Majestic Ken

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So I saved $64 and spent $5 instead to create the HD grille...i've seen one other person on here do it, but my friend and I did it uniquely that we know of...is there anyone else with the HD grille?

The Law

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That has already been done.

MaximaGT-R

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not bad job. in the second picture why does it look like driver headlight is got moisture in it?

The Law

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Also you should paint it black or even the color of your car.

AcidJake75

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Damn that would look tight..

looks good holmes - I will check it out at the next meet..

mattj10

good stuff

Majestic Ken

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iduno why. and i just did the headlight clean 2 days ago...but it doesnt have moisture. prolly the snow that hit the cam while i was trying to take the pic.
I thought about painting it black but i dont wanna mess with that. it looks good enough to me ; )

MaximaGT-R

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oh ok. i'm going to be doing my headlight in about two weeks i think i'm going to paint it blk.

Majestic Ken

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im gonna do that sometime later when im ready for retrofit

MaximaGT-R

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oh ok . which retrofit are you considering?

irish44j

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did it a couple years ago. but mine is behind the OEM upper and lower grille. Looks good, but you should paint it black IMO...

AceofSpds

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yeah +1 on painting it, and try to find a way to hide those zip ties, they stick out like crazy

The Law

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Yeah the black zip ties stick out like a sore thumb

Derrick2k2SE

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Instead of the zip ties try 22 gauge wire. Just twist 2 pieces to the mesh and twist them together behind the grill. You can find the wire in the picture hanging section at Home Depot. It's a cleaner look than the zip ties.

I did the same thing but recessed them a little more. They're still in front of the grill but further in. Check out the pics since we have the same color car.




Blacked out


With blacked out grill




From behind

Derrick2k2SE

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Just one more pick. You can't see the wires unless you're right on top of it.


Forgive my dirty car in this one.

The Law

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^^^ now that is a very clean job.

ethnic6

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I don't know I like the fact that he didn't paint it, it contrast nicely with his car...

MaximaGT-R

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looks a lot better in black

Derrick2k2SE

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One more thing. If you want to leave it silver you should paint it with some silver paint. The material will tarnish and look pretty bad over time if you leave it unprotected.

Majestic Ken

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now im toggling which color i should go with ??? ??? i like them both...i didnt see those kinda zip ties at home depot...prolly go to another one.

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derrick- your max is clean as hell...what kinda black paint did you use? i was afraid i'd mess it up and it comes out too black

Derrick2k2SE

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I used Rustoleum satin black spraypaint for metal outdoor furniture. It's pretty tuff paint that wont chip easily.

I didn't use zip ties at all. It's just wire that comes in a roll. Look in the section that has picture hanging hooks and wire. Use the 22 gauge. It comes packaged in a roll of 100 feet.

Kebrandon

Nice I have seen that for a min now.

maxspeedse02

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Derrick it looks nice, have you been to the track lately? I want to go but haven't had the time lately. Did you both use the gutter guard? Just checking

Derrick2k2SE

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Last time I went was while I was still living in Jacksonville. The GTO club rented the 1/4 mile track in Gainesville and I got in on it.

There's a 1/8 mile near here but I haven't been yet.

How are those headers holding up? Did you ever get the dyno tuning?

It looks like we both used the gutter guard. I told you I'd get the headlights blacked out. Seeing yours got me motivated to just do it.

maxspeedse02

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Headers are good. I did dyno tune and found that my max didn't get the ecu reflash (loss of power tsb). So I did that and I need to retune. I'm going to retune after I get the technosquare L-spec ecu. Next on the list is tein h-techs and some aftermarket shock that I haven't decided on yet. I'm a little tired of the wheel gap and beach-ball suspension. I noticed the headlights they look good. I don't think I'll ever been done doing stuff to my car it's a moneypit...

IloveVQ

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how much of the chicken wire type stuff did you get at home depot?

Majestic Ken

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yea i used the gutter gaurds...not chicken wire lol its like $1.50 a sheet 6 inch by something..

Derrick2k2SE

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The stuff I use is called "premium hinged gutter guard" and is sold in packs of 5 for around $6.00. I've made several of these kits for people and one pack is plenty for the grill and lower section if you use it right.

Majestic Ken

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im not very familiar with the paint thing...if i decide to use silver should i use silver paint or chrome paint...which would u prefer...and is this paint at home depot also?

spring02

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Just for reference, here's what it looks like behind the lower grille...I think in front looks better, so maybe I'll change mine.

Derrick2k2SE

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I really like the way that looks too.

fia_f1

Great detail and photos! Goin' to Home Depot this week.

My 01 is white... what color do you think the grill should be?

Majestic Ken

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actually i blacked it out already
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....92#post5557592

BoostedSileight

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+1 for black paint, looks really nice. Hrmmmmmmm there's a Home Depot around the corner...