cleaning up rear hatch wires

1st · 08-26-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanGuy23

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

True but if you have the Stillen CBE it actually weights more than stock and all the added weight is added to the muffler area that is stationed right where the spare would be. That’s one of the perks of that CBE system.

savoy49 · 08-26-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

True but if you have the Stillen CBE it actually weights more than stock and all the added weight is added to the muffler area that is stationed right where the spare would be. That’s one of the perks of that CBE system.

I really hope you're kidding. Really.

Armhunter · 08-26-2013, 08:01 PM

This is why i went with Fast Intentions.. Their hand made CBE's are very light and sound amazing.

mwhit02 · 08-27-2013, 12:08 AM

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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?

I don't track the car, well, maybe a little 1/4 mile here and there...but I could really tell a difference when I removed the rear interior hatch pieces. Plus I didn't think it looked half bad, but then I had these wires everywhere that was kinda killing the clean look of the gutted hatch. So I fooled around, cut and moved some wires and installed some LED lights:

mwhit02 · 08-27-2013, 12:10 AM

At some point, I will remove that white caulking and have my paint shop re-spray the hatch area a uniform white color

Rusty · 08-27-2013, 04:33 AM

You going for the gutted race car look?

1st · 08-27-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by savoy49

I really hope you're kidding. Really.

I’m actually not. Per Stillen that is a true fact. It’s to help the *** of the car stay planted around turns or what not. If you have ever seen that CBE live you would know what I’m talking about.

1st · 08-27-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mwhit02

I could really tell a difference when I removed the rear interior hatch pieces.

I bet. It does help.

savoy49 · 08-27-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

I’m actually not. Per Stillen that is a true fact. It’s to help the *** of the car stay planted around turns or what not. If you have ever seen that CBE live you would know what I’m talking about.

... Turns off Internet forever

mwhit02 · 08-27-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You going for the gutted race car look?

Yes

mwhit02 · 08-27-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

True but if you have the Stillen CBE it actually weights more than stock and all the added weight is added to the muffler area that is stationed right where the spare would be. That’s one of the perks of that CBE system.

I think Nissan (Nismo) would disagree with you on that point

savoy49 · 08-27-2013, 09:18 PM

Faith in Internet restored. Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks adding weight to "improve" handling is akin to going to a taller gear to help with traction.

savoy49 · 08-27-2013, 09:30 PM

Faith in Internet restored. Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks adding weight to "improve" handling is akin to going to a taller gear to help with traction.

bobburk · 08-27-2013, 10:36 PM

I have been thinking about removing everything from my hatch and then covering the metal with sound proofing and then covering that with interior grade vinyl. That would cut the road noise but really open up the hatch area.

1st · 08-28-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by savoy49

Faith in Internet restored. Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks adding weight to "improve" handling is akin to going to a taller gear to help with traction.

You swear like its hella weight pal.

08-27-2013, 12:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 13	At some point, I will remove that white caulking and have my paint shop re-spray the hatch area a uniform white color 1st likes this.

08-27-2013, 04:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	You going for the gutted race car look? __________________ 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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bobburk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lowry Crossing, Tx Age: 59 Posts: 151 Drives: 13' Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 12	I have been thinking about removing everything from my hatch and then covering the metal with sound proofing and then covering that with interior grade vinyl. That would cut the road noise but really open up the hatch area. __________________ Money can't buy you happiness but it can buy you a race car and that is the next best thing.

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