is it really necessary to have hood pins for a cf hood? i was thinking of getting one and dont really like the look of the hood pins, i think it looks cleaner without them. if it is an OEM style hood, then shouldn't the latch work just fine by itself? by the way, it will probably be a VIS hood if that makes a difference

 

i have a vis
i drove on it like 120+ mph no flapping
i got hood pins cuz i dont wanna be that one person whos hood latch fails but then it i had it on for 4 months no problem

 

Depending on the construction and weight of the hood, it may not be necessary. With a lot of the cheaper hoods, they are.

VIS hoods, like all, recommend pins, but are not necessary due to them being a bit heavier than normal. Not to say it wont happen, but its unlikely.

 

To be safe... get a hood pins

 

i'd put it on also. just peace of mind, but just get good ones cause i've seen alot rust. Get sparco hood pins their like 25 and good quality. And their required if you ever take your car to the track

 

i put hood pins on for the added peace of mind. the latch would have held, but i dont want to really risk my hood flying up on me while driving on the freeway.

 

I would highly recommend hoodpins. Case in point:

Highly modded VR6 at Thunderhill Raceway popped his C/F hood to show us his engine bay. Forgot to secure the hoodpins afterwards. On the first lap his hood went flying into his windshield and smashed it. Of course this was on a roadcourse, but either way I would just get them for peace of mind.

Shingo

 

i got a cf hood for christmas and within a week of having it, i slap some sparco hood pins on there. cuz i just want that added piece of mind with this crazy cali weather we're gettin with all the crazy mph winds and rain. also before i slap the pins on, i wouldnt dare go pass 70 just to be safe on the freeway.

get hoodpins, besides it gives ur car the fast car look. get some sparco hoodpins, they good quality stuff much better then that apc crap they sell at kragen.

late

 

momo hood pins are good also...

 

If you get a VIS hood, it will come with holes predrilled to attach your stock rubber lining in the front. Not only will this make fitment look better, but it also prevents wind from coming up under the front of the hood and forcing it off.

Just another reason to go VIS!