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Old 03-31-2005, 09:05 AM
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has anyone bought their billet grill from ebay? what's the deal with those things? they are so cheap in cost but what about the quality?

I've been doing some product research for you guys and came across the ebay grill.
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Old 03-31-2005, 10:26 AM
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has anyone bought their billet grill from ebay? what's the deal with those things? they are so cheap in cost but what about the quality?

I've been doing some product research for you guys and came across the ebay grill.
I got the E&G grill:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33645

Its a really badass grill. Good quality, chrome/mirror finish, fits PERFECTLY in the slots the OEM grill was attached to.

Hope this helps,

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Old 03-31-2005, 10:44 AM
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Opinions on polished/unpolished aftermarket grilles
Hi all, 04' SE Onyx with dpp and factory rims (non-chrome). I am looking into an aftermarket grille (finally) and I am debating between a Trenz or a 'Z' Grille. Does anyone have pics (or an opinion) of putting a polished (or chrome) aftermarket grille on a Max with the factory non-chrome wheels?

I found plenty of pics on this site but can't really tell if I like a polished/chrome grille with non-chrome rims. I am leaning towards a polished or chrome grille but I am not sure how that would look with the non-chrome rims.

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Old 03-31-2005, 10:56 AM
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definitely do a polished grill if you're going to go aftermarket. in my opinion, I would paint the stock grill the body color, though. I think that's the best looking option so far as I have seen.
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What's a Z grille?
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Old 03-31-2005, 11:00 AM
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I saw a couple grilles painted the body color that I did like, looks pretty sharp. I believe this is a 'Z' grille (or something similar):

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Category_Code=
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Old 03-31-2005, 11:22 AM
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Trenz polished grille with non chrome rims:
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Old 03-31-2005, 11:34 AM
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I like..
Looks bad a**, thanks for the pic!
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Old 03-31-2005, 12:00 PM
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Oh, you meant the E&G grill...
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Old 03-31-2005, 12:01 PM
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I'd go whichever... Anything other than stock is cool for me~~
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Old 03-31-2005, 01:32 PM
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Hi Boone: What kind of grille do you have on your Max? Where did you get it from? It looks very nice on black.
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Old 03-31-2005, 01:36 PM
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HD2NIS, looks like boone has this grille http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33645
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Old 03-31-2005, 01:55 PM
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Old 03-31-2005, 04:28 PM
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Yeah mine is polished with the emblem
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Old 03-31-2005, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by danted23
Hi all, 04' SE Onyx with dpp and factory rims (non-chrome). I am looking into an aftermarket grille (finally) and I am debating between a Trenz or a 'Z' Grille. Does anyone have pics (or an opinion) of putting a polished (or chrome) aftermarket grille on a Max with the factory non-chrome wheels?

I found plenty of pics on this site but can't really tell if I like a polished/chrome grille with non-chrome rims. I am leaning towards a polished or chrome grille but I am not sure how that would look with the non-chrome rims.

Thanks in advance!
Check the pics on the link in my sig...about every grill out there for you to decide....not me, I prefer my billet.
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Old 03-31-2005, 05:07 PM
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Yup, that's it.
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Old 03-31-2005, 05:20 PM
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i got mine from e-bay. i love it.

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Old 04-01-2005, 12:24 AM
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Old 04-01-2005, 07:22 AM
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I just installed mine less than a week ago.
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Old 04-01-2005, 07:24 AM
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Another angle.

