oldB18EF

I just ordered my CF Duckbill, and I was thinking of getting a CF Hood as well. One thing I have always had a question on is hoodpins, some Ive seen with, some without. Id really like to just have the hood, since it looks cleaner, but then again I dont want the hood to fly off on the highway or something. For a VIS hood would it be alright without? Also does anyone know if they come with holes for windshield washer squirters?

JDM_Sol

VIS makes some nice quality CF Hoods. They definitely are a nice way to go. They will require hood pins though because one of my friends hood popped open while on the highway. Hood pins are a safety precaution since the CF hoods are so light. The VIS hoods also have the windshield washer holes predrilled. Good luck with it.

B18C-EJ1

VIS makes **** hoods....

I have 2 friends that both lost the outer skins on the freeway. You want pics? I can go take some of my buddy's hood, it's still at the shop.

With ANY CF/Fiberglass hood, I would always use hoodpins for extra protection.


[Modified by B18C-EJ1, 10:22 AM 12/11/2002]

vtecvoodoo

Get pins/locks. Better safe than sorry. If your hood pops open at 75mph it causes some serious damage, not to mention that other cars the hood could hit behind you.

Ryan

oldB18EF

I take it you drill holes and such to install? How hard of a job is it?

smnowell

On my Fiber Images hood i never used hood pins. I had the hood for over a year, not once did I have any sign of the hood opening one tiny bit...

dwnthehatch

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I had a VIS hood on my 00 hatch and now I have one for my 94 hatch. VIS recommends hood pins. I never used them on my 00 hatch and never had a problem with the hood wobbling or shaking loose. I drove the car 80+ miles a day at 80+mph. They fit perfectly and are pre-drilled for hood pins.

oldB18EF

thanks for all the help guys

ineedboostbad

I have one and it is worthless... Hood stand went through the paper thin inner layer first day I got it and there was a big stain in the finish that looks like the big dipper..
No problems with it shifting around @ high speeds even though the clamp looks like it could have been molded on a bit better (lack of resin) Had the car over a hundred several times with no grill and it's still there..

JSJ EG6

what a price usally someone/body shop will charge to in stall hood pins?and a price that someone/bodyshop will clear coat a c/f hood?

off topic.but anyone use the cusco hood lock?the ones that you will need a key to open the lock??

j_ambrose

I've seen those on a couple cars, looks cleaner IMO. And you get the security for your engine bay also.

bryant

If you are using a CF hood. make sure to use the hood latch using only pins/locks wont help. here is what happen to me going 80 on the way home one night.



Busted up window, roof, hood. yeah its a mess

Jin Yamato

Even if they are not needed I say use them.

Yo don't want your hood flying up on the freeway now do you?

oldB18EF

ouch!!! hmmmm...makes me think..

the only reason i was thinkin cf hood is because my stock hood is beat to ****...maybe I should just get a new stock hood....


[Modified by WR93EG, 3:07 PM 12/11/2002]

EgSick

damn dude.. that white crx.. man nice but damn! speechless bout that window

car still looks great tho...

Mr. Thunderlips

What does this picture have to do with this post?

Also: Someone on this board used those cool little racing screw latches instead of pins. Much cleaner IMO. Definately the way to go. Personally I would get them coated black, then install them.

niceguy

puhahahahahaha

rc1320

I am under the belief that your hood will only rip up if you do not properly have the hood latch adjusted or the hood is of rather poor quality. I have done well over 120 in three different cars with out hood pins and not seen a problem. If you are that scared about it for a day at the track or a road trip, use some tape.

To me it is really not worth horrifying your hood for 95% daily driving... For the other 5% use tape

Jin Yamato

I think he is showing he is going 100 and no problem with the hood.

oldB18EF

I didnt even notice the speddo in that pic lol..

T I F O S I

tc's carbon hood here, no problems and i went over 110 numerous times on my way home from cali. hood latches are the ugliest thing you could put on a 400-500 dollar hood imo

bryant

yep, that what i was saying. Is that make sure you have the latch hooked u and you you shouldnt have a problem. I didnt, and thats what happened (just had the hood locks)

dmotoguy

my hood is fine after a year, no pins here

cxSOHChatch

i have a vis with hood pins...id recommend them

oldB18EF

thats exactly what i was thinking...i dont really like the look of the pins..then again if its got a secure latch why bother.