Having discovered that there is demand for a mesh grill for the 350Z, I have been in talks with Zunsport, who manufacture just such an item.
At the moment they only make one for the facelift model (06+), but with our help are willing to design and manufacture one for the earlier model (02-05).
Their website is here:
http://www.zunsport.co.uk
06+ model (note tow eye was added afterwards by owner):
The grille will clip over the existing plastic bars, so no cutting or drilling will be required. Usually a screwdriver is all that is needed to fit one of their products.
The grille will be available in a silver or black finish. The black version has a durable coating that should not chip.
The cost should be less than £90 for a silver finish, and less than £100 for black.
These prices will include delivery to a UK address, and will reduce depending on the number of interested owners.
Payment will be directly through the secure Zunsport website.
No timescale has been decided on yet. This will depend on numbers involved and the manufacturing process chosen. A deadline will be given once the group buy is 'active'.
What needs to happen to activate this group buy:
1. We need to find an owner who is willing to visit Zunsport so they can have a closer look at the bumper of a 02-05 Z, and test fit. They are located at postcode WS9 9AS in Walsall.
They require the vehicle for two visits :
1. Establish fit and produce working template approx 2-3 hours
2. Check fit and finish and establish fitting instructions approx 1-2 hours
The doner would receive there grille free of charge. *THIS IS HUSKY*
2. We need a list of at least 10 interested owners. The more we have, the better the price will be. Please add to the list below and state colour:
1. Rawbhp = Black
2. ATTAK Z = Silver
3. Husky = Black TESTER
4. ChrisS = Silver
5. MacW = Black
6. Budge = Silver
7. ATTAK Z = Black
8. Woody = Black (awaiting pictures)
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Once we have at least ten names we will be able to give a better idea of timescale.