View Poll Results: running hood pins on CF hoods?
yes, i have em.
16
26.23%
no, none for me.
45
73.77%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll
how many of you with cf hoods are using.....
01-22-2006, 11:52 PM
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are you serious?
The function is to keep your hood attached to the car. The safety issue is that sometimes if the latch breaks, or for other reasons, your hood could fly up or off while you are driving... this has also been known to break windsheilds.
The function is to keep your hood attached to the car. The safety issue is that sometimes if the latch breaks, or for other reasons, your hood could fly up or off while you are driving... this has also been known to break windsheilds.
01-23-2006, 11:21 AM
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yes, i have em. 14 24.14%
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
01-23-2006, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
the AeroCatch pins have a template in which you cut out to accomodate the latching system.. (templates included) i'm sure once you DO cut it, you can't go back to a conventional (cotter pin) hood pin setup
gringott--- post picts after the install.
gringott--- post picts after the install.
Also, I think people avoid the use of pins because they are ugly and many posers use them or used to. I like the looks of the aerocatch as it will be a somewhat cleaner look.
01-23-2006, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
yes, i have em. 14 24.14%
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
btw, i don't use hatch too. hehehe
01-23-2006, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
yes, i have em. 14 24.14%
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
01-23-2006, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
yes, i have em. 14 24.14%
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
You know me, it is not the cost of the pins that has me saying no, I really do not like the look of the pins. Most of them look cheap and cheesy. I understand safety and all that, but unless it looks like the hood is cheap, I am not inclined.
I will give the new hood a few test runs and see if there is anything fishy about it. If I think it needs pins I will buy the ones Kelly found.
--B
01-23-2006, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
yes, i have em. 14 24.14%
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
no, none for me. 44 75.86%
these poll results are actually very.. suprising. I can not believe that you all are risking a $30K plus car... over a part that costs <$100.
ive seen just as many factory hoods come up on cars as i have fiberglass/carbon. maybe even more.
but as for risking a 30k car?
thats what gap insurance is for! LOL
01-23-2006, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by failsafe
+1. I'd prefer to not have them but safety first. Plus I finally painted my TS hood so the pins don't stand out as much on my CS.
does your hood clear the stock strut bar and engine cover?
i dont remember looking that closely when i saw your car at the Motorsport Show two years ago--
i know the seibon one is a bit iffy...
01-24-2006, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
does your hood clear the stock strut bar and engine cover?
i dont remember looking that closely when i saw your car at the Motorsport Show two years ago--
i know the seibon one is a bit iffy...
i dont remember looking that closely when i saw your car at the Motorsport Show two years ago--
i know the seibon one is a bit iffy...
02-02-2006, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JPsZ
hood pins, locks etc. I just installed my seibon oem hood and don't really want to run ugly pins on my car... just wondering on the percentage of you guys with pins. if you're replying to the thread, post your brand of hood.
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