C-Mod Grille Installed (w/ Pics!)

[yoonzilla]

im sorry if this is a newbie question, but wthell is that bar on the middle of the grill?

any way to take it off?...doesnt make sense for it to be on there unless you leave the emblem on

[ESP]

It supposedly supports the top piece of the frame on the stock front fascia. Basically just an engineering brainfart from the Nissan design team...

[DAAN.]

It looks perfect now.

and check this one out, sexy = )

[Infantry1327]

Hear is the write up I did on replaceing the support bar.

It is in the How To stickyhttp://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=368327

Any further questions just email me.

As far as this grill is concerned i am not really diggin it. I like the T-Rex better and looks to be better quality. Not a single piece of plastic on it. But it will look alot better if you color match that black mustache and get rid of that discusting support bar. My DIY bar has been holding up perfectly, hasnt given me a single problem. But good luck

[soltys]

Do it Modesty you know you want to. It'll tie it in so much better. IMO - but that's just me - I like the whole clean and seamless look.

Much better since the support is blacked out.

[dilbert the third]

just received cmod grille does anyone know if there is a detailed write up of removal of OEM and install of the cmod----thanks everone for all the info that can be found here

[noshift]

i think there was a blue coupe that had this grill on here and i think there were pretty big gaps along the side and the top. i think this grill would only look like it fits "right" on a darker altima so the gaps are not as visible. i wonder how much the gaps will show on your white coupe.

[ESP]

just received cmod grille does anyone know if there is a detailed write up of removal of OEM and install of the cmod----thanks everone for all the info that can be found here

Dude, it's pretty simple. If you can take off the bumper, you can take off the grille... I believe you have to take the damn moustache off first though.

[dilbert the third]

Cant wait to get that fugly stache off Dude I hope I dont have to take the bumper off though

[ESP]

Bumper removal is necessary. It's easy though...just follow the DIY article for removal and you'll be fine.

[frankyt]

ESP:

I have a super black car as well, but after installing the grill the support bar still kind of stands out. After looking at your photos i couldn't really see the support bar so was wondering if you did any extra modifications to get that clean look.

Thanks

[ESP]

Nope...didn't touch my support bar at all. I think what makes the biggest difference is having the mesh painted white...did you do that or leave it black?

[frankyt]

I didnt do anything to the support bar, but the mesh is still black. I just thought you might of painted the radiator black like someone else suggested to have it blend in better... the support bar just kinda stands out in front of the radiator..

[ESP]

I think if you painted the mesh a lighter colour it would hide the support bar more. I might end up painting my radiator black though because in certain kinds of light my support bar is partially visible...

[Sith LL_Coupe]

Well I just bought the C-Mod Mesh Grille for myself, along with the Stillen Roof Wing (It's 30% off right now guys, $158 can't go wrong).

I have a Precision Grey, so I will let you guys know how it looks after I've gotten it painted. I'm intending on blacking out my support bracket so as not to be as noticeable. Once it's done, I'll post pics. May be 2 weeks till then...

[major27012]

ok heres mine, just got it in the mail today..il post better pic later this is just a quickyplus my grilles not painted yet(thinking of painting the grille white..cuz as you can see it look basically invisible..and thats not to do with the black and white pic) ha, but atleast you get to see what it looks like with the stillen lip too?

[frankyt]

I was also considering painting the support bracket to blend in with the aluminum radiator. On the other hand is is pretty easy to paint the radiator black to match the support bracket? But the black support bracket seems like it would stand out anyways cause of the paint, could be better if it was matte black.

Worse case scenario put the burger in front of the support bar to hide it...

[rcboy514]

Here are some pics of mine...kinda wierd at first but it's growing on me, I will eventually paint the radiator, but either way im diggin it. these are cell pics and not great lighting but they will do for now.

during installation (bumper is hard to put on with one person)









sneak preview of my next mod

[Sith LL_Coupe]

WoW, looks like I may be waiting a long time for my C-Mod Mesh Grille. I know the company is from Canada, so I thought the product would be shipping from there, but apparently I checked USPS today and I got this....

