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geddit 06-12-2019 11:46 AM
Remove the weights from both cars and spent 60 cents buying 16 washers (4 for each car) for spring helpers. Sorted..

ryennn 10-05-2019 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ryennn (Post 3551176)
So I added 2 nickels to the bottom of each spring and it worked! Finally I don't have to use both hands to open my trunk! Hopefully it stays this way :(



Thanks again for this DIY fix/mod! I was very hesitant to take the panel off myself because of the clips, especially those white ones! Was going to bring it to stealership to get it looked at, but I just went ahead and did it; and I'm glad I did!
Since this post I've had to add 4 more coins on each side. I cant add anymore else it the rubber doesn't close/fit.

Problem has been back

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ABUNAI NISMO 04-25-2020 11:00 PM
Nissan already took off my trunk lid weight
 
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I have read about the useless weight in the rear trunk lid. I was bored and thought I would have a go at releasing some weight on the Z! To my surprise the weight was not part of my factory install. I guess I am happy. I wanted the satisfaction to remove it myself though...:mad:

Cyber370 04-26-2020 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ABUNAI NISMO (Post 3929119)
I have read about the useless weight in the rear trunk lid. I was bored and thought I would have a go at releasing some weight on the Z! To my surprise the weight was not part of my factory install. I guess I am happy. I wanted the satisfaction to remove it myself though...:mad:
Hmmm, I wonder if my '16 Nismo has it? Too lazy to find out but I have no issues with my hatch so I guess I will leave it. I'll bet the weight was left out of all redesigned Nismo's ('15 and up). Maybe someone with an earlier Nismo will chime in.

Javier 08-01-2020 08:07 PM
My understanding is that the weight was added to keep the hatch from buffeting and vibrating at high speeds. I spoke to a friend of mine that works at Nissan R&D.

Spartan 1771 08-01-2020 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Javier (Post 3952025)
My understanding is that the weight was added to keep the hatch from buffeting and vibrating at high speeds. I spoke to a friend of mine that works at Nissan R&D.
I've never heard any buffeting coming from the hatch since removing it.

fusion0979 10-23-2020 12:46 PM
Removed today the weight from MY2013 Nismo

This helped, and it now pops up if I press the button once!

geokots 03-16-2021 12:57 PM
I tried this (weight reduction and 2 nickels each side) and it worked for a while but now it won't fully open. Does anyone know where to get spring replacement that's either bigger or stronger than stock?

filip00 08-21-2021 12:55 PM
Just pulled out this weight out of my Sep 2009 370z.
The hatch seems to close exactly the same as before, whereas when opening it, sometimes it pops fully open (one handed opening), sometimes I need to help it up. Anyway, I'm happy to have removed it.

redondoaveb 08-21-2021 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by filip00 (Post 4007138)
Just pulled out this weight out of my Sep 2009 370z.
The hatch seems to close exactly the same as before, whereas when opening it, sometimes it pops fully open (one handed opening), sometimes I need to help it up. Anyway, I'm happy to have removed it.
I've got these springs. Very high quality and the hatch opens everytime
https://www.opentop.fr/product-page/...e-370z?lang=en


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