Looking to get some hood pins and want to see how you guys mounted yours. Thanks.

 

Although I don't have any pictures, I mounted mine (sparcos), using the stock holes in the radiator mount. I just put the pins in and used a wax pencil on the top of the pins. Then closed the hood gently on the pins. Where the wax touched the hood, that's where I drilled.

 

Very interesting way to drill it. What did you use to drill? How big of a hole is needed?

 

I`d get the locks instead of pins.

 

Locks are better for security...hmm...

 

check mine out on sunday

 

 

Getting hood locks...summit has some Mr. Gasket ones for a good price.


[Modified by B2FiNiTY, 9:11 AM 9/6/2002]

 

 

Does it matter if it's mounted upwards or sideways?

 

as long as it locks...

 

 

What c/f hood is that? Looks like Factor-X.

 

I dig the sideways look better. That up and down shiot is gay IMO.

-Marc ----> who mounted his side to side

 

I justI bought a $30 drill from Home Depot.

 

nice...

 

do you have a pic of your car with the hood so i can see where you mounted the bolt for hood pin?

 

Dropspeeds car looks really clean. I like his hoodpins (sparco). He posted a pic of his car in a recent thread but i couldnt find it.

 

you drilled your own holes in your radiator support right?

 

There is a hole just above the USDM high beam light that is perfect for the pins. Then after you mark the spot on your hood just drill it with a SHARP drill bit, just big enough to get the pins through.

 

I found that hole. Hopefully I can do this right.

 

Using a dremel is the way to go IMO. Depending on the hood, you will have to cut ahole thru the fiberglass frame and then the CF+epoxy. Once you get the pins in you can keep opening and closing the hood, feel the pins go thru and dremel as nessesary. Also put down a sheet over the enginebay because fiberglass dust will get everywhere, including your lungs.

The hoodpins usually hit the leveling mechanism of the headlights when you put them in the holes on the rad support (One side worse then the other I think). You can just kinda wedge them in there or cut them off at the bottom.

The pins should be set at a height where there is a slight downward pressure on the hood when they are locked.

 

Dennis, been thinkin about gettin a Type-R? If so, just look for my black GSR tomorrow at NWP