to Trenz grill or not?
06-21-2001, 10:06 PM
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I am going to get a 97-99 front bumper w/foglights, so I'll need a new grill as well because the SMX grill won't fit. Anyway, I still can't decide whether to get the polished Trenz grill or get the 97-99 painted(not chrome) grill. I will also get a full Stillen kit(97-99 front lip and sides, 95-96 rear). So, what do you guys think? I'm just not sure. Is the Trenz grill a bit too flashy?
06-22-2001, 03:49 AM
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flashy not to me...it will set your car off fine...
I really,really,really,really,really,really,love/like mine I think this is the best front end mod I have done to enhance the front...."coming at you" look of the car....
06-22-2001, 05:22 AM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
I am going to get a 97-99 front bumper w/foglights, so I'll need a new grill as well because the SMX grill won't fit. Anyway, I still can't decide whether to get the polished Trenz grill or get the 97-99 painted(not chrome) grill. I will also get a full Stillen kit(97-99 front lip and sides, 95-96 rear). So, what do you guys think? I'm just not sure. Is the Trenz grill a bit too flashy?
I am going to get a 97-99 front bumper w/foglights, so I'll need a new grill as well because the SMX grill won't fit. Anyway, I still can't decide whether to get the polished Trenz grill or get the 97-99 painted(not chrome) grill. I will also get a full Stillen kit(97-99 front lip and sides, 95-96 rear). So, what do you guys think? I'm just not sure. Is the Trenz grill a bit too flashy?
06-22-2001, 06:45 AM
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actually, they make an smx grill for 97-99 now. i've gotta pic of it if you like. also, the trenz grill's alright in my opinion. i guess it's just not somethin i'd wanna do to my max anytime soon. i've gotta gxe which has the chrome grill. personally, i want a painted smx or stock se grill. also, on the post about finding out all you have to do to convert to a 97-99 max front end, i'm not sure all you have to do. my question is wondering if all that's really worth the trouble of going through. for that effort you could prolly go as far as having R34 Skyline headlights custom molded on. well, not quite that much, but close enough. those look tight, but that's just my taste. if you can get the 97-99 conversion, more power to ya. from what i know, the only components would be bumper, headlights, and grill. that's considering the bumper should have the corners with it, if not, you could just order a set of clears... good luck whichever way u go!
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06-22-2001, 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
I am going to get a 97-99 front bumper w/foglights, so I'll need a new grill as well because the SMX grill won't fit. Anyway, I still can't decide whether to get the polished Trenz grill or get the 97-99 painted(not chrome) grill. I will also get a full Stillen kit(97-99 front lip and sides, 95-96 rear). So, what do you guys think? I'm just not sure. Is the Trenz grill a bit too flashy?
I am going to get a 97-99 front bumper w/foglights, so I'll need a new grill as well because the SMX grill won't fit. Anyway, I still can't decide whether to get the polished Trenz grill or get the 97-99 painted(not chrome) grill. I will also get a full Stillen kit(97-99 front lip and sides, 95-96 rear). So, what do you guys think? I'm just not sure. Is the Trenz grill a bit too flashy?
06-22-2001, 12:22 PM
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JDM4LIFE:
Hey, did you just say that they DO have a SMX grille for the 97-99 MAx? Send me a pic aznbluboy@yahoo.com .. I would love to see what it look like! I ALWAYS wanted a SMX grille on my 99. I was about to do the conversion to a 95-96 just so I can get the SMX grille look... but didnt want to sacrifice the bumper on the 99.
Hey, did you just say that they DO have a SMX grille for the 97-99 MAx? Send me a pic aznbluboy@yahoo.com .. I would love to see what it look like! I ALWAYS wanted a SMX grille on my 99. I was about to do the conversion to a 95-96 just so I can get the SMX grille look... but didnt want to sacrifice the bumper on the 99.
06-22-2001, 12:34 PM
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I read a few people stating that to do a 95/96 to a 97/99 front end conversion, you need to get new headlights. This is not the case (as far as I know). All I know of to do is the front bumper cover and, yes, the grill (and of course foglights if you desire). But the headlights, clearance and corners are a direct fit.
