Speed Grilles on Superblack 5th Gen.
08-15-2001, 07:38 PM
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To see some pics of the main & valence speed grilles on my car, check this out:
http://maxima.cardomain.com/member_p...7&cat=25&val=1
http://maxima.cardomain.com/member_p...7&cat=25&val=1
08-17-2001, 07:28 PM
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Answers to questions you may have.
1) It's definitely not Home Depot.
2) I ordered them from my local speed shop.
3) They are manufactured by Street Scene Equipment.
4) Street Scene's website: www.streetsceneeq.com
5) You must cut out the main grille to install it.
6) Valence grille installs in <30 minutes, no cutting.
7) I hand-detail my engine & I bought a two-can detail kit.
8) Main grille is $139.95 & Valence grille is $105.00
9) I installed it by myself.
10) The smoke headlight covers are from Ventshade and cost approximately $55-60, depending on where you buy them.
11) If you decide to chrome it, make sure you prefit it first, cuz it might need some shaping to fit perfect, otherwise the chrome plating might chip off if done afterwards.
Valence grille install:
1)Remove splash guard fasteners beneath front bumper (plastic plugs).
2)Install clips from behind bumper and grille from the front.
3)Replace splash guard fasteners, complete.
Main grille install:
1)Remove multiple fasteners on top & beneath car.
2)Disconnect fogs & side markers. You may have to remove several fasteners from the wheel wells to get @ the lights.
3)Remove front bumper.
4)Remove screws holding grille surround trim in place.
5)Cut grille beams, leaving the holes for the screws to reattach the surrounding trim. I used a hacksaw blade with no handle attached, it's easier to position.
6)Dremel or file the cut locations flush & to remove burrs.
7)I spray-painted the cut locations black, cuz the plastic gets greyish-white when you cut it.
8)Replace the surround trim.
9)Gently bend the grille to fit snug and tight. Only bend the contact points at the edges.
10)It installs with clips, but I used several black zip ties at strategic locations which are hard to see, unless you are less than a foot from the car. I also used a few self-drilling screws to make sure no one can steal it & so it doesn't come loose. The screws drill a hole first, so that the plastic doesn't crack, like with regular screws.
11)Replace the bumper & connect the lights.
12)Replace all of the fasteners that you removed.
13)If you don't have any extra hardware when you think you're finished, you've actually completed it.
14)Have someone take a picture of your face while you're staring at the completed product. Sheer amazement!!! Oh yeah, remember to close your mouth so you don't catch flies.
Peace & enjoy,
Rich
2) I ordered them from my local speed shop.
3) They are manufactured by Street Scene Equipment.
4) Street Scene's website: www.streetsceneeq.com
5) You must cut out the main grille to install it.
6) Valence grille installs in <30 minutes, no cutting.
7) I hand-detail my engine & I bought a two-can detail kit.
8) Main grille is $139.95 & Valence grille is $105.00
9) I installed it by myself.
10) The smoke headlight covers are from Ventshade and cost approximately $55-60, depending on where you buy them.
11) If you decide to chrome it, make sure you prefit it first, cuz it might need some shaping to fit perfect, otherwise the chrome plating might chip off if done afterwards.
Valence grille install:
1)Remove splash guard fasteners beneath front bumper (plastic plugs).
2)Install clips from behind bumper and grille from the front.
3)Replace splash guard fasteners, complete.
Main grille install:
1)Remove multiple fasteners on top & beneath car.
2)Disconnect fogs & side markers. You may have to remove several fasteners from the wheel wells to get @ the lights.
3)Remove front bumper.
4)Remove screws holding grille surround trim in place.
5)Cut grille beams, leaving the holes for the screws to reattach the surrounding trim. I used a hacksaw blade with no handle attached, it's easier to position.
6)Dremel or file the cut locations flush & to remove burrs.
7)I spray-painted the cut locations black, cuz the plastic gets greyish-white when you cut it.
8)Replace the surround trim.
9)Gently bend the grille to fit snug and tight. Only bend the contact points at the edges.
10)It installs with clips, but I used several black zip ties at strategic locations which are hard to see, unless you are less than a foot from the car. I also used a few self-drilling screws to make sure no one can steal it & so it doesn't come loose. The screws drill a hole first, so that the plastic doesn't crack, like with regular screws.
11)Replace the bumper & connect the lights.
12)Replace all of the fasteners that you removed.
13)If you don't have any extra hardware when you think you're finished, you've actually completed it.
14)Have someone take a picture of your face while you're staring at the completed product. Sheer amazement!!! Oh yeah, remember to close your mouth so you don't catch flies.
Peace & enjoy,
Rich
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