Is the reinforcement modification required or optional?

It is optional for installation but recommended for full cooling performance. The bumper reinforcement behind the grille opening partially blocks the airflow path that the center intake creates. Modifying it opens that path fully and allows the intake to function as designed. Without the modification the grille installs and functions cosmetically, but the cooling benefit is reduced. Confirm the scope of the reinforcement modification with your installer before ordering.

Does fitting this grille require removing the front bumper?

Yes. The grille replaces the factory unit on the genuine CBA-R35 bumper face, so the front bumper needs to come off to complete the swap. If the reinforcement modification is being done at the same time, that work happens with the bumper removed as well, making it a logical single-visit job at a workshop familiar with the R35 front end.

Is this grille a direct bolt-on or does it require fabrication work?

The grille itself is a direct replacement for the factory unit on the genuine CBA-R35 bumper. The bumper face modification required for fitment is straightforward. The reinforcement modification behind the grille is a separate step and is recommended for full cooling performance but is not required to fit the grille. No fabrication is involved in either case; it is a matter of how far the install goes.

What happens to the GT-R emblem when this grille is fitted?

The carbon intake area is designed around the GT-R emblem position, so the emblem remains in place as part of the finished install. The carbon fiber surround around the emblem is one of the defining visual details of this grille and is intentional to the design rather than an area that needs to be covered or relocated.

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Top Secret Half Carbon Intake Grille for CBA-R35 Nissan GT-R

The Top Secret carbon intake grille GT-R pre-facelift owners need to address engine compartment cooling without gutting the front end integrates an active air intake at the center of the grille to pull airflow from driving directly into the engine bay. The factory CBA-R35 front grille is largely decorative in terms of airflow management; this replacement changes that by positioning an intake duct where it can capture moving air and channel it into the compartment, improving the cooling effect during spirited driving without requiring additional aero components to make it work. The grille itself and the intake area surrounding the GT-R emblem are carbon fiber; the remaining sections are FRP finished in black, a combination that keeps the visible face of the grille consistent with the carbon aesthetic while managing weight and cost across the full assembly. Fits the CBA-R35 with the genuine factory bumper. To reach the full cooling potential of the intake, modifying the original bumper reinforcement is recommended; without it, airflow into the engine compartment is partially blocked by the reinforcement behind the grille opening.

Features

Channels driving airflow directly into the engine compartment
Carbon fiber grille and FRP intake area surrounding the GT-R emblem
FRP finished in black
Improves engine compartment cooling during high-load driving

Applications

Nissan GT-R: CBA-R35 | 2008-2011

Notes

This grille fits the CBA-R35 (2008-2011) with the genuine factory front bumper only; it is not compatible with aftermarket front bumpers or the DBA-R35 and later chassis
To achieve the full cooling benefit of the center intake, modifying the original bumper reinforcement is recommended. Without this modification, the reinforcement behind the grille opening restricts airflow into the engine compartment. The grille can be fitted without the reinforcement modification for cosmetic use, but the cooling performance will be reduced.
The FRP sections are supplied without clear coat and will need to be clear coated before installation
All Top Secret carbon is delivered in its raw state and will require prep and application of a UV resistant clear coat and/or PPF

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the reinforcement modification required or optional? It is optional for installation but recommended for full cooling performance. The bumper reinforcement behind the grille opening partially blocks the airflow path that the center intake creates. Modifying it opens that path fully and allows the intake to function as designed. Without the modification the grille installs and functions cosmetically, but the cooling benefit is reduced. Confirm the scope of the reinforcement modification with your installer before ordering.
Does fitting this grille require removing the front bumper? Yes. The grille replaces the factory unit on the genuine CBA-R35 bumper face, so the front bumper needs to come off to complete the swap. If the reinforcement modification is being done at the same time, that work happens with the bumper removed as well, making it a logical single-visit job at a workshop familiar with the R35 front end.
Is this grille a direct bolt-on or does it require fabrication work? The grille itself is a direct replacement for the factory unit on the genuine CBA-R35 bumper. The bumper face modification required for fitment is straightforward. The reinforcement modification behind the grille is a separate step and is recommended for full cooling performance but is not required to fit the grille. No fabrication is involved in either case; it is a matter of how far the install goes.
What happens to the GT-R emblem when this grille is fitted? The carbon intake area is designed around the GT-R emblem position, so the emblem remains in place as part of the finished install. The carbon fiber surround around the emblem is one of the defining visual details of this grille and is intentional to the design rather than an area that needs to be covered or relocated.

About Top Secret

Top Secret Co., Ltd. (株式会社トップシークレット, Kabushiki-gaisha Toppu Shīkuretto) is a renowned Japanese automobile tuner and parts manufacturer, founded by automotive engineer and driver Kazuhiko “Smokey” Nagata. The company is widely recognized for its expertise in tuning, aftermarket parts, body kits, and performance engineering. Top Secret’s product range includes aero components, exterior and interior parts, engine upgrades, exhaust systems, chassis, brakes, suspension, and powertrain enhancements. In addition to its products, Top Secret is also famous for its high-speed Wangan runs, as well as its involvement in professional drifting, circuit racing, and drag racing.

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