Problem w/ hatch since nismo spoiler install
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Problem w/ hatch since nismo spoiler install
I got a JDM Nismo spoiler for Christmas from my wife. I was totally surprised. She ordered it form Performance Nissan. Anyway,it has since been painted and installed. Since the install, my Hatch won't pop open like it used to. I have to "pop" it with the remote 2 or 3 times before it releases. It seems to be the weight of the spoiler. A couple of other guys have looked at it and agree. Is there anyway to adjust the tension on the release? Does anyone else experience this problem? Thanks for the help.
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Did you remove the rear hatch weight?
it is under the plastic finisher... It weights about 12lbs...
If that doesnt work you need the stronger rear hatch shocks...
http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...oducts_id=1429
it is under the plastic finisher... It weights about 12lbs...
If that doesnt work you need the stronger rear hatch shocks...
http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...oducts_id=1429
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Originally Posted by Jason@Performance
Did you remove the rear hatch weight?
it is under the plastic finisher... It weights about 12lbs...
If that doesnt work you need the stronger rear hatch shocks...
http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...oducts_id=1429
it is under the plastic finisher... It weights about 12lbs...
If that doesnt work you need the stronger rear hatch shocks...
http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...oducts_id=1429
damn... I am carrying an empty shoe shipping box to hold the hatch while im doing stuff ...
i cant justify that cost
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So if you pop the hatch and take off the plastic covering there will be a plastic finisher in there that unbolts or something? 12 lbs is kinda heavy, what is the reason for it? I have been experiencing the same problems with the cold weather and having to pop the hatch multiple times to open it.
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Anyone have a picture of that plate. I opened mine up and I didn't see it. So, if someone has a picture I can make sure. If there is 12lbs in there I want to get rid of it.
I took off the wiper and motor. When I did that I looked for the plate and didn't see it.
I took off the wiper and motor. When I did that I looked for the plate and didn't see it.
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Just checked for mine. The only thing there is four presserts for mounting it.
I guess someone took it out when I bought my car and ordered my OEM spoiler in preperation for the install. I wish they would have given me the part. However, I don't see that I will ever have a use for it.
Thanks for the information..... No wonder I couldn't locate it before. That's because it wasn't there.
I have a G35 wing on there with the factory deck shocks and it keeps the hatchback up nicely.
I guess someone took it out when I bought my car and ordered my OEM spoiler in preperation for the install. I wish they would have given me the part. However, I don't see that I will ever have a use for it.
Thanks for the information..... No wonder I couldn't locate it before. That's because it wasn't there.
I have a G35 wing on there with the factory deck shocks and it keeps the hatchback up nicely.
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https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/101463-weight-stock-z-rear-hatch-counterwt.html
can also try the $.03 solution in the hatch springs, but even after removing the wt and adding the 3 pennies, i still have to use my other hand to open the hatch in cold weather, ever since i installed my g wing.
can also try the $.03 solution in the hatch springs, but even after removing the wt and adding the 3 pennies, i still have to use my other hand to open the hatch in cold weather, ever since i installed my g wing.
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