Hood pins

08blackchrome · November 5th, 2008, 12:54 PM

I know I've seen this on here before but I could not find it. Im looking for the hood pins that do not require drilling of the hood. I saw some where everything is under the hood. can anyone give me some info on this.

AnimalCrackers · November 5th, 2008, 01:06 PM

not sure what you mean by under the hood. There are the actual pin kind that drill through the hood and are held in place by the clip. There is a twist lock kind that also requires drilling. And then there is a fake hood pin appearance kit that just sticks to the hood and has the pin, but isn't actually functional. That's all I've ever seen though.

Emay · November 5th, 2008, 01:14 PM

Those pins that go under the hood "DO NOT HOLD FOR SHIT". don't do it.

They secure to the bottom so as to not do any asthetic changes up top. They rip away from the hood easily because of the upward force of the hood if the latch or lanyard ever fails.

Here's a link to the ones I believe you are talking about:

WMS Stealth Hood Pins, billet, 05+ Mustang by Western Motorsports Inc.

08blackchrome · November 5th, 2008, 02:34 PM

Yep that is them. Thanks emay. I am probably going to go with the others just wanted to take a look at these again. Which do you recommend I dont want anything that says shelby on my car though. I know a lot of people like the shelby ones.

gragra73 · November 5th, 2008, 02:46 PM

For appperance purposes, I would go with CDC stick on pins.

Emay · November 5th, 2008, 04:21 PM

I have the shelby ones unlogo'd here's a pic (actually made by Scott Drake). Can't say enough good things about them:

SUHLeen · November 5th, 2008, 04:33 PM

I got a CDC hood pin kit that I'll sell cheap

08blackchrome · November 5th, 2008, 05:04 PM

No thanks I have an cowl hood so I need some that actually work, especially with the 11 sec passes ill be making soon. I like those emay where did you get them and should I install them before it hits the paint booth.

1FastFox · November 5th, 2008, 05:22 PM

+1 to acutal hood pins. I wouldnt trust anything that didnt actually go through the hood otherwise your just using the same thing as the factory latch. As for your Q 08. Drill the holes prior to painting but dont install the gromets or skirt. Once you get the holes in, get it painted, get it back, then put the gromets and skirts.

luisv · November 5th, 2008, 05:52 PM

Emay........... Thanks for the photos! Those are awesome b/c the wire does not contact the paint! What I have seen so far have the vinyl coated wire coming from under the hood......

Thanks.... I posted another thread about hood shake and the pins came up......

coolhandluke · November 5th, 2008, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by SUHLeen

I got a CDC hood pin kit that I'll sell cheap

PM sent.

1FastFox · November 5th, 2008, 05:58 PM

If you properly install ( not saying you did ) they should adj. down to the point where there is no possible way for the hood pins to come out. And the wires on E's car is his doing that set ( the shelby pins ) come with the wire that comes from under the hood, around the front, to the pins.

psycho bob · November 5th, 2008, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by 08blackchrome

No thanks I have an cowl hood so I need some that actually work, especially with the 11 sec passes ill be making soon. I like those emay where did you get them and should I install them before it hits the paint booth.

steve is about to hit the 9's and he knows a guy that is already in the 9's and neither of them use pins.

AnimalCrackers · November 5th, 2008, 06:42 PM

Shelby billet hood pin set, it's around $100 for the whole kit, I have the same one emay posted.

1FUN4RD · November 5th, 2008, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by SUHLeen

I got a CDC hood pin kit that I'll sell cheap

PM me the pic's & a price.

Emay · November 5th, 2008, 09:21 PM

08, as fast said I just didn't want the wires dangling on my black paint, hard enough to keep it like it is let alone have the vinyl coating rubbing on there. Black shows every damn thing so I passed on using the cables..

08blackchrome · November 6th, 2008, 07:46 AM

Does anyone have a link to those shelby ones without the logo.

Emay · November 6th, 2008, 08:57 AM

Can be found cheaper elsewhere, but here's a link to BBR:

Shelby Billet Hood Pins - Plain

psycho bob · November 6th, 2008, 08:58 AM

Shelby Performance Parts LLC

1FastFox · November 6th, 2008, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by psycho bob

steve is about to hit the 9's and he knows a guy that is already in the 9's and neither of them use pins.

Have either of them had a hood come back into the windhsield? I have and it wont happen ever agian. But then agian foxes are known for bad hood latches...