Quote »Your item left HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE, HONG KONG on August 7, 2009. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later. [/quote]

How long did it take you guys who've already gotten their grille to receive it from the time you ordered?

[rcboy514]

I ordered mine on July 22 and it came in on Aug 1. When I was tracking the shipment once it arrived in customs in San Fransisco it didn't give me any more info until Aug 3 because it had been at my post office for two days and I didn't know it. So I would say about 10 days from the time you ordered.

[Sith LL_Coupe]

Looks like my Grille is in NY now, hopefully I should have it tomorrow, and my Stillen Roof Wing is being delivered today.

Quote »Your item arrived in the United States in ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS) at 10:14 PM on August 9, 2009. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.[/quote]

[louiebgt]

Here are some pics of mine...kinda wierd at first but it's growing on me, I will eventually paint the radiator, but either way im diggin it. these are cell pics and not great lighting but they will do for now.

during installation (bumper is hard to put on with one person)[

Looking good!Im still debating whether I want it or not...Is there any drilling required?

[Services]

Well looks good. But i painted mine. Same color as my car. It looks sick. Makes it look like one. Glossy

[Services]

ESP where did you get the lip and how much

[rcboy514]

Looking good!Im still debating whether I want it or not...Is there any drilling required?

nope, no drilling. Just some screws and pop-up tabs to get the bumper off, then its just a matter of popping the grille in place

[louiebgt]

nope, no drilling. Just some screws and pop-up tabs to get the bumper off, then its just a matter of popping the grille in place

Awesome dude!Thanks

[Sith LL_Coupe]

Finally got my C-Mod Mesh Grille today! After looking at it after opening up the box, I'm honestly not very impressive with its design. The mesh wire kid just is bent around the back side of the fiberglass framing and has some little metal clips holding it in 4 places. I can take pics if you guys want. But went you push in on the mesh with your hand it moves more than I like. Doesn't feel very sturdy. I will be probably going to try and get it painted this weekend along with my Stillen Roof Wing (I got it yesterday). Once it's been painted and installed I will definitely be taking pictures. Should have them posted by Monday.

[louiebgt]

Finally got my C-Mod Mesh Grille today! After looking at it after opening up the box, I'm honestly not very impressive with its design. The mesh wire kid just is bent around the back side of the fiberglass framing and has some little metal clips holding it in 4 places. I can take pics if you guys want. But went you push in on the mesh with your hand it moves more than I like. Doesn't feel very sturdy. I will be probably going to try and get it painted this weekend along with my Stillen Roof Wing (I got it yesterday). Once it's been painted and installed I will definitely be taking pictures. Should have them posted by Monday.

Awe man!Thats why i was a little hesitant in buying it I have a precision greycoupe also, pics would be grrreat!good luck!

[ESP]

Finally got my C-Mod Mesh Grille today! After looking at it after opening up the box, I'm honestly not very impressive with its design. The mesh wire kid just is bent around the back side of the fiberglass framing and has some little metal clips holding it in 4 places. I can take pics if you guys want. But went you push in on the mesh with your hand it moves more than I like. Doesn't feel very sturdy. I will be probably going to try and get it painted this weekend along with my Stillen Roof Wing (I got it yesterday). Once it's been painted and installed I will definitely be taking pictures. Should have them posted by Monday.

Well how else would you want them to attach the mesh? The mesh underneath my ViS Racing hood it attached in the same fashion, and all other mesh grilles I've seen use the same method. I like it this way because if you want to remove your mesh to paint it/change it for a different pattern it's easy and there's no cutting involved.

As for the "sturdiness", I haven't had any such problems with mine...

...regardless, I'm looking forward to your pics of it painted!

[Sith LL_Coupe]

I understand what you're saying. I guess maybe just some more clips, or sturdier clips would have been better. I'm not going to complain too much till I see the final product on my car. I just spoke to my mechanic, he's going to fit me in on Saturday to get it done, so you guys should see pics soon.