New Mod: Home Depot Mesh Grill!! :)
07-17-2001, 09:08 PM
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Originally posted by Ludacris
howd u make em?
howd u make em?
Then you need zip ties (they come in white for your car too!) to hold um on. VERY simple install. Go to Russ's website for step by step directions
07-17-2001, 10:16 PM
#6
well my dads finally let me do something to his car 
i showed him pix of Russ' max with the mesh grille and hes letting me do it!
i just hope i do a good job on it, maybe he'll let me do more stuff in the future hehe
i showed him pix of Russ' max with the mesh grille and hes letting me do it! i just hope i do a good job on it, maybe he'll let me do more stuff in the future hehe
07-17-2001, 10:19 PM
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Re: Grilled
Originally posted by PhatGuy
I did the install the other day...this is what it looks like on my car..ya ya the front is dirty but you get the idea:
Let me know what you guys think?
I did the install the other day...this is what it looks like on my car..ya ya the front is dirty but you get the idea:
Let me know what you guys think?
07-17-2001, 10:28 PM
#9
Ah.. The good old Home Depot Mesh...
My friend bought the roll for about $4.00 and it was enough to do about 5 cars.. KeKeKe...
I think most shops use these mesh grilles for those aftermarket bodykits that you see on Hondas, ETC...... Ofcourse their job is more professional but a mesh is a mesh.. Those shops charge $50-$100 for a job like this where I ended up spending fi'dolla...
Good looking PhatGuy!!
I think most shops use these mesh grilles for those aftermarket bodykits that you see on Hondas, ETC...... Ofcourse their job is more professional but a mesh is a mesh.. Those shops charge $50-$100 for a job like this where I ended up spending fi'dolla...
Good looking PhatGuy!!
07-17-2001, 10:52 PM
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Nother update
I posted here the other day about another way that the grill may be installed:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
ya ya don't mind the bugs and dirt. Here is another pic:
I might experiment and paint another grill the same blue as my calipers and intall it just to see how it looks. Won't cost much and only takes about 5 mins to install. Unless there is a photoshop guy here that can match up my caliper paint onto the grill to see how it may look...that would be cool to see?
Might look ricey might look nicey?
Thanks
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
ya ya don't mind the bugs and dirt. Here is another pic:
I might experiment and paint another grill the same blue as my calipers and intall it just to see how it looks. Won't cost much and only takes about 5 mins to install. Unless there is a photoshop guy here that can match up my caliper paint onto the grill to see how it may look...that would be cool to see?
Might look ricey might look nicey?
Thanks
07-18-2001, 05:05 AM
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Originally posted by mbcp_tdogg
Hey Phatguy, thanks for putting up the pic of your grille. Getting a mod bug for that now. BTW, has anyone ever replaced our front grille with the mesh before?
I would like to see pics/instructions for that if they exist. 
Hey Phatguy, thanks for putting up the pic of your grille. Getting a mod bug for that now. BTW, has anyone ever replaced our front grille with the mesh before?
I would like to see pics/instructions for that if they exist.
07-18-2001, 05:11 AM
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Originally posted by MaXiM
what front grille?? I did the lower grill and the upper one. It's a little bit hard doing the upper one since you have to adjust length and such
what front grille?? I did the lower grill and the upper one. It's a little bit hard doing the upper one since you have to adjust length and such
chilltownryderz: Yes my dad has the bug! (thank god). He has the molded brushed aluminum dash kit, the mesh grill, and he wants me to get him front clear side markers and H4 headlights.
PhatGuy: Love the calipers! I want mine silver. Went to Pep Boys yesterday but they had nothing. What is the name of your paint? What degree? Is it a spray on or brush on? If it is spray (cause I found some spray paint at home depot, sliver like i want and it with-stands heat up to 1200 degrees but i want a brush on paint cause if i spray it, won't it get all over the car?)
07-18-2001, 05:21 AM
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Originally posted by MaXiM
what front grille?? I did the lower grill and the upper one. It's a little bit hard doing the upper one since you have to adjust length and such
what front grille?? I did the lower grill and the upper one. It's a little bit hard doing the upper one since you have to adjust length and such
Italian: There's a 24 hour Home Depot right next to my house. Kinda tempted to go because I can't sleep right now.
07-18-2001, 05:31 AM
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Originally posted by mbcp_tdogg
Pics! Pics! Pics! (And instructions too)
Italian: There's a 24 hour Home Depot right next to my house. Kinda tempted to go because I can't sleep right now.
Pics! Pics! Pics! (And instructions too)
Italian: There's a 24 hour Home Depot right next to my house. Kinda tempted to go because I can't sleep right now.
I'll try to get take some pictures of my car. but some fat bit*h hit me in the rear left bumper so it looks nasty. I'll probably get the pictures done and up by tomorow
Thanks.
07-18-2001, 04:24 PM
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Re: Nother update
Hi all,
Okay, here's a version of what it may look like if you paint it to match your calipers.
GXEme
Okay, here's a version of what it may look like if you paint it to match your calipers.
