05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd

hood pin reconmendations?

Old May 14, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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hood pin reconmendations?

Ok need some pins but which ones. The shelby ones are awsome but $100 for pins? thats Anyone know of any cheaper site that sell the shelby pins?
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Old May 14, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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I have the shebly pins which aren't those billet ones. Mine were $65 or so. They worked great for me
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Old May 14, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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I've got the Shelby billet pins without the logo, pins are great whats a $100 when I've probably already spent an extra $8,000 on the car.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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I agree, at this point what's another 100.00 LOL. Problem is they are backordered at this time, the rep at Shelby said look for about 3 weeks for them to come in.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Shelby pins... Final answer.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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yes that is what I got also. I have not installed them yet, but they have a great build quality and will not rust like all the non billet ones
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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Installing mine this weekend
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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Has anyone found them in stock anywhere? I'm still looking.....
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Old May 20, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Blue Oval on ebay had them for $90 a couple of weeks ago, that's the cheapest I was able to find them for
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Old May 20, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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I'm glad I got mine earlier. Best news is their functional and they really work. I had a bad hood flutter at only 70mph.
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Old May 20, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Sparco here.34.00. If they rust I just buy new ones
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Old May 20, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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I talked to a Shelby rep tonight, said they are still backordered (only the ones WITHOUT the Shelby name on them) and they have been waiting for a while, not sure when they'll be in. Gonna try blue oval tomorrow to make sure they are in stock before ordering them...
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Old May 20, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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I have the black Shelby ones on mine
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Old May 21, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Boltzman
Sparco here.34.00. If they rust I just buy new ones
How was the install? Did you do them yourself or have them done at a shop?

Big thing for me with the Shelby's is the included bracket and supposed ease of installation.

And if I can avoid rust thats a big plus
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Old May 21, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Sparco is aluminum with the exception of the pin, which is replaceable if you ever need to without replacing the whole unit. (pins are available at places like ACE Hardware).

We've got the Sparco kits in stock, it's what we use on our race cars, and what we recommend for a safe, effective pin solution that doesn't break the bank - plus they are available in 3 colors.
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Old May 21, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by EastCoast07GtCs
How was the install? Did you do them yourself or have them done at a shop?

Big thing for me with the Shelby's is the included bracket and supposed ease of installation.

And if I can avoid rust thats a big plus
I had them installed. I like the fact that there are no cables and like Marcello said,you won't break the bank
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Old May 22, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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Tell you what Marcello, maybe I'll order the Sparco's from you when I place my order for the GT\CS lower grill inserts
My cars needs some pins, but it SCREAMING for your inserts.
No intention on hijacking this thread, just couldn't resist

On a serious note, are there other pin kits out there aside from the Shelby's that come with brackets, or at least don't require welding to install? Would really like to do this install myself, but welding IS NOT an option for me...

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Old May 22, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Here is a link for some billet hoodpins that uses a key lock or pin.

http://www.hoodpins.net/home.html
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Old May 23, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Boltzman
I had them installed. I like the fact that there are no cables and like Marcello said,you won't break the bank


+1 same ones I use.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Yea, I like those. A little more than I wanted to spend though, especially since I's have to shell out another $36.00 for the lanyards...
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