trigger06

I was wondering if it was necessary to keep the stock hood latch if tie down pins were installed.... Anyone know? Thanks!

o0xerog0o

IMO - Yes, you should use the latch as well, the pins should just be there as a backup in case the latch fails.

o0xerog0o

Make sure that when you go to raise the hood, unhook the pins first, then pull the latch so you don't damage the hood.

howarmat

yes certainly use the latch still. and yes remove pins before pulling the latch inside the car!

spuddogg

Not absolutely necessary but highly advisable.
If you're concerned about inadvertantly popping the latch release before pulling the pins, you may want to consider these -
http://www.shelbyperformanceparts.co...pin%20kit.aspx
You won't cause any damage to your hood if you forget to pull the pins before the latch (a mistake I've made several times :/).

Red Beast

yes, always use the latch, whyd u even want to take it off?

CutterWolf

Don't remove the latch, the more you have holding the hood down the better. These hoods have a bad issue with high speed shaking so the more you have holding it down the better........

trigger06

Thanks guys... I was just curious. It seems to me that the pins would do the job just fine without the latch, but after yall's comments, I dont think I'll even bother testing it out...

157dB

Well besides it being an attempt to be anti-engine-part-theft
or a anti-battery tampering deterent, the OEM hood latch is
also a good center hood retention device, so no, dont remove it.
The next owner will thank you...

seanatsb

Hey Red Beast, I have a question about your hood pins? What brand are they and where did you get them from. Secondly, how were the pins attached under your hood. I'm getting the trufiber gts-4 hood, and want to add hood pins, and i want to get pins that I will be able to use with the hood.

The same question goes to Cutterwolf, if he has any inputs.

Thanks guys.