How to you close rear hatch?

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

I grab the metal latch and yank it down

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ewww... no one grabs that.

4r3s · 06-13-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

I grab the metal latch and yank it down

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ewww... no one grabs that.

That's what I do

anthonyy · 06-13-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ewww... no one grabs that.

I guess I'm unique in that way...

But seriously, what's wrong with using the metal latch? I just prefer not to ever touch my paint.

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

So how hard is yours to lift?

I'm sure these things are designed to be balanced just right so it's possible if its off it makes a difference. We've got Lamborghini Countach doors here.

I know Nissan made a big deal about how the original Murano hatch door was designed and produced from special materials to allow for (basically) old women to be able to both open and close it easily. The door is very light going up, and when coming down, you pull it lightly to a certain point, let go, and it basically closes itself from there. My Z hatch does NOT work like that.

not hard at all to lift on mine. i can use one finger and lift it up.

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

I guess I'm unique in that way...

But seriously, what's wrong with using the metal latch? I just prefer not to ever touch my paint.

doesnt that have grease on it?

i dont mind oil/grease while working on my cars, but not when im not. i like to keep my hands clean.

Bonzo · 06-13-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

doesnt that have grease on it? i dont mind oil/grease while working on my cars, but not when im not. i like to keep my hands clean.

^^^This.

Also, none the less, I tried it once on mine, and I'm telling you, I can't do it this way even if I wanted. Not unless I want a smashed hand. I have to swoosh hard and long enough that there isn't time to get my hand out of harms way. I think if Nissan thought we would wanted this and could do it, they would have added a small purposeful handle to grab.

Bottom line, gravity doesn't close mine like yours.

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

^^^This.

Also, none the less, I tried it once on mine, and I'm telling you, I can't do it this way even if I wanted. Not unless I want a smashed hand. I have to swoosh hard and long enough that there isn't time to get my hand out of harms way. I think if Nissan thought we would wanted this and could do it, they would have added a small purposeful handle to grab.

Bottom line, gravity doesn't close mine like yours.

yah, that's wierd... your dampers are probably higher rate than mine.

anthonyy · 06-13-2012, 06:17 PM

that's interesting. I'm thinking that the rear cargo hatch cover has something to do with requiring more force to close.

Anyways, I usually use the metal latch and no grease on mine... at least not anymore.

If it's supposed to be greased, I definitely shouldn't be pulling on it.

RandyD · 06-14-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ewww... no one grabs that.

thats what she said

mantella87 · 06-14-2012, 10:56 AM

I use my finger to pull the latch, then I put my finger tips on the edge of the inside of the hatch and guide it down, then I gently use the side of my hand (to avoid touching the paint with my fingers) to push down on the hatch and fully close it. I used to grab the latch, and pull hard enough to shut by itself, but like Fastfatdude said, it seemed harsh so I stopped doing it.

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06-13-2012, 06:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 18	that's interesting. I'm thinking that the rear cargo hatch cover has something to do with requiring more force to close. Anyways, I usually use the metal latch and no grease on mine... at least not anymore. If it's supposed to be greased, I definitely shouldn't be pulling on it.

06-14-2012, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 17	I use my finger to pull the latch, then I put my finger tips on the edge of the inside of the hatch and guide it down, then I gently use the side of my hand (to avoid touching the paint with my fingers) to push down on the hatch and fully close it. I used to grab the latch, and pull hard enough to shut by itself, but like Fastfatdude said, it seemed harsh so I stopped doing it.