fit the opening. Draw the template onto the uncut part of the cardboard and give it an extra inch around. Cut that out and that is your template. Cut out the mesh and with the first template use a felt marker and draw the outline in the center of the cut mesh. That line is your fold line. Fold the mesh with pliers or a piece of wood that is straight so you can bend the mesh on the straight edge. If you're going to use the licence plate holder you can cut openings for it. If not, you simply spread out the wire so that it rubs against the sides of the opening and won't pop out by itself.



Bulge Mesh instructions for the grill:
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...&pid=38&page=2

Tyrexx

iTrader: (23)

unbolt one of the splashgards under the fog light, then you CAN just use a full rectangle piece, it sits nicely in there, then just use 2-4 zip ties to secure it.

MaxGR97

Thanks, but my two grilles are not the bulge ones, just flat. So your saying its not really hooked up to anything, just the flaps keep it in? hmmm ill have to think about that, maybe just making like a 1/4" fold so its not so bulgy and fits w/ the rest of my grills? thanks man

BlackCat

iTrader: (6)

Since your mesh is flat then I would go with at least a 1/4" fold instead of the 1". It will sit deep in the opening and match the rest of your design. I did mine 1" so that it nearly sticks out (in keeping with my bulge design - thanks to the Pagani Zonda C12 for the inspiration!).

Maciek

Check out my www for some pics, but it is not as bad as you think. Just cut a piece about 1/2 inch wider (if you want the bulge look) and longer than opening.
Use a roung tube or a brumstick and roung off the strip, to be able to squeeze it in there.
Eye down the angle and shape of te sides and try to get the same shape on one of the mesh sides. Then just keep trimming the other side untill it fits just right.
Most important: TAKE YOUR TIME

MaxGR97

Well since i still have just enough mesh left to make the little one, im just gonna make a 1/4" bulge one, and if i dont like it, i didnt waste any money on mesh. Thanks again for your help.

Maciek

dude, if you consider 2$ or less wasting money...you are in bad shape

happyricefob

iTrader: (7)

i tried it on my 95, it didn't work out too well. although nadir_s done is on his 96, but he has metal grill, which will rust over time.

oh well..i can live just with a top grill

MaxGR97

Well, I just finished it, now all of my holes on my front bumper are meshed! I dont have any pics of the new ones, but i do have pics of the just main grill (nissan logo in middle) http://www.cardomain.com/id/maxgr97

2 Da Max

iTrader: (2)

yea im taking macieks advice and do my midle part tonite, his came out great

Maciek

thanks, bro.
Good luck. The biggest thing is make sure you have plenty of time (about 1-2 hours of slow, but quality work). Don't rush it or it will be fcuked up.