New Grill Option!!!

[vkyolv]

I've been talking to Jeff @ Street Scene Equipment and they have a new grill for the Coupe. It comes in either Chrome or Brushed Aluminum. I'm not sure of the price because they don't sell to the public, but as soon as I find a price i will post...What do you guys think?

[mpbclutch33]

Its ok.... I would like to get rid of the Nissan Emblem. and would prefer black mesh. At least we may have grill options soon.

[Hussain]

all they did about the chrome pieces is take them off lol the rest of the "grill outline" is still there! just the bottom chrome pieces are gone lol looks like someone got a stillen front lip, ripped off the chrome and threw some mesh on the stock bumper lol i mean, it looks ok BUT they seriously need to think it through before producing it with just having the chrome pieces ripped off. they need to find something to put there. if they do that, then it will look pretty good

[BlackNWhite]

^ Oh ****, I just noticed that.

[nogears909]

i think it could look good if they had it like a satin black grill and had it somehow sunken back a bit more

[FGFCacoupe]

Good effort, still anxiously waiting for Stillen

[Mr.Coupe]

Its ok.... I would like to get rid of the Nissan Emblem. and would prefer black mesh. At least we may have grill options soon.

I agree. A black grill with NO nissan Emblem would be great. I would like to see a close-up of the brushed aluminum as well. The pictures is kind of far and not clear toward the deatils of the grill.

Ricky C.

[Team STILLEN]

all they did about the chrome pieces is take them off lol the rest of the "grill outline" is still there! just the bottom chrome pieces are gone lol looks like someone got a stillen front lip, ripped off the chrome and threw some mesh on the stock bumper lol i mean, it looks ok BUT they seriously need to think it through before producing it with just having the chrome pieces ripped off. they need to find something to put there. if they do that, then it will look pretty good

Actually Hussain.. that is the major problem with the factory setup. They have partially completed the surround portion, and created and intricate area to fill without the chrome "mustache" you all seem to LOVE. Street Scene could have kept the chrome, but it's overwhelmingly what people seem to dislike about the grille wholeheartedly..

We are also looking at an option, but without additional lines and/or cutting, having a quick and easy solution to what everyone is hoping for isn't a walk in the park, without being so complex to be a $400 option, because of the intricacies involved..

That being said.. Street Scene makes grilles in a variety of finish options, including both a black and a black chrome, which may display quite differently, especially without the emblem..

We carry all of Street Scene's stuff, let me know if a different color is what you want, we have no problem going to them and working on that to make sure those options are available.

[FGFCacoupe]

Mr.Coupe, I agree black and with no emblem would be perfect. I was REALLY, REALLY hoping for a Stillen grille because I wanted the Stillen logo that is in the grille from the fascia on the sedan. This is because everything I have on my car is from Stillen, but if Stillen thinks they can work with Street Scene to get the grille we want, then maybe a Stillen logo could just be optional and everything would be perfect especially since Stillen would sell it. Im real excited about this now.

[Hussain]

Actually Hussain.. that is the major problem with the factory setup. They have partially completed the surround portion, and created and intricate area to fill without the chrome "mustache" you all seem to LOVE. Street Scene could have kept the chrome, but it's overwhelmingly what people seem to dislike about the grille wholeheartedly.. .

not really, i think most people would be happy with those pieces IF they connected in the center instead of having 2 separate pieces and then just paint it the same color as the car. if Nissan already started the "frame" of the grill, you can't just cut it off at the bottom, it will be obvious something is missing. i think a better alternative would be to replace the chrome pieces with 1 solid pieces and just paint it the same color as the car. that along with mesh in the center and i'm sure you'll have people waiting in line for that grill. but when i say 1 piece instead of the 2, i don't mean like the sedan has, i mean one solid piece that doesn't dip down or anything in the center. sort of the like Stillen front fascia on the sedan. it still has the outline of a grill like the stock one but instead of simply having no bottom portion of it, it connects like 1 piece and is painted the same color as the car

[vkyolv]

... Street Scene makes grilles in a variety of finish options, including both a black and a black chrome, which may display quite differently, especially without the emblem..

I think the grill in black / black crome might look good...but probably on the black coupe only.


Modified by vkyolv at 1:34 PM 6/19/2008

[FGFCacoupe]

How long do you think the process for the completed grille will take? Please say not long

[vkyolv]

How long do you think the process for the completed grille will take? Please say not long

Josh,

Is the Stillen grill ever going to be taken off of the back burner?

[theoctopussi]

wuts the price on this grill?

[FGFCacoupe]

Josh,

Is the Stillen grill ever going to be taken off of the back burner?

I second this, please say yes

[Robs_altima]

Josh,

Is the Stillen grill ever going to be taken off of the back burner?

Last I heard, Stillen put the grille on the back burner. The impression they're giving me from the R&D estimate is that nothing is going to be easy to make just as someone state above. I'm sure the last thing they want to do is release something with a price tag way more than anyone was thinking to spend. I for one hope they sit down and actually do it. After all, it's not like we don't have the over whelming support on here to get rid of those mustaches. What the heck was Nissan thinking with that whole design…… Were they just trying to give G37 owners peace of mind for spending $10-15k more than an Altima.

[kyle@stillen]

Hey guys,

Let me shine a little light on this issue...

