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Old 09-26-2008 | 07:33 AM
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Talking My Z got a face lift.......

Just got my v1 installed yesterday....thanks to Greg and Calvin over at CRG for this awesome bumper!! Debating if I should remove the grille or not.....feedback appreciated!!

Old 09-26-2008 | 07:34 AM
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why so serious?
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:34 AM
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I would keep the grill, just paint it matte black and you'll be set
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:34 AM
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get rid of the grill please....

Thank you : )
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:35 AM
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Paint the grill black and you'll be set. Looks good!
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:35 AM
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remove eyelids before you ruin your nice headlights and remove meh grill.
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Keep the grille, paint it black. Get rid of the eyelids.....
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 07rdsterGT
Keep the grille, paint it black. Get rid of the eyelids.....
I have to agree here with the grill. This is the only bumper I actually believe the mesh grill looks tasteful on. Otherwise, it's rice.

+1 on getting rid of the eyelids...
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by silverstripes
I would keep the grill, just paint it matte black and you'll be set
And KEEP the eyelids! Car looks mean ! I love it
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:50 AM
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Paint the grill.


Maybe it's just me... but I always preferred the V1 bumper with the Nissan emblem there.
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:53 AM
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i like the eyelids, just need black grille
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:54 AM
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Kill the grill, makes it look like a dodge.
Old 09-26-2008 | 07:56 AM
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Who did the paint?
Old 09-26-2008 | 08:05 AM
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Keep the car as is........ Love it!!
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Thanks for the feedback guys!! I was thinkin bout painting the grille black but wasnt sure how the paint would hold up with rock chips and washing.....Stan, my buddy has a shop here in town and I always take my parts there!! They do great work!! Desert Inn Body Shop....
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Rock Chips are a fact of life here. No point worrying about it. Hmm, I want to see the car and the paint. We've been desperate for a good paint shop.
Old 09-26-2008 | 08:24 AM
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I know rock chips are not avoidable but it doesnt look clean IMO.....I might be heading out to the Cars and Coffee Saturday....you guys goin??
Old 09-26-2008 | 08:25 AM
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I'm crewing/photographing at the Drift Event Saturday.
Old 09-26-2008 | 08:31 AM
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Where at??
Old 09-26-2008 | 08:33 AM
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It's at Nellis. Unless you're military, it's too late to get on base.


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