Hood Pins, Opinions Anyone??

Pittbull · December 22nd, 2009, 09:31 PM

welcome to the hood pin family 8-)

we should start a "hoodpins" group!

Molitor · December 22nd, 2009, 10:08 PM

oh my....

Pittbull · December 22nd, 2009, 10:08 PM

i think its kool?

Molitor · December 22nd, 2009, 10:14 PM

Well im gonna start a chrome lugnut crew

Pittbull · December 22nd, 2009, 10:18 PM

thats slightly stoopid

Molitor · December 22nd, 2009, 10:20 PM

betta then your idea

Pittbull · December 22nd, 2009, 10:34 PM

im afraid not

LGHTNG02GT · December 22nd, 2009, 11:29 PM

i could join either crew

i got me some hood pins today and i've got the chrome lug nuts too

Attack_Cobra · December 22nd, 2009, 11:45 PM

I guess I wouldn't get ones that say Shelby on because it's not a Shelby. I definately like my hood pins with my hood because it is way easier to line it up versus just one latch in the middle. But, don't take your factory latch out!! Mine doesn't have a factory latch and I learned the hard way that hood pins hold your hood down!!! $875 later, I have a sweet hood and a new windshield

Also, I got pins that don't stay in place. They are just pins through the hood, scuff plates bolted to the hood, and circle clips. The Shelby ones on AM would not move around because they snap over a tapered scuff plate - this would be very nice!! $110 nice - I'm not so sure?!?

suprajay79 · December 22nd, 2009, 11:53 PM

I'm gonna grab some from Auto Zone, the cheap kind that are only like ten bucks- not for looks or anything, just my paranoia of my hood flying up.

Pittbull · December 22nd, 2009, 11:57 PM

Ha yeh mine were like 20 with the cables. Got at a race shop that's been open since the 80s

Attack_Cobra · December 23rd, 2009, 12:13 AM

I guess I'm not a fan of the cables. Do they scratch your paint or are they coated with something? And around here, nobody is gonna take my clips.

Pittbull · December 23rd, 2009, 12:17 AM

Cables have a very thin plastic type sleeve over them and aren't noticeable at all so they don't scratch your paint or anything. I love the pins and the cables, looks badass.

LGHTNG02GT · December 23rd, 2009, 12:19 AM

my dad told me they can kinda beat up the paint a little but. especially the bare stainless steel ones. but i'd assume somebody makes one with coated cables?
i just ordered a set of Sparco hood pins in black tho so i dont have to mess with the cables.

Pittbull · December 23rd, 2009, 12:23 AM

I've had mine for three months, no damage. Hardly ever even touch the paint See pics. If u like the look of the cables don't worry about them damaging the paint

NASTY03GT · December 23rd, 2009, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Pittbull

i feel the need to comment even tho u already kno my opinion AND i like whoreing myself around XD

See-I see how good it looks and I think I must!!! I will update when I do it

Bangarang · December 23rd, 2009, 10:46 AM

Hood pins on a stock Mustang hood? You're going to need these then:

99-04 Ford Mustang Fender Inserts from Extreme_Dimensions at Andy's Auto Sport

M.P. Cobra Fan · December 23rd, 2009, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Attack_Cobra

I guess I wouldn't get ones that say Shelby on because it's not a Shelby. I definately like my hood pins with my hood because it is way easier to line it up versus just one latch in the middle. But, don't take your factory latch out!! Mine doesn't have a factory latch and I learned the hard way that hood pins hold your hood down!!! $875 later, I have a sweet hood and a new windshield

Also, I got pins that don't stay in place. They are just pins through the hood, scuff plates bolted to the hood, and circle clips. The Shelby ones on AM would not move around because they snap over a tapered scuff plate - this would be very nice!! $110 nice - I'm not so sure?!?

If you have the circle style pins and they keep sliding out I have an easy fix. With the hood pins in place use a sharpie or something to mark where the main pin is at on the circle pin. Remove the circle pin and using a dremel or file slightly notch/scuff that area of the circle pin. This creates friction between the main pin and the retaining pin. No more sliding. I did this on mine and I no longer have to keep pushing them in.

M.P. Cobra Fan · December 23rd, 2009, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Bangarang

Hood pins on a stock Mustang hood? You're going to need these then:

99-04 Ford Mustang Fender Inserts from Extreme_Dimensions at Andy's Auto Sport

Wow! Thanks for the link. I just ordered mine.

