I found a Seibon CF hood for sale locally at a great price but the catch is torn out.
I'm highly considering buying it and picking up a set of hood pins.

What do you guys think?

 

you get the hood pins i don't see why not!

 

What the great price?

 

In my opinion Seibon generally isnt very expensive new, so unless you're paying less than 3 digits I would just purchase something new, for piece of mind. But then again I'd run hood pins with the catch for piece of mind too.

 

saw that craigslist ad too. i'd say go for it.

 

I bought my cf hatch with the catch broken and had my shop fiberglass and rivet a new one on. Its been holding up fine for about 3 years now. Granted its the back of the car and doesn't catch as much wind I would still fix the catch and still get hood pins lol.

 

May I ask why you haven't already jumped on it?
just curious.

150- i'd probably offer a little less just because.


Good idea. How much did your shop charge you to fab up a new catch?


Also, can anyone point me in the right direction of learning how to install hood pins? I really like the flush mount ones. I've never had hood pins before don't hate
Is it something that can be done with basic power tools?

 

Looks ricey... pass.

 

Agreed. Hood pins, hood pins, hood pins!

 

I totally respect your opinion and I almost agree but I think that if I keep the rest of the car subtle, my black Z could pull it off. That mesh most definitely needs to go though.

 

went to pick up the hood today and it had a lot more damage than I could see in the pictures. Decided to walk away. Good deal for someone with access to body shop tools. Could be surface sanded and re clear-coated most likely but I didn't want to buy the project. I'll be taking the money I would've spent and ordering a Pop Charger tomorrow.

Thanks for the support everyone!

 

Yeah that mesh needs to be painted matte black or coated in plasti-dip (makes a nice rubber surface and will smooth over any sharp edges so not to cut you or tear up your detailing towels). Since it's going on a black car I don't think it will look too bad.