I want my 2k2 grill to look like this.....
02-23-2003, 09:30 PM
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I want my 2k2 grill to look like this.....
Anyone with a 2k2 have pics and some brief instructions on how to do it out of gutter guard? I can't figure out how, and most of all, I don't know how it will look.
and it would be good if anyone has valence grill on 2k2 made from gutter guard too.
Thanks.
I like this setup much better than just having the mesh grill alone! Good Idea!
02-24-2003, 05:42 AM
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You guys are right about not being able to see the mesh if placed behind the grill.
That was the first thing I tried. I was a little visible, but not to my liking.
2M0A0X2: It is easy enough to do. Basically, cut the mesh to fit in between the horizontal bars the way you want, and hold it in place with zip ties.It would actually be easier (less pieces). I had to cut 12 individual pieces for the entire grill, for the 2k2+, there aren't so many horizontal bars.
PM/email me for more specific ?'s if you want.
That was the first thing I tried. I was a little visible, but not to my liking.
2M0A0X2: It is easy enough to do. Basically, cut the mesh to fit in between the horizontal bars the way you want, and hold it in place with zip ties.It would actually be easier (less pieces). I had to cut 12 individual pieces for the entire grill, for the 2k2+, there aren't so many horizontal bars.
PM/email me for more specific ?'s if you want.
02-24-2003, 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by ICULookN
Once Grille-tech comes out with a piece for the top opening, I was goint to dremel out pieces to fit into the OEM grille. Hopefully it is not that difficult.
Once Grille-tech comes out with a piece for the top opening, I was goint to dremel out pieces to fit into the OEM grille. Hopefully it is not that difficult.
02-25-2003, 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by Hotnicks
You guys are right about not being able to see the mesh if placed behind the grill.
That was the first thing I tried. I was a little visible, but not to my liking.
2M0A0X2: It is easy enough to do. Basically, cut the mesh to fit in between the horizontal bars the way you want, and hold it in place with zip ties.It would actually be easier (less pieces). I had to cut 12 individual pieces for the entire grill, for the 2k2+, there aren't so many horizontal bars.
PM/email me for more specific ?'s if you want.
You guys are right about not being able to see the mesh if placed behind the grill.
That was the first thing I tried. I was a little visible, but not to my liking.
2M0A0X2: It is easy enough to do. Basically, cut the mesh to fit in between the horizontal bars the way you want, and hold it in place with zip ties.It would actually be easier (less pieces). I had to cut 12 individual pieces for the entire grill, for the 2k2+, there aren't so many horizontal bars.
PM/email me for more specific ?'s if you want.
and guys, i don't mean look exactly like that, i just want to fit it between the bars.
02-25-2003, 02:41 PM
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Like this?
Originally posted by 2M0A0X2
did you bend the pieces at all to make it look 3d? and do u have to paint it?
and guys, i don't mean look exactly like that, i just want to fit it between the bars.
did you bend the pieces at all to make it look 3d? and do u have to paint it?
and guys, i don't mean look exactly like that, i just want to fit it between the bars.
02-25-2003, 04:33 PM
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i had 99 tl where i made my own grill from gutter guard i bought from home depot and that was a ***** to do but worth it at the end... could i just use the same thing for my 2k1 max...or is there different mesh i should buy..
02-25-2003, 05:07 PM
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Originally posted by greekmax2k1
i had 99 tl where i made my own grill from gutter guard i bought from home depot and that was a ***** to do but worth it at the end... could i just use the same thing for my 2k1 max...or is there different mesh i should buy..
i had 99 tl where i made my own grill from gutter guard i bought from home depot and that was a ***** to do but worth it at the end... could i just use the same thing for my 2k1 max...or is there different mesh i should buy..
02-26-2003, 05:57 AM
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Originally posted by 2M0A0X2
did you bend the pieces at all to make it look 3d? and do u have to paint it?
and guys, i don't mean look exactly like that, i just want to fit it between the bars.
did you bend the pieces at all to make it look 3d? and do u have to paint it?
and guys, i don't mean look exactly like that, i just want to fit it between the bars.
I also painted them silver to match my rims.
02-26-2003, 10:16 AM
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Originally posted by greekmax2k1
how did u attach the mesh to the grill...someone said zipties...but i dont know if that works...
how did u attach the mesh to the grill...someone said zipties...but i dont know if that works...
02-26-2003, 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by greekmax2k1
ok im about to do this right now but i have one last question.... is it easier to take out the grill
or just do it while the grill is on the car
ok im about to do this right now but i have one last question.... is it easier to take out the grill
or just do it while the grill is on the car
02-26-2003, 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by ICULookN
The picture of the front of Shadyz car is exactly what I'm talking about.
The picture of the front of Shadyz car is exactly what I'm talking about.
But that is the look I'm looking for as well. Trying to find the same type of grill material that Grille-Tech uses (that's where I got the lowers). It's a round hole design - not the diamond cut you see everywhere. When I find the material I'll make templates and try it out. I'm big about not doing anything on the car that I can't revert back to original so I won't do it in a way that has to cut the original grill.
If I'm sucessful (anyone know where I can get the material?), I'll try it with a writeup (maybe I can do some sort of template .gif as well).
I've talked to Chris at Grille-Tech about it a couple of months ago, but they've got their hands full with fitment issues on the straight replace type grills they're making.
02-26-2003, 02:07 PM
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Re: Like this?
Originally posted by Shaydz
Kinda like this? It's a bad photoshop job but whatever....
Kinda like this? It's a bad photoshop job but whatever....
02-26-2003, 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by THEKNITE
As I as I know, it's not easy to take the grill out.
As I as I know, it's not easy to take the grill out.
if it's warm enough here this weekend (and if i don't have too many tests), im gonna try it out this weekend too!
02-27-2003, 02:02 PM
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Originally posted by VQMAN
the first one that was posted...way up top...it reminds me of teh 2k4 Maxima "tooth" and the 2k3 Murano "Tooth"....
I like the others in the middle better...
-vq
the first one that was posted...way up top...it reminds me of teh 2k4 Maxima "tooth" and the 2k3 Murano "Tooth"....
I like the others in the middle better...
-vq
02-28-2003, 06:05 AM
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Originally posted by 2M0A0X2
so hotnicks, did u make the grill pieces slide from the back or the front?
so hotnicks, did u make the grill pieces slide from the back or the front?
02-28-2003, 07:59 AM
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Re: Re: I want my 2k2 grill to look like this.....
Originally posted by maximawanabee
Hey, you ain't go no paint and rock chips on yer hood!
Did you PS your hood to hide the "unsightly blemishes"?
Hey, you ain't go no paint and rock chips on yer hood!
Did you PS your hood to hide the "unsightly blemishes"?