Different types of Hood Pins?
12/13/07, 07:04 AM
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Took about 2HR to install have some clay to place under hood to find center of pin to drill.The hard part is a 3/4 drill I started with a small bit and went to a 1/2 " then used a taper drill that has graduated sizes.
12/14/07, 11:49 AM
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has anyone used the steeda hood pins?
also, my friend has a black fiberglass aftermarket hood w/ pins and he has had his hood repainted about 7 times because of the pins causing the hood to crack around that area.
i am thinknig of getting the steeda full cowl hood and steeda hood pins, will i have the same problem?
also, my friend has a black fiberglass aftermarket hood w/ pins and he has had his hood repainted about 7 times because of the pins causing the hood to crack around that area.
i am thinknig of getting the steeda full cowl hood and steeda hood pins, will i have the same problem?
12/15/07, 08:58 AM
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I have aerocatch hood pins.(on my car and on my website) they are flush mount design that has no lanyards and are totally made of paintable composite material so there's nothing to scratch or rust.
the install isn't too hard but it definitely is something that should be done by one who is comfortable with a drill and saw.
here's a pic installed:
the install isn't too hard but it definitely is something that should be done by one who is comfortable with a drill and saw.
here's a pic installed:
12/16/07, 06:54 PM
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it won't load any into the thread so I'll have to send you some from my email.
12/19/07, 04:43 PM
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12/20/07, 07:22 AM
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http://www.metropartsmarket.com/cata...rts-c22s3.html
http://www.tntmustangconnection.com/cat16.shtml
and the other one...(click on image for animation)
1/24/08, 09:43 PM
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Thinking I need hood pins, which ones?
The more I see pictures of the 05+ Mustang with hood pins I think I need them to. I have some concerns / questions however:
-What if the tethers rub the hood at highway speeds and scratch / remove paint?
-Drilling holes in the hood, just cover bare metal edges with touch up paint?
-Stainless, chrome (corrosion resistant)
-Place to buy?
-What will they look like after 5+ years?
I do want the tethers, I think they look better.
-What if the tethers rub the hood at highway speeds and scratch / remove paint?
-Drilling holes in the hood, just cover bare metal edges with touch up paint?
-Stainless, chrome (corrosion resistant)
-Place to buy?
-What will they look like after 5+ years?
I do want the tethers, I think they look better.
1/24/08, 10:10 PM
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Lots of different opinions on hood pins but I went with the Ford Racing pins because I like the 'old school' look. I have had zero issues with the lanyards scratching the paint. I have them pretty well tucked so there isn't alot of slop. I do have some scratches on the plates but they are easily replaced and when the pins are in you can't see them. I also filled the gap in the layers of the hood with some liquid metal stuff to keep the water out.
1/25/08, 08:48 AM
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I got the Shelby hood pins but I have not installed them yet. I actually went w/ those b/c they 5 inches and are supposed to not require raising or modification to penetrate the hood. But once again I have not installed them.
1/26/08, 05:17 PM
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I just put mine in, I bought them at Auto Zone for 9 bucks, I removed the hood bumps, and drilled from the underside of the support so I could fit a 3/4 socket, I got the location of a saleen I saw.
1/26/08, 05:44 PM
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Any with the hood closed? I have seen a few in that location, I like that spot as it puts them farther to the outside. I have black stripes, so I don't want them close to the center.