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I had some photoshopping done to my Q, let me know what you think......









I personally think that transforms the front end...

Link to the thread: http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....78060

Maybe someone would be interested in photoshopping some of the JDM eyelash trim.. I want some of that REALLY BAD!


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I do kinda like the BMW look from the first pic, but the black version of the grill you already have on there is my favorite. Forget the last one.

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Yeah im not a fan of the mesh either... I like it with the little grille (slots) there but blacked out.....

2nd is my favorite.

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I advise against going to General Chat. There be dragons!

I dig the mesh.

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I vote for #2.

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Im thinking about picking up a can of black spray paint and giving it a "whirl"...

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I like stock best as it is so distinctive, but whatever floats your boat! The mesh makes it look more like a Jaguar.

Why did Infiniti ever go away from the 1994-1996 grille, and what happened to its designer?

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I dunno... I like stock. especially on IPQ

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I personally like the mesh grille on your Q. And I would much rather have this Than thisThink of all the mods I could do with the cash saved by not buying a 300c. The upcoming 425 horse 6.1 liter SRT-8 does intrigue me though.

I bet an Infiniti horizontal style 4 bar and emblem in the 94-96 and 97-01 grille frame would look really nice as well.

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Maybe you can photoshop away that nasty front plate frame. :)

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alright, I got rid of the plate frame, but I need a pic of the eyelids to do that for you. I have no idea what they look like.

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maxnix wrote:I like stock best as it is so distinctive, but whatever floats your boat! The mesh makes it look more like a Jaguar.

Why did Infiniti ever go away from the 1994-1996 grille, and what happened to its designer?


I agree. You dont see BMW get away from the kidney grill. I'm not real crazy about the new horzontal grills, even on the new M. You stay with a certain style and it gives you product idenity. Every one knows a Bimmer is a Bimmer, a Benz is a Benz. I wish the Japanese would pick a style and stay with it. They are starting to make strides to more distintive styles. You can see it in the 04 Acura TL and the new M.

By the way Wes, the mesh looks kind of cool, but stay stock.

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I kind of like the mesh. Number 2 looks good as well and is probably easier to do.

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AZhitman wrote:Maybe you can photoshop away that nasty front plate frame. :)
I was going to type that same thing!

That is the first thing I will do, when I pick up the Q45t, next Tuesday!

Definitely do the mesh, then do a mesh insert, in the lower bumper opening, too.

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Im going to do some experimenting while im at the shop, and if I spray paint it I should be able to use varnish remover and take the paint off, but the question remains if it will take off the "chrome" on the grille.

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Q45racing had a real pic of a 94+ black Q with the grill blacked out

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The blacked-out grill looks like something is missing, especially from a distance, Chrome upfront is REAL BIG, mesh ain't bad.

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Wes... its time for you to properly move up from that pseudo-Grand Marquis grille:



jfwy :D

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LOL!! I dont think I could go sans grille.. We've been through so much together!!! :)


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