Hood pins really necessary?
#1
Hood pins really necessary?
I've been looking into a few hoods, I like the GT-350H style hood alot but I'm not a big fan of the hood pins. Are they really necessary? Like if I don't install them will the hood go flying off or something? Or are they there just for looks?
#4
RE: Hood pins really necessary?
ORIGINAL: Scottyb825
I've been looking into a few hoods, I like the GT-350H style hood alot but I'm not a big fan of the hood pins. Are they really necessary? Like if I don't install them will the hood go flying off or something? Or are they there just for looks?
I've been looking into a few hoods, I like the GT-350H style hood alot but I'm not a big fan of the hood pins. Are they really necessary? Like if I don't install them will the hood go flying off or something? Or are they there just for looks?
#5
RE: Hood pins really necessary?
every dealer that I have seen selling aftermarket hoods pretty much say the same thing at the bottom of their ads, and that is they recommend the use of aftermarket pins.....plus if you look at the design of the mustang's front end and factor in the weight loss of the aftermarket fiberglass hoods vs. the stock hoods, the use of pins make alot of sense
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#6
RE: Hood pins really necessary?
ORIGINAL: 05 Mustang
.....plus if you look at the design of the mustang's front end and factor in the weight loss of the aftermarket fiberglass hoods vs. the stock hoods, the use of pins make alot of sense
.....plus if you look at the design of the mustang's front end and factor in the weight loss of the aftermarket fiberglass hoods vs. the stock hoods, the use of pins make alot of sense
#7
RE: Hood pins really necessary?
ORIGINAL: ThisBlood147
Actually, you're gonna be adding weight if you go with an aftermarket fiberglass hood. The stock hoods are aluminum and only weigh 25 lbs. Most fiberglass hoods are weighing in between 35 and 50 lbs. Try asking some of the manufacturer's for the weights on their hoods.......you'll see what I mean. If you're looking to save weight, best thing you can do is stick with the stock hood.
Actually, you're gonna be adding weight if you go with an aftermarket fiberglass hood. The stock hoods are aluminum and only weigh 25 lbs. Most fiberglass hoods are weighing in between 35 and 50 lbs. Try asking some of the manufacturer's for the weights on their hoods.......you'll see what I mean. If you're looking to save weight, best thing you can do is stick with the stock hood.
Besides better safe than sorry.
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