What is this called, and what is