C-mod grills anyone?
04-02-2009, 02:08 PM
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C-mod grills anyone?
I am in need of a grill to replace my damaged Trenz grill and I really like the Active Tuning style. However it seems that due to lack of predictable inventory I might have to go with a back up plan. Ive read that the C-mod 'alternative' actually fits better along the hood line, and since it is less expensive I think this is a good option.
Does anyone have any experience with either of the few resellers out there of the C-mod or grills that are nearly identical to the AT?
Does anyone have any experience with either of the few resellers out there of the C-mod or grills that are nearly identical to the AT?
04-02-2009, 04:28 PM
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Bought mine from this seller from ebay. It's the same grille. For what I remember it only took a week to arrive from HoNg KoNg.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...ht_3328wt_1064
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...ht_3328wt_1064
04-02-2009, 07:49 PM
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Same seller as in Gollum67's posted ebay link. The seller's name is jdmparts08. He's charging a little more for the 04-06 model. The 07-08 version is like 20 bucks cheaper
04-02-2009, 08:30 PM
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Bought mine from this seller from ebay. It's the same grille. For what I remember it only took a week to arrive from HoNg KoNg.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...ht_3328wt_1064
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...ht_3328wt_1064
04-02-2009, 08:35 PM
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04-03-2009, 06:39 AM
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Just ordered mine from this seller on the web 'ecrater' since they told me the had these in stock. Im hoping that the extra $15 it cost will get it here a little sooner. Ill let everyone know how it works out.
Oh, and choiiiiii - Thats SUCKS!
Oh, and choiiiiii - Thats SUCKS!
04-03-2009, 08:33 AM
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This dude is selling for $139 vs $109 with a "best offer" options. I was thinking of offering him less than the $109 by the JDM seller. Shipping looks the same. $45.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140311586086
Offer of $80 automatically declined.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140311586086
Offer of $80 automatically declined.
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04-03-2009, 03:04 PM
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This dude is selling for $139 vs $109 with a "best offer" options. I was thinking of offering him less than the $109 by the JDM seller. Shipping looks the same. $45.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140311586086
Offer of $80 automatically declined.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140311586086
Offer of $80 automatically declined.
04-04-2009, 08:55 AM
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I also ordered mine from ebay, but was a little unhappy with it. I didnt mine that I had to drill the holes on top, but our 6th gen factory grill had clips to snapin the bottom of the grill, this mes grill did not have clips or a way to hold the bottom of the grill in place...I actually drilled 2 small holes in the bottom of the grill and thread some thin wire through the grill and the clip holder attached to the car, to keep the bottom tight fi..ghetto rigged! but works
(dont pay attention to the tag I need t cut off haha)
(dont pay attention to the tag I need t cut off haha)
04-04-2009, 08:56 AM
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04-04-2009, 10:11 AM
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I also ordered mine from ebay, but was a little unhappy with it. I didnt mine that I had to drill the holes on top, but our 6th gen factory grill had clips to snapin the bottom of the grill, this mes grill did not have clips or a way to hold the bottom of the grill in place...I actually drilled 2 small holes in the bottom of the grill and thread some thin wire through the grill and the clip holder attached to the car, to keep the bottom tight fi..ghetto rigged! but works
(dont pay attention to the tag I need t cut off haha)
(dont pay attention to the tag I need t cut off haha)
04-04-2009, 10:17 AM
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04-05-2009, 08:46 AM
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04-05-2009, 09:13 AM
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While JDMParts is still listing for $109 anyway
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
but he rejected my offer of $85.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
but he rejected my offer of $85.
04-05-2009, 10:22 AM
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While JDMParts is still listing for $109 anyway
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
but he rejected my offer of $85.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
but he rejected my offer of $85.
also... We have to drill holes in them???.. Or they come plug and play modee
04-13-2009, 03:58 PM
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1) Bid for 100 shipped.
2) Get denied and bid for 105 shipped
3) Well you get the idea....Bid until he bites...and then wait about a week and a half for it to arrive from China
4) Run over to Home Depot and ask an associate where the Premium Hinged Gutter Guard is located. (It will come in silver only. You will have to also get paint and black it out yourself)
5) Buy it
6) Now that you're home and settled, flip the Ebay grille over and locate the five (IIRC) tabs that are holding the mesh down. Remove
7) Take the HD grille and remove the two hinges with needle nose plyers.
8) Toss that crap and line up the HD mesh and try to get a mental picture of how to trim the HD mesh. Or if you'd like you can get a sharpie and outline it.
9) Using wire cutters/scissors/whatever cuts, cut it to fit and attach.
10) Insert the tab into one of the many holes and secure tightly, but don't force the tab too much or you may break it..(cheap/weak metal...didn't happen to me, but use discretion)
11) Install finished product!
Advice: May want to wear gloves while handling the HD mesh, I noticed that they left the outsides very sharp...they're like thorns from hell. you'll see what I mean when you pick it up..didn't have my problem when I made one for my maxima....
04-13-2009, 03:58 PM
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04-13-2009, 09:33 PM
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Haha alright.
1) Bid for 100 shipped.
2) Get denied and bid for 105 shipped
3) Well you get the idea....Bid until he bites...and then wait about a week and a half for it to arrive from China
4) Run over to Home Depot and ask an associate where the Premium Hinged Gutter Guard is located. (It will come in silver only. You will have to also get paint and black it out yourself)
5) Buy it
6) Now that you're home and settled, flip the Ebay grille over and locate the five (IIRC) tabs that are holding the mesh down. Remove
7) Take the HD grille and remove the two hinges with needle nose plyers.
8) Toss that crap and line up the HD mesh and try to get a mental picture of how to trim the HD mesh. Or if you'd like you can get a sharpie and outline it.
9) Using wire cutters/scissors/whatever cuts, cut it to fit and attach.
10) Insert the tab into one of the many holes and secure tightly, but don't force the tab too much or you may break it..(cheap/weak metal...didn't happen to me, but use discretion)
11) Install finished product!
Advice: May want to wear gloves while handling the HD mesh, I noticed that they left the outsides very sharp...they're like thorns from hell. you'll see what I mean when you pick it up..didn't have my problem when I made one for my maxima....
1) Bid for 100 shipped.
2) Get denied and bid for 105 shipped
3) Well you get the idea....Bid until he bites...and then wait about a week and a half for it to arrive from China
4) Run over to Home Depot and ask an associate where the Premium Hinged Gutter Guard is located. (It will come in silver only. You will have to also get paint and black it out yourself)
5) Buy it
6) Now that you're home and settled, flip the Ebay grille over and locate the five (IIRC) tabs that are holding the mesh down. Remove
7) Take the HD grille and remove the two hinges with needle nose plyers.
8) Toss that crap and line up the HD mesh and try to get a mental picture of how to trim the HD mesh. Or if you'd like you can get a sharpie and outline it.
9) Using wire cutters/scissors/whatever cuts, cut it to fit and attach.
10) Insert the tab into one of the many holes and secure tightly, but don't force the tab too much or you may break it..(cheap/weak metal...didn't happen to me, but use discretion)
11) Install finished product!
Advice: May want to wear gloves while handling the HD mesh, I noticed that they left the outsides very sharp...they're like thorns from hell. you'll see what I mean when you pick it up..didn't have my problem when I made one for my maxima....
