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Trunk latch issues after EvoR Wing install

Wanted to see if anyone knew what Nissan does to address the additional weight that is added when installing a larger spoiler like the nismo one. I installed my Evo

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Old 07-26-2013, 09:24 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Wanted to see if anyone knew what Nissan does to address the additional weight that is added when installing a larger spoiler like the nismo one. I installed my Evo R Wing but the latch does not completely unlock after hitting the button due to the weight. I also think it is causing some sort of noise when going over bumps. I wanted to find out if the springs were adjustable or if there were replacements when the heavier spoiler is installed. Any help is appreciated.
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DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

Then on Nismos there are large clear "bumpers" put on the car where the hatch spring hits to compress it more. Look into that as well
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Great thanks for the info. Guessing I can order the clear things from Nissan parts dept.
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Great thanks for the info. Guessing I can order the clear things from Nissan parts dept.
Or Home Depot, lol
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Put a penny in the little black plastic spring thingy on the hatch. This will increase spring tension when the hatch is closed.
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If you want to pay 10X the price go to Nissan vaseline dept. Or go to Home Depot and get one of these:

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Put a penny in the little black plastic spring thingy on the hatch. This will increase spring tension when the hatch is closed.
I tried that and it only helps a little bit for a while, then it reverts back to it's old ways!
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I have a 40th with the standard spoiler and since I've owned her, the rear latch has done the same thing you describe. I hit the button, it partially releases, pull up on it a bit, hit the button again and all is well. It's annoying
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I have a 40th with the standard spoiler and since I've owned her, the rear latch has done the same thing you describe. I hit the button, it partially releases, pull up on it a bit, hit the button again and all is well. It's annoying
Try what I posted. AND there's a TSB for the springs. You can get yourself a new set for free from the dealer
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Wanted to see if anyone knew what Nissan does to address the additional weight that is added when installing a larger spoiler like the nismo one. I installed my Evo R Wing but the latch does not completely unlock after hitting the button due to the weight. I also think it is causing some sort of noise when going over bumps. I wanted to find out if the springs were adjustable or if there were replacements when the heavier spoiler is installed. Any help is appreciated.
Well, since you installed a wing that wasn't original equipment on your car, Nissan isn't going to do anything for you.

Go to upgraded struts, replace the springs, add the clear bumpers.
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I put some washers to lift upi the rubber pieces. Works great.
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