cmmd11483 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hello All, My JDM came with the nismo V2 spoiler fitted. Great but because of the extra weight the boot won't pop open when I press the button or stay open when it's up, it's a massive pain in the arse. Does anyone know of any solutions or better gas struts that can be fitted. I've heard that there is a ballast in the boot lid for cars that come without the factory spoiler, I've had a look but can't see anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Same !!! Mine doesnt pop up either, its a bugger when you have got shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 There is a weight hidden by the boot plastics that is easily removable. Also yes there are plenty of uprated boot struts available. Try having a look on one of the traders sites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Underneath the boot lid trim, there is a hefty weight screwed into the lid. Easy to take off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmmd11483 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks i'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriank Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I have the V2 aswell, it pops ok most of the time, and stays up on its own... I dont know if the bodyshop removed the weight or not, but it seems fine in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Mines the same, it wont pop open but it WILL stay open, I have removed the weight but it didn't do much. I will probably invest in some uprated stays in the near future. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 there is a guide in the guides section on how to remove the ballast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmmd11483 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 I removed what was left of the ballast, didn't seem very heavy. I suspect this was just the bracket for the already removed counterweight. Anyway it made no difference whatsoever. Any of the traders have any offerings for new gas struts? ZMANALEX etc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Try Adam at Z1 Auto,I did a group buy earlier this year.They worked out at about £120 all in delivered from the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmmd11483 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 thanks clarkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 There is a weight hidden by the boot plastics that is easily removable This i did not know, i'll be giving it a go at the weekend to see if it makes any difference to mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmmd11483 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 I am in contact with a company in the UK who may be able to re-gas the existing struts for £35 or supply uprated items for £64. Both scenarios will involve sending the struts to them for either re-gassing or fitment of new struts to the existing brackets. I'll update when I know more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 i always have to press mine twice and i only have the lip spoiler. As soon as we got the first cold morning and i had left my car outside and not in the garage the boot lid kept dropping as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I am in contact with a company in the UK who may be able to re-gas the existing struts for £35 or supply uprated items for £64. Both scenarios will involve sending the struts to them for either re-gassing or fitment of new struts to the existing brackets. I'll update when I know more. iNTERESTING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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