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11-14-2008, 12:02 PM

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Dirty car, New Grill

Got it today, and installed it... but I'm not sure if I want to keep it... What are your opinions?

11-14-2008, 01:19 PM

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hmm...its not bad. I'd say I'm 50/50 with it

11-14-2008, 01:23 PM

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IMO- looks like a truck grille, but It does not look to bad on your Max Mang.

11-14-2008, 01:24 PM

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hmm...its not bad. I'd say I'm 50/50 with it

Thats where i'm at... I like it, but I like the stock one... I think I will ride it out for a few days or a week and see...

11-14-2008, 01:53 PM

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ehh.. i really don't like it. stock grill look better

11-14-2008, 02:00 PM

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ehhhh

11-14-2008, 02:06 PM

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its ok. since ive give you my opinion can i have the g37 wheels in your sig

11-14-2008, 02:06 PM

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Hm don't really like it. The front end now seems blank. You need something like the grille on my '03. Its almost like yours.

11-14-2008, 02:36 PM

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its ok. since ive give you my opinion can i have the g37 wheels in your sig

If you find the person in OHIO that bought them... They are all yours!

11-14-2008, 03:40 PM

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i kinda like it.

11-14-2008, 05:51 PM

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ehh not feeling it.

11-14-2008, 05:51 PM

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I don't really like it. I think it's because it's so bright and stands out. I think the stock grill looks better. If you want a change, maybe you should look into the mod where you get rid of the Nissan emblem on your OEM grill. There was a a DIY in the 5th gen forum a while back.

11-14-2008, 06:55 PM

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I've always been a big fan of the OEM grilles on Maximas....Id say paint your grille body color and call it a day

11-15-2008, 02:45 AM

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it looks ok right now if you add other mods maybe a body kit and wheels it will flow better, certain mods flow once you have put them all together, mods grow on you as you mod more....

11-15-2008, 05:00 AM

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really not feelin it. never been a fan of that style on 5th gens...

ever thought of doing this:

not to ***** myself out but if you want to be different but 'close to stock' that is always an option.

11-15-2008, 05:20 AM

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really not feelin it. never been a fan of that style on 5th gens...

ever thought of doing this:

not to ***** myself out but if you want to be different but 'close to stock' that is always an option.

Yes, that has been on my mind FOREVER, i just dont have the patience to do the bodywork...

11-15-2008, 06:25 AM

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i'll do the body work...for a price. just ship me your grill and give me the paint codes you want done. turn around time is about a week or so.

11-15-2008, 11:07 PM

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wtf no!!!

stock grill is perfect!!!

11-18-2008, 01:56 PM

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wtf no!!!

stock grill is perfect!!!

11-18-2008, 10:38 PM

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not feeling it. Has the o.p. come to a decision?

11-18-2008, 10:46 PM

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+1 for shaving the nissan burger off the OEM grill...I think the new grill is is too bling for the subtle look of your maxima but I wouldnt go so far as to say the new look is bad or anything

11-18-2008, 10:50 PM

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nahhh. go back to stock

11-19-2008, 03:27 AM

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not feeling it. Has the o.p. come to a decision?

Yeah, Stock is back on, and grill is for sale.

11-21-2008, 08:50 PM

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stock grill is great on both gens on max. I think the 5.5 is a little tacky with the huge nissan burger in the front but other then that its perfect.

11-23-2008, 12:51 AM

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glad u took it off... it was REAALLY UGLY!

11-23-2008, 04:28 PM

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Good choice on deciding to take it off.

11-29-2008, 06:13 PM

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I REALLY like the grill Torgus has, I'd say go with that. Would look great. whats involved with that?

11-29-2008, 08:26 PM

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yeah, the grill Torgus has would fit your car quite well

I would say do that as well...it just stands out too much compared to the rest of the car

or just go back to OEM

11-29-2008, 09:00 PM

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Is the torgus grill basically just taking off the nissan emblem?

11-30-2008, 07:53 AM

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I REALLY like the grill Torgus has, I'd say go with that. Would look great. whats involved with that?

thank you for the compliments.

it's rather involved actually. you have to remove the emblem, cut the 'backing' for the emblem all out. then i supported it and made a kinda shelf so it would be strong as just bodyfiller i don't think will last/hold for long...blah blah blah its a decent amount of work. then obviously you have to primer/paint it.

if anyone wants one i do 'make them'

just mail me your grill and paint code and the paint code you want for the interior gloss/flat black or a custom color whatever and in about a week you'll receive the 'modded' grill all work i do is done in my friend's professional body shop i just have to find time to get in there and do it.

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