Where to mount hood locks with JDM headlights??

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Aug 24, 2003 | 06:01 PM

saber1

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Where to mount hood locks with JDM headlights??

Most pics I've seen show the hood locks (Mr. Gasket) mounted on one of the cross support holes near the headlights. However, to my surprise I discovered that the rear headlight housing on the JDM headlights is a larger diameter than its USDM counterpart. The larger housing does not allow the lock studs sufficient room to mount!

So, what are my options? BTW, I have a OEM style VIS carbon figer hood. Car is in the siggy. Thanks.

Aug 27, 2003 | 03:12 PM

saber1

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Re: Where to mount hood locks with JDM headlights?? (saber1)

I'm the first and only person to have encountered this problem?

Sep 5, 2003 | 11:33 AM

saber1

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Re: Where to mount hood locks with JDM headlights?? (saber1)

Someone must have some info!

Sep 5, 2003 | 01:28 PM

sohcvtec1995

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Re: Where to mount hood locks with JDM headlights?? (saber1)

what kind of car?

Sep 5, 2003 | 01:44 PM

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Re: Where to mount hood locks with JDM headlights?? (saber1)

I'm not exactly sure with the Mr. Gasket hood locks in perticular, but when I installed hoodpins on my EG, I had to cut the part that went through the support holes.. just cut about two inches off and the headlights fit fine with it.