| I installed the black grille mesh that was linked to a few weeks ago. Turns out I couldnt get the bumper re-aligned without taking off the front fenders as well, which I did and replaced all the hardware. Overall it was more work but much easier and more satisfactory. Much more thorough job. I spent some time and took some photos while getting it all aligned to my tolerances. I also wanted to examine my SPL fender braces and see how they were holding up to my abuse, looked fine. 
One thing that was difficult was the mesh was on rolls, obviously, and the curvature was aggravating to work with:
 
While I was at it I also pulled my fog lights up to be more flush with the bumper. This was a great mod because after installing HIDs in the fogs, the wiring caused them to not sit straight in the housing, they couldnt sit in the back of the housing as designed. I think the new look is great. Mine are almost flush with the bumper but recessed about 1/8". You can see what I fabbed up to mount some of my ballasts on. Just a piece of aluminum. 
I dont know if I got any pics that actually showcase the grill mesh or fogs. The mesh was a function over form deal and I didnt exactly put in my best work, but it is hardly even noticable in the first place. I am happy it is there but I may be re-doing it one of these days for a cleaner look. But like I said it is black and not even visible to my bad eyes. 
It was a fun little project but as usual I was unprepared and I should have known not to trust the auto faq posts that say everything takes "about an hour". I think my old lady is getting really tired of hearing that. She came out to the garage at 1:30 AM and handed me my baby boy and said "here, since youre not asleep, you watch him!!" here he is on his sister's bed: 
Then I got my system installed with the final run of the Chris TTZ boxes. 
Then I went to a local gtg at the track and me and this guy ended up bullshitting most of the night. He took these pics so they arent even squared up really but I expect to see him and his car more in the future so there will be other times for better pics of the two nissans together. 
___________________
"If everybody is thinking alike, somebody isn't thinking." ~~ George S. Patton Blow money on your Z. This is a Z forum isn't it? |
did some things recently, a couple cool photos - 
