To pin or not to pin
#22
Originally posted by Ranger@October 28, 2005, 7:45 PM
If you want pins and don't need them to function (ie stock hood) - then IMO the "stick on" pins are just as "functional" as the real ones...or should I say nonfunctional?
If you want pins and don't need them to function (ie stock hood) - then IMO the "stick on" pins are just as "functional" as the real ones...or should I say nonfunctional?
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As far as putting hood pins on your car, it all depends on the look you are going for. I am going for the Shelby look of old, so I had to have hood pins. And I just like the way they look. But they can also serve a purpose. I had mentioned here a while back that when I took the car over 90-100, I could see the hood flexing a good bit. So, having hood pins just adds a little extra safety.
Now, the fake ones aren't necessarily "rice"... it's just kinda silly. I mean, hood pins on "riced out" cars are always functional. Tuner car owners who but a carbon fiber hood on their car need the hood pins there to actually work. But putting fake hood pins on isn't really a good idea IMO.
Ultimately, do what you want. But don't not put hood pins on because you are afraid to drill holes in the hood. It's not as bad as you think.
#23
I dont really car for the hood pins, but love the Twist locks.
Fiberglass hood you need one or the other.
http://www.bobsfords.com/Merchant2/merchan...ory_Code=HLPLOC
Fiberglass hood you need one or the other.
http://www.bobsfords.com/Merchant2/merchan...ory_Code=HLPLOC
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#26
Originally posted by adrenalin@October 28, 2005, 8:08 PM
Now that I have the shaker you can see 1 section where the hood is starting to buckle a bit because of this terrible design flaw.
Now that I have the shaker you can see 1 section where the hood is starting to buckle a bit because of this terrible design flaw.
I've already nuked my hood with the bighiney hole for the shaker so drilling it for pins doesn't bother me at all - BUT - I do want to know about this design flaw you are talking about..
Thanks!
#28
No, you don't need the lanyard cables. The only purpose they serve is so that you don't lose the hood pins when you need to take them off. Some of the old Shelby mustangs had them, some didn't. It's really your preference. I personally like the look... gives the front a little more character.
#31
Originally posted by NOLAGT@November 2, 2005, 11:52 AM
I think I would rather them with out the cable but I have never seen either setup in person. Would that cable smack around on the paint during highspeed?
I think I would rather them with out the cable but I have never seen either setup in person. Would that cable smack around on the paint during highspeed?
BTW - This is a racecar I am talking about and on a racetrack..
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#33
The lanyard cables are coated with clear rubber/plastic. So, they cannot scratch the hood. As far as them moving, if you have them tight and against the hood like mine (I have seen some that are looser and stick up a few inches from the hood) they shouldn't move at all. Mine don't. I know because there is a small chip on the front of my hood where a rock must have gotten it... it's very small but it's actually in the perfect spot so that the lanyard covers it. I check whenever I get out of the car to make sure it's still hiding the chip, and unless I was flying on the interstate on a windy day, it's usually still hiding it. I actually used to have my cables looser, and don't remember them moving too much. But the cables themselves are pretty rigid. So, they aren't going to flap around.
#34
Originally posted by Sonic Brew@November 2, 2005, 12:12 PM
I would say put them on if they are needed for functionality.
I would say put them on if they are needed for functionality.
#38
Originally posted by Sonic Brew@November 2, 2005, 2:28 PM
I meant the hood pins themselves. I would definatly have the cables as not to lose the pins. But you know what I mean.
I meant the hood pins themselves. I would definatly have the cables as not to lose the pins. But you know what I mean.
#40
Originally posted by rdh03mach1@November 8, 2005, 6:08 AM
no fake pins allowed. why? like faking the seat belt is in yer shoulder. wont do a thing if not latched!
no fake pins allowed. why? like faking the seat belt is in yer shoulder. wont do a thing if not latched!