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Old 04-01-2005, 07:33 AM
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Thanks carcus...
GREAT page!
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Old 04-02-2005, 08:04 PM
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DeusExMaxima, the grill looks nicey-nice
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Old 04-02-2005, 08:41 PM
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Thanks nyauto. Powdercoating is the only way to fly for a metal grill.
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Old 05-10-2005, 07:02 AM
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Good News, Bad News:
Originally Posted by activetuning
Well its still a couple months away, but I can say that it does have a design element that will distinctly differentiate it from our Altima grille. Unfortunately being a fiberglass product it will only be available painted or unpainted, and not in chrome. We will try to offer some more upscale meshes with it however.
so it seems the next Maxima grille may be worth the wait, but how long is too long?
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Old 05-10-2005, 12:59 PM
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Theres a few billet's on ebay. The ones Carcus and I have, among others, is from B-Cool Billets. The company on ebay thats selling them I found is Prostreet lighting. Run an ebay search, you'll find it


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Old 05-10-2005, 02:04 PM
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the something i dont liek about ur grill ratgoesmax i hink its becaus eis perfectly staright theres no angles it doesnt look like its meant for the car i dunno.....could be jus the pic
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Old 05-10-2005, 02:09 PM
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the something i dont liek about ur grill ratgoesmax i hink its becaus eis perfectly staright theres no angles it doesnt look like its meant for the car i dunno.....could be jus the pic
I noticed that also. Looks different than mine and does not flow as well. Seems like a gap at the bottom of the grill where mine fills it all.
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Old 05-10-2005, 02:13 PM
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I noticed that also. Looks different than mine and does not flow as well. Seems like a gap at the bottom of the grill where mine fills it all.
I dont think its the same grille...
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Old 05-10-2005, 02:25 PM
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I dont think its the same grille...
Nope.....it sure is not. Does not look that bad though.
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Old 07-20-2005, 11:43 AM
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Would the tooth look better if it was painted body color?
Just thought I'd ask since I was looking at one in the parking lot today. Maybe it wouldn't stand out as much if it were painted the color of the body.
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I saw an S2-like grill for 04+ Max at the dealer. They wanted $400 painted. Anyone has seen or know where I can buy one since the Altima one cost $170 plus paint?
http://www.activetuning.com/products...allery/18b.jpg
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I would just wait for the active tuning one - it's almost finished and will probably be chaeper than what the dealer is trying to get.
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Old 07-20-2005, 02:00 PM
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That Trenz grille looks to much like the '00 lancer to me, but just a little bigger. I just dont like the style (not trying to knock on the fans, just not my thing)... see?



Originally Posted by Mystery

DeusEx has a rather plain grille, but that paint makes it stand out sssoooooo much that it has to be my fav so far.....

style style style baby
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Old 07-20-2005, 02:21 PM
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I have the same billet as carcus on my '04. I'm waiting to see AT's and then I'll most likely buy it. I like all their products to date even for the altimas
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Old 07-20-2005, 04:37 PM
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I' also looking to buy a grill for when i purchase my maxima.
I was interested in this SSE MAIN GRILLE 04-05 MAXIMA CHROME on stillen
http://www.stillen.com/Sportscars_de...d=37623&page=1
and this street sceen speed grill on usspeed.com
http://www.usspeedonline.com/page/U/PROD/SS-Maxima
They look the same, are they?
Are they easy to install? Are those good quality and at good prices?
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Originally Posted by mfalcone14
I' also looking to buy a grill for when i purchase my maxima.
I was interested in this SSE MAIN GRILLE 04-05 MAXIMA CHROME on stillen
http://www.stillen.com/Sportscars_de...d=37623&page=1
and this street sceen speed grill on usspeed.com
http://www.usspeedonline.com/page/U/PROD/SS-Maxima
They look the same, are they?
Are they easy to install? Are those good quality and at good prices?
they both say Street Scene
pictured in black in this thread. more than likely what i'll go for one day.
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Its been 2 years and nothing too innovative has emerged
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Its been 2 years and nothing too innovative has emerged
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=417949
booya!!! that is all kinds of sexy. looks the best on red too. this would be teh hotness with the redlinemax kit.
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=417949
booya!!! that is all kinds of sexy. looks the best on red too. this would be teh hotness with the redlinemax kit.
Can't buy one! That's one problem. I don't know how to weld plastic. That's another. Is Redop going in production?
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