DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

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

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.

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Javier Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 40 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 10140	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.