Grille Options...???
Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
You guys will just have to wait it out 
Originally Posted by Smoken'04
Dave you and I spoke about the Grille for the '04 Max a while back on .net. That was a few mths ago if I remember right. Any idea of a time frame your looking at for a release?
So basically where we're at is finalizing the prototype design, doing a bunch of test fitment, etc. Then getting the molds completed and the parts ready. No ETA yet though.
It's not a BBQ grille though!
Of course you can't please everybody, but I know that we're confident in our designs, and we're on the leading edge of design innovation. Take a look at our Altima S2 grille for anybody interested in seeing what we've done for the Altima.
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I'd rather invest in the Stillen stuff now coming available instead of replacing a grille that I don't necessarily love but consider alot better then the current alternatives, and since the dealer replaced it once already under warranty (chipping), I drove it for a year and now have a new one at no cost...
Am anxious to see what you guys come up with - just might be enough to make me change my mind...
Am anxious to see what you guys come up with - just might be enough to make me change my mind...
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Dont get me wrong i think the billet style is tight but down here in miami thats all i see, i think im'a go with the sarona style, now should i go with sarona.com to purchase or does anybody know any outside vendor that has it for a better price?
thanks for the info
thanks for the info
Originally Posted by carcus
I still like my Billet over the Home Depot cheap screen door look....keep that for the Altima or Sentra....but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It is your car and do what you like. 
We know that you Maxima boys want a little sumpin sumpin more
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Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
Yeah it's been in the process ever since the 6th gen came out really, but we've had so many projects we've been working on. Right now the Max grille and a Titan grille are the main projects on our plate, so it's got our full priority
So basically where we're at is finalizing the prototype design, doing a bunch of test fitment, etc. Then getting the molds completed and the parts ready. No ETA yet though.
It's not a BBQ grille though! Of course you can't please everybody, but I know that we're confident in our designs, and we're on the leading edge of design innovation. Take a look at our Altima S2 grille for anybody interested in seeing what we've done for the Altima.
So basically where we're at is finalizing the prototype design, doing a bunch of test fitment, etc. Then getting the molds completed and the parts ready. No ETA yet though.
It's not a BBQ grille though!
Of course you can't please everybody, but I know that we're confident in our designs, and we're on the leading edge of design innovation. Take a look at our Altima S2 grille for anybody interested in seeing what we've done for the Altima. I think these look great. Even better with a hamburger logo floating in the middle. The outer trim ring really sets it apart.
Originally Posted by importproducts2
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Originally Posted by importproducts2
People may not like the BBQ look...but at least it looks like someone made an attempt. Mesh would rice the hell out of my Maxima....but than again....I am bling. Really looking forward to seeing what may be different out there for a Max grill, even though....keeping my BBQ.....looks nice, clean, and STURDY, no chips and easy install. Any PLASTIC surround with a chicken wire gutter grill is not for me.
But not going to pass judgement until I see the product.
Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
We're currently working on a grille for you guys as well 
I know it's only been 10 days since this thread went to sleep but I am anxious for a new grill any word D@ActiveTuning? I need to start my x-mas list!!!
Lol, it's coming Development takes some time....I hope to have it ready by later in December or January. No promises though. We want to make sure to have the best grille possible. Quality and looks.
Development takes some time....I hope to have it ready by later in December or January. No promises though. We want to make sure to have the best grille possible. Quality and looks.
Originally Posted by Jayzmax04
Damn, that was 6 months ago....
Jsmith, do you have your Christmas list set for 2005 yet??
Jsmith, do you have your Christmas list set for 2005 yet??
Yeah , maybe it will be the Active Tuning grill still!!! Just kidding hopefully a Memorial Day present!!!
Originally Posted by RCVT04SE
Where can I get the E&G grill for 04SE?
Due to issues in the past, we will not be releasing any prototype pictures....I can't even talk about the design at all...at least not at this point. Although I do promise that as soon as we feel we're at the point that we can, we will. I know it's taking a long time, but I promise that we are doing everything we can to get things going.
Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
http://www.egclassic.com
Due to issues in the past, we will not be releasing any prototype pictures....I can't even talk about the design at all...at least not at this point. Although I do promise that as soon as we feel we're at the point that we can, we will. I know it's taking a long time, but I promise that we are doing everything we can to get things going.
Due to issues in the past, we will not be releasing any prototype pictures....I can't even talk about the design at all...at least not at this point. Although I do promise that as soon as we feel we're at the point that we can, we will. I know it's taking a long time, but I promise that we are doing everything we can to get things going.
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Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
http://www.egclassic.com
Due to issues in the past, we will not be releasing any prototype pictures....I can't even talk about the design at all...at least not at this point. Although I do promise that as soon as we feel we're at the point that we can, we will. I know it's taking a long time, but I promise that we are doing everything we can to get things going.
