well i have some questions for those with carbon fiber hoods. i'm getting the visracing vs (invader) hood and i need to know if hood pins are a must or a waste. it includes the latch for hood and all so i'm asking if they are really neccessary? i'll be driving like 45-70 normally. 90 max on the highway, all depending on traffic. so let me know guys. i need to know soon. thanks. later
2GNT #1865 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 (Blue/Black) 2005 Honda CBR 600 RR (Blue REPSOL) 2003 BMW 325I Premium/Sport Package 2003 Honda CBR 600 RR (sold) 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS (sold) Shuwa's links: http://www.facebook.com/Shuwa29 http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/shuwa29/ DarkOne> but we all have that inner ricer that is just dying to come out sometimes...
#41084, "RE: carbon fiber hoods and hood pins" In response to Reply # 0
65mph + eclipse + carbon hood w/latch - hoodpins = fucked up eclipse when the hood flies up and busts your windshield and dents your roof in. don't think it won't happen to you, because it can, even if it comes with a latch. ask evan about that one.
#41086, "RE: carbon fiber hoods and hood pins" In response to Reply # 1
this hood is not the stock replacement. it's the invader style with the vent in the middle. all the air under the hood would come out the vent. insurance is paying so i'm about to say just go ahead and put them on. i'll see. later
2GNT #1865 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 (Blue/Black) 2005 Honda CBR 600 RR (Blue REPSOL) 2003 BMW 325I Premium/Sport Package 2003 Honda CBR 600 RR (sold) 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS (sold) Shuwa's links: http://www.facebook.com/Shuwa29 http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/shuwa29/ DarkOne> but we all have that inner ricer that is just dying to come out sometimes...
#41091, "RE: carbon fiber hoods and hood pins" In response to Reply # 3
I've seen too many people around town with cf hoods come flying up and smashing their windshields and ish. When I get mine, I'm for sure putting hood pins on as well.
Jason '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '11 Ford Mustang V6 6-Speed (SOLD) '04 Nissan 350z Touring (SOLD) '95 Turbo Eclipse GS (SOLD and will be missed) '90 Talon TSi AWD (SOLD)
#41099, "RE: carbon fiber hoods and hood pins" In response to Reply # 4
yeah i decided to go ahead and do it. i already got hit by a deer so i think that's enough. thanks. later
2GNT #1865 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 (Blue/Black) 2005 Honda CBR 600 RR (Blue REPSOL) 2003 BMW 325I Premium/Sport Package 2003 Honda CBR 600 RR (sold) 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS (sold) Shuwa's links: http://www.facebook.com/Shuwa29 http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/shuwa29/ DarkOne> but we all have that inner ricer that is just dying to come out sometimes...
#41101, "RE: carbon fiber hoods and hood pins" In response to Reply # 5
Performance: Stuff that makes my car run better or go faster
Looks: Stock because looks doesnt make my car go faster or run better
Weight Reduction: CF Hood, No A/C or Powersteering Accessories, No rear interior
You dont need hood pins with that hood...I have the invader hood and the way it angles for the vent that helps keep the hood down....the pins would be a waste of money...ive done 110 with my hood with the pins and there is no fluttering at all....believe me you wont need them
#41102, "RE: carbon fiber hoods and hood pins" In response to Reply # 6
i'm not paying for any of it. so i'm just going to do it to be safe than sorry. remember, insurance!!! i'm owning them right now!!! later
2GNT #1865 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 (Blue/Black) 2005 Honda CBR 600 RR (Blue REPSOL) 2003 BMW 325I Premium/Sport Package 2003 Honda CBR 600 RR (sold) 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS (sold) Shuwa's links: http://www.facebook.com/Shuwa29 http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/shuwa29/ DarkOne> but we all have that inner ricer that is just dying to come out sometimes...
#41148, "RE: carbon fiber hoods and hood pins" In response to Reply # 7
do it... you will feel safer when you get a wind storm, and you have to drive on the highway... 70mph+50mph gust=120mph (and your hood flyin off)..
better safe than sorry....
and when u buy pins... dont get the cheep ones... stick w/sparco, and u will never have to worry about them..i know from experience... took me 3 diff companies b4 goin w/sparcos...
03 srt-4 13.130@112.47mph (n2o, stock turbo, 10/2003) now: 20g, portfueler, bpu+++ (track/dyno times tbd...) i farted on your wiki
#41165, "RE: carbon fiber hoods and hood pins" In response to Reply # 9
lol am i the only one hat doesnt/didnt drive without hoodpins? never popped up on me once. i went 115. (ya i know not smart) lol i forgot i had a cf hood.. but luckily nothing happened.i just like the non-pinned cf hood look. looks cleaner. there not really necissary IMHO but if you feel safer with them go right ahead. i like to learn things the hard way.
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