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11-25-2000, 06:20 PM
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I was wondering if it is possible to do a direct swap of the grill from a 97-99 maxima to a 95 maxima without changing any other parts. I want to keep the same headlights, bumpers, etc, but was wondering if it is possible to do a direct swap of the grille.... any comments would be appreciated... thanks...
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11-25-2000, 08:42 PM
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It will take minor customization,
otherwise unless you have a bra on your car it will see it sticking out a little.
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11-25-2000, 08:44 PM
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Can be done, but you gotta change the bumper too.
ToUbIs
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11-25-2000, 09:21 PM
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Hay Toubis, {don't take this personal}
I am getting so sick and tired of explaining this but since you are new here it's all good,but I would like to ask you a couple of ??? first,Have you done this?Have you seen this done?Were are you getting this info from?Reason I ask is I am trying to get to the bottum of this false Rumor,you see I have been explaining this for like a year now but people like you still post wrong the incorrect anwer.Please Explain to me what is in the Picture below ......That is correct a 95 MAx with a 97 grill and 97 Headlights and a 95 BUMPER yes it fits perfectly as you can see in the Pic below.The bottum line is the Grill has Nothing !! to do with the bumper,so anyone reading this try to remember so I do not ever have to explain this again.Thanks
[Edited by emax95 on 11-26-2000 at 01:25 AM]
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Have 2004 E55 ran 12.4 @112 Stock.
2002 6spd, Max - Sold
229HP & 230TQ.
13.883 @ 100.96 MPH (2.25 60') Best MPH 101.68
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11-25-2000, 09:25 PM
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I had a friend do it, to get a good fit he had to change the bumper.
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11-25-2000, 09:42 PM
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Nope all you have to do is get new 97 headlights,
or 97+headlight brakets.Peace
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2002 6spd, Max - Sold
229HP & 230TQ.
13.883 @ 100.96 MPH (2.25 60') Best MPH 101.68
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11-25-2000, 10:01 PM
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I just know the headlight swap is possible.  emax95: are you going to swap out the 95 bumper for the 97? I might do it. Only if it's not that expensive. My bumper is kind of messed up already, so that's why I'm thinking of getting the 97 bumper instead of getting the old one fixed. Hm...although I have to get new fog lights too. Dang, I wish I have more money.  |
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11-25-2000, 10:07 PM
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No not going to bother,
because the front bumper would cost $150+120 for new fogs +$250 for a good paint job then add in the factor that I allready have the Stillen Body on my 95 bumper and it is not enterchangable with 97+,Anyways I will be kicking saving mode into high gear for a 02-03 Max.Later
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Have 2004 E55 ran 12.4 @112 Stock.
2002 6spd, Max - Sold
229HP & 230TQ.
13.883 @ 100.96 MPH (2.25 60') Best MPH 101.68
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11-26-2000, 01:40 AM
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Installation
So i now know its able to be done... but now.. how do i do it? does anyone have instructions on taking of the grille or modifying it to fit the 95/96 lights ? what would i use to make it fit?
or how about instructions to removing 95/96 headlights and installing 97-99 headlights if i choose the change the whole front?
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11-26-2000, 06:01 PM
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Re: Installation
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Originally posted by BiGDICKStuD
So i now know its able to be done... but now.. how do i do it? does anyone have instructions on taking of the grille or modifying it to fit the 95/96 lights ? what would i use to make it fit?
or how about instructions to removing 95/96 headlights and installing 97-99 headlights if i choose the change the whole front?
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11-26-2000, 06:45 PM
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Yep I was wondering the same thing here,
I think Cumalot a BIGDICKSTUD may be related {No offense Cumalot your a cool guy}
Installation go out and by a 97 grill and 97 Headlights and you are good to go, check this site for great prices http://www.autodirectsave.com or if you realy have your heart set {or your big dick haha} you could go cheap like I originaly did and just buy the grill but you will have to shave about 2 millameters off the bottom of the grill and install a couple of screws to hold it in place properly.Good Luck !!
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Have 2004 E55 ran 12.4 @112 Stock.
2002 6spd, Max - Sold
229HP & 230TQ.
13.883 @ 100.96 MPH (2.25 60') Best MPH 101.68
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06-22-2001, 09:27 AM
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SSDD:
They *DO* keep asking this over and over, and over...
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Originally posted by emax95
I am getting so sick and tired of explaining this but since you are new here it's all good,but I would like to ask you a couple of ??? first,Have you done this?Have you seen this done?Were are you getting this info from?Reason I ask is I am trying to get to the bottum of this false Rumor,you see I have been explaining this for like a year now but people like you still post wrong the incorrect anwer.Please Explain to me what is in the Picture below ......That is correct a 95 MAx with a 97 grill and 97 Headlights and a 95 BUMPER yes it fits perfectly as you can see in the Pic below.The bottum line is the Grill has Nothing !! to do with the bumper,so anyone reading this try to remember so I do not ever have to explain this again.Thanks
[Edited by emax95 on 11-26-2000 at 01:25 AM]
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06-23-2001, 03:38 AM
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Re: Installation
Doesn't your grill just pop off or screw off the headlight housing?
