fellsteruk Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Really wanted a grill for the Z but it wasnt at the top of my list for mods and being almost £100 i decided to make my own for a fraction of the cost... Its not perfect but i am proper pleased with the end result... What you think... May upgrade to a zunsport in the future... First attempt at making a Template First rough cut with edge added Installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Looks good mate, any shots from further away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 And loose the number plate holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Looks good Can you not unscrew the numberplate holder, pin the edging behind it then screw back for a neater finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrustyCrab Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Fantastic, have to give it a shot. Where did to get the mesh and edging from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 for best fit, try cutting the fins out, then mounting the mesh up from behind, this will mean the fins arent visible anymore and there are no gapped edges. the whole thing can then be all bonded on out of sight, and no need for trim finishers then as well. but what you have done looks good. just becareful of the black finish on that mesh, it hips easy and once moisture gets in it rusts and the paint peels off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 What he said ^^ Neater finish and sits further back so you get some depth to the bumper. Needs to be ripped off of you need towing though I had mine done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORNZEE Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 That be a proper job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcboyle Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I think it looks mega well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 nice one...well done for having a go works for me just needs tidying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) if you want woven stainless mesh to DIY with http://www.wovenwire.../cargrilles.htm you will need to bond/or weld the cut edges to stop it coming apart. but its good stuff, and if you ewant it black, try plasti dipping it or getting it powder coated. normal car paint will just chip off it. Edited July 8, 2013 by rtbiscuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellsteruk Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Looks good mate, any shots from further away? Will see what I can do And loose the number plate holder I like the idea of that, how many holes ami likely to have in my bumper when I take it off? Fantastic, have to give it a shot. Where did to get the mesh and edging from? Good old ebay, was £10 for the mesh, about £10 for 4 meters of the edge, got the badge on ebay also What he said ^^ Neater finish and sits further back so you get some depth to the bumper. Needs to be ripped off of you need towing though I had mine done I like the look of this do u have a how to guide for this, do they just pop out or do you have to cut them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellsteruk Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks for all the comments guys, gonna play about with it and tidy it up however I kinda like the nismo v1 bumper so tempted to get one, then put the mesh on the inside of the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The bodyshop done mine mate. They cut out the plastic slats then attached the mesh. No pics though sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Good job!! And loose the number plate holder Or at least put the plate on square to the holder. Those screws holding the plate on are not the correct ones and are in the wrong position too . Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellsteruk Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 H Good job!! And loose the number plate holder Or at least put the plate on square to the holder. Those screws holding the plate on are not the correct ones and are in the wrong position too . Pete I will be... This is how I got it, I am just waiting for my paperwork from dvla and my personal plate is going on her so will be remounting that properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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