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Custom Grill Inserts

Old Jul 1, 2002 | 11:25 AM
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Custom Grill Inserts

I jusst won a bid on ebay for pre-cut grill inserts for the max. What would i do to install them, im not sure how this works, It says they are pre-cu, but how do they stay? Thanx
Old Jul 1, 2002 | 11:34 AM
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You are craze man if you gonna pay for that thing!
Go to HomeDepot and make your own!
use the simple plastic tie down to secure the grill!
So freaking easy dude! (see mine)
Mine cost me $4 to make and took me less than 55 mins!
Use the search function and you'll see tons of Info!
Good luck and don't ever let someone rip off your hard earned cash!
Old Jul 1, 2002 | 11:41 AM
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Re: Custom Grill Inserts

Originally posted by maxperformance
I jusst won a bid on ebay for pre-cut grill inserts for the max. What would i do to install them, im not sure how this works, It says they are pre-cu, but how do they stay? Thanx
Pre-cut = Gutter mesh that's been cut out to fit into the maxima bumper grill spots.

Oh well since its 3 bucks (i just looked it up and i think this is the one you're talkin about... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1840793849) go for it? This is a simple 5 buck mod which i did myself yesterday. I'd rather go to home depot, by the mesh, and cut it out myself instead of ordering online and all that junk... just my 2 cents
Old Jul 1, 2002 | 01:38 PM
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Since on this anyone know if there is anyway to take out the stipe that has the nissan burger on it without cutting it out?
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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First of all, that's $3 (if no one bids) but if you looking at the shipping it's another $7 bucks! that's freaking $10 man!
Go to HomeDepot and do your own!
To remove front burger, simply use the heatgun or hair dryer and it will come out easy!
It's very easy but be careful not to cut too big as it will scratches your bumper!
Post some Pix when you're done!
Old Jul 1, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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Mesh : $1.57 at for a sheet about 3 feet by 6 feet at Home Depot in the town next to mine, same stuff as on e-bay.
Old Jul 1, 2002 | 06:27 PM
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If you use the heat gun to take of that whole chrome bar will you be able to put it back on later?
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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Re: Custom Grill Inserts

Originally posted by maxperformance
I jusst won a bid on ebay for pre-cut grill inserts for the max. What would i do to install them, im not sure how this works, It says they are pre-cu, but how do they stay? Thanx

that guy seemed like he was running a scam on ebay your probably better off doing what the other guys say and going to home depot
Old Jul 1, 2002 | 10:21 PM
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Sorry never mind for the chrome bar... I thought you're talking about the burger along... I've 96SE and we don't have the chrome bar on our grill. try ask around...I'm sure someone will come out with some sort of solution for your project!
Again, never buy the grill from the E-bay!
Old Jul 24, 2002 | 12:39 PM
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I have a 95 GXE. I'm in the process of doing a custom mesh setup, myself. I want to remove the Nissan badge from the stock grill and place it on the mesh. Do I use the hair dryer method to remove the badge? Is there another method? Thanks in adavance.
Old Jul 24, 2002 | 01:31 PM
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to remove Nissan badge you could also use the dentel floss!
very easy to remove!
Old Jul 24, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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I made my own...BUT...

for an extra $5, I'd rather buy it...cutting it correctly is a bi-otch...and can hurt your hands after...

It's like a car wash --- sure, I could do it myself and save $3-4, but
there are professionals that do this for a living, so, I'd rather spend
the extra few bucks and get it done right with NO effort from me!

my two cents...
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 06:50 PM
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mine took me about an hour to cut out and mold just for the upper grill. The lower inserts took me about 30min. Oh and i used very thin bundling wire to secure mine in, that way you cant see where its held into place

yes, its all from HOME DEPOT.

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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 09:48 PM
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Originally posted by ny96max
mine took me about an hour to cut out and mold just for the upper grill. The lower inserts took me about 30min. Oh and i used very thin bundling wire to secure mine in, that way you cant see where its held into place

yes, its all from HOME DEPOT.