Imagine the grill has 4 surfaces just like a rectangle. Well, three of those surfaces are part of the bumper mold, seamlessly molded into the bumper...no gaps, the top and two side pieces. The only detached piece of the grill is the lower part or "moustache."

We have looked long and hard at different ways to SEAMLESSLY design a lower "moustache" replacement piece. Seamless is the key phrase here. It would need to install like an OEM panel would in order to look good. We can do that with no problems but...

Here is the other challenge; Behind that moustache there are openings that receive the mounting clips which are attached to the backside of the moustache. We need to figure out a way to make the retaining clips fit perfectly and sandwich a grill material between them. Here is the challenge...Right above those openings on the bumper there is a slight overhang which will prevent any grill material from being easily installed...

Can a grill be done for the Altima Coupe in such a way that it will appear seamless and professional? Yes. Can it be done in such a way that the panels can be painted to match the car? Yes, anything can be painted.

Basically, if we can make this grill out of urethane, it will cost upwards of $400.00 by the time it has been painted and installed. Depending on your area and average cost of painting in your area, it could cost around $600.00...In our opinion, that's a lot of money for a grill.

[nogears909]

I think the grill in black / black crome might look good...but probably on the black coupe only.

Modified by vkyolv at 1:34 PM 6/19/2008

i think a black grill would look good on every color

[FGFCacoupe]

very true

[Canadian Coupe]

Hey guys,

Let me shine a little light on this issue...

Imagine the grill has 4 surfaces just like a rectangle. Well, three of those surfaces are part of the bumper mold, seamlessly molded into the bumper...no gaps, the top and two side pieces. The only detached piece of the grill is the lower part or "moustache."

We have looked long and hard at different ways to SEAMLESSLY design a lower "moustache" replacement piece. Seamless is the key phrase here. It would need to install like an OEM panel would in order to look good. We can do that with no problems but...

Here is the other challenge; Behind that moustache there are openings that receive the mounting clips which are attached to the backside of the moustache. We need to figure out a way to make the retaining clips fit perfectly and sandwich a grill material between them. Here is the challenge...Right above those openings on the bumper there is a slight overhang which will prevent any grill material from being easily installed...

Can a grill be done for the Altima Coupe in such a way that it will appear seamless and professional? Yes. Can it be done in such a way that the panels can be painted to match the car? Yes, anything can be painted.

Basically, if we can make this grill out of urethane, it will cost upwards of $400.00 by the time it has been painted and installed. Depending on your area and average cost of painting in your area, it could cost around $600.00...In our opinion, that's a lot of money for a grill.

$600.00?

That's chump change. Do it! Do it! Do it!

[Robs_altima]

Hey guys,

Let me shine a little light on this issue...

Imagine the grill has 4 surfaces just like a rectangle. Well, three of those surfaces are part of the bumper mold, seamlessly molded into the bumper...no gaps, the top and two side pieces. The only detached piece of the grill is the lower part or "moustache."

We have looked long and hard at different ways to SEAMLESSLY design a lower "moustache" replacement piece. Seamless is the key phrase here. It would need to install like an OEM panel would in order to look good. We can do that with no problems but...

Here is the other challenge; Behind that moustache there are openings that receive the mounting clips which are attached to the backside of the moustache. We need to figure out a way to make the retaining clips fit perfectly and sandwich a grill material between them. Here is the challenge...Right above those openings on the bumper there is a slight overhang which will prevent any grill material from being easily installed...

Can a grill be done for the Altima Coupe in such a way that it will appear seamless and professional? Yes. Can it be done in such a way that the panels can be painted to match the car? Yes, anything can be painted.

Basically, if we can make this grill out of urethane, it will cost upwards of $400.00 by the time it has been painted and installed. Depending on your area and average cost of painting in your area, it could cost around $600.00...In our opinion, that's a lot of money for a grill.

Kyle, great info… Thanks for posting and getting us all up to speed.

I don't know about anyone else but I'd be willing to pay it. I'd love to keep my OEM bumper just for the integrity and fitment but it just needs that face lift. After all, the Wire mesh grilles you sell on your site are $267 for the upper alone and they still keep our beloved mustaches. Pay a little more to it all cleaned up I say…. If you need pre-orders just ask.

[vkyolv]

...and for those who still dig the billet, T-rex has these.



OK, well it may not be new, but Stillen carries it, just doesn't have a picture of it.

[maxentropy]

Ma, come quick! Someone just cosmetically killed their AC!

[vkyolv]

I personally would like to thank Nissan for screwing the Coupe owners into crappy options for grill replacement.

[theoctopussi]

where can I get t-rex billet??? powder coated matte black might be sexy....

[vkyolv]

where can I get t-rex billet??? powder coated matte black might be sexy....

Stillen carries it. Part number is 21769.

[theoctopussi]

dopeness... that ****s like 202! lol I'mma check ebay... I'm on a "plannin my weddin anniversary" budget haha

[vkyolv]

where can I get t-rex billet??? powder coated matte black might be sexy....

A T-Rex rep also replied back to me saying the grill can be special ordered in Black.

[NissanAltimaGuy]

Now I'd pay good money for a black grill. Not too hip on billet in general though.

*EDIT* and must not have a burger emblem

[KLRSAN]

This is exactly what i have been looking for. Thanks for the grill info