350Z Front Grille needs an enhancement
12-05-2002, 02:06 PM
#21
Charter Member #09
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Mount Prospect, IL (Chicago)
Posts: 527
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by zPilott
any chance we could get a couple more pics from different angles, Pitlizard and Frank?
any chance we could get a couple more pics from different angles, Pitlizard and Frank?
12-05-2002, 03:10 PM
#22
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I purchased the chrome door edge guard at an Auto Discount in Jupiter, Fl. The kit was for a SUV or truck 120 inch roll. $6.99. I plan to go with a brushed alum. when a nice custom made is available.
12-06-2002, 04:25 AM
#23
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: FLORIDA
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
DYI custom grille thanks to Pitlizard
I went to an auto parts store and purchased four 33 in. chrome door edge guards made by Champ and glued them on with clear clue. I cut one of the strips in three sections where the towing slot is so it can slide out. They costed about $10.00, it looks really good and I happy I did it. It looks much better than that big black hole in front of the car. This will due until an aftermarket grille becomes availible. I got the idea from Pitlizard on this forum, thanks alot Pitlizard this was agreat idea you came up with.
These door trim parts were hard to find here in Tampa,FL, most of the auto parts stores I went to sold these small 27 in. ones which are not long enough and to thin.
Liquidculture
__________________
These door trim parts were hard to find here in Tampa,FL, most of the auto parts stores I went to sold these small 27 in. ones which are not long enough and to thin.
Liquidculture
__________________
12-06-2002, 06:54 AM
#26
Charter Member #09
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Mount Prospect, IL (Chicago)
Posts: 527
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
More pics in this post: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=11968
I'm not sure why we needed a new thread on this.
I'm not sure why we needed a new thread on this.
12-07-2002, 09:12 AM
#28
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Burlington, NC
Posts: 1,076
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Im getting fed up with this grill stuff. I spent hours today driving around looking for that stuff. Either a) they only had molding or b) they only had the short strips.
Couple years ago i used this on my truck and fount it EVERYWHERE. Now I cant find it anywhere. I did find a tiny roll of it for like 15bux. It would have taken 3 just to finish the car. GIMME A BREAK!
ERrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
You guys SURE pepboys sells this shlt?
Couple years ago i used this on my truck and fount it EVERYWHERE. Now I cant find it anywhere. I did find a tiny roll of it for like 15bux. It would have taken 3 just to finish the car. GIMME A BREAK!
ERrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
You guys SURE pepboys sells this shlt?
12-07-2002, 03:04 PM
#31
Charter Member #09
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Mount Prospect, IL (Chicago)
Posts: 527
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by Dlovtsur
Do they make this stuff in a brushed aluminum finish to match the door handles?
Do they make this stuff in a brushed aluminum finish to match the door handles?
12-07-2002, 07:38 PM
#32
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This site sells the moldings if you can't find it locally:
http://www.sportwing.com/moldings2/m...or+Edge+Guards
http://www.sportwing.com/moldings2/m...or+Edge+Guards
12-08-2002, 03:26 PM
#33
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Terry, MS
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: close-up
Originally posted by Pitlizard
I don't want to give all the secrets away, but another shot of the grill.
I don't want to give all the secrets away, but another shot of the grill.
Pics didn't turn out great but here's a look.
Last edited by altima35; 12-08-2002 at 03:35 PM.
12-08-2002, 03:29 PM
#34
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Terry, MS
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Re: close-up
Originally posted by altima35
Pitlizard, excellent idea. Thanks tremendously...really gives it a nice look. I couldn't resist trying it on my Redline. I cut the top one for the tow hook but think I'll replace it with single strip.
Pics didn't turn out great but here's a look.
Pitlizard, excellent idea. Thanks tremendously...really gives it a nice look. I couldn't resist trying it on my Redline. I cut the top one for the tow hook but think I'll replace it with single strip.
Pics didn't turn out great but here's a look.
Last edited by altima35; 12-08-2002 at 03:35 PM.
12-09-2002, 06:08 AM
#35
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Pittsburg, Ca.
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I did a little checking a came up with these sites that have the molding you guys are looking for. This is a great idea and looks great.......
http://www.customautotrim.com/produc...dings/door.htm
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/rodi/trit3800-series.html
http://www.auto-extra.com/mold_dredge.htm
http://www.graphicmart.com/mldec.html
I plan on doing this myself
http://www.customautotrim.com/produc...dings/door.htm
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/rodi/trit3800-series.html
http://www.auto-extra.com/mold_dredge.htm
http://www.graphicmart.com/mldec.html
I plan on doing this myself
12-09-2002, 07:41 AM
#37
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Alexandria, Va
Posts: 525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Pitlizard, another happy camper here. I installed the chrome on my horizontal slats only and left 2 1/8" space on the ends...really sharpens the look.
Down side...my thumbs still hurt from the install.
As soon as I get a digital camera, I'll post pics, but I think with all of the ones above, y'all know what it looks like.
Thanks again Pitlizard.
VG
Down side...my thumbs still hurt from the install.
As soon as I get a digital camera, I'll post pics, but I think with all of the ones above, y'all know what it looks like.
Thanks again Pitlizard.
VG
12-09-2002, 11:16 PM
#38
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Terry, MS
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Grill Enhancement - Better Pics
Very happy overall with the grill solution thought of by Pitlizard. Planning to redo as soon as my thumbs heal. ;-) The fit is ok but I want it perfect.
12-09-2002, 11:18 PM
#39
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Terry, MS
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Grill Enhancement - Better Pics
Originally posted by altima35
Very happy overall with the grill solution thought of by Pitlizard. Planning to redo as soon as my thumbs heal. ;-) The fit is ok but I want it perfect.
Very happy overall with the grill solution thought of by Pitlizard. Planning to redo as soon as my thumbs heal. ;-) The fit is ok but I want it perfect.
12-10-2002, 03:09 AM
#40
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Looks Great on the Redline
Altima, your Redline looks great and for the cost I sure more will be trying this simple modification. Oh, the thumbs take about a week to get the feeling back into them. I used a wood seam roller for wallpaper to press the edging on, helped to save the thumbs..