Pittbull · December 23rd, 2009, 11:38 AM

This thread owns

December 22nd, 2009, 09:31 PM	#21
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	welcome to the hood pin family 8-) we should start a "hoodpins" group! __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

December 22nd, 2009, 10:08 PM	#22
Molitor Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach 1 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L 4WD 1976 Monte Carlo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona, Minnesota Posts: 804 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh my.... __________________ Military Crew MM Sapper Squad Zombie Killing Club Member #4 Black Stang Crew Member #5

December 22nd, 2009, 10:08 PM	#23
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	i think its kool? __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

December 22nd, 2009, 10:14 PM	#24
Molitor Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach 1 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L 4WD 1976 Monte Carlo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona, Minnesota Posts: 804 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well im gonna start a chrome lugnut crew __________________ Military Crew MM Sapper Squad Zombie Killing Club Member #4 Black Stang Crew Member #5

December 22nd, 2009, 10:18 PM	#25
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	thats slightly stoopid __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

December 22nd, 2009, 10:20 PM	#26
Molitor Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach 1 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L 4WD 1976 Monte Carlo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona, Minnesota Posts: 804 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	betta then your idea __________________ Military Crew MM Sapper Squad Zombie Killing Club Member #4 Black Stang Crew Member #5

December 22nd, 2009, 10:34 PM	#27
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	im afraid not __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

December 22nd, 2009, 11:29 PM	#28
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,757 iTrader: 10 reviews	i could join either crew i got me some hood pins today and i've got the chrome lug nuts too __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

December 22nd, 2009, 11:45 PM	#29
Attack_Cobra Regular 05 Busa & 08 R6 faster than a Ford Join Date: May 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 183 iTrader: 1 reviews	I guess I wouldn't get ones that say Shelby on because it's not a Shelby. I definately like my hood pins with my hood because it is way easier to line it up versus just one latch in the middle. But, don't take your factory latch out!! Mine doesn't have a factory latch and I learned the hard way that hood pins hold your hood down!!! $875 later, I have a sweet hood and a new windshield Also, I got pins that don't stay in place. They are just pins through the hood, scuff plates bolted to the hood, and circle clips. The Shelby ones on AM would not move around because they snap over a tapered scuff plate - this would be very nice!! $110 nice - I'm not so sure?!? __________________ '05 Hayabusa Limited Edition & '08 R6 '04 Skidoo Summit 800 1980 Jeep CJ5 350 MM Cobra Club #30 & 31 (Cobras both sold ) My best creation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxvKUdZpvnU

December 22nd, 2009, 11:57 PM	#31
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	Ha yeh mine were like 20 with the cables. Got at a race shop that's been open since the 80s __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

December 23rd, 2009, 12:13 AM	#32
Attack_Cobra Regular 05 Busa & 08 R6 faster than a Ford Join Date: May 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 183 iTrader: 1 reviews	I guess I'm not a fan of the cables. Do they scratch your paint or are they coated with something? And around here, nobody is gonna take my clips. __________________ '05 Hayabusa Limited Edition & '08 R6 '04 Skidoo Summit 800 1980 Jeep CJ5 350 MM Cobra Club #30 & 31 (Cobras both sold ) My best creation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxvKUdZpvnU

December 23rd, 2009, 12:17 AM	#33
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	Cables have a very thin plastic type sleeve over them and aren't noticeable at all so they don't scratch your paint or anything. I love the pins and the cables, looks badass. __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

December 23rd, 2009, 12:19 AM	#34
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,757 iTrader: 10 reviews	my dad told me they can kinda beat up the paint a little but. especially the bare stainless steel ones. but i'd assume somebody makes one with coated cables? i just ordered a set of Sparco hood pins in black tho so i dont have to mess with the cables. __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

December 23rd, 2009, 12:23 AM	#35
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	I've had mine for three months, no damage. Hardly ever even touch the paint See pics. If u like the look of the cables don't worry about them damaging the paint __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

December 23rd, 2009, 10:46 AM	#37
Bangarang Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hood pins on a stock Mustang hood? You're going to need these then: 99-04 Ford Mustang Fender Inserts from Extreme_Dimensions at Andy's Auto Sport __________________ 3.73 Gears, Flowmaster 40's, CAI, 1.5" drop, Diablo Tune, Cosmetics. TOTALED We can rebuild her, we have the technology...

December 23rd, 2009, 11:38 AM	#40
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	This thread owns __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

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