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04-26-2013, 10:41 PM
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Thinking about Hotchkis hood pin
I think it would make my car look more aggressive. What do you think?
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04-27-2013, 02:17 AM
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i hear if you add hood pins AND rally stripes you gain 50 rwhp
  but seriously i think they look nice if you like it go for it. doesn't make it look more aggressive, just different |
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04-27-2013, 05:23 AM
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hood pins = ricer ride
(sorry but u did ask)
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04-27-2013, 06:06 AM
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I am not a fan. It is your car, but I offer my opinion.
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04-27-2013, 07:34 AM
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Last time I seen hood pins, it was on a toyota paseo, and they reminded me of nipples
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04-27-2013, 07:41 AM
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Had them on my 340 Plymouth Duster back in 1970. Outgrew them in 1971. Your car, your call. Not for me. Sorry!!
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04-27-2013, 09:04 AM
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Often wondered, what was the main reason for these hood pins, any advantage?
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04-27-2013, 09:42 AM
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your telling me you dont like this look?
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04-27-2013, 10:17 AM
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Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013
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Hood pins were common on true muscle cars in the late 60's and early 70's. And they were there for a purpose, not just cosmetics. Long before anyone had ever dreamed of a ricer.
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04-27-2013, 10:38 AM
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Like it or not, the thought of drilling holes in the hood causes anxiety.
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04-27-2013, 10:40 AM
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Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010
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At least one car came from the factory with a lift off fiberglass hood, held on with four pins.. I think it was a '69-70 Dodge/Plymouth Roadrunner/Superbee with a 440 Six Pack with the Track package. I could be wrong though. Like this.. 
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04-27-2013, 11:01 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011
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I have the reverse hood, do I put them in the back???
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04-27-2013, 11:03 AM
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If you have a super light weight carbon fiber hood, and your car will do 170+ then they're essential. If you drive your car around the city and occasionally get up to 110 every now and then, it's purely cosmetic.
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04-27-2013, 11:04 AM
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Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010
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You could also use fake adhesive hood pins like these on a Mustang.. Notice, they are only for Mustangs!!! http://www.americanmuscle.com/hopinapkit.html |
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