grill swap ?

97sentragxe · Aug 1st, 2002, 03:08 PM

I've got a '97 Sentra GXEwith the grill that has the horizontal lines going all the way across. I found a grill from a '98 that I like better because it's the meshy looking one. Does anyone know if this will fit on my car without any modification, or at least very minor modification? Any help would be appreciated, as I've only got about eight hours to decide.
Thanks

MP2050 · Aug 1st, 2002, 03:14 PM

FIT will be no PROBLEM...but dont pay more than 10-15 for it...I mean remember wit a little work U can do your own grill with some mesh from home depot or sumting....

Overlooked · Aug 1st, 2002, 04:27 PM

nak1 · Aug 1st, 2002, 05:07 PM

damn... that shit is low... whats the drop? does it have airbags?

Overlooked · Aug 2nd, 2002, 08:22 AM

Yes those are air bags on my 200

97sentragxe · Aug 2nd, 2002, 02:32 PM

OK, thanks, I got the grille. I should have it within a week. Does that count as a mod? My mods list is quite short, so I'm willing to add anything.

Aug 3rd, 2002, 01:47 AM

I bought a 98 sentra grille for mine, but I havent put in on yet.
When I compared the brackets it looks like it should be a direct fit.

Aug 3rd, 2002, 02:01 AM

where did you find your 98 sentra grille?

Aug 3rd, 2002, 02:13 AM

you can find one @ a wreckin yard if your lucky! I wasnt, I dropped some cash to the local dealership $70 to be exact. $pricey$ but worth it. Also, its doesnt come painted!

97sentragxe · Aug 3rd, 2002, 08:19 AM

I got mine on Ebay for $10.50... I didn't know that they were painted anyway, I always just thought that the meshy part was black.

blueboost · Aug 4th, 2002, 11:48 AM

NICE 200 OVerlooked!!

when are you going to drop it though???
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Aug 4th, 2002, 10:37 PM

I think it could go another 3-4 inches

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Let's see, you could take the fender covers off and rest the car on the ground LOL

kP_sr20De · Aug 4th, 2002, 10:44 PM

nice car overlooked, looks like luxury sport.

the 98 grill was a nice choice.

plat619se · Jan 19th, 2003, 04:33 PM

Just got the 98 sentra grille from Mossy Performance...Apparently I was wrong, it does NOT fit my '97 200sx. The 2 bottom supports don't line up. Apparently the Sentra must use a different structure up front, which is odd because the old grilles look the same...maybe they changed supports in '98? Oh well, silly me, should have tried on the grille before I primed and painted it.

Looks like it will be up on Ebay soon or on local classifieds if anyone wants it...Pic to follow.

BTW, it was $58.00 or so after a discount. I think I will see if I can make one out of mesh or maybe there is some place here in San Diego that can do this for me. Anyone know any decent shops here? Thanks.

fsr20det · Jan 19th, 2003, 05:11 PM

you can use ithe 98 grill! i have mine on a 96 sentra. the top three line up but you have to modify the bottom to make it fit you will only have the top three in but the friction from the hood being down will more than be enough to hold it in place
p.s. my car is on "the best sentra or 200sx thread" go check it out