Hood Pins

TaintedStang · November 27th, 2010, 09:04 PM

Just wondering if anyone can give me any feedback on these hoodpins. I want a set of the regular hood pins with the clips but I already know someone would keep pulling them out and piss me off so i'm just gonna eliminate that problem by getting locking ones. Do these look like a decent set? Thanks!
RACING HOOD PIN LATCH KIT LOCK FORD MUSTANG CHEVY MOPAR - eBay (item 200542054031 end time Dec-10-10 14:58:20 PST)

justagt · November 28th, 2010, 01:38 PM

the problems i see with these are with the locks facing up like that, they will not only collect dirt and function poorly, but will collect water and will eventually rust and "freeze" up. another thing is that installation will be more tedious, your pin height will have to be dead on. unless you know for certain someone will mess with them, i don't think they will get jacked with, mine never do. put some lanyards on the pins and just deal with the very rare putting the pin back in. it's just jealous LS guys

TaintedStang · November 28th, 2010, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by justagt

the problems i see with these are with the locks facing up like that, they will not only collect dirt and function poorly, but will collect water and will eventually rust and "freeze" up. another thing is that installation will be more tedious, your pin height will have to be dead on. unless you know for certain someone will mess with them, i don't think they will get jacked with, mine never do. put some lanyards on the pins and just deal with the very rare putting the pin back in. it's just jealous LS guys

Thanks for the reply. Im not really worried about strangers bothering, its mainly the rare times I drive the car too work. We have a bunch of immature adults around that I can already see having problems with them pulling the pins out. I read a few posts talking bad about the locking pins so I went ahead and just bought the regular ones.

Jazzer The Cat · November 28th, 2010, 03:58 PM

Justa is straight up correct on this one

Years and YEARS ago, I had made my own alarm system on my Vega and had MAJOR issues with water in the lock (mounted on the fender) I had to put WD-40 in there constantly to get rid of the rust and for it to function.

As for which hood pins to buy... ? I would NOT go anything but FRPP

They are all SS and wont rust. I have had them on my ride for several years now and holding up great:

I decided to install some nylon washers between the pins and hood plate to avoid scratches and works wonderfully

Jazzer

PS. Have more pics for installation location, so PM if needed

R3dFyre02 · November 28th, 2010, 08:39 PM

jazzer, i have the same style of pins as you do, but I didnt get the FRPP ones. do your pins slide to one side of the pin? in the pic you posted the pin is centered... is that the scuff plate holding it? or do you just center it by hand all the freaking time...

Jazzer The Cat · November 28th, 2010, 09:38 PM

I have the pins low enough that the upward pressure from the hood holds them tight. It helps that I have a cheap hood that is bent up on the sides and the pins hold it down

This is actually the reason I ended up getting pins in the FIRST place

The nylon washers add a bit of friction and keep them from scratching, so all is good.

Jazzer

TaintedStang · November 28th, 2010, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat

Justa is straight up correct on this one

Years and YEARS ago, I had made my own alarm system on my Vega and had MAJOR issues with water in the lock (mounted on the fender) I had to put WD-40 in there constantly to get rid of the rust and for it to function.

As for which hood pins to buy... ? I would NOT go anything but FRPP They are all SS and wont rust. I have had them on my ride for several years now and holding up great:

I decided to install some nylon washers between the pins and hood plate to avoid scratches and works wonderfully

Jazzer

PS. Have more pics for installation location, so PM if needed

Thanks for the info Jazzer. I read a post a while back where you posted those pics showing where to install the pins.

Jazzer The Cat · November 28th, 2010, 10:05 PM

Excellent

Please "save-as" these images if you think you may want them, as I need to remove them from my Photobucket account to thin it out a bit.

I will delete them by tomorrow morning

Jazzer

PS. YW

k2xsnow · January 26th, 2011, 01:04 AM

and it looks sweet

ran260gt · January 26th, 2011, 08:06 AM

I have the hood locks and just be warned they are a motherF'r to install and to get lined up, other then that they look good with dirt and rust not being an issue as my car get parked in the garage, I dont know how they would far being out doors all the time but my guess is they would not last, if I had to do it again I'd get the pins !

94racing · January 26th, 2011, 10:36 AM

on our racecar we use these. they dont rust but its not normally left in the rain either tho. and ours are chrome
UNIVERSAL NOKYA BILLET CARBON HOOD SAFETY PINS "BLUE" - eBay (item 150552418831 end time Feb-20-11 18:02:32 PST)

dark star · January 26th, 2011, 10:48 AM

I think you will be much happier with a traditional set of hood pins. The locking ones tend to be a but pain sometimes.

November 27th, 2010, 09:04 PM	#1
TaintedStang MM's Taint Shaver! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,527 iTrader: 5 reviews	Hood Pins Just wondering if anyone can give me any feedback on these hoodpins. I want a set of the regular hood pins with the clips but I already know someone would keep pulling them out and piss me off so i'm just gonna eliminate that problem by getting locking ones. Do these look like a decent set? Thanks! RACING HOOD PIN LATCH KIT LOCK FORD MUSTANG CHEVY MOPAR - eBay (item 200542054031 end time Dec-10-10 14:58:20 PST) __________________

November 28th, 2010, 08:39 PM	#5
R3dFyre02 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,173 iTrader: 2 reviews	jazzer, i have the same style of pins as you do, but I didnt get the FRPP ones. do your pins slide to one side of the pin? in the pic you posted the pin is centered... is that the scuff plate holding it? or do you just center it by hand all the freaking time... __________________ 02GT - Blown motor 86LX 3.8TBI auto replacement daily driver How to retrofit HID's

January 26th, 2011, 01:04 AM	#9
k2xsnow Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Traverse City Posts: 225 iTrader: 0 reviews	and it looks sweet __________________

January 26th, 2011, 08:06 AM	#10
ran260gt Regular 2004 4R75W Mustang GT 13.179 @ 104.30 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philly Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the hood locks and just be warned they are a motherF'r to install and to get lined up, other then that they look good with dirt and rust not being an issue as my car get parked in the garage, I dont know how they would far being out doors all the time but my guess is they would not last, if I had to do it again I'd get the pins ! __________________ ...Mods in garage

January 26th, 2011, 10:36 AM	#11
94racing Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 mustang gt500racecar Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: athens ohio Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 0 reviews	on our racecar we use these. they dont rust but its not normally left in the rain either tho. and ours are chrome UNIVERSAL NOKYA BILLET CARBON HOOD SAFETY PINS "BLUE" - eBay (item 150552418831 end time Feb-20-11 18:02:32 PST) __________________ Check out our race team! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...3927011?v=wall American Iron Mustang- ^1.6 lateral gs 03 Steeda 1.2 lateral Gs-ra1 08 Gt

November 28th, 2010, 01:38 PM	#2
justagt Newbie 2004 mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burleson Tx. Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	the problems i see with these are with the locks facing up like that, they will not only collect dirt and function poorly, but will collect water and will eventually rust and "freeze" up. another thing is that installation will be more tedious, your pin height will have to be dead on. unless you know for certain someone will mess with them, i don't think they will get jacked with, mine never do. put some lanyards on the pins and just deal with the very rare putting the pin back in. it's just jealous LS guys

January 26th, 2011, 10:48 AM	#12
dark star Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alb, NM Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think you will be much happier with a traditional set of hood pins. The locking ones tend to be a but pain sometimes.

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