DIY: Teeth grill

[ctrench]

Ever since i got my miata i have wanted some teeth. but after hours and hours of research i couldnt find ANYTHING with pictures to show me how to make home made teeth. So i will be the FIRST to create a thread on the internet to have pictures and show how to make these teeth. I was reluctant to give out this info because i want to be different and i dont want everyone copying me, so please dont copy my exact teeth!!

Or if anyone wants, I can make you a custom one for cheap, pm me for details

Materials and Tools:
-Cardboard
-Pencil
-Tape
-Good pair of tin shears
-Computer/Printer
-Aluminum Gutter cover from home depot...http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100028324/h_d2/ProductDisplay?selectedCatgry=SEARCH+ALL&jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&navFlow=3&keyword=77-106&Ntpc=1&langId=-1&Nu=P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search

This is what the gutter cover stuff looks like... it is sold by 12ft segmets for like $10 at Home Depot.
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9196/dsc08537p.jpg

First get your cardboard and go out to your car and make a rough draft of what you want your teeth to look like...
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5571/dsc08544j.jpg

Then get on your computer and use shapes (i used triangles) on word to match the size you want your teeth then print them out
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6747/dsc08547j.jpg
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5468/dsc08538a.jpg

Tape the printed shapes on the aluminum and trace the pattern onto the aluminum
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/8199/dsc08539l.jpg

Now take your shears and go at it; if the shears are dull it will just bend the aluminum.
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/1759/dsc08540dz.jpg

This ugly lip is left after cutting...
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/881/dsc08541x.jpg

Whack it with a hammer... and its nice
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2320/dsc08542zc.jpg

Now repeat these steps for the bottom and paint them if you feel necessary
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6355/dsc08543q.jpg

You now have a sick and cheap mod that only takes about an hour to do!!!
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/5972/dsc08548w.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5663/dsc35026.jpg

[ChrisJuliano]

I am not a fan of these teeth, just feel like its to ricey. But oh well I guess the people who get boners for them will now have a detailed write up! I

[XCLR8TN]

I like the teeth :)

[ctrench]

Thanks!!

[Echonova]

Mine is a bit simpler... Take one grill

http://ecommerce.mossmotors.com/p/miata-mx-5/miata-exterior/grilles/protective-grilles---black/900-755-m


Add paint.

End up with this.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x249/Echonova1/f910a6ea.jpg

Then all the kids point out your car (and you) to their single moms. It's a win-win.

[ctrench]

Mine is a bit simpler... Take one grill

http://ecommerce.mossmotors.com/p/miata-mx-5/miata-exterior/grilles/protective-grilles---black/900-755-m


Add paint.

End up with this.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x249/Echonova1/f910a6ea.jpg

Then all the kids point out your car (and you) to their single moms. It's a win-win.

Dude!! i love it!! eveyone points, stares, takes pictures, and then smiles... it makes my day!!

[darkgreyNA]

So how exactly did you attach your new teefs to your bumper? By the way looks great!!!!

[Benbrg]

I like the teeth. Not my style, but it gave me a smile :)

[ctrench]

Thanks! and i just used some self tapping screws into the plastic

[Agent☣Orange]

Ctrench, you double posted your project here and in the Exterior section. I have to merge these two together to the Exterior section and then move them to DIY. Just want to give you a heads up.



:Edit, merge and move done.

[diabeetus]

man thats awesome. might have to try something like this. kind of reluctant to drilling my car tho. we'll see!!

[Phatmiata]

looks pretty cool in person, especially with the red lights at night. I could only image peoples reaction which you creep up on them at night with those teeth glowing hhahha

Thanks for the DIY write up, I was wondering what materials you used.

[shane]

Haha i dig that pic w/the red lights, looks evil as hell, hopefully you still have regular white bulbs for drivin around.

[afc2112]

He does. This young 'un is pretty crafty.

[atank]

My old LE...

http://i.imgur.com/dhCQizG.jpg

[ctrench]

Ok yellow, i didnt know where to post it soo i just put it twice.


My old LE...

1926

It has teeth, but looks so happy!!!

[Winlowe]

Nice looking teeth even if they are not welcoming :) and that gutter cover is named aluminum fascia/board.

[jux]

I think the red lighting really completes the look.

I wouldn't have teeth on my car personally, but that doesn't keep me from enjoying them on those rare occasions when I get to see them. :)

[HELLIONMX5]

Do u have a better picture of the one with the lights behind it besides your avi?

[cbaylis77]

I think it's pretty damn cool. Miatas are supposed to be a fun car!
It has to be an NA though. You need the pop up headlights to complete the look.

[HELLIONMX5]

I will prove u wrong sir. Photoshoot coming soon :)

[HELLIONMX5]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d55/HELLION240SX/blackout/Dado1_zps58b83b85.jpg

Quick one

[atank]

I like the teeth, instead of aluminum fascia, I used vinyl gutter, cheap, easy to cut and clean. After you have them cut out it only takes a few minutes to install and take off (attaches to existing holes on top and bottom of bumper cover), so its a fast way for some fun!! You can also add some red paint and a fake arm for effects!

[HELLIONMX5]

mine aren't diy, but from www.autoxpressions.com

just posted to prove NBs can look good with teeth. just need the GV lids now :D

Atank, that's what I was planning for Halloween, but didn't get around to doing it. I have a few costume ideas for my car for next year!