Torch_Vert

It's between 1/8" and 3/16" at that point, and I added another 1/8" ring extending 4" across around the latch hole. If any bowing occurs, I shall be VERY disappointed

Rudolph Hucker

op looks good dude
this is needed on the 05 to 09..hood shake above 100mph is a complete and utter joke

Torch_Vert

Thanks. and agreed 100%

Have had this up to some fairly respectable highway velocities since install. Not even the slightest detectable twitch now

Rudolph Hucker

nice one.
mine scared the shoite outa me everytime i went fast...

PNYXPRESS

From experience using these exact pins on the race cars at work, dont trust them to latch completely just by closing the hood, push down next to them to pop the center button up. Also I have found some that come unlatched by themself from 100+mph speeds vibrating the hood.

Torch_Vert

I spent a good amount to time adjusting them, so that they lock with the center button up every time the hood closes. I do visually check the buttons to be 100% sure though.

I'm getting zero movement/vibration at speed, and the springs in this set are pretty stiff. Not anticipating a problem with them staying latched hopefully.

PNYXPRESS

It wont be a vibration/movement you see. but there is a vibration from the wind flowing over the hood, this will eventually over time weaken the springs.

Not really a big deal, just wanted you to be aware if/when you notice one isnt latched after a drive one day for no reason.

Torch_Vert

Will keep an eye out, hopefully not an issue. Thanks.

AJ06GT

I agree, that's why I clicked on this thread. I hate how much the hood moves at speed. These look nice. I wouldn't mind adding something like this to my car. I don't like the look of the standard type of hood pins.

whosniffedme

Looks fantastic, I've actually never seen these. One time one of my hood pins fell out (before I put the lanyards on them) and it amazed me how much the stock hood moves around, it feels good to have that extra level of stability. By the way, the lanyards are coated in silicone, can't scratch paint :P