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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Please help me choose grille looks

Guys I'm having a tough time here. I really like all 3 but looking for your guys' opinion on which option looks best here. Please vote!!









p.s Sorry for the horrid pics. My garage doesn't have the best lighting at night. But you get the jist....
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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lol, Vote on what???

OK I like number 3, that's what I did to my AT grill also except with a different Nismo Badge...

I have this Nismo emblem on an AT grill

Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Nismo grill is really the best one.
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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FYI here is a closeup shot of the Nismo emblem I got. It's actually pretty shweet. Again sorry for the crapass pics.

Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Go naked. Totally.
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Go naked. Totally.
Vote man VOTE!!
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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OMG! I wish my front end could look so chip-less and plate-less!!!

I say the second one, but with a black-pearl emblem.
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
OMG! I wish my front end could look so chip-less and plate-less!!!

I say the second one, but with a black-pearl emblem.
LOL that actually sounds pretty sweet but I've never seen one.
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Category_Code=

Not sure if that's the one for the trunk or the grill, but that's how it looks. I think it would look "cleaner," since it's a darker car and this would blend a little more imo.

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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Category_Code=

Not sure if that's the one for the trunk or the grill, but that's how it looks. I think it would look "cleaner," since it's a darker car and this would blend a little more imo.

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Gotdang! Not only is that baby pricey, it looks identical to the stock emblem. Am I missing something here? I think I paid $9 for this one on ebay LOL.
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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The color is "black-pearl," it's like a gun-metal if you will.

Go to your local dealership and look at the black pearl license plate frame and should definitely notice a difference.
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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I'd say nismo or if you get that black-pearl emblem, do that. Looks real good, is that the AT grille?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:26 AM
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1st picture.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:43 AM
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I say go with the second pic looks smooth and symmetrical
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by whitem1ke88
I'd say nismo or if you get that black-pearl emblem, do that. Looks real good, is that the AT grille?
Yep. Keep the votes coming guys!
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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i personally like the one with Nismo on it.. My second choice is the first one, no emblems
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Yep, With the nissan emblem is the nicest...
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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LOL it's pretty much neck and neck between the Nismo & Nissan Grill. Hey Chermax your Nismo emblem looks great with your car especially with the red. Looks like you're sporting the Redline Max grill. Looks pretty tight, you happy with it? I do like the looks of my AT grill but the diamond mesh is a bit on the flimsy side and I can see waves on it at certain angles.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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i have the black pearl emblem... i say that one...
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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I like it with the stock grill painted black... just my .02
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastmax05
I like it with the stock grill painted black... just my .02
Stock grille is hideous whether it's painted or not. I do like the stock '07 grilles though.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mack
Stock grille is hideous whether it's painted or not. I do like the stock '07 grilles though.

LOL ... either way... there is a pic of hte emblem u wanted...
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastmax05
LOL ... either way... there is a pic of hte emblem u wanted...
Hmm, still looks like the stock emblem to me. I'm assuming pictures don't do that little black betty justice?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Mack
Hmm, still looks like the stock emblem to me. I'm assuming pictures don't do that little black betty justice?

Dont mind how dirty the car was... i had just drove back from arizona...

anyway... Look at this pic... there is a HUGE difference...

Old Aug 28, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastmax05
Dont mind how dirty the car was... i had just drove back from arizona...

anyway... Look at this pic... there is a HUGE difference...

Oh wow, that is a big diff for sure. Thanks for the comparison shot man. Much more subtle looking. Now time to take that max to the wash!
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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I like the naked. If your wanting to go with NISMO, get and actual badge. The sticker you have wont last long in the weather.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mack
Oh wow, that is a big diff for sure. Thanks for the comparison shot man. Much more subtle looking. Now time to take that max to the wash!
that pic was from a trip to arizona 6 m onths ago... its been waxed and washed MANY times since hahah
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KCmaxx
I like the naked. If your wanting to go with NISMO, get and actual badge. The sticker you have wont last long in the weather.
This badge is actually decent quality IMHO but if you have a line on something nicer please do share.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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I would go for the 1st pic since i have that one on my max but I recently got a SER emblem on it and it looks real nice.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Mack
This badge is actually decent quality IMHO but if you have a line on something nicer please do share.

http://store.automates-decals.com/servlet/Categories

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=NISMO+emblem

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Majestic_MAx05
I would go for the 1st pic since i have that one on my max but I recently got a SER emblem on it and it looks real nice.
I see you have some of the same trouble I'm having with the "wavy" effects of the thin diamond mesh grill. I gotta be honest, I'm kind of discouraged by it. Close up it looks ok, but get back a few feet and to me it doesnt' look so hot. I think I'm going to contact AT about it and see what they say. But thanks for the feedback man. Looks like voting is neck and neck with the Nismo emblem keeping an ever-so-slight lead.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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I like the 1st pic the best
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Mack, I have the same color as you and in GA. I like the nismo one but not in cursive. Looks too feminine to me, but just my 2 cents. i would not say that if it was already affixed to your car though. I will get my car back Friday with a nismo emblem similar to Chernmax but separate letters. i got mine from Australia off an ebay site: http://cgi.ebay.com/Nismo-Badge-Skyl...QQcmdZViewItem

Very cool people and will sell to you outside of ebay. Best of luck to your choice. Also, if you are familiar with the petite lemans in Atlanta that occurs in Atlanta Id like to get a maxima showing at the track if you are interested.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Hey Thanks for the great info Dan. That Nismo emblem actually looks nice. But nah I just used some regular tape to hold these on while I took the pics. I'll most likely choose one (or none) this weekend and go with it.

I'm not familiar with the petite lemans here in ATL but I'm dang sure interested in anything that's going on. Gimme a shout via email or PM if you'd like to get something going.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Choose which one fits how you want the max to look.

If you want the classy look for the Max then surely either the first or second. But if you want the max to look "racey" then surely the last one.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GrimMax
Choose which one fits how you want the max to look.

If you want the classy look for the Max then surely either the first or second. But if you want the max to look "racey" then surely the last one.
Good info man. Anything but "ricey"! HAHA
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Good info man. Anything but "ricey"! HAHA
Hahahahaa!!
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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where can u get that grille from?
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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I really like the Nismo emblem best
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
where can u get that grille from?

you talking about active tuning .com ??



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