How do I install hood pins? Is there any kind of write up? I want to make sure I install them right. I am also a little confused on how hood pins work. Can someone explain.
you dont know how hood pins work??? its pretty simple, the hood pins hold down the hood....they secure the hood to the body. how there installed is pretty easy too, im not sure if there is a write up on them though.
you dont know how hood pins work??? its pretty simple, the hood pins hold down the hood....they secure the hood to the body. how there installed is pretty easy too, im not sure if there is a write up on them though.
Do you know how to install them? If so can you explain?
OK, show of hands—who has a carbon-fiber hood?. Yes, the performance (and show) world is basking in the glow of carbon fiber and the style and weight savings gained by the easy installation of a composite hood. In any case, there is no better way to add a little protection than with the addition of hood pins since these hoods tend to break free due to high force winds. It may sound like a huge project, but it really isn’t that difficult. Just remember, one slip and you can ruin the expensive hood, so be sure to have a steady hand.
1. Here we see the carbon-fiber hood in need of hood pins. This particular set came with everything needed for the install, but this is not always the case.
2. Open the hood and look for a suitable mounting point for the post. This owner chose to use a factory hole in the radiator support. Hand-tighten these as you will most likely need to adjust the height later.
3. By adding a little dab of grease to the post, you can mark where to drill in the hood. Then, lower the hood until it touches the post. Voilà, a non-permanent mark that will provide you with the correct spot to drill.
4. A Dremel tool was used to make space in the support frame of the hood. Once this is done, lower the hood again to make a grease dab for the main hole. Use the Dremel to drill the hole out using a slightly smaller bit. This allows you to enlarge the hole perfectly using a sanding bit.
5. Align the top part of the pin. Use a slightly smaller diameter drill bit than the supplied screws to make starter holes. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to secure the screws and pin into place. Once this is done, you can adjust the main post for a perfect fit. Then, tighten the nuts with a 12mm wrench.
6. Here is the finished product. A little bit of extra confidence that will help to make sure your hood won’t fly into your windshield on the freeway while adding a racier look.
OK, show of hands—who has a carbon-fiber hood?. Yes, the performance (and show) world is basking in the glow of carbon fiber and the style and weight savings gained by the easy installation of a composite hood. In any case, there is no better way to add a little protection than with the addition of hood pins since these hoods tend to break free due to high force winds. It may sound like a huge project, but it really isn’t that difficult. Just remember, one slip and you can ruin the expensive hood, so be sure to have a steady hand.
1. Here we see the carbon-fiber hood in need of hood pins. This particular set came with everything needed for the install, but this is not always the case.
2. Open the hood and look for a suitable mounting point for the post. This owner chose to use a factory hole in the radiator support. Hand-tighten these as you will most likely need to adjust the height later.
3. By adding a little dab of grease to the post, you can mark where to drill in the hood. Then, lower the hood until it touches the post. Voilà, a non-permanent mark that will provide you with the correct spot to drill.
4. A Dremel tool was used to make space in the support frame of the hood. Once this is done, lower the hood again to make a grease dab for the main hole. Use the Dremel to drill the hole out using a slightly smaller bit. This allows you to enlarge the hole perfectly using a sanding bit.
5. Align the top part of the pin. Use a slightly smaller diameter drill bit than the supplied screws to make starter holes. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to secure the screws and pin into place. Once this is done, you can adjust the main post for a perfect fit. Then, tighten the nuts with a 12mm wrench.
6. Here is the finished product. A little bit of extra confidence that will help to make sure your hood won’t fly into your windshield on the freeway while adding a racier look.
Now say thank you SuperStreet.
Thanks, Are there suppose to be pictures? If so I dont see any.
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