How to you close rear hatch?

Fastfatdude · 06-13-2012, 07:13 AM

should i let it fall and slam close? or press it down while hatch is resting on the car body?

what do u guys do?

dweedlebug · 06-13-2012, 07:30 AM

I pull the hatch about halfway down and just let go of it.

It closes a lot easier than it opens sometimes .... If cold out, it doesn't always pop open enough and requires a few clicks of the button so I can grab it and get it past the latch.

Fastfatdude · 06-13-2012, 07:34 AM

used to halfway and let go, but seems a lil harsh. so wonder if push close is gentler on the whole hatch..

dweedlebug · 06-13-2012, 07:44 AM

Gentler maybe, but I'm pretty ham fisted and wouldn't put it past myself to end up putting a dent in the hatch from pushing down to "make sure" it's closed.

The hatch has springs and rubber stoppers. I just let 'er drop.

kenchan · 06-13-2012, 09:02 AM

i grab the outer edges of the hatch (not to put smears on the finish) and pull it down, drop it from about 1/4 to close. and push gently down on the spoiler as it closes. shouldn't need much force.

it's the hood that needs to be dropped from pretty high inorder to get both latches to lock correctly.

anthonyy · 06-13-2012, 09:16 AM

I grab the metal latch and yank it down

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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

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonyy

I grab the metal latch and yank it down

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

ewww... no one grabs that.

That's what I do

anthonyy · 06-13-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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.

RandyD · 06-14-2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

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.

Chan Chee Hoe · 06-13-2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastfatdude

should i let it fall and slam close? or press it down while hatch is resting on the car body?

what do u guys do?

Pull the hatch down to the last 15-20cm,& let it fell.

shadoquad · 06-13-2012, 09:26 AM

I put my hands on the lid and close it like a baws

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06-13-2012, 07:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
dweedlebug Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 97 Drives: '11 Nismo #142 - Red Rep Power: 17	I pull the hatch about halfway down and just let go of it. It closes a lot easier than it opens sometimes .... If cold out, it doesn't always pop open enough and requires a few clicks of the button so I can grab it and get it past the latch.

06-13-2012, 07:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
dweedlebug Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 97 Drives: '11 Nismo #142 - Red Rep Power: 17	Gentler maybe, but I'm pretty ham fisted and wouldn't put it past myself to end up putting a dent in the hatch from pushing down to "make sure" it's closed. The hatch has springs and rubber stoppers. I just let 'er drop.

06-13-2012, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i grab the outer edges of the hatch (not to put smears on the finish) and pull it down, drop it from about 1/4 to close. and push gently down on the spoiler as it closes. shouldn't need much force. it's the hood that needs to be dropped from pretty high inorder to get both latches to lock correctly.

06-13-2012, 09:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 17	I grab the metal latch and yank it down Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2

06-14-2012, 10:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	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.

06-13-2012, 09:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	I put my hands on the lid and close it like a baws