November 5th, 2008, 12:54 PM	#1
08blackchrome Regular 2008 Mustang GT 11.897 @ 116.72 w/1.803 60' Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baytown, Tx Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hood pins I know I've seen this on here before but I could not find it. Im looking for the hood pins that do not require drilling of the hood. I saw some where everything is under the hood. can anyone give me some info on this. __________________ FRPP Hot Rod Cams, Mac LTs, Mac ORX, Pro 5.0, 2 Step, 100 shot Zex Kit, BMR K-Member,A arms, CHE LCA and Anti Squat BMR springs, CHE UCA, MotoBlue Pulleys Steeda Delete Plates, C&L Racer, 4.10s, 305/35 Shittos, 1pc D/S, Flowmasters

November 5th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#2
AnimalCrackers Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.6@110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	not sure what you mean by under the hood. There are the actual pin kind that drill through the hood and are held in place by the clip. There is a twist lock kind that also requires drilling. And then there is a fake hood pin appearance kit that just sticks to the hood and has the pin, but isn't actually functional. That's all I've ever seen though. __________________ Professor Crackers

November 5th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#3
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	Those pins that go under the hood "DO NOT HOLD FOR SHIT". don't do it. They secure to the bottom so as to not do any asthetic changes up top. They rip away from the hood easily because of the upward force of the hood if the latch or lanyard ever fails. Here's a link to the ones I believe you are talking about: WMS Stealth Hood Pins, billet, 05+ Mustang by Western Motorsports Inc. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

November 5th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#4
08blackchrome Regular 2008 Mustang GT 11.897 @ 116.72 w/1.803 60' Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baytown, Tx Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yep that is them. Thanks emay. I am probably going to go with the others just wanted to take a look at these again. Which do you recommend I dont want anything that says shelby on my car though. I know a lot of people like the shelby ones. __________________ FRPP Hot Rod Cams, Mac LTs, Mac ORX, Pro 5.0, 2 Step, 100 shot Zex Kit, BMR K-Member,A arms, CHE LCA and Anti Squat BMR springs, CHE UCA, MotoBlue Pulleys Steeda Delete Plates, C&L Racer, 4.10s, 305/35 Shittos, 1pc D/S, Flowmasters

November 5th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#5
gragra73 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	For appperance purposes, I would go with CDC stick on pins. __________________ RIP 06 Mustang GT New Ride 04 GTO K&N intake, Dynatech Long Tube Headers, Magnaflow catted X, Flow 40s, MS3 Cam and dynotuned by Texas Speed.

November 5th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#6
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	I have the shelby ones unlogo'd here's a pic (actually made by Scott Drake). Can't say enough good things about them: __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

November 5th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#8
08blackchrome Regular 2008 Mustang GT 11.897 @ 116.72 w/1.803 60' Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baytown, Tx Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	No thanks I have an cowl hood so I need some that actually work, especially with the 11 sec passes ill be making soon. I like those emay where did you get them and should I install them before it hits the paint booth. __________________ FRPP Hot Rod Cams, Mac LTs, Mac ORX, Pro 5.0, 2 Step, 100 shot Zex Kit, BMR K-Member,A arms, CHE LCA and Anti Squat BMR springs, CHE UCA, MotoBlue Pulleys Steeda Delete Plates, C&L Racer, 4.10s, 305/35 Shittos, 1pc D/S, Flowmasters

November 5th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#9
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,480 iTrader: 4 reviews	+1 to acutal hood pins. I wouldnt trust anything that didnt actually go through the hood otherwise your just using the same thing as the factory latch. As for your Q 08. Drill the holes prior to painting but dont install the gromets or skirt. Once you get the holes in, get it painted, get it back, then put the gromets and skirts. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

November 5th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#10
luisv Newbie 2008 GT - Vapor Grey Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	Emay........... Thanks for the photos! Those are awesome b/c the wire does not contact the paint! What I have seen so far have the vinyl coated wire coming from under the hood...... Thanks.... I posted another thread about hood shake and the pins came up...... __________________ Luis V. Miami, Florida http://www.photographybyluis.com

November 5th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#12
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,480 iTrader: 4 reviews	If you properly install ( not saying you did ) they should adj. down to the point where there is no possible way for the hood pins to come out. And the wires on E's car is his doing that set ( the shelby pins ) come with the wire that comes from under the hood, around the front, to the pins. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

November 5th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#14
AnimalCrackers Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.6@110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Shelby billet hood pin set, it's around $100 for the whole kit, I have the same one emay posted. __________________ Professor Crackers

November 5th, 2008, 09:21 PM	#16
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	08, as fast said I just didn't want the wires dangling on my black paint, hard enough to keep it like it is let alone have the vinyl coating rubbing on there. Black shows every damn thing so I passed on using the cables.. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

November 6th, 2008, 07:46 AM	#17
08blackchrome Regular 2008 Mustang GT 11.897 @ 116.72 w/1.803 60' Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baytown, Tx Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does anyone have a link to those shelby ones without the logo. __________________ FRPP Hot Rod Cams, Mac LTs, Mac ORX, Pro 5.0, 2 Step, 100 shot Zex Kit, BMR K-Member,A arms, CHE LCA and Anti Squat BMR springs, CHE UCA, MotoBlue Pulleys Steeda Delete Plates, C&L Racer, 4.10s, 305/35 Shittos, 1pc D/S, Flowmasters

November 6th, 2008, 08:57 AM	#18
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	Can be found cheaper elsewhere, but here's a link to BBR: Shelby Billet Hood Pins - Plain __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

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