Yep! The boot weight is there to assist with the closing of the boot, not the opening, the latch keeps the boot shut. As per my 350, I removed the weight and had no issues thereafter, the 370 has had the same treatment and no probs there either. As per all the previous advice, if required a couple of common tap washers as spacers will help, 50p spend . Of course if you've £140 to blow...