I35 grill
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I35 grill
Well, almost all I30 owners want the I35 grill, I found a site that sells a OE replica for pretty cheap but without a logo. Check it out.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...QQI070104.html
This still needs the logo, but since I found this, I'm having second thoughts about changing my grill.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...QQI070104.html
This still needs the logo, but since I found this, I'm having second thoughts about changing my grill.
#6
I second that. I have a silver 03 i35 with that grill in black. I like it better than the chrome ones I see. Will try to post a pic if I can figure out how to do it.
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#10
I found one on e-bay that looks just like mine. Figured if I can't post a pic, I'll post a webaddress
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-In...A1%7C72%3A2148
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-In...A1%7C72%3A2148
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I found one on e-bay that looks just like mine. Figured if I can't post a pic, I'll post a webaddress
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-In...A1%7C72%3A2148
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-In...A1%7C72%3A2148
#15
The grille looks like a good idea... I have an 01 I30, I've been looking to transform the my baby into an I35, and I came across several links:
This one claims to be only $40!!:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...431962k1006685
Another question, btw, sorry for off-topic, but I found a local guy on craigslist and he's selling me the grille and two I35 taillights (you know, the ones in the trunk)... I know that they shouldn't fit, but is there any chance to change some part of the trunk? You know, the one in the middle, with the license plate on it, or do I have to change the entire trunk door?? The guy's giving me a good deal of $150 total for everything... He is actually in NY right now, so if it doesn't work out for me, I can leave his email, I guess he wouldn't mind it...
But what do you guys think, how difficult is it to transform I30 into I35 (at least, outside )
This one claims to be only $40!!:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...431962k1006685
Another question, btw, sorry for off-topic, but I found a local guy on craigslist and he's selling me the grille and two I35 taillights (you know, the ones in the trunk)... I know that they shouldn't fit, but is there any chance to change some part of the trunk? You know, the one in the middle, with the license plate on it, or do I have to change the entire trunk door?? The guy's giving me a good deal of $150 total for everything... He is actually in NY right now, so if it doesn't work out for me, I can leave his email, I guess he wouldn't mind it...
But what do you guys think, how difficult is it to transform I30 into I35 (at least, outside )
#17
Anyone know where to buy the emblem, also are these grills chrome, or brown (unpainted)? - I'm new to the forums and after googling for 45 minutes can not find a single place that sells OEM I35 grills with the emblem or the emblem itself, besides whats listed of course.
edit: you can get em on ebay for close to 30$ anyone find one for cheaper than that?
edit: you can get em on ebay for close to 30$ anyone find one for cheaper than that?
Last edited by j_lacolla; 08-24-2009 at 11:48 AM.
#19
I was under the impression that the I35 ones were chrome or atleast the same color as the one on my 01 I30? could you clearify that please. As I said I'm new to the car but in my opinion the 35 grill looks a million times better. Also Trademotion.com has the emblems for $27, for anyone looking.
also this would just bolt on to a 2001 I30 right? just the four bolts to the hood, pop old one off pop new one in, put the four bolts back?
also this would just bolt on to a 2001 I30 right? just the four bolts to the hood, pop old one off pop new one in, put the four bolts back?
Last edited by j_lacolla; 08-24-2009 at 10:48 PM.
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Sorry for reviving this ancient thread, but I just bought one of these inexpensive grilles from rockauto.com. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with it. I was a little nervous because it was so cheap compared to OEM but it looks fine and seems sturdy. My only minor issue would be that the chrome seems a little lighter than the OEM ones I see around. I could just be imagining that though and it may look right once I get it on the car. Currently waiting on an emblem. I'm thinking about painting it black (my I30 is black as well).
Here are a few photos:
EDIT: Alright, I got antsy and decided to put it on. It took quite a bit of coercing to get it fit right. First of all, there is a bit of a gap between the grille and the hood. Might try to find some weather stripping to fill it in. More annoyingly, though, is that one of the screws was misaligned. Like the OEM grille, the screws slide into little pillars on the back of the grille. Unlike the OEM grille, the pillars are made of plastic and the screw is just wedged in there. One of them was not quite pushed in far enough and no amount of pushing or pulling could move it. After some (careful) tapping with a rubber mallet it came out, but I could not get it to go back in all the way. The grille is now held on with one less screw. Not ideal, but at least its on there. The chrome does indeed look a little bright and I think it would look 100 times better painted black, but that is a project for another day.