Due to issues in the past, we will not be releasing any prototype pictures....I can't even talk about the design at all...at least not at this point. Although I do promise that as soon as we feel we're at the point that we can, we will. I know it's taking a long time, but I promise that we are doing everything we can to get things going.
Knight Rider....im feeling a mission here buddy....bust out the Members only jacket and go take some top secret prototype pics!
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Carcus...Im laughing looking at your multiple posts bashing the mesh look: refering to Home Depot, Cheap screen doors, chicken wire, gutter mesh, etc..etc... 
I keep getting this visual of spending mucho dinero on having a $200 sarona painted, putting vinyl screen door mesh from home depot behind it, then a week later come to find a bird went through the mesh, and the tooth is pitted and has cavities from the road debris.
I personally tried to take the cheap road...painted the OEM myself using a 4 step procedure, sand, prime, paint, clearcoat...took days to complete and dry. What happened next? Chips, chips, chips...silver showing through.., touched it up, more chips...to the point everytime i got out iof the F'n car i was checkign for chips!
It looked better than my Trenz...but my Trenz does not chip..
I keep getting this visual of spending mucho dinero on having a $200 sarona painted, putting vinyl screen door mesh from home depot behind it, then a week later come to find a bird went through the mesh, and the tooth is pitted and has cavities from the road debris.
I personally tried to take the cheap road...painted the OEM myself using a 4 step procedure, sand, prime, paint, clearcoat...took days to complete and dry. What happened next? Chips, chips, chips...silver showing through.., touched it up, more chips...to the point everytime i got out iof the F'n car i was checkign for chips!
It looked better than my Trenz...but my Trenz does not chip..
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Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
Yeah it's been in the process ever since the 6th gen came out really, but we've had so many projects we've been working on. Right now the Max grille and a Titan grille are the main projects on our plate, so it's got our full priority
So basically where we're at is finalizing the prototype design, doing a bunch of test fitment, etc. Then getting the molds completed and the parts ready. No ETA yet though.
It's not a BBQ grille though! Of course you can't please everybody, but I know that we're confident in our designs, and we're on the leading edge of design innovation. Take a look at our Altima S2 grille for anybody interested in seeing what we've done for the Altima.
So basically where we're at is finalizing the prototype design, doing a bunch of test fitment, etc. Then getting the molds completed and the parts ready. No ETA yet though.
It's not a BBQ grille though!
Of course you can't please everybody, but I know that we're confident in our designs, and we're on the leading edge of design innovation. Take a look at our Altima S2 grille for anybody interested in seeing what we've done for the Altima.
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Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
http://www.egclassic.com
Due to issues in the past, we will not be releasing any prototype pictures....I can't even talk about the design at all...at least not at this point. Although I do promise that as soon as we feel we're at the point that we can, we will. I know it's taking a long time, but I promise that we are doing everything we can to get things going.
Due to issues in the past, we will not be releasing any prototype pictures....I can't even talk about the design at all...at least not at this point. Although I do promise that as soon as we feel we're at the point that we can, we will. I know it's taking a long time, but I promise that we are doing everything we can to get things going.
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Wow. I just did a crude photoshop pic of the painted tooth version. I'm gonna get it painted. Don;t laugh.
http://www2.shonetonline.com:5050/share/fronttooth.jpg
http://www2.shonetonline.com:5050/share/fronttooth.jpg
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Originally Posted by -AoW-JP
Wow. I just did a crude photoshop pic of the painted tooth version. I'm gonna get it painted. Don;t laugh.
http://www2.shonetonline.com:5050/share/fronttooth.jpg
http://www2.shonetonline.com:5050/share/fronttooth.jpg
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Originally Posted by 04BlackMaxx
Is a professional paint job on the grille durable? can anyone vouch for this? I mean Id give it to a shop and have it painted if i knew it wouldnt chip...Its in my closet black with chips on it and it looks crappy
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I took the entire coated finish off the tooth...it was sanded perfectly rough and consistant down to the plastic...I primed it with duplicolor's adhesion promotor for plastics...I did everything by the book...and a week ont he road caused it to turn to $hit.
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Originally Posted by 04BlackMaxx
hey Aow...that photoshop looks like crap..haha
tell me how it goes...
tell me how it goes...
i would love it if there was a grille that was just like the stock one but if everything was connected. i dont know what those things are called, but u know what i mean. the lines to the left and right of the nissan burger.
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That would look hot. There is a grill out there thats almost like that, theres no center part. Its just fat chrome across the front. I like the original with the center painted the same as the car because when you look at the hood it's lines are running off the back of the center of the grille.
http://www2.shonetonline.com:5050/share/fronttooth.jpg
http://www2.shonetonline.com:5050/share/fronttooth.jpg
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Who here has a professionally painted grille? Id like to know about the durability...if its as durable as the rest of the front end..because if my frotn bumper was as easilly chipped as the job i did, my front end wouldnt have any paint left on it anymore.
