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Old 04-13-2012, 10:08 PM
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So while cleaning my so called trunk today, i was almost crushed by my Zs hatch. I guess the latches really sucks. Anyone here had this happened? Any quick fixes?

Share your deadly Z encounters
Old 04-13-2012, 10:31 PM
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Trunk killing u?? And latch on trunk?
Old 04-13-2012, 11:14 PM
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it dosent hurt that much( russian accent) dont be *****
when u have stock hatch struts and a big *** spoiler u learn how to keep it up
Old 04-13-2012, 11:17 PM
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Time to get some new gas struts.
Old 04-13-2012, 11:40 PM
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Gotten a few bumps and bruises from my hatch, nothing major, only drew blood once.

I thought this was going to be an "I'm a better driver than VDC in the rain" thread.
Old 04-13-2012, 11:46 PM
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$68

http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=5336
Old 04-14-2012, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
I thought this was going to be an "I'm a better driver than VDC in the rain" thread.
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Old 04-14-2012, 02:37 AM
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I keep a golf club in the car for this
Old 04-14-2012, 04:58 AM
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Z1 motorsports struts...

/end thread
Old 04-14-2012, 08:07 AM
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Almost don't count.
Old 04-14-2012, 08:12 AM
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It seems to me you are making a big deal over nothing. You might have bonked your head, but it doesn't sound like you were "almost killed".
Old 04-14-2012, 08:15 AM
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Thread worthy for sure.
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Old 04-14-2012, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by -Trav-
I keep a golf club in the car for this
I use to carry a broomstick until a member suggested that id buy shocks through a link. Best money ive ever spent
Old 04-14-2012, 09:17 AM
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During the colder months when the struts don't work at all I've been sticking a semi inflated soccer ball in the corner and that holds it up.

As far as encounters like yours I've been smacked once, my ex got it bad when I asked her to grab something out of my trunk and she came back crying and I said "Did you lock it?" instead of "Are you okay?" first.
Old 04-14-2012, 09:54 AM
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Well, my hatch has fallen on me like..once. Didn't really hurt? Not sure how that qualifies as 'almost killing' you. With that in mind, my struts only like to fail when it gets freezing cold.
Old 04-14-2012, 10:05 AM
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I think you just got a free science lesson - Gay-Lussac's law.
Old 04-14-2012, 10:55 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Nissan-Hatch-S...4429644&sr=1-5

I'm slightly concerned about how "violently" the hatch is opened, it's clear all the aftermarket struts are more powerful, but the angles and force they exert on the body/hatch isn't really that good for the small mounting points.
Old 04-14-2012, 12:18 PM
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Final Destination... watch the movie.
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