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Old 04-06-2013, 05:03 PM   #61 (permalink)
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just did this today!
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Old 04-16-2013, 04:50 PM   #62 (permalink)
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I just did this and weighed the whole package (including brackets and bolts) at 2.6 lbs. definitely need to push the hatch shut though.
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My 2013 Nismo has it,but I don't have a problem with the hatch opening despite the big wing on it.
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Old 04-16-2013, 09:53 PM   #64 (permalink)
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I they put a stronger spring in the 2013's
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Took me less that 5 minutes with a Flathead and a 10mm socket!

Definitely appreciate it, fixed my trunk problem.
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NOTE for 2013 models, there is no hatch weight, there wasn't one in mine anyway.
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NOTE for 2013 models, there is no hatch weight, there wasn't one in mine anyway.
Lol, it seems to be hit or miss on some years
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NOTE for 2013 models, there is no hatch weight, there wasn't one in mine anyway.
Yes there is I took one off mine!!!
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Yes there is I took one off mine!!!
Lol, and you have a Nismo, the model that for sure SHOULDN'T have one (because of the weight of the wing, lol)
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Lol, and you have a Nismo, the model that for sure SHOULDN'T have one (because of the weight of the wing, lol)
I'll just do what Chris(SPOHN) did and take out the hatch glass and replace it with lexan.
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Lol, and you have a Nismo, the model that for sure SHOULDN'T have one (because of the weight of the wing, lol)
Nope, just took mine out of my Nismo!
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Had one in mine when I first got it as well.
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I've got a brand-new '13, and the weight was there. Gone now.

The design of the weight, an elastic heavy rubber puck dynamically mounted in a metal frame suggests it is there to prevent rattling, which hatchbacks in general are notorious for. No squeaks/ rattles in 1000 miles now.

And while we are on the subject of weight reduction, do you really need TWO horns? I don't...........
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My 2013 Nismo has it,but I don't have a problem with the hatch opening despite the big wing on it.
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NOTE for 2013 models, there is no hatch weight, there wasn't one in mine anyway.
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Yes there is I took one off mine!!!
Just went to do after reading this, no weight on my 2013. Think DEpointfive is right, seems to be hit or miss.
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btw, for pulling the glass side of the trim away, i used the wide interior tool to pull it apart (farthest right tool).

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I can't wait for you guys to see my next small weight removal that also helps remove lots of heat from the engine bay.
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