DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

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

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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...........

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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.

DEpointfive0 · 05-26-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

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.

I wanna see!!!

Z370Z011 · 05-27-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

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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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I wanna see!!!

me too!!!!

Baer383 · 05-27-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I wanna see!!!

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

me too!!!!

I already know what it is,he's crazy!!!!!

DEpointfive0 · 05-27-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I already know what it is,he's crazy!!!!!

Damn you Frank!!! I shake my fist at you for not telling us!!!

Shadezz · 05-28-2013, 07:30 AM

2nd fire wall maybe???

04-28-2013, 06:33 PM	#1 (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"

05-26-2013, 10:49 PM	#10 (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. __________________

05-28-2013, 07:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 44 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	2nd fire wall maybe??? __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

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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	#9 (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