oderuyter Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Reaching out to you guys - didn't know if its normal - just bought an '04 350z (lovin' it!). I've noticed that i have to press the bit release twice, 1st one 'pop's it the second releases it. Any suggestions? Also, noticed on cold dqya the boot rams don't hold all that well - related? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shel Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I had these 2 problems, they aren't related I got some new rams from SGS engineering and if you do a search on here, there's a quick fix to sort the release problem, you can use pennies apparently but i used washers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Shel is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oderuyter Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Sweet thanks peeps - will be out in the cold in a minute to install my 4p fix :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I've tried new gas struts, new springs and pennies. I still have to press and pull the boot to get it past te catch. Perhaps I should lube the boot hinges next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly@Kaizer Motor Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 On the 370Z it is a known problem by Nissan and they recommend to replace boot lid spring lifters to new modified ones( parts number is :84415 1EA2E). I didn't try to fit them on the 350Z, but may worth to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 On the 370Z it is a known problem by Nissan and they recommend to replace boot lid spring lifters to new modified ones( parts number is :84415 1EA2E). I didn't try to fit them on the 350Z, but may worth to try. That's interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 On the 370Z it is a known problem by Nissan and they recommend to replace boot lid spring lifters to new modified ones( parts number is :84415 1EA2E). I didn't try to fit them on the 350Z, but may worth to try. Had mine replaced in July on the 70 , just mention it to the dealer and they will offer to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I get this a lot when its cold - even if it does decide to open on the first push, the struts dont have enough pressure to hold the lid up. Thought about a replacement, but being tall, I just rest the boot on my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcboyle Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I was told to remove the weight in the boot which would fix it, but instead of double tapping 100% of the time, just made it 50%, putting a rubber piece (or penny) over the circular area where the rubber spring touches should fix it 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 My 58' does this, press the button on the back and it pops it but then again to actually release it. Meh, I'll deal with it lol Hardly use the back bit of the boot anyway, all the stuff gets shove in via the drivers seat (ive got the panel splitter thing on the Z bar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 This is the one thing i hate about my zed. I have to press the catch with one hand while lifting the boot with the other to get into it. A few months ago i opened the spring things to find there were already pennies in them, so i removed the inside boot liner to get to the counterweight - and thats already been taken off too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 On the 370Z it is a known problem by Nissan and they recommend to replace boot lid spring lifters to new modified ones( parts number is :84415 1EA2E). I didn't try to fit them on the 350Z, but may worth to try. Mine got changed last year - but now that the cold weather has hit - it's doing it again (don't know if they used the updated part number though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 On the 370Z it is a known problem by Nissan and they recommend to replace boot lid spring lifters to new modified ones( parts number is :84415 1EA2E). I didn't try to fit them on the 350Z, but may worth to try. Had mine replaced in July on the 70 , just mention it to the dealer and they will offer to do it. Did not know this. Will be getting mine done. As it is doing it. Cheer Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I must say I just don't know how people cope with having to press the button twice, I mean TWICE!!! What a hardship. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scubapics Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Mine won't open at all no matter how many times you press the button unless I put my bags down and pull whilst pressing the button. The spring bumpers just are long enough to push the boot past the catch. I'll take the weight out again in the weekend and see if that h eps with the new struts and spring bumpers. Plus I will lube the hinges with Wd40 then grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Just checked my struts, as the boot won't hold open unless at the top, and they are all in a funny language, like Japanese or summat. Should there be a English serial number there, if the car is a UK one? Does anyone know enough Japanese to translate that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsakaBen Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 ガス Is gas, 下ã•ã„ is please... Gas please....fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Yes, it says; high pressure gas contained do not take apart, puncture, apply heat or fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siman350z Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) New gas struts are £65 for the 350z, keep meaning to but haven't got round to it. Until then it's rest it on your head! Pennies and lube will sort the double pop issue for 90% of the time For anyone wanting some, this is the chap I got my quote from (no affiliation): Andy Wyatt | Gas Strut Sales Tel: 01332 226 290 | Fax: 01332 290 514 Email: andy@sgs-engineering.com SGS Engineering UK Ltd Unit A6 Cranmer Rd, West Meadows Estate, Derby, DE21 6JL www.sgs-engineering.com Edited December 4, 2012 by Siman350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Aye, just ordered some. As you say £65 all in and almost next day delivery. Just need to sort the head unit and the scratched glass and I will be all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-G Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) I recently replaced my struts with standard versions from SGS, as the boot also wouldn't stay up - especially when cold. Unfortunately accidentally broke one of the spring lifts, so bought a single replacement from Nissan (horrendously expensive). Although the boot now stays up, it is impossible to open the boot one handed, and the wife struggles with two! Ordered a second replacement spring lift from Alex (ZMAN), which will hopefully improve things. Really don't want to mess around removing counterweights etc. Edited December 4, 2012 by Turbo-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supratad Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Are you saying the SGS ones are not strong enough to raise the lid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 On the 370Z it is a known problem by Nissan and they recommend to replace boot lid spring lifters to new modified ones( parts number is :84415 1EA2E). I didn't try to fit them on the 350Z, but may worth to try. Jeez, you'd have thought they'd have fixed it before bringing out the 370Z as this was a well documented design fault. When I bought my Zed which had like 40 miles on the clock it needed the double button push to get the boot up. At least the roadsters only need one push. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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