Here are a few photos:
EDIT: Alright, I got antsy and decided to put it on. It took quite a bit of coercing to get it fit right. First of all, there is a bit of a gap between the grille and the hood. Might try to find some weather stripping to fill it in. More annoyingly, though, is that one of the screws was misaligned. Like the OEM grille, the screws slide into little pillars on the back of the grille. Unlike the OEM grille, the pillars are made of plastic and the screw is just wedged in there. One of them was not quite pushed in far enough and no amount of pushing or pulling could move it. After some (careful) tapping with a rubber mallet it came out, but I could not get it to go back in all the way. The grille is now held on with one less screw. Not ideal, but at least its on there. The chrome does indeed look a little bright and I think it would look 100 times better painted black, but that is a project for another day.
Last edited by ig reilly; 12-17-2010 at 03:37 PM.
#24
Think I'm gonna pick one of these up. 42 dollars shipped to my door. Can't beat it!
you can pick a emblem up on ebay or somewhere for around 25 to 30 bucks
you can pick a emblem up on ebay or somewhere for around 25 to 30 bucks
Last edited by Joeker82; 12-17-2010 at 08:13 PM.
#26
Just purchased an I30 a week ago , and i absolutely love this car.
Im just dying to change the grill, i checked rockauto.com and didnt see the same grill pictured above me.
Is there a specific name i should look for or am i too late and its sold out.
TIA for any help.
Im just dying to change the grill, i checked rockauto.com and didnt see the same grill pictured above me.
Is there a specific name i should look for or am i too late and its sold out.
TIA for any help.
#27
Welcome
Here's the link to the one I ordered, Part# IN1200106:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...&parttype=1384
And while I'm at it, here is the grill installed. I'm satisfied overall. The gap on the sides is ever so slightly larger but not at all noticeable like I previously thought. Definitely worth the $42.
Last edited by ig reilly; 12-26-2010 at 12:15 PM.
#32
Ok i got an OEM off ebay at a decent price but just found this site, you can get the emblems from them also! not sure how they look or fit but it looks legit! http://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/gri...initi/i35.html
#33
Yeah, I still like this grill over the regular I30 one, but the chrome seems a bit brighter than the OEM ones I see around. I'm thinking about painting it black. I've seen this done a few times before, mostly on silver I30/35s. Not sure how it would look on black. Any opinions?
#34
Looks nice.
Im going to order one also from rockauto and put it on my metallic green i30. Question...i am assuming that the grill already comes with the chrome finish and you do not have to paint it? Also, do you believe there will be issues with the fitting on everyones i30, or was your grill that you purchased just a little mis-aligned?
Also, anyone with opinions on success with emblems bought off ebay, or should i go with some above mentioned sites for ordering the emblem.
thanks
Im going to order one also from rockauto and put it on my metallic green i30. Question...i am assuming that the grill already comes with the chrome finish and you do not have to paint it? Also, do you believe there will be issues with the fitting on everyones i30, or was your grill that you purchased just a little mis-aligned?
Also, anyone with opinions on success with emblems bought off ebay, or should i go with some above mentioned sites for ordering the emblem.
thanks
#36
Sorry it's not a close up....only a cell phone pic, but here's what I got after throwing the i35 grille from rockAuto.com only my i30. I got the emblem off eBay for about 37 bucks.
The "Gap" everyone speaks of is only really noticeable because the hood surface that is revealed by the new grille was once covered by rubber weather stripping. A little polishing compound/wax will remove the old residue and get it looking clean in a matter of minutes.
If any of you have questions or would like some closer pictures or anything, just PM me.
The "Gap" everyone speaks of is only really noticeable because the hood surface that is revealed by the new grille was once covered by rubber weather stripping. A little polishing compound/wax will remove the old residue and get it looking clean in a matter of minutes.
If any of you have questions or would like some closer pictures or anything, just PM me.
#37
Wow, now I may just think of doing this. I only ever saw the dark chrome I35 grilles, never the bright chrome. Was the part number of yours IN1200106 (only one I see on RockAuto)? Just since that bright chrome would look better on my white I30 than the OEM dark finish. Maybe I'll look into this when I start to have some excess cash again and put it on my I30. Or maybe then with the I35 wheels I'm gonna make it looks like I wish I had that model
Last edited by MaxMike93; 08-01-2012 at 09:19 AM.
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