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Chewy · 01-29-2010, 05:24 PM

Well, i have my ram air hood from suncoast (fiberglass) and i was pondering putting hood pins on it. 50/50 for safety and for aesthetic appeal.

i havn't seen any on 5th gens yet and curious what everyone thinks?

**constructive comments only please** (i know not every, if not anyone, likes them. but if u don't, just be civil

)

((I finally hit 1000 posts! lol!))

THUMPER20X · 01-29-2010, 05:26 PM

Go for it. The best hood pins are the Ford SVT style ones a lil pricey but all stainless. The cheap ones are just.....cheap.

Chewy · 01-29-2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THUMPER20X

Go for it. The best hood pins are the Ford SVT style ones a lil pricey but all stainless. The cheap ones are just.....cheap.

like these?:

FEN · 01-29-2010, 06:58 PM

I have a '90 Camaro RS w/Harwood fiberglass cowl induction hood. When trucks,etc passed by me i could see the hood flexing so i installed stainless hood pins.They mount thru the radiator support. They should look fine on the car.If i ever install a new glass hood on my '10 it would most likely get pins as well.....not for looks but for piece of mind/safety.

THUMPER20X · 01-29-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

like these?:

Yah they dont rust, the plates are really nice and the cables are sleeved with plastic to not scratch the paint. If I remember the top plates are shiftable so you can get the hood to close perfect without scraping the pins. You just loosen the screws and the plate has a couple mm of movement. And they are bidder than those crappy Proform ones.

Chewy · 01-29-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by THUMPER20X

Yah they dont rust, the plates are really nice and the cables are sleeved with plastic to not scratch the paint. If I remember the top plates are shiftable so you can get the hood to close perfect without scraping the pins. You just loosen the screws and the plate has a couple mm of movement. And they are bidder than those crappy Proform ones.

i picked up some Mr. Gasket ones like the above pic, probably install them on sunday

scythezo6 · 01-29-2010, 08:58 PM

Can they be painted to match the car?

Chewy · 01-29-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by scythezo6

Can they be painted to match the car?

the hood pins?...probably, i don't plan on painting them tho, just go with the stainless steel

Ghost of Vincent Price · 01-29-2010, 10:02 PM

Unless its a pin on hood or you removed the latch its screams "look guys I have a race car too". IMO, dont trample me guys.

Chewy · 01-29-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost of Vincent Price

Unless its a pin on hood or you removed the latch its screams "look guys I have a race car too". IMO, dont trample me guys.

stock latch would not be used, i'd take out all the original components because then its just excessive

save a lil bit of weight

haha

Ghost of Vincent Price · 01-29-2010, 10:30 PM

Only problem is then you have to worry about gutless bitches opening your hood when your not around.

Chewy · 01-29-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost of Vincent Price

Only problem is then you have to worry about gutless bitches opening your hood when your not around.

anyone ever had this problem in the past?

TommyTSquared · 01-29-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

anyone ever had this problem in the past?

This has always been a problem with hood-pin only hoods. I would honestly say keep the stock latch as well. Not just because someone could raise your hood, but should they snip the cables and remove the pins, you're left with NOTHING but weight holding your hood down.

Chewy · 01-29-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

This has always been a problem with hood-pin only hoods. I would honestly say keep the stock latch as well. Not just because someone could raise your hood, but should they snip the cables and remove the pins, you're left with NOTHING but weight holding your hood down.

thats a creative way to screw with someones car

luckily i don't think anyone around here wud do that to me, probably be sooner to being keyed than have someone with bolt cutters near my car

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01-29-2010, 05:24 PM	#1
Chewy My boredom isn't safe Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	hood pins (after market hood) Well, i have my ram air hood from suncoast (fiberglass) and i was pondering putting hood pins on it. 50/50 for safety and for aesthetic appeal. i havn't seen any on 5th gens yet and curious what everyone thinks? constructive comments only please (i know not every, if not anyone, likes them. but if u don't, just be civil) ((I finally hit 1000 posts! lol!)) __________________ Last edited by Chewy; 01-29-2010 at 06:15 PM. Reason: realized post count

01-29-2010, 05:26 PM	#2
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	Go for it. The best hood pins are the Ford SVT style ones a lil pricey but all stainless. The cheap ones are just.....cheap. __________________

01-29-2010, 08:58 PM	#7
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Can they be painted to match the car? __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

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