I was going to have one of these made, but never got around to it. I see tons of subarus with these...I bet if someone made them for the Maxima, they'd sell well....

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paradox systems? looks like something they could/would make.

 

u know... i started to fabricate one... i got the idea off of some sport tuner magazine...

 

by the way, I realize that this is not really a "functional" piece, but is more for looks....I've just always hated the front of the engine bay...so ugly (unless there is SC piping there, of course)

 

yah i understand... the ones at the tuner mag apparently call it a cooling plate... i started to search for it and yada yada... now... how similar is the 350z's front end compared to ours.. i did manage to see quite a few of em on the magazine

 

yeah, even on the NASIOC forums the guys are like "they don't do anything, just for bling factor"...but even the hardcore rally guys buy them, because they look really nice.

They're about as functional as the AE engine cover, or Nismo radiator caps, or whatever...just dress-up. But my engine could use some minor dress-up.

 

yes mine as welll.... 350z prolly won't fit ours like i mentioned earlier... but its something im willing to try and modify...

 

like this one for example... i don't think it will fit with out modifications.. this is for a 350z

 

it would be nice to find a company that could make them for the 5th gens.....pretty sure the front area is the same on the 00-03

 

im goign to to take a picture of mine and compare it and see if it will fit... hmmm

 

Andy made these before for 4th gens and they did NOT sell well (I won't even go into the details on this). Its easier on the 4th gens since its a flat piece, whereas ours will require a slight slant upwards and then level off.

I'm sure it has some slight benefits since it will concentrate more air into your radiator and condenser instead of flowing out through the top and around it. Its on my to-do list for next year, i'll try to send you a piece to test out if you haven't got one done in the meantime

 

I also plan to play with some of the sheet metal in my basement and see if I can make a template....

it would need a double-bend, since our radiator sits up higher than the frame piece in front of it.

 

that would make the engine bay look a bit nicer

id get one

 

 

looks like it can fittt.... im really interested in trying...

 

shape is good...but not sure if it slopes down enough in the front.....

 

 

doesn't seem like its going to cover the radiator

 

 

on the z, everything is flat up there, so it's an easy fit.....we have to deal with down angles.

 

Irish: wait till Corey get's his shop going and we can make them pretty easily for both mine and your cars. It'll be interesting to see if the 5th gen and 5.5 gens are the same. Once we make a template and figure it out, should be an easy fab job from there. Besides, Corey will be able to powder coat it in house as well. No point in putting crap there when you're really trying to bling the bay a little.

Oh, and I'm sure Chris (Chernmax) will want to be in on it as well with his 6th gen.

 

ive been wanting to make one for awhile but havent had the chance.
josh, we will work on something when i get back. between the two of us we can figure something out.

 

By that time, we'll alread have one installed on your car! (I'm not kidding either...) Don't you have a sand dune to blow up?

 

i'd buy one

 

I built mine into the new front bumper cover I made for my body kit. I will try to get pics next week.

 

Id get one.

 

maybe I will make them in Cf, I will have my equipment in 5 to 7 business days. I run a custom cf business, My partners and I just got started. Business is just beginning to go. To give you some background I have worked with cf for over 3 years professionally. I have no picts right now but as I go I will put them on for all to see. I am sure I can make them. Time to make should take just a few weeks to a month or so.


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good deal, let us know. Might also want to touch base with Corey (redmax)...perhaps if you make a good product, RedlineMax would be a good distributor for it

 

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price check on aisle three? lol ok, just curious as to what kind of price we are talking about here. (as I am sure others are)

 

I have to crunch the numbers so I will let you all know. I will keep you all posted. Like I said I have to make the mold, I will start that as soon as i know how many are interested. By my best guess range is going to be around 40-70 ( Big range I know But untill i do the numbers I won't know for sure)
Depending upon which carbon weave i use, I can also do them in colors too just a fyi.

 

question: are you going to design these to go all the way down and meet the top of the grille? IMO they should start at the top of the grille, and go up to the lip just forward of the radiator top, or even slant up further over the radiator (meaning there would have to be a hole for the rad. cap, as well as the hood latch mechanism.)

 

the only issue i could think of is clearance. its seems like the bottom of the hood is right on the top of the grille and the medal cross piece in front of the radiator.

 

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also, where is Pine Hill? im in NJ and id be interested in seeing what you guys can do, there are a few things i may want done in CF, and some CF stuff i need repaired possibly, and so far there is no one i know of in the area who can help with this (althought i havent looked much).

 

Have you ever heard of clementon NJ ( clementon Park perhaps) KCMC582? Its south jersey if it helps. I live in pine hill which is about 5 min from Voorhees. If you do want other things done in cf or repaired PM me and we'll talk.

As far as the design of the part; It will be very thin about 1-2mm thick but very strong. I will put up a sketch in the next couple of days so you all can give me some input on what you guys would like. Irish I love your suggestion about covering the radiator. though It may cost more than my estimates of 40-70.... I definitely like to know what you guys want. then my partners and I will make it happen. Like I said in the other thread this will take me some time so your patience will be appreciated but the end result will be what you guys want. keep the input coming guys

 

You are correct soonerfan it is right on top, very little clearance.

 

Great Suggestion Irish44j!!!!! My thinking was to attach the part to the topside of the grill at the four connection points and run the part over the top of the frame and bolt underneath the radiator supports on the frame. But it would look better if the part covered the radaitor to some degree. I haven't figured out that part of it yet. Only because the part would have to have cut outs for those supports as well as the radiator cap. Hmmmmmmmm. Like I said though in my very last post I will sketch the part and post it. Definitely a hole for the hood latch!!!!

 

This is something I would eventually like to get on my car, but from the looks of it, it may not be possible due to the design of the I30 front end and lack of grille attached to the bumper.....
It's not the best pic, but you get the idea of how it differs....

 

Heres a very rough sketch on how the shroud will look for the 00-03 maximas it might be able to fit the I30/cefiro 95maxrider with a little modification.
If all goes well with production there might be one coming for the I30. No promises on that yet though. Tonight I began laying out the buck mold.
More to come.......

 

I would be very interested if it were done in CF and match my CF engine cover and eyelids.

 

that looks like it could be good it would be nice in CF to compliment a CF engine cover too...

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