carbon fiber hood with no hood pins
12-14-2007, 09:55 AM
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carbon fiber hood with no hood pins
i have a question for you guys with fiberglass or carbon fiber hoods, how many of you use hood pins with it?
12-14-2007, 10:02 AM
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fiberimages, i have over 2000 miles on it on the interstate. Had the hood on since 2004, never put hood pins on it, fastest i ever went on the interstate with the the cf hood on was 127 on the interstate. It was wobbly as hell but it suprised me.
12-14-2007, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by redman333
I haven't been using mine for a few months now but I'm always nervous when going high speeds. I have hood pins but haven't put them on yet. I will soon though.
12-14-2007, 10:16 AM
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Depends on the hood. Some people can get away with no pins with theirs but personally I think if you plan to drive fast ever get pins. Safty should always be a important...
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12-14-2007, 11:26 AM
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Hoods pins for me. I resisted at first because I don't really like the look of hood pins on a street car but, the thought of that hood hitting the windshield at speed scares the crap out of me. Image you're just driving down the interstate, listening to music, kinda zoning and then
BAM
Hood flies open! You'll be lucky if you're not so startled that you try to avoid driving into your own hood and swerve off the road. At a minimum you'll need clean underware. No thanks. I spent 30 minutes and added the pins.
BAM
Hood flies open! You'll be lucky if you're not so startled that you try to avoid driving into your own hood and swerve off the road. At a minimum you'll need clean underware. No thanks. I spent 30 minutes and added the pins.
12-14-2007, 11:39 AM
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I am using hood pins now after I learned my lesson. On my old car my cb hood flipped back on me and shattered my windshield. ($600 hood + $150 windshield) FAIL. But if you don't like the way hood pins look get those bada$$ ones that are like a push button and almost fit flesh(90 shipped I think)!!!!!!! And if you don't know what hood pins I am talking about let me know so I can forward the classified thread.
12-14-2007, 11:43 AM
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Arlight heres the link. Eliminates both your problems (Safety and ugliness).
https://my350z.com/forum/body-exterior/320794-dont-put-on-your-cf-hood-with-the-standard-ugly-hood-pins-use-the-aerocatch-latch.html
https://my350z.com/forum/body-exterior/320794-dont-put-on-your-cf-hood-with-the-standard-ugly-hood-pins-use-the-aerocatch-latch.html
12-14-2007, 12:02 PM
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I have some Aerocatch brand new painted SS 4 sale asking for 70 shipped.
How was the fitment of the hood?
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321217
How was the fitment of the hood?
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321217
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12-14-2007, 12:11 PM
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fitment is right on i had to drill the lower latch holes bigger to get some adjustment and shim the rear of the hood up a bit, but it fits good. thanks again guys
12-14-2007, 10:40 PM
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Take a little look here. I think this will answer your question!!!
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/294115-for-those-with-hood-pin-questions-pix.html
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/294115-for-those-with-hood-pin-questions-pix.html
12-15-2007, 06:32 AM
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My freind didn't have hood pins for over 3 years. He thought he was safe, then one day racing someone on a windy day and BAM!!! The bonnet was screwed, the windsheild cracked, and worse of all the roof was all dented in. And the roof is one the hardest things to fix properly. He's learnt his lesson!
You should learn from others mistakes.
Get the cool button ones, they look good, and if anything give the cf hood that more racey apeal.
You should learn from others mistakes.
Get the cool button ones, they look good, and if anything give the cf hood that more racey apeal.
12-15-2007, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by redman333
I haven't been using mine for a few months now but I'm always nervous when going high speeds. I have hood pins but haven't put them on yet. I will soon though.
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