As many of you have requested, I have been working with Trenz to design a polished aluminum billet grille to fit 95-96 Maximas. This is the same company that makes them for 97-99 Maximas. After three weeks of designing, I finally have a prototype. Now this is not a complete grill replacement, rather it fits perfectly into the groove, and covers the factory black grill. Doing it this way makes it easier to install and is more visually appealing. Below is a few pictures of the prototype. Please respond to this thread with you comments. If their is enough interest I will have Trenz begin production, and can have them available for you guys in as little as two weeks. Price will be the same as the 97-99 Maxima ones, $150 each. The valence will be available as soon as I can find a bumper to send to Trenz. Email me with any questions: Greg@CustomMaxima.com

 

Looks nice:-)

 

looks very good and shinny

 

looks good greg.

 

 

 

Can't wait to get it. Please tell them to make some more.

 

I think it might be better without the Y in the center after seeing that pic.

 

 

red x

 

 

I don't like the black plastic part

 

and of course now it works! Jeesh.
So thats kinda cool, it just snaps on over the stock grille? But if you look close, then you can see the stock grille?
Can we have these before xmas?

 

people people..

those aren't real pics i gave you..

those were just photoshopped pics to give you a slight idea of what it would look like on your cars.. dont' take this as EXACTLY how it will look..

 

 

dou.... err darren.. u ARE the MAN.. u have crazy Photoshop skills

 

Looks like the general opinion is that everyone likesit. I agree that the V does not look that cool. I will have it made without the V. You will definately have it before Christmas.

 

Whats going on with those Eyelids?

Erik

 

If you are redoing the grille, can i buy the protype that you have now with the V?

 

Looks like I have another addition to my winter project list

 

I actually already promised the guy who provided me the with factory grill (Dan) that I would sell him the prototype.

The rear window spoiler is now available and I should have the eyelids this week. Sarona was slow in shipping them to me.

 

Doh! Well, since I am kind of the guy who gave you a factory grille (remember, fedexed it but you already had it, bla bla bla) Can i get second dibs (if Dan doesnt want it, or theres another, etc) Thanks a lot. I LOVE the way it looks

 

Me want know bout eyelids, too

 

Here is another photoshop using my own car.

 

oh yeah Nick i remember, email me and i will take care of you.

 

i think the v looks good... if they are made with this ill buy one... with out it i think it looks like the 97-99 ones.. i hate those
my .02

 

They go on the outside and you paint em? I want those.

 

i dont like at all!!

 

I appologize for the crappy photoshop jobs i did before..

I redid the first ones and added some new ones for you guys.. greg feel free to use all the new pictures..

to see the new pictures i added above.. ensure that you hold down shift and hit refresh in your browser so the pictures are not cache

 

I don't like it for several reasons:

First, it makes the car look Pontiacesque (akin to a Grand Prix).

Two, it's inconsistent with the black trim used on 95-96 SE's. Nissan went to great length to eliminate metal trim on the 95-96 SE. Now you're re-introducing it. You're inviting the same problem as the Altezzas, which would be selling like American Flags on September 12, 2001, had the manufacturer eliminated the chrome backing and made them in black or paintable to match the exterior color of the car.

Three, its harsh, straight lines are inconsistent with the soft, sloping curves of the Max. What's with the triangle? Fine on a Mitsubishi/Pontiac, but not with a Nissan.

I applaud you for your efforts in trying to improve the max grill, but, I would vote against putting this design into production. Not being one to merely criticize and find fault, I make the following recommendations.

1. Change the finish to a black matte.
2. Try other "softer" designs. Personally, i think a 3/4" inch honey-comb design would give the car a more aggresive look.

You asked.

 

It looks ok, I wouldn't get it though. I think I'll keep my "Pontiac" grill for now. Speaking of Pontiacs, those guys at clubgp.com...

 

Thanks Greg, grill looks good...

 

I also like the grill and I might replace my Stealin grill (aka pontiac) grill with it. The only thing i dont like is the grill is a little too shinny for poeple who dont really like chrome. I like it because it looks like the new Mercedez E class I believe. I would buy it if anyone wants a stillen grill painted hunter green with custom mesh.


Jay

 

What happened to making this grille look like the 97-99 Trenz models? I think it's a much nicer design, and flows with the car better. Is there anyway of integrating more of the look of the 97-99, or is the picture that you posted going to be the final product...without the V?

TIA

G

 

Yea, kill that "Y".. What's up with that??

 

Ruby colored car looks good!! LOL!!

 

too bad the owner is a retard

 

Right on! I don't like the fact that the lines curve /\ upward, not \/ downward. This breaks up the visual motif of the front, and to me seems out of wack. The line down the middle is unneeded. I also agree on the black color - how about anodized aluminum? Perhaps a carbon fiber option? If those are not possible, I would buy a chrome piece.

Art

 

Greg, once you have gone out of your way to provide another popular product for maxima owners, this time specifically for '95-'96 owners and i personally thank you. One problem i have with the Trenz grill prototype is that it doesn't really flow right. I preferred the look of the '97-'99. I might buy the grill from you, but i would get the '97-'99 and do a front end conversion.

 

well thoese photoshop pics look like hell, but the grille looks unique and cool. I'm interested. I feel the need to do somethign with the stock grille, the homedepot stuffs looks awful and the i'd rather kill myself then put on an SMX grille