Oh, and to answer your original question cumalot (come on man, what kind of handle is that anyway?), I can only say this: I HATE chrome!! It is so gaudy. I went out of my way to kill all my chrome - doorhandles - windowtrim - emblyms - exhaust tip, I'd never put extra chrome on my car. So maybe if you paint it body color, otherwise just get the stock grill (but painted) or some kind of a cool custom grill job like YellowBrother did. Good luck with your decision and conversion.
Oh, and to answer your original question cumalot (come on man, what kind of handle is that anyway?), I can only say this: I HATE chrome!! It is so gaudy. I went out of my way to kill all my chrome - doorhandles - windowtrim - emblyms - exhaust tip, I'd never put extra chrome on my car. So maybe if you paint it body color, otherwise just get the stock grill (but painted) or some kind of a cool custom grill job like YellowBrother did. Good luck with your decision and conversion.
06-22-2001, 02:29 PM
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Re: Reply
Originally posted by ptatohed
I read a few people stating that to do a 95/96 to a 97/99 front end conversion, you need to get new headlights. This is not the case (as far as I know). All I know of to do is the front bumper cover and, yes, the grill (and of course foglights if you desire). But the headlights, clearance and corners are a direct fit.
Oh, and to answer your original question cumalot (come on man, what kind of handle is that anyway?), I can only say this: I HATE chrome!! It is so gaudy. I went out of my way to kill all my chrome - doorhandles - windowtrim - emblyms - exhaust tip, I'd never put extra chrome on my car. So maybe if you paint it body color, otherwise just get the stock grill (but painted) or some kind of a cool custom grill job like YellowBrother did. Good luck with your decision and conversion.
I read a few people stating that to do a 95/96 to a 97/99 front end conversion, you need to get new headlights. This is not the case (as far as I know). All I know of to do is the front bumper cover and, yes, the grill (and of course foglights if you desire). But the headlights, clearance and corners are a direct fit.
Oh, and to answer your original question cumalot (come on man, what kind of handle is that anyway?), I can only say this: I HATE chrome!! It is so gaudy. I went out of my way to kill all my chrome - doorhandles - windowtrim - emblyms - exhaust tip, I'd never put extra chrome on my car. So maybe if you paint it body color, otherwise just get the stock grill (but painted) or some kind of a cool custom grill job like YellowBrother did. Good luck with your decision and conversion.
You don't like my handle, mr.potatohead? j/k
06-22-2001, 03:28 PM
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Well...
I didn't mean to offend you but I have to admit it is a little immature and distasteful. I know my Mr. Ptatohed name (there's a long story behind it) is not the most mature - lol - but I am trying to have a little fun with it but at the same time, not cross any lines. I find yours childish, distasteful and, who knows, maybe offending to some people. But, hey, this is all I'm going to say on it, it's your name, it doesn't bother me, I just find it out of place here. Enjoy your day.
06-22-2001, 05:00 PM
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Re: Well...
Originally posted by ptatohed
I didn't mean to offend you but I have to admit it is a little immature and distasteful. I know my Mr. Ptatohed name (there's a long story behind it) is not the most mature - lol - but I am trying to have a little fun with it but at the same time, not cross any lines. I find yours childish, distasteful and, who knows, maybe offending to some people. But, hey, this is all I'm going to say on it, it's your name, it doesn't bother me, I just find it out of place here. Enjoy your day.
I didn't mean to offend you but I have to admit it is a little immature and distasteful. I know my Mr. Ptatohed name (there's a long story behind it) is not the most mature - lol - but I am trying to have a little fun with it but at the same time, not cross any lines. I find yours childish, distasteful and, who knows, maybe offending to some people. But, hey, this is all I'm going to say on it, it's your name, it doesn't bother me, I just find it out of place here. Enjoy your day.
06-23-2001, 07:06 AM
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Originally posted by ptatohed
I read a few people stating that to do a 95/96 to a 97/99 front end conversion, you need to get new headlights. This is not the case (as far as I know). All I know of to do is the front bumper cover and, yes, the grill (and of course foglights if you desire). But the headlights, clearance and corners are a direct fit.
