I35 grill

a33i30 · 07-21-2009, 01:40 AM

Well, almost all I30 owners want the I35 grill, I found a site that sells a OE replica for pretty cheap but without a logo. Check it out.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...QQI070104.html

This still needs the logo, but since I found this, I'm having second thoughts about changing my grill.

00o30 · 07-21-2009, 06:53 PM

i don't like it without the logo.

*oldngivout* · 07-22-2009, 06:59 AM

The Infiniti emblem must be purchased separately, even when buying an OEM grill new, so no biggie there.

a33i30 · 07-23-2009, 12:07 AM

Yea, gotta find the logo.... what would you guys think of this grill painted on a silver car?

doggy style · 07-24-2009, 11:33 AM

that would look good on a silver i30 i have an i35 with the stock grill like that one and it looks good on a silver car for sure

eluther3 · 07-24-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by doggy style

that would look good on a silver i30 i have an i35 with the stock grill like that one and it looks good on a silver car for sure

I second that. I have a silver 03 i35 with that grill in black. I like it better than the chrome ones I see. Will try to post a pic if I can figure out how to do it.

eluther3 · 07-24-2009, 06:42 PM

pic added to profile

a33i30 · 07-24-2009, 06:52 PM

Yea, I'm really considering doing this. ^ I couldn't find the picture, you could post it up here using a photobucket or something.

eluther3 · 07-24-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by a33i30

Yea, I'm really considering doing this. ^ I couldn't find the picture, you could post it up here using a photobucket or something.

Tried to paste the image. I think the function is disabled since I'm a newbie. Maybe after a few more posts I'll be able to.

eluther3 · 07-24-2009, 07:28 PM

I found one on e-bay that looks just like mine. Figured if I can't post a pic, I'll post a webaddress

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-In...A1%7C72%3A2148

bing07 · 07-24-2009, 08:42 PM

sorry if this is a dumb question, but how is this grille different from a normal i35 grille? the website color says it's dark brown and gray, but it looks like just a normal chrome grille in the pic

a33i30 · 07-25-2009, 02:00 AM

There all normal grills, we were just talking about painting it.

a33i30 · 07-25-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by eluther3

I found one on e-bay that looks just like mine. Figured if I can't post a pic, I'll post a webaddress

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-In...A1%7C72%3A2148

Isn't that a regular un-painted grill tho.

a33i30 · 07-25-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by eluther3

Tried to paste the image. I think the function is disabled since I'm a newbie. Maybe after a few more posts I'll be able to.

Yea the org doesn't host pictures, go to FAQs and itl show you.

aidar77 · 07-30-2009, 08:53 AM

The grille looks like a good idea... I have an 01 I30, I've been looking to transform the my baby into an I35, and I came across several links:

This one claims to be only $40!!:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...431962k1006685

Another question, btw, sorry for off-topic, but I found a local guy on craigslist and he's selling me the grille and two I35 taillights (you know, the ones in the trunk)... I know that they shouldn't fit, but is there any chance to change some part of the trunk? You know, the one in the middle, with the license plate on it, or do I have to change the entire trunk door?? The guy's giving me a good deal of $150 total for everything... He is actually in NY right now, so if it doesn't work out for me, I can leave his email, I guess he wouldn't mind it...
But what do you guys think, how difficult is it to transform I30 into I35 (at least, outside

)

a33i30 · 07-30-2009, 01:14 PM

^ Thats a good price on the grill. As for the taillights, all you need is the middle trunk (license plate) plastic part. You don't need to change the whole trunk, it should be a easy swap.

j_lacolla · 08-24-2009, 12:41 PM

Anyone know where to buy the emblem, also are these grills chrome, or brown (unpainted)? - I'm new to the forums and after googling for 45 minutes can not find a single place that sells OEM I35 grills with the emblem or the emblem itself, besides whats listed of course.

edit: you can get em on ebay for close to 30$ anyone find one for cheaper than that?

a33i30 · 08-24-2009, 11:22 PM

I think its the same color as the I35 ones. Anyways, it would probably look nicer painted blackish(depending on the color of your car.)

j_lacolla · 08-24-2009, 11:43 PM

I was under the impression that the I35 ones were chrome or atleast the same color as the one on my 01 I30? could you clearify that please. As I said I'm new to the car but in my opinion the 35 grill looks a million times better. Also Trademotion.com has the emblems for $27, for anyone looking.

also this would just bolt on to a 2001 I30 right? just the four bolts to the hood, pop old one off pop new one in, put the four bolts back?

a33i30 · 08-26-2009, 02:46 PM

Yea, its direct bolt-on. The grill isnt really chrome like the I30, its more of a shinny paint thing, can't explain.

speed3000gt · 09-12-2009, 11:32 PM

If anyone knows where to get a Gold infiniti emblem for I35 grill, let me know... Or if you want to trade your gold one for a brand new chrome one.

PM me or email me

*MetaOrbit* · 09-13-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by a33i30

Yea, its direct bolt-on. The grill isnt really chrome like the I30, its more of a shinny paint thing, can't explain.

Closer to a "black chrome" if anyone's familiar with that finish.

Will still chip like paint though