Hood Pins
06-07-2007, 08:45 AM
#1
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Hood Pins
I'm thinks about putting hood pins on my Black 2007 GT. I like the look. But, I'm worried about the cable scratching the paint, anyone had any trouble like this? Thanks in advance for the help.
06-07-2007, 11:39 AM
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RE: Hood Pins
we have the stick ons they sell at stage3motorsports.com the cable doesnt scratch the hood since they have a clear plastic cover around the cable. You cant see the cover until you touch the cable. The pins look awsome and dont require drilling thru the hood. We've had them for a while now and no problems at all. We get a lot of compliments all the time. Get them.....you will love them.
06-07-2007, 12:57 PM
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RE: Hood Pins
do they actually help hold the hood down or they for looks only?
ORIGINAL: ezio350
we have the stick ons they sell at stage3motorsports.com the cable doesnt scratch the hood since they have a clear plastic cover around the cable. You cant see the cover until you touch the cable. The pins look awsome and dont require drilling thru the hood. We've had them for a while now and no problems at all. We get a lot of compliments all the time. Get them.....you will love them.
we have the stick ons they sell at stage3motorsports.com the cable doesnt scratch the hood since they have a clear plastic cover around the cable. You cant see the cover until you touch the cable. The pins look awsome and dont require drilling thru the hood. We've had them for a while now and no problems at all. We get a lot of compliments all the time. Get them.....you will love them.
06-07-2007, 06:11 PM
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RE: Hood Pins
http://www.ninosport.com/Mustang?search=hood+pin SORRY I gave you a wrong site. The pins are basically for looks only. But let me tell you, they look awsome !!!!!!!!!
06-07-2007, 06:31 PM
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RE: Hood Pins
That's what import guys say about type R badges...LOL
Seriously, if you are going to get hood pins, get some that work and stay away from cable set-ups. They will always scratch with time.
If you are just going for looks and like the wire wrap look, then the plastic coated ones mentioned seem like a good idea.
Seriously, if you are going to get hood pins, get some that work and stay away from cable set-ups. They will always scratch with time.
If you are just going for looks and like the wire wrap look, then the plastic coated ones mentioned seem like a good idea.
06-07-2007, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
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RE: Hood Pins
i've had the lanyards on my hood pins for about 7 months, no scratching whatsoever. just be sure to get a kit that is chrome plated. i've gone through 3 sets already that have said stainless steel and they rusted. finally had to get a kit custom chromed
06-07-2007, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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RE: Hood Pins
check these out. not your tradional hood pins but still cool and functional.
http://www.deftracing.com/aerocatch_hood_pins/index.htm
http://www.deftracing.com/aerocatch_hood_pins/index.htm
06-07-2007, 08:03 PM
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RE: Hood Pins
well Mine are stock as I have the performance package, but they are non-functional. These are a good alternative to putting a hole in your hood and having a cable scratching your hood.
Oh, and to stop little stupid kids from taking the pins, I Used some of the stainless safetywire I had in the trailer and wound it tightly around the end of the pin. Works like a charm.
Oh, and to stop little stupid kids from taking the pins, I Used some of the stainless safetywire I had in the trailer and wound it tightly around the end of the pin. Works like a charm.
