cleaning up rear hatch wires

mwhit02 · 08-24-2013, 06:17 PM

So I'm wanting to clean up any unnecessary wires that the Nismo does not use in the rear hatch compartment. Do any of you guys know for sure what wires go to what, and if any can be eliminated?

I know the custom ground wire running from the battery over the cross-member can be moved to the other side closer to my battery. Anything else I can ditch?

10MPlayer · 08-24-2013, 06:22 PM

I just wanna know why??? I'm guessing you race and are trying to cut weight but if you took all those wires out you wouldn't save a pound.

You could just start hacking out one at a time and when something important quits working solder it back together

DEpointfive0 · 08-24-2013, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10MPlayer

I just wanna know why??? I'm guessing you race and are trying to cut weight but if you took all those wires out you wouldn't save a pound.

You could just start hacking out one at a time and when something important quits working solder it back together

122554 · 08-24-2013, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10MPlayer

I just wanna know why??? I'm guessing you race and are trying to cut weight but if you took all those wires out you wouldn't save a pound.

You could just start hacking out one at a time and when something important quits working solder it back together

Trips · 08-24-2013, 07:06 PM

Op,

Unless your installing something? Id leave them alone.

There's no need to create problems where there shouldn't be.

mwhit02 · 08-24-2013, 07:56 PM

well, here's a tip. don't cut the white wire harness looking thing that looks like it doesn't go to anything....I just did and lost the ability to open the hatch from outside...luckily I know how to rewire...it was a PAIN!

10MPlayer · 08-24-2013, 09:48 PM

Heh!

bobburk · 08-25-2013, 08:57 PM

Here is an image from the 370Z RC with the wires Nissan left in the Race car

Z370Z011 · 08-25-2013, 09:15 PM

White tape?? Lol

jcosta79 · 08-25-2013, 10:13 PM

White out.

fuct · 08-26-2013, 12:03 PM

OP, why?

1st · 08-26-2013, 12:57 PM

mwhit02 do you plan on driving around like that whether it be track or street use? I personally like the look and feel of being gutted not to mention I like the noise as well (exhaust/road). Just adds to the race car/inspired feel to it. As far as the additional wire removal not saving any weight I hear that. But removing all that other stuff in the hatch I’m sure some weight is being saved. Does anybody know of a universal spare tire screw holder that will work with the spare and the screw hole to keep the spare secure in the hatch instead of having it move around freely like other vehicles come equipped with?

fuct · 08-26-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

mwhit02 do you plan on driving around like that whether it be track or street use? I personally like the look and feel of being gutted not to mention I like the noise as well (exhaust/road). Just adds to the race car/inspired feel to it. As far as the additional wire removal not saving any weight I hear that. But removing all that other stuff in the hatch I’m sure some weight is being saved. Does anybody know of a universal spare tire screw holder that will work with the spare and the screw hole to keep the spare secure in the hatch instead of having it move around freely like other vehicles come equipped with?

im confused here, dont we already have one? i know my spare is screwed down with that large weird looking bolt.

NissanGuy23 · 08-26-2013, 03:44 PM

I've heard removing the spare isn't good for rear traction, the car is already light in the rear.

1st · 08-26-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

im confused here, dont we already have one? i know my spare is screwed down with that large weird looking bolt.

I'm going to have to check again. If so even better.

08-24-2013, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 13	cleaning up rear hatch wires So I'm wanting to clean up any unnecessary wires that the Nismo does not use in the rear hatch compartment. Do any of you guys know for sure what wires go to what, and if any can be eliminated? I know the custom ground wire running from the battery over the cross-member can be moved to the other side closer to my battery. Anything else I can ditch?

08-24-2013, 06:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
10MPlayer Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 309 Drives: your mama wild. Rep Power: 13	I just wanna know why??? I'm guessing you race and are trying to cut weight but if you took all those wires out you wouldn't save a pound. You could just start hacking out one at a time and when something important quits working solder it back together DEpointfive0 likes this.

08-24-2013, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Op, Unless your installing something? Id leave them alone. There's no need to create problems where there shouldn't be. __________________

08-24-2013, 07:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 13	well, here's a tip. don't cut the white wire harness looking thing that looks like it doesn't go to anything....I just did and lost the ability to open the hatch from outside...luckily I know how to rewire...it was a PAIN! DEpointfive0 likes this. Last edited by mwhit02; 08-24-2013 at 08:01 PM.

08-25-2013, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
bobburk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lowry Crossing, Tx Age: 59 Posts: 151 Drives: 13' Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 12	370z rc Here is an image from the 370Z RC with the wires Nissan left in the Race car 1st and critical like this. __________________ Money can't buy you happiness but it can buy you a race car and that is the next best thing.

08-24-2013, 09:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
10MPlayer Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 309 Drives: your mama wild. Rep Power: 13	Heh!

08-25-2013, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	White tape?? Lol NickTurnon and bobburk like this.

08-25-2013, 10:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	White out. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

08-26-2013, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	OP, why?

08-26-2013, 12:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	mwhit02 do you plan on driving around like that whether it be track or street use? I personally like the look and feel of being gutted not to mention I like the noise as well (exhaust/road). Just adds to the race car/inspired feel to it. As far as the additional wire removal not saving any weight I hear that. But removing all that other stuff in the hatch I’m sure some weight is being saved. Does anybody know of a universal spare tire screw holder that will work with the spare and the screw hole to keep the spare secure in the hatch instead of having it move around freely like other vehicles come equipped with?

08-26-2013, 03:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	I've heard removing the spare isn't good for rear traction, the car is already light in the rear.

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