Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

rangercarol · 01-24-2013, 10:50 AM

We have the occasional sticking hatch and removing the weight looked like it might help the problem. I followed the excellent instructions but, guess what, no weight bolted to the lid.
Ours is the Touring model and I think (not certain) that the dealer's mechanic that installed the spoiler was clever enough to remove the weight.
I did go ahead and add some washers to the springs and that has alleviated the problem.

Thanks anyway,

ranger carol

01-24-2013, 10:50 AM	#44 (permalink)
rangercarol Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: McCormick, SC Age: 83 Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370z Cherry 6m Rep Power: 3369	Weight reduction/sticking hatch We have the occasional sticking hatch and removing the weight looked like it might help the problem. I followed the excellent instructions but, guess what, no weight bolted to the lid. Ours is the Touring model and I think (not certain) that the dealer's mechanic that installed the spoiler was clever enough to remove the weight. I did go ahead and add some washers to the springs and that has alleviated the problem. Thanks anyway, ranger carol