How important are hood pins?

[tazman]

I just wonder about their quality...

[760_Spyder]

I just got mine on yesterday

For the record because of their twist lock design and the big "washers" it was PITA to install, but well worth it in the end.

[tazman]

Looks nice!

A set of Robomod headlights would set it off!

[Atrosity]

Looks nice!

A set of Robomod headlights would set it off!

Agree 100%

[skater334]

They are very important for any aftermarket hood due to the weight.

[JOJO]

They are very important for any shitty aftermarket hood due to the Gap catching airor shitty latch construction.

*fixed*

[slightlybossy]

wow thats a big difference JoJo. i like the cut version much better. a hood will stay on without pins. right?

[skater334]

wow thats a big difference JoJo. i like the cut version much better. a hood will stay on without pins. right?

do you remember the discussion we had with others about why aftermarket hoods, especially fiberglass hoods, crack? Proper securement, meaning hood pins, if you don't use them and use the hood latch, say goodbye to your hood and money down the drain.

[tazman]

wow thats a big difference JoJo. i like the cut version much better. a hood will stay on without pins. right?

do you remember the discussion we had with others about why aftermarket hoods, especially fiberglass hoods, crack? Proper securement, meaning hood pins, if you don't use them and use the hood latch, say goodbye to your hood and money down the drain.

That is not a true statement.

It is prudent, although it isn't absolutely required to use hood pins.

[Atrosity]

wow thats a big difference JoJo. i like the cut version much better. a hood will stay on without pins. right?

do you remember the discussion we had with others about why aftermarket hoods, especially fiberglass hoods, crack? Proper securement, meaning hood pins, if you don't use them and use the hood latch, say goodbye to your hood and money down the drain.

That is not a true statement.

It is prudent, although it isn't absolutely required to use hood pins.

It is not needed but in my case I should've had them...

[skater334]

wow thats a big difference JoJo. i like the cut version much better. a hood will stay on without pins. right?

do you remember the discussion we had with others about why aftermarket hoods, especially fiberglass hoods, crack? Proper securement, meaning hood pins, if you don't use them and use the hood latch, say goodbye to your hood and money down the drain.

That is not a true statement.

It is prudent, although it isn't absolutely required to use hood pins.

[deftspyder]

thatnsk for chiming in skater, good point.

[skater334]

thatnsk for chiming in skater, good point.

You're welcome Bill.

[brreyeNo2L]

yes i will comment 11 days later and yes it is because im bored.

i had a 575 without hood pics and i took it very fast (there was a small gap on the left front) so the hood would raise a bit but if it didnt fly off at 120 repeatedly, it never will.

my mustang has hood pins, easy to install, look great, peace of mind

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