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Originally posted by BiGDICKStuD
So i now know its able to be done... but now.. how do i do it? does anyone have instructions on taking of the grille or modifying it to fit the 95/96 lights ? what would i use to make it fit?
or how about instructions to removing 95/96 headlights and installing 97-99 headlights if i choose the change the whole front?
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06-23-2001, 06:42 AM
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There are 4 screws holding the grille in place, two on top in the back, and two on the bottom. And like EMax said, you DO NOT HAVE to change the bumper.
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03-10-2002, 07:57 AM
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grilled
I have the 97 headlights they fit nice
i also have the grille
putting the headlights in did not make the grille fit
as someone said above
it is too tall so shaving the right amount off bottom will do
but above it was stated switching the headlights would make the grille fit
*****F A L S E*****
Not to be offending but this info is false
grille is right here headlights are on and notta
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03-10-2002, 10:43 AM
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I did this mod last weekend and it's quite simple. There's no need to change the bumper nor do you have to add any extra screws.
Directions:
1- Shave off ~1/8" of the 97+ lower grille posts
2- Pop off the old grille
3- Drill out the tab holes (~1/8") that hold the grille corners in
4- Take the 97+ grille and push firmly into place. Pops right in.
Maybe I'll post pics later on today. Thanks for the idea, Ethan.
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03-10-2002, 03:55 PM
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any 95-96 guys who want the 97-99 grill...i am willing to trade with ya...i'll trade u my chrome 97 grill for ur 95-96 grill...i'm in houston...color does not matter to me...
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03-10-2002, 05:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Yellowbrother
any 95-96 guys who want the 97-99 grill...i am willing to trade with ya...i'll trade u my chrome 97 grill for ur 95-96 grill...i'm in houston...color does not matter to me...
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03-10-2002, 07:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by libo74
do you want the stock 95/96 grill or the trenz grill insert?
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i want the whole 95/96 grill...trenz grill for 95/96 is a joke...the one i had kinda messed up on my part...i got 97-99 grill from metallic97gxe about six month ago i guess...but i like the look of the 95/96 grill better... |
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03-10-2002, 07:18 PM
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Re: Hay Toubis, {don't take this personal}
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Originally posted by emax95
I am getting so sick and tired of explaining this but since you are new here it's all good,but I would like to ask you a couple of ??? first,Have you done this?Have you seen this done?Were are you getting this info from?Reason I ask is I am trying to get to the bottum of this false Rumor,you see I have been explaining this for like a year now but people like you still post wrong the incorrect anwer.Please Explain to me what is in the Picture below ......That is correct a 95 MAx with a 97 grill and 97 Headlights and a 95 BUMPER yes it fits perfectly as you can see in the Pic below.The bottum line is the Grill has Nothing !! to do with the bumper ,so anyone reading this try to remember so I do not ever have to explain this again.Thanks
[Edited by emax95 on 11-26-2000 at 01:25 AM]
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You are ABSOLUTELY wrong emax!!!!! The grills most certainly DO have something to do with the bumpers!!!
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03-10-2002, 07:20 PM
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Re: Re: Hay Toubis, {don't take this personal}
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You are ABSOLUTELY wrong emax!!!!! The grills most certainly DO have something to do with the bumpers!!!
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grill is related to the bumper...but what emax is tryin to say is that the grill alone can be switched...w/ a lil trimming of the legs... |
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03-10-2002, 07:29 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Hay Toubis, {don't take this personal}
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grill is related to the bumper...but what emax is tryin to say is that the grill alone can be switched...w/ a lil trimming of the legs...
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Well, unless I'm reading it wrong, I read that he feels there is no correlation of grill to bumper cover and that the '97/'99 is a direct fit on a '95/'96.
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03-10-2002, 07:39 PM
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Maybe I'll post pics later on today. Thanks for the idea, Ethan.
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Dave,
Yeah, please post! I really dig the 97+ body-colored grill but don't know how it would look with the rest of my 95... Would love to see it on yours.
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03-10-2002, 07:40 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Hay Toubis, {don't take this personal}
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Well, unless I'm reading it wrong, I read that he feels there is no correlation of grill to bumper cover and that the '97/'99 is a direct fit on a '95/'96.
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for a 95/96 bumper cover w/ the 97/99 grill is a direct swap with lil modification...now a 97/99 bumper cover with the 95/96 grill is a different story...look at my sig... |
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03-10-2002, 07:48 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hay Toubis, {don't take this personal}
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Originally posted by Yellowbrother
for a 95/96 bumper cover w/ the 97/99 grill is a direct swap with lil modification...now a 97/99 bumper cover with the 95/96 grill is a different story...look at my sig...
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Yeah, I know. We've talked about it before. But it just looks soooo damn sweet yellow!!! If you could just extend the legs...
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03-10-2002, 07:51 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hay Toubis, {don't take this personal}
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Originally posted by Yellowbrother
for a 95/96 bumper cover w/ the 97/99 grill is a direct swap with lil modification...now a 97/99 bumper cover with the 95/96 grill is a different story...look at my sig...
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Sent you an e-mail couple of hours ago would ya please check it?
I have a 95 grille available for your 97+ grille.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hay Toubis, {don't take this personal}
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Yeah, I know. We've talked about it before. But it just looks soooo damn sweet yellow!!! If you could just extend the legs...
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