Ant
Looks nice!

Queston about the Nissan burger. The guy asked how to get it off, but how do you put it back ON... Do you attach it to the mesh? It looks like it's sitting on the outside of the mesh.
Did you tape it? Using what?

I might do mine this weekend Home Depot here I come.


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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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I was just wondering? Im thinking about doing mine and I wanted to know how does the mesh piece actually SIT inside of the hole? yall said yall used Wires or Them Plastic Tie Clamps, but where do they clamp on to so its not seaible, and is it securley tight? Some are lucky. They dont have to drive with a lisence plate on the car, which is The Shizz. But in NJ, you have to have it on the front or its illegial! Scince I have a 98 Max, I have that crome bar across my grill, so I wont put mesh there cause if I do and take out that bar, it makes my car look like a 95-96 Max. So Scince i have a gle, i wanan put some of that gril where the fog lights would go and that wide open bottem piece! How cna I do this?

Thanx
Old Jul 25, 2002 | 04:34 AM
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Does anyone have Step by Step Instructions on how to make the grills. I know its somewhat easy but i always like to have instructions anyway. Can someone halp me out.
Old Jul 25, 2002 | 06:25 AM
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Originally posted by Blaxxxima


Looks nice!

Queston about the Nissan burger. The guy asked how to get it off, but how do you put it back ON... Do you attach it to the mesh? It looks like it's sitting on the outside of the mesh.
Did you tape it? Using what?

I might do mine this weekend Home Depot here I come.


mike
i just used a lil clear silicone to re-secure the emblam back on there. Also there is two small pegs on the back of it as well, i lined those up with the small holes on the factory grill that way it would be a tight fit.

Ant
Old Jul 25, 2002 | 07:21 AM
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Originally posted by tiedyemaxima
Does anyone have Step by Step Instructions on how to make the grills. I know its somewhat easy but i always like to have instructions anyway. Can someone halp me out.
SEARCH!!!!!!!
I know I've posted on this...when I made mine...

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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 03:38 AM
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I did search and all it i found was people talking about theres i read the samething in everyone. I searched through 2 pages and got tired of reeading the same thing. I just do not want to mess it up and i know you respect that. Who would want a maxima with a messed up grill i know i would hate to see one.
Old Jul 26, 2002 | 03:03 PM
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Does anyone have Step by Step Instructions on how to make the grills. I know its somewhat easy but i always like to have instructions anyway. Can someone halp me out.
tiedyemadxima... I'm one of four (92, 93, 95, <B>99</B>).
Old Jul 26, 2002 | 04:07 PM
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Originally posted by sickmen
You are craze man if you gonna pay for that thing!
Go to HomeDepot and make your own!
use the simple plastic tie down to secure the grill!
So freaking easy dude! (see mine)
Mine cost me $4 to make and took me less than 55 mins!
Use the search function and you'll see tons of Info!
Good luck and don't ever let someone rip off your hard earned cash!
yupki tokki sux
Old Jul 26, 2002 | 06:20 PM
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Originally posted by JetBlackMax
I was just wondering? Im thinking about doing mine and I wanted to know how does the mesh piece actually SIT inside of the hole? yall said yall used Wires or Them Plastic Tie Clamps, but where do they clamp on to so its not seaible, and is it securley tight? Some are lucky. They dont have to drive with a lisence plate on the car, which is The Shizz. But in NJ, you have to have it on the front or its illegial! Scince I have a 98 Max, I have that crome bar across my grill, so I wont put mesh there cause if I do and take out that bar, it makes my car look like a 95-96 Max. So Scince i have a gle, i wanan put some of that gril where the fog lights would go and that wide open bottem piece! How cna I do this?

Thanx
i did it on my 97 yesterday and it's obviously harder than the 95-96 grille. you have to make two different ones. the hardest part is getting it around the nissan emblem. but if you take your time it will come out ok. i'm gonna do mine over though now that i have the experience. it;s worth it though. brings life to the front view
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