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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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Been out of the Maxima loop for a while, quick question.

Whats up everyone!? Been away since April (sold my 2003 Se), but just got another 2003... go figure. Only with a Maxima!
4 out of last 5 cars were Maximas (98, 99, 03, 03).

All right, the reason I'm writing is to ask you where can I purchase a Grille for the 03? A cool aftermarket chrome or whatever would do. I saw a couple on e-bay, like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...QQcmdZViewItem
but for an 03 of course

or,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03...QQcmdZViewItem

thanks for all your help
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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you're not the same Maciek from redlinegoods are you?

as to the grille - the best look is to paint your factory grille body-color or all-black IMO. on the billet and mesh grilles!
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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No, it must've been another Polish fella.
Thing is, I need to replace my broken factory grille, so since I have to buy one anyways, why not get a different one? Plus it is less expensive than an OEM.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Maciek
No, it must've been another Polish fella.
Thing is, I need to replace my broken factory grille, so since I have to buy one anyways, why not get a different one? Plus it is less expensive than an OEM.
yeah, redlinegoods is actually based in Poland - in Gdynia I believe. Maciek is the owner....

I actually went to Gdynia and Gdansk a couple years back...tons of fun
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Maciek
No, it must've been another Polish fella.
Thing is, I need to replace my broken factory grille, so since I have to buy one anyways, why not get a different one? Plus it is less expensive than an OEM.

That is true but also, if you get lucky, you may be able to find an oem grill for sale.

But if anything, don't put a gt-r symbol on the grill
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Czesc Maciek - good car choice on your part I would try car-part.com for the grille.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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czesc kobalt!

Fellas, you are not understanding me. I do not want an OEM grille.
I would like to get a custom looking one, chrome or polished aluminum or similar. Trenz grille is an option, but just not too hot about the way it looks.

So please let me know where can I buy one like I described. Thanks a bunch.

P.S. Irish, Poland is a lot of fun, isn't it. You can have a ball if you have the right guide.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ChromeSE5
That is true but also, if you get lucky, you may be able to find an oem grill for sale.

But if anything, don't put a gt-r symbol on the grill
...GTR??? you can't be serious.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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...GTR??? you can't be serious.
It's happened before lol.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ChromeSE5
It's happened before lol.
far too many times, I might add
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:08 AM
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I just looked up a silver maxima on cardomain.com with a silver mesh grille, similar if not the same as this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03...QQcmdZViewItem

and it did not look good with my car color (sterling mist). You could see the middle support pillar behind the grille like through a pentyhose.

Maybe with some masking work (another, maybe black mesh behind the chrome one???) I could hide that.

Does anyone know a place to purchase those kind of grilles aside from e-bay?
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:09 AM
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go to stealer website.......and be ready to get raped....
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