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Old 10-08-2004, 02:27 PM
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Anyone had a problem with the hatch not staying up after installing a wing? Put on a carbon fiber NISMO wing, and now the door keeps falling... Is that something i should take to the dealer or should i try to find stronger lift cylinders?
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I have that same problem! I have a NISMO wing too but not CF unfortunately. Also when I press the button to pop the hatch I have to lift at the same time or the hatch won't open
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Originally posted by slick099
I have that same problem! I have a NISMO wing too but not CF unfortunately. Also when I press the button to pop the hatch I have to lift at the same time or the hatch won't open
Exactly! i have same problem with the button. It's a shame that the lifters and springs can't handle the small amount of additional weight of the wing. Let me know if you get it fixed! Thx
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Hey, I saw this in a thread ..... Try it! I just got through, and it works perfectly!

Trying removing your springs, and inserting 2 pennies inside the rubber covering and then reassmble. I wrapped the pennies with a little bit of electrical tape to keep them from rattling.

I removed the ballast (square weight) attached to the underside of the hatch door. Remove the inside cover.

Now when i press the remote or button, the door springs open on the first try, and the hatch stays up all by itself!!
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