yeah i'd definitely hood pin it...a little extra added insurance ya know


I kind of wanted a CF hood, but I just dont think one would look good on a black car. I like the way they sit on white, or blue, or yellow, but my black just doesnt seem like the place for one.

 

its not for "looks"

 

i realize the function of weight reduction, but the look isn't something I am going to sacrifice for that function.

The stock hood isnt really that heavy anyways is it?

 

I know about hood pins, but how do they actually work? I've seen pictures, a rod and some sort of loop...huh?

 

if you are worried about looks, but want the added safety, just get the pins anodized black at a paintball shop. I would recomend hood pins regardless of whether they look stupid or not. You have to realize that your stock latch system was designed for a hood that weighs damn near 60-70lbs. And, depending on the material of the subframe of the hood, for instance mine is fiberglass, it may not withstand as much pressure as the stock hood would seeing as how it's made of metal. I don't know...it's food for thought.

IMO, get em. Don't take the risk. Hoods and windshields are too damn expensive to replace.

 

BTW, my CF hood only weighs 15 lbs making the weight reduction about 45-55lbs.

 

light wieght hatch and trunk applications.. they eliminate the need to "pop" the hatch or trunk... instant access..

 

They could have just the "carbon fiber look" vinyl. I know a kid who had that on his Civic until he could afford to get the real thing.

 

Hood pins are gay and ugly. Dont be a pussy take the risk.

 

It's gayer and uglier to have your hood bashed up against your winshield.