necro Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hi all, when I bought my zed the front plastic grill was broken and I'm only just getting round to doing something about it. The plastic is snapped in several places and it droops down a bit. Not massively noticable but I wanna get it sorted anyway! I'm hoping someone could give me some ideas on what I can do to sort it out. I've thought about trying to glue it in place but it's broken at the bottom and top and am not sure if glue would be strong enough to hold it all over. Alternatively I've seen this nice looking black mesh grill replacement on the forums by ZMANALEX: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31534&hilit=grill so I could rip the whole thing out and have this instead. As I understand it, the plastic grill can't be replaced as it's part of the front bumper so it's never gonna be the same again, so perhaps the mesh replacement would be the way to go? bottom: top: I'd love to hear your thoughts! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Stick one of those mesh grills on it mate... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FK-NISSAN-350Z-03 ... 63ffffda04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Stick a Zunsport on it http://www.zunsport.co.uk/product.asp?id=190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Unless you want to get a new bumper.... ££££ I would get a dremel and go the mesh route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necro Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Unless you want to get a new bumper.... ££££ I would get a dremel and go the mesh route Yeah I think I'm gonna have to go the mesh route! Probably gonna try some glue first and see if it takes. Thanks for your thoughts, fast too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Unless you want to get a new bumper.... ££££ I would get a dremel and go the mesh route Yeah I think I'm gonna have to go the mesh route! Probably gonna try some glue first and see if it takes. Thanks for your thoughts, fast too! No chance with glue mate, you will need a super strong adhesive with polymer bonding properties to get that to stick back togther. Dont waste your time, whip it off as mentioned and stick the mesh in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 This will solve all your issues with no drama. Good to go same/next day. viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31534 Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I prefer behind the bumper so its still keeps its depth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necro Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 This will solve all your issues with no drama. Good to go same/next day. viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31534 Alex. Yeah I like the look of that! But taking off my bumper and permanently cutting things off... I aint got the confidence to do that myself, I'll almost certainly bugger something up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 But taking off my bumper and permanently cutting things off... I aint got the confidence to do that myself, I'll almost certainly bugger something up! Then go the Zunsport route .... much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 This will solve all your issues with no drama. Good to go same/next day. viewtopic.php?f=38&t=31534 Alex. Yeah I like the look of that! But taking off my bumper and permanently cutting things off... I aint got the confidence to do that myself, I'll almost certainly bugger something up! Easy, Peasy mate, at least 160 other forum members have managed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 But taking off my bumper and permanently cutting things off... I aint got the confidence to do that myself, I'll almost certainly bugger something up! Then go the Zunsport route .... much easier and 10 times more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 But taking off my bumper and permanently cutting things off... I aint got the confidence to do that myself, I'll almost certainly bugger something up! Then go the Zunsport route .... much easier and 10 times more expensive fair point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necro Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Alex, I'm curious about those clips, is there any movement after it's gone on or is it solid? Easy, Peasy mate, at least 160 other forum members have managed. Wow you've sold over 160 of those, nice work bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Here is a link on front bumper removal... http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Front_Bumper_Removal I think its possible to do without removing the wheels. I am sure Alex will confirm any issues you have (350z related ) or problems you come across. This is one of the mods I have on the list to do... and like you I am a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necro Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Here is a link on front bumper removal... http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Front_Bumper_Removal I think its possible to do without removing the wheels. I am sure Alex will confirm any issues you have (350z related ) or problems you come across. This is one of the mods I have on the list to do... and like you I am a bit lol, thanks for the link! 1. Remove clips of bumper fascia upper portion. ...I'm lost already, lols. I'm such a noob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 dremel dremel dremel dremel... get some nice member to help you out mate. Like that 40€ option looks pretty sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 But taking off my bumper and permanently cutting things off... I aint got the confidence to do that myself, I'll almost certainly bugger something up! Then go the Zunsport route .... much easier and 10 times more expensive but 100 times the quality Stick a Zunsport on it http://www.zunsport.co.uk/product.asp?id=190 thats my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 But taking off my bumper and permanently cutting things off... I aint got the confidence to do that myself, I'll almost certainly bugger something up! Then go the Zunsport route .... much easier and 10 times more expensive but 100 times the quality Stick a Zunsport on it http://www.zunsport.co.uk/product.asp?id=190 thats my car nah not 100 time the quality... maybe 20... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 JIm, Lets do it together then we can both be at the same time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 WoooHooo I have a bumper buddy JIm, Lets do it together then we can both be at the same time.... Is it to early to be setting dates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 JIm, Lets do it together then we can both be at the same time.... cool a little mini mech meet Paint the lip black while you're at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 high quality stainless, woven, welded and then coated, with lifetime warranty. vs pressed bit of aluminium worth 3 quid found on most corsa's and saxo's tough call im going to be honest and say i couldnt put a 3 quid bit of mesh on such a nice expensive car without feeling like one of the halfords crew. burn burn burn burning ring of fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 high quality stainless woven, welded and then coated, with lifetime warranty. vs pressed bit of aluminium worth 3 quid found on most corsa's and saxo's tough call im going to be honest and say i couldnt put a 3 quid bit of mesh on such a nice expensive car without feeling like one of the halfords crew. burn burn burn burning ring of fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 WoooHooo I have a bumper buddy JIm, Lets do it together then we can both be at the same time.... Is it to early to be setting dates? OK will do it alone then... NO FEAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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