DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

DR_ · 12-12-2012, 09:01 AM

Yep it is super easy and the hatch works as good or better than before. With bolts the total is 2lbs 8oz so it is very worth while.

DEpointfive0 · 12-12-2012, 08:28 PM

Sweet. I'm glad a lot more people are doing this with positive results!

russmanZ34 · 12-21-2012, 05:43 PM

Nice write up sir! I will be shedding this weight soon. It's prolly good for 8 or more mpg too..

omm370z · 12-28-2012, 04:57 PM

Thumb up!

370zrider · 01-12-2013, 05:19 PM

I searched on my '12 touring and didn't find any weight.

punjabiZ · 01-20-2013, 12:55 PM

Any one notice their hatch rattling after this?
(BOSE subwoofer replaced with 8" Memphis)

luigi90210 · 01-20-2013, 03:31 PM

nice find, now i can fix my 2011 Z hatch issue(it doesnt pop open)

+rep

DEpointfive0 · 01-20-2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zrider

I searched on my '12 touring and didn't find any weight.

Nice find!

Quote:

Originally Posted by punjabiZ

Any one notice their hatch rattling after this?
(BOSE subwoofer replaced with 8" Memphis)

Maybe you broke a plastic clip?

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigi90210

nice find, now i can fix my 2011 Z hatch issue(it doesnt pop open)

+rep

I hope it helps brother

JARblue · 01-20-2013, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigi90210

nice find, now i can fix my 2011 Z hatch issue(it doesnt pop open)

Less than a week ago, I had my 2011 hatch stick for the first time ever. I'm going to do this tonight

DEpointfive0 · 01-20-2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Less than a week ago, I had my 2011 hatch stick for the first time ever. I'm going to do this tonight

Tell me if you have any issues (310)eight nine three-4207

JARblue · 01-20-2013, 07:26 PM

This mod was so easy I did it in three stages while cooking hamburgers on the grill. Unfortunately, it was to no avail. I got the hatch panel off only to discover, like luigi, I had no weight to remove

Thanks for the easy to follow DIY

DEpointfive0 · 01-21-2013, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

This mod was so easy I did it in three stages while cooking hamburgers on the grill. Unfortunately, it was to no avail. I got the hatch panel off only to discover, like luigi, I had no weight to remove

Thanks for the easy to follow DIY

Dammit... Sorry about that... I guess the cutoff is 2010?

Maybe since they released the TSB on the hatch not opening?

JARblue · 01-21-2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Dammit... Sorry about that... I guess the cutoff is 2010?

Maybe since they released the TSB on the hatch not opening?

Something like that... I know I have one of the early model 2011 since it still had a steering lock (fuse has since been removed).

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

Kingbaby · 01-25-2013, 01:58 AM

There is dead weight all over the Z!

This hatch weight has been on the Previous model Z since 03!

12-12-2012, 09:01 AM	#31 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 18	Yep it is super easy and the hatch works as good or better than before. With bolts the total is 2lbs 8oz so it is very worth while. DEpointfive0 likes this.

12-21-2012, 05:43 PM	#33 (permalink)
russmanZ34 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: k hilngkbhmisrfjlk Posts: 28 Drives: 3f Rep Power: 16	Nice write up sir! I will be shedding this weight soon. It's prolly good for 8 or more mpg too.. DEpointfive0 likes this.

12-28-2012, 04:57 PM	#34 (permalink)
omm370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perú Posts: 671 Drives: The Amuse! Rep Power: 15	Thumb up! __________________ ITEMS FOR FREE! PROJECT FAST TURTLE!

01-20-2013, 07:26 PM	#41 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	This mod was so easy I did it in three stages while cooking hamburgers on the grill. Unfortunately, it was to no avail. I got the hatch panel off only to discover, like luigi, I had no weight to remove Thanks for the easy to follow DIY __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

01-24-2013, 10:50 AM	#44 (permalink)
rangercarol Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: McCormick, SC Age: 85 Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370z Cherry 6m Rep Power: 3371	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

12-12-2012, 08:28 PM	#32 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17153	Sweet. I'm glad a lot more people are doing this with positive results!

01-20-2013, 12:55 PM	#36 (permalink)
punjabiZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Age: 39 Posts: 92 Drives: Z32TT, RIP 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Any one notice their hatch rattling after this? (BOSE subwoofer replaced with 8" Memphis)

01-20-2013, 03:31 PM	#37 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 17	nice find, now i can fix my 2011 Z hatch issue(it doesnt pop open) +rep

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