Trunk latch issues after EvoR Wing install

Thuegel1 · 07-26-2013, 10:24 AM

Wanted to see if anyone knew what Nissan does to address the additional weight that is added when installing a larger spoiler like the nismo one. I installed my Evo R Wing but the latch does not completely unlock after hitting the button due to the weight. I also think it is causing some sort of noise when going over bumps. I wanted to find out if the springs were adjustable or if there were replacements when the heavier spoiler is installed. Any help is appreciated.

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 10:27 AM

Start with:
DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

Then on Nismos there are large clear "bumpers" put on the car where the hatch spring hits to compress it more. Look into that as well

Thuegel1 · 07-26-2013, 10:54 AM

Great thanks for the info. Guessing I can order the clear things from Nissan parts dept.

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thuegel1

Great thanks for the info. Guessing I can order the clear things from Nissan parts dept.

Or Home Depot, lol

Rusty · 07-27-2013, 07:38 AM

Put a penny in the little black plastic spring thingy on the hatch. This will increase spring tension when the hatch is closed.

tjlazer · 07-27-2013, 07:16 PM

If you want to pay 10X the price go to Nissan vaseline dept. Or go to Home Depot and get one of these:

tjlazer · 07-27-2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Put a penny in the little black plastic spring thingy on the hatch. This will increase spring tension when the hatch is closed.

I tried that and it only helps a little bit for a while, then it reverts back to it's old ways!

tsummitt · 07-27-2013, 07:31 PM

I have a 40th with the standard spoiler and since I've owned her, the rear latch has done the same thing you describe. I hit the button, it partially releases, pull up on it a bit, hit the button again and all is well. It's annoying

DEpointfive0 · 07-27-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsummitt

I have a 40th with the standard spoiler and since I've owned her, the rear latch has done the same thing you describe. I hit the button, it partially releases, pull up on it a bit, hit the button again and all is well. It's annoying

Try what I posted. AND there's a TSB for the springs. You can get yourself a new set for free from the dealer

122554 · 07-27-2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thuegel1

Wanted to see if anyone knew what Nissan does to address the additional weight that is added when installing a larger spoiler like the nismo one. I installed my Evo R Wing but the latch does not completely unlock after hitting the button due to the weight. I also think it is causing some sort of noise when going over bumps. I wanted to find out if the springs were adjustable or if there were replacements when the heavier spoiler is installed. Any help is appreciated.

Well, since you installed a wing that wasn't original equipment on your car, Nissan isn't going to do anything for you.

Go to upgraded struts, replace the springs, add the clear bumpers.

EVOR · 07-30-2013, 01:33 AM

I put some washers to lift upi the rubber pieces. Works great.

07-26-2013, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thuegel1 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 36 Drives: 2013 370x Rep Power: 12	Trunk latch issues after EvoR Wing install Wanted to see if anyone knew what Nissan does to address the additional weight that is added when installing a larger spoiler like the nismo one. I installed my Evo R Wing but the latch does not completely unlock after hitting the button due to the weight. I also think it is causing some sort of noise when going over bumps. I wanted to find out if the springs were adjustable or if there were replacements when the heavier spoiler is installed. Any help is appreciated. pivotman likes this.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Put a penny in the little black plastic spring thingy on the hatch. This will increase spring tension when the hatch is closed. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	If you want to pay 10X the price go to Nissan vaseline dept. Or go to Home Depot and get one of these: __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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EVOR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,647 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z #80 Rep Power: 45	I put some washers to lift upi the rubber pieces. Works great. __________________ WWW.EVO-R.NET

07-26-2013, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thuegel1 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 36 Drives: 2013 370x Rep Power: 12	Great thanks for the info. Guessing I can order the clear things from Nissan parts dept.

07-27-2013, 07:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
tsummitt Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 57 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 15	I have a 40th with the standard spoiler and since I've owned her, the rear latch has done the same thing you describe. I hit the button, it partially releases, pull up on it a bit, hit the button again and all is well. It's annoying

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