DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

Dzel · 04-06-2013, 04:03 PM

just did this today!

N0SL3N · 04-16-2013, 03:50 PM

I just did this and weighed the whole package (including brackets and bolts) at 2.6 lbs. definitely need to push the hatch shut though.

Baer383 · 04-16-2013, 08:37 PM

My 2013 Nismo has it,but I don't have a problem with the hatch opening despite the big wing on it.

Dzel · 04-16-2013, 08:53 PM

I they put a stronger spring in the 2013's

griff5k · 04-24-2013, 06:13 AM

Took me less that 5 minutes with a Flathead and a 10mm socket!

Definitely appreciate it, fixed my trunk problem.

1LIFE · 04-28-2013, 06:33 PM

NOTE for 2013 models, there is no hatch weight, there wasn't one in mine anyway.

DEpointfive0 · 04-28-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LIFE

NOTE for 2013 models, there is no hatch weight, there wasn't one in mine anyway.

Lol, it seems to be hit or miss on some years

Baer383 · 04-28-2013, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LIFE

NOTE for 2013 models, there is no hatch weight, there wasn't one in mine anyway.

Yes there is I took one off mine!!!

DEpointfive0 · 04-28-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Yes there is I took one off mine!!!

Lol, and you have a Nismo, the model that for sure SHOULDN'T have one (because of the weight of the wing, lol)

Baer383 · 04-28-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Lol, and you have a Nismo, the model that for sure SHOULDN'T have one (because of the weight of the wing, lol)

I'll just do what Chris(SPOHN) did and take out the hatch glass and replace it with lexan.

122554 · 05-20-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Lol, and you have a Nismo, the model that for sure SHOULDN'T have one (because of the weight of the wing, lol)

Nope, just took mine out of my Nismo!

djtodd · 05-20-2013, 01:31 PM

Had one in mine when I first got it as well.

Magic Bus · 05-25-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveBad

I've got a brand-new '13, and the weight was there. Gone now.

The design of the weight, an elastic heavy rubber puck dynamically mounted in a metal frame suggests it is there to prevent rattling, which hatchbacks in general are notorious for. No squeaks/ rattles in 1000 miles now.

And while we are on the subject of weight reduction, do you really need TWO horns? I don't...........

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

My 2013 Nismo has it,but I don't have a problem with the hatch opening despite the big wing on it.

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Originally Posted by 1LIFE

NOTE for 2013 models, there is no hatch weight, there wasn't one in mine anyway.

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Lol, it seems to be hit or miss on some years

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Yes there is I took one off mine!!!

Just went to do after reading this, no weight on my 2013. Think DEpointfive is right, seems to be hit or miss.

kenchan · 05-26-2013, 12:20 PM

btw, for pulling the glass side of the trim away, i used the wide interior tool to pull it apart (farthest right tool).

( Click to show/hide )

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-67021.html

SPOHN · 05-26-2013, 10:49 PM

I can't wait for you guys to see my next small weight removal that also helps remove lots of heat from the engine bay.

04-06-2013, 04:03 PM	#61 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 24	just did this today! DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-16-2013, 03:50 PM	#62 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 36	I just did this and weighed the whole package (including brackets and bolts) at 2.6 lbs. definitely need to push the hatch shut though. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

04-16-2013, 08:37 PM	#63 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 31	My 2013 Nismo has it,but I don't have a problem with the hatch opening despite the big wing on it. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

04-16-2013, 08:53 PM	#64 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 24	I they put a stronger spring in the 2013's __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-28-2013, 06:33 PM	#66 (permalink)
1LIFE Track Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 513 Drives: Fast Lane Rep Power: 63	NOTE for 2013 models, there is no hatch weight, there wasn't one in mine anyway. __________________ Built GReddy TT "I downshift next to Prius so the driver hears me hurting the environment"

04-24-2013, 06:13 AM	#65 (permalink)
griff5k Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 13 Drives: 09 370z sport Rep Power: 15	Took me less that 5 minutes with a Flathead and a 10mm socket! Definitely appreciate it, fixed my trunk problem.

05-20-2013, 01:31 PM	#72 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3399	Had one in mine when I first got it as well.

05-26-2013, 12:20 PM	#74 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	btw, for pulling the glass side of the trim away, i used the wide interior tool to pull it apart (farthest right tool). ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-67021.html

05-26-2013, 10:49 PM	#75 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	I can't wait for you guys to see my next small weight removal that also helps remove lots of heat from the engine bay. __________________

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