Oh, and to answer your original question cumalot (come on man, what kind of handle is that anyway?), I can only say this: I HATE chrome!! It is so gaudy. I went out of my way to kill all my chrome - doorhandles - windowtrim - emblyms - exhaust tip, I'd never put extra chrome on my car. So maybe if you paint it body color, otherwise just get the stock grill (but painted) or some kind of a cool custom grill job like YellowBrother did. Good luck with your decision and conversion.
I read a few people stating that to do a 95/96 to a 97/99 front end conversion, you need to get new headlights. This is not the case (as far as I know). All I know of to do is the front bumper cover and, yes, the grill (and of course foglights if you desire). But the headlights, clearance and corners are a direct fit.
Oh, and to answer your original question cumalot (come on man, what kind of handle is that anyway?), I can only say this: I HATE chrome!! It is so gaudy. I went out of my way to kill all my chrome - doorhandles - windowtrim - emblyms - exhaust tip, I'd never put extra chrome on my car. So maybe if you paint it body color, otherwise just get the stock grill (but painted) or some kind of a cool custom grill job like YellowBrother did. Good luck with your decision and conversion.
cumalot...if i was u....which i'm not...do something creative or unique....to me the trenz grill look good if the fitment isn't an issue but to me it gives it the trucker look....
off topic- william (metallic97gxe) got my check bro? is "my" grill on the way....
06-23-2001, 08:40 AM
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here's the pic i posted on my site for that 97-99 SMX grill
http://www.geocities.com/horrorfreakopc/smxgrill.jpg
it's not bad. only thing is, it reminds me too much of a grand am...... maybe it's just me.
http://www.geocities.com/horrorfreakopc/smxgrill.jpg
it's not bad. only thing is, it reminds me too much of a grand am...... maybe it's just me.
06-23-2001, 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by JDM4LIFE
here's the pic i posted on my site for that 97-99 SMX grill
http://www.geocities.com/horrorfreakopc/smxgrill.jpg
it's not bad. only thing is, it reminds me too much of a grand am...... maybe it's just me.
here's the pic i posted on my site for that 97-99 SMX grill
http://www.geocities.com/horrorfreakopc/smxgrill.jpg
it's not bad. only thing is, it reminds me too much of a grand am...... maybe it's just me.
06-23-2001, 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by Yellowbrother
someone called my name.....ok for the person who is asking about what part u need for a 97-99 conversion....if u want the full outer conversion then u need corner light, headlight, grill and bumper and fog light if desired.....if u just want the bumper look then all u need is the bumper cover and grill....and if u want same front and internal swap u would need everything above with shock absorbers, reinforcement....blah blah blah....can't remember all the parts.....
cumalot...if i was u....which i'm not...do something creative or unique....to me the trenz grill look good if the fitment isn't an issue but to me it gives it the trucker look....
off topic- william (metallic97gxe) got my check bro? is "my" grill on the way....
someone called my name.....ok for the person who is asking about what part u need for a 97-99 conversion....if u want the full outer conversion then u need corner light, headlight, grill and bumper and fog light if desired.....if u just want the bumper look then all u need is the bumper cover and grill....and if u want same front and internal swap u would need everything above with shock absorbers, reinforcement....blah blah blah....can't remember all the parts.....
cumalot...if i was u....which i'm not...do something creative or unique....to me the trenz grill look good if the fitment isn't an issue but to me it gives it the trucker look....
off topic- william (metallic97gxe) got my check bro? is "my" grill on the way....
06-24-2001, 01:28 AM
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Re: Re: Well...
Originally posted by Cumalot
And you think I give a **** what you think about my name? I am trying to have some fun too. So, next time if you don't like my name so much, DON'T REPLY! Easy as that. Geez...you said it doesn't bother you, yet you said my name was childish, distasteful, and maybe offending to some people?
And you think I give a **** what you think about my name? I am trying to have some fun too. So, next time if you don't like my name so much, DON'T REPLY! Easy as that. Geez...you said it doesn't bother you, yet you said my name was childish, distasteful, and maybe offending to some people?
Sorry to see I upset you so much. Enjoy your day...
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