Hood pins on a c/f hood?
kidrocket
04-02-2002, 04:28 PM
some of the hoods ive seen advertised say that hood pins should be used. If my c/f hood used the stock latching mechanism are hoodpins really essential?
Sketch
04-02-2002, 05:08 PM
I would assume the latch would be enough, but as a precaution the hoodpins are nice. it's an aftermarket hood who knows how well it's manufactured...
Silverbolt
04-04-2002, 05:07 AM
It depends on the manufacturer. Some hoods are good quality, and extremely strong so they dont need a hood pin. Some cheaper, low quality ones will break. Sometimes the latch breaks, or the fiberglass skeleton holding the latch breaks, or even the CF skin seperates from the fiberglass skeleton. Remember, at high speeds, there is alot of wind that goes over AND under the hood. You dont want that hood to fly up on the freeway. My CF hood's latch was reinforced with a not only fiberglass, but CF as well. So mine is very stable.
j.fuggi
04-04-2002, 08:53 AM
who makes the highest quality hoods?
kidrocket
04-04-2002, 11:29 AM
Anyone heard of R1? How good is their hood?
Beyond Imagination
04-04-2002, 02:26 PM
Originally posted by j.fuggi
who makes the highest quality hoods?
Benen has really high quality CF ...
who makes the highest quality hoods?
Benen has really high quality CF ...
Silverbolt
04-04-2002, 08:05 PM
Fiberimages is one of the best i've seen. www.fiberimages.com
twizzaut
04-10-2002, 01:39 PM
Originally posted by Silverbolt
Fiberimages is one of the best i've seen. www.fiberimages.com
they must be strong for them to drop that rim and tire on in w/o putting a dent in the hood
Fiberimages is one of the best i've seen. www.fiberimages.com
they must be strong for them to drop that rim and tire on in w/o putting a dent in the hood
twizzaut
04-10-2002, 01:47 PM
Originally posted by twizzaut
they must be strong as hell for that car to run over it w/o putting a dent in the hood
they must be strong as hell for that car to run over it w/o putting a dent in the hood
Beyond Imagination
04-10-2002, 02:57 PM
Originally posted by Silverbolt
Fiberimages is one of the best i've seen. www.fiberimages.com
Is that what you have???
Fiberimages is one of the best i've seen. www.fiberimages.com
Is that what you have???
Quetzolcotl
04-10-2002, 09:37 PM
are hood pins used along with the latch or just by themselves? if its just by themselves arn't you afraid of people being able to get into your engine?
twizzaut
04-10-2002, 10:33 PM
Originally posted by Quetzolcotl
are hood pins used along with the latch or just by themselves? if its just by themselves arn't you afraid of people being able to get into your engine?
you can get the hood pins that have the locks
are hood pins used along with the latch or just by themselves? if its just by themselves arn't you afraid of people being able to get into your engine?
you can get the hood pins that have the locks
Beyond Imagination
04-11-2002, 11:36 AM
Originally posted by Quetzolcotl
are hood pins used along with the latch or just by themselves? if its just by themselves arn't you afraid of people being able to get into your engine?
You need to use the latch ... hoodpins are there for more reinforcement ...
are hood pins used along with the latch or just by themselves? if its just by themselves arn't you afraid of people being able to get into your engine?
You need to use the latch ... hoodpins are there for more reinforcement ...
Silverbolt
04-12-2002, 01:33 AM
No, I dont have Figer Images. I wouldnt mind having them, but I dont have any connections with them for getting it any cheaper than retale. My hood is made by VIS.
desikoncepts
04-12-2002, 11:46 PM
i got them for insurance.
Mugen_R
04-13-2002, 10:11 AM
Originally posted by kidrocket
Anyone heard of R1? How good is their hood?
R1 makes good products.
they make mufflers, intakes, wings, intake manifold etc... with parts of carbon fiber.
Anyone heard of R1? How good is their hood?
R1 makes good products.
they make mufflers, intakes, wings, intake manifold etc... with parts of carbon fiber.
desikoncepts
04-13-2002, 10:43 AM
sorry to tell u r1 is cheap as hell. i got the r1 coilovers and they broke on me. they only cost 50 bucks brand new maybe thats why.
hybridDC2
04-14-2002, 04:31 AM
do a search on hammerhead aviation CF hoods..i saw a few in person and my my are they impressive. im not very fond of CF hoods at all to tell you the truth but i wouldn't mind sporting one of theirs....
desikoncepts
04-14-2002, 10:20 AM
Originally posted by hybridDC2
do a search on hammerhead aviation CF hoods..i saw a few in person and my my are they impressive. im not very fond of CF hoods at all to tell you the truth but i wouldn't mind sporting one of theirs....
a cf hood on your white car with black rims would look sweet as hell i'll send you the funds jus because it will look sweet if u need it.......lol.....js kidding.
do a search on hammerhead aviation CF hoods..i saw a few in person and my my are they impressive. im not very fond of CF hoods at all to tell you the truth but i wouldn't mind sporting one of theirs....
a cf hood on your white car with black rims would look sweet as hell i'll send you the funds jus because it will look sweet if u need it.......lol.....js kidding.
kidrocket
04-14-2002, 02:07 PM
thats a knockoff buddyclub is it not?
desikoncepts
04-15-2002, 08:47 PM
Originally posted by kidrocket
thats a knockoff buddyclub is it not?
if ur talking to me yes it is a knock off the one from japan cost like 600 bucks. buddy club is a japanese company. any buddy club front in the US, besides the brand buddy club, is a knock off.
thats a knockoff buddyclub is it not?
if ur talking to me yes it is a knock off the one from japan cost like 600 bucks. buddy club is a japanese company. any buddy club front in the US, besides the brand buddy club, is a knock off.
kidrocket
04-15-2002, 09:40 PM
my friend has an authentic BC on his hatch. it looks hella badass. It cost him 800 plus he had to tint the dudes windows. Im looking to see if he can get me the same deal on a Cwest kit
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