i just got a CF hood for my gsr, and the damn thing wont shut. its something with the latch. its almost like the hook on the hood is too long, but its not, i measured. i tried moving the latch over, up, down, ive tried everything, i dont know what to do. i imagine this happens more than once, so anyone know any tricks or anything?

 

On my stock hood, after about 2-3 years I had issue of my hood not closing completely. After a while I just took out the latch completely and cleaned it thoroughly. I figured it was the latch since the hood latch handle wouldn't reset properly.

Just something to look at. If thats not it, good luck.

 

My CF hood is also like that. I had to push down on a certain spot.

 

hood pins are recomended for cf hoods for a reason.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96teggynonVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hood pins are recomended for cf hoods for a reason.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Only if there's no hood latch, one would be needed.

 

most companies even with a hood latch recomend hoop pins...

 

CF is alot lighter and I've deffinently heard horror stories of peoples carbon fiber hoods flying up on them on the highway. I would recommend hood pins as well, but that shouldn't be a reason for the latch not to work right.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96teggynonVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">most companies even with a hood latch recomend hoop pins... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Proof?

 

^ Go to most websites that sell Cf hoods and they will say "Hood Pins recomended". I have seen this for most ads by all the top companies like Seibon and Carbon creations. If you have trouble finding this info on websites i will be more than happy to link you.

Edit:
"Carbon fiber hoods are usually OEM fit and finish which means un-bolting your factory unit and replacing it with the lightweight unit. Little to no modification is needed to get these to fit properly, and they often come with OEM metal latches for an easy installation. Nevertheless, hood pins are recommended for use with all carbon fiber hoods. "

 

I had to move my latch up for mine to close.. DA9

 

its like, ugh, you know how theres the top latch (the one you open with your finger)? well it will go into that one, but not the lower latch (the one you have to open from in the car) plus i have hood pins already im gonna put on it, my bros hood flew up on him and ever since then i dont trust em,

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96teggynonVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^ Go to most websites that sell Cf hoods and they will say "Hood Pins recomended". I have seen this for most ads by all the top companies like Seibon and Carbon creations. If you have trouble finding this info on websites i will be more than happy to link you.

Edit:
"Carbon fiber hoods are usually OEM fit and finish which means un-bolting your factory unit and replacing it with the lightweight unit. Little to no modification is needed to get these to fit properly, and they often come with OEM metal latches for an easy installation. Nevertheless, hood pins are recommended for use with all carbon fiber hoods. "</TD></TR></TABLE>

Recommended, but not required.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rickdrizzle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Recommended, but not required.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96teggynonVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hood pins are recomended for cf hoods for a reason.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rickdrizzle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Recommended, but not required.</TD></TR></TABLE>

the reason they're recommended is because cf hoods have a habit of opening at high speeds. definitely not required though.

 

if they have a habit of opening, id say thats grounds for requirement.

 

ok guys your reading comprehension is terrible I never said they were required...

They dont have a habit of opening but being lighter than regular hoods it does happen sometimes. So if yuu want to risk damaging ur hood, windshield, and roof, go ahead and don't put hood pins on. I felt a lot more confident driving on the highway after i installed $20 hood pins.

 

The chances of it opening during high speed are VERY slim.

That's like saying you're recommend to drive with 2 hands on the steering wheel. No one really does it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rickdrizzle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The chances of it opening during high speed are VERY slim.

That's like saying you're recommend to drive with 2 hands on the steering wheel. No one really does it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

gangster lean FTW!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96teggynonVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">most companies even with a hood latch <U>recommend</U> hoop pins... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Fixed!
Just for everyone's sake.