GXEme
Originally posted by PhatGuy
I posted here the other day about another way that the grill may be installed:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
ya ya don't mind the bugs and dirt. Here is another pic:
I might experiment and paint another grill the same blue as my calipers and intall it just to see how it looks. Won't cost much and only takes about 5 mins to install. Unless there is a photoshop guy here that can match up my caliper paint onto the grill to see how it may look...that would be cool to see?
Might look ricey might look nicey?
Thanks
I posted here the other day about another way that the grill may be installed:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
ya ya don't mind the bugs and dirt. Here is another pic:
I might experiment and paint another grill the same blue as my calipers and intall it just to see how it looks. Won't cost much and only takes about 5 mins to install. Unless there is a photoshop guy here that can match up my caliper paint onto the grill to see how it may look...that would be cool to see?
Might look ricey might look nicey?
Thanks
07-18-2001, 04:34 PM
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Re: Re: Nother update
Originally posted by GXEme
Hi all,
Okay, here's a version of what it may look like if you paint it to match your calipers.
GXEme
Hi all,
Okay, here's a version of what it may look like if you paint it to match your calipers.
GXEme
blech!
keep it as it is dude! it looks nice & clean!!
07-18-2001, 05:25 PM
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Re: Re: Nother update
Wow thanks for the pic~! Looks different for sure but I think I'm going to keep the grill "stock" The stock grill seems to look nice and clean with the sterling mist. But the potential is there to custom color your grill. Thanks again!
The stock grill seems to look nice and clean with the sterling mist. But the potential is there to custom color your grill. Thanks again!
Originally posted by GXEme
Hi all,
Okay, here's a version of what it may look like if you paint it to match your calipers.
GXEme
Hi all,
Okay, here's a version of what it may look like if you paint it to match your calipers.
GXEme
07-18-2001, 06:48 PM
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Re: Grilled
Originally posted by PhatGuy
I did the install the other day...this is what it looks like on my car..ya ya the front is dirty but you get the idea:
Let me know what you guys think?
I did the install the other day...this is what it looks like on my car..ya ya the front is dirty but you get the idea:
Let me know what you guys think?
07-18-2001, 06:51 PM
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Re: Grilled
Originally posted by PhatGuy
I did the install the other day...this is what it looks like on my car..ya ya the front is dirty but you get the idea:
Let me know what you guys think?
I did the install the other day...this is what it looks like on my car..ya ya the front is dirty but you get the idea:
Let me know what you guys think?
Roger
07-18-2001, 10:01 PM
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well i went to home depot and they only had 4x30 gutter guards. not the 6x30 that was recommended at 5thgenmaximas.com, would the 4x30 work too? another question...where can i find the tabpuller? the screwdriver section? could i just use the back of a hammer in place of the tab puller? thanks
07-19-2001, 04:55 AM
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where can i find the tabpuller?
You do not need that tool. It just pops out with the screwdriver and your hands. Also I did not use a needle nose, I used a 10mm Rachet and Socket to get out the remaing bolts that hold on the mud guards.
You do not need that tool. It just pops out with the screwdriver and your hands. Also I did not use a needle nose, I used a 10mm Rachet and Socket to get out the remaing bolts that hold on the mud guards.
07-19-2001, 05:25 AM
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Don't forget!
I posted this link earlier in the thread take a read:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
Just find someone to help you and it takes 5mins.
As long as they (or you) can reach down to the lower dam area in front of the rad. No need to deal with the tabs...
If you do it by yourself and cannot find anyone to help you you then you gotta mess with the tabs. Either way you would not have to deal with the end splash guards with the bolt. If you do it by yourself and get the main tabs off it will fit up there as far as I can see you do not need to take that bolt off.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
Just find someone to help you and it takes 5mins.
As long as they (or you) can reach down to the lower dam area in front of the rad. No need to deal with the tabs...
If you do it by yourself and cannot find anyone to help you you then you gotta mess with the tabs. Either way you would not have to deal with the end splash guards with the bolt. If you do it by yourself and get the main tabs off it will fit up there as far as I can see you do not need to take that bolt off.
07-19-2001, 06:02 AM
#26
Re: Don't forget!
Originally posted by PhatGuy
I posted this link earlier in the thread take a read:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
Just find someone to help you and it takes 5mins.
As long as they (or you) can reach down to the lower dam area in front of the rad. No need to deal with the tabs...
If you do it by yourself and cannot find anyone to help you you then you gotta mess with the tabs. Either way you would not have to deal with the end splash guards with the bolt. If you do it by yourself and get the main tabs off it will fit up there as far as I can see you do not need to take that bolt off.
I posted this link earlier in the thread take a read:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
Just find someone to help you and it takes 5mins.
As long as they (or you) can reach down to the lower dam area in front of the rad. No need to deal with the tabs...
If you do it by yourself and cannot find anyone to help you you then you gotta mess with the tabs. Either way you would not have to deal with the end splash guards with the bolt. If you do it by yourself and get the main tabs off it will fit up there as far as I can see you do not need to take that bolt off.
07-19-2001, 06:09 AM
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Re: Re: Don't forget!
You need two people. The grill, ties and maybe some pliers (to pull the ties tight). Just look closely at your situation and take your time sliding it down initially (top right hand side of the engine bay in front of the rad. And lining it up horizontally in front of the grill. It is so easy assuming your grill goes in easily. No worries just go take a look under the hood.
Originally posted by Ludacris
so which tools do i need now? sorry with all the questions, i just dont wanna mess up bad and have my dad angry at me. if i mess up on this i doubt he'll let me do other stuff to his car lol
so which tools do i need now? sorry with all the questions, i just dont wanna mess up bad and have my dad angry at me. if i mess up on this i doubt he'll let me do other stuff to his car lol
07-19-2001, 06:12 AM
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mesh grill on exhaust tips?
At the Z show in Kingston I noticed some Z cars with mesh covering the exhaust tips. It looked really cool! I'm wondering how easily the mesh can be cut to the right shape and whether it can be SOLDERED. If not..how'd they do that?
07-19-2001, 08:37 AM
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Originally posted by ItalianMax2kSE
PhatGuy: Love the calipers! I want mine silver. Went to Pep Boys yesterday but they had nothing. What is the name of your paint? What degree? Is it a spray on or brush on? If it is spray (cause I found some spray paint at home depot, sliver like i want and it with-stands heat up to 1200 degrees but i want a brush on paint cause if i spray it, won't it get all over the car?)
PhatGuy: Love the calipers! I want mine silver. Went to Pep Boys yesterday but they had nothing. What is the name of your paint? What degree? Is it a spray on or brush on? If it is spray (cause I found some spray paint at home depot, sliver like i want and it with-stands heat up to 1200 degrees but i want a brush on paint cause if i spray it, won't it get all over the car?)
Make sure to really clean the caliper well with brake cleaner. If you don't, the paint will not stick well and then it will look very poor. Good luck!
07-19-2001, 07:08 PM
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Did my grill, pictures are up
Originally posted by Ludacris
howd u make em?
howd u make em?
Check My homepage for pics.
Roger
07-19-2001, 11:17 PM
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Re: Did my grill, pictures are up
Originally posted by radpp16
Thanks Russ and ItalMAx for inspiring, i got a really bad laceration doing the job, i need stitches,but I dont have health insurance.
Check My homepage for pics.
Roger
Thanks Russ and ItalMAx for inspiring, i got a really bad laceration doing the job, i need stitches,but I dont have health insurance.
Check My homepage for pics.
Roger
How did you get cut anyway? Hope all is well.
07-20-2001, 09:42 AM
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yes iam serious
Originally posted by ItalianMax2kSE
Roger- Are you serious? What did you cut yourself on? Why dont u have insurance? LOL, GO GET STICHED UP!!
Roger- Are you serious? What did you cut yourself on? Why dont u have insurance? LOL, GO GET STICHED UP!!
It got sharp because i wanted to get an exact custom fit so istarted trimmin it and then bam. Well i have butterfly stitches and i splinted my thumb so it wont open, it is right at the joint, it sucks
Roger
07-23-2001, 05:06 AM
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Originally posted by Ludacris
over time do u guys thing the grille would turn black with dirt or something...im gonna be puttin it in today
over time do u guys thing the grille would turn black with dirt or something...im gonna be puttin it in today
07-23-2001, 06:19 AM
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Re: Don't forget!
Originally posted by PhatGuy
I posted this link earlier in the thread take a read:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
Just find someone to help you and it takes 5mins.
As long as they (or you) can reach down to the lower dam area in front of the rad. No need to deal with the tabs...
If you do it by yourself and cannot find anyone to help you you then you gotta mess with the tabs. Either way you would not have to deal with the end splash guards with the bolt. If you do it by yourself and get the main tabs off it will fit up there as far as I can see you do not need to take that bolt off.
I posted this link earlier in the thread take a read:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=52897
Just find someone to help you and it takes 5mins.
As long as they (or you) can reach down to the lower dam area in front of the rad. No need to deal with the tabs...
If you do it by yourself and cannot find anyone to help you you then you gotta mess with the tabs. Either way you would not have to deal with the end splash guards with the bolt. If you do it by yourself and get the main tabs off it will fit up there as far as I can see you do not need to take that bolt off.
07-23-2001, 01:07 PM
#39
Re: Re: Don't forget!
Originally posted by LeoB
This little mod CAN be done by one person..I managed it on the weekend all by myself, just by slipping the mesh in thru the top. I lowered the grill, then used two giant ZIP ties to position the grill loosely in it's approximate place. After that you can take your time and fine tune the positioning, put on the small zip ties, then cut away the large ones..It was a breeze!
This little mod CAN be done by one person..I managed it on the weekend all by myself, just by slipping the mesh in thru the top. I lowered the grill, then used two giant ZIP ties to position the grill loosely in it's approximate place. After that you can take your time and fine tune the positioning, put on the small zip ties, then cut away the large ones..It was a breeze!
07-23-2001, 03:18 PM
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I went ahead and painted mine black to match the car. It's a good match with the rest of the car but you can't tell it't there either. Check out the link if you're curious. http://images.cardomain.com/installs...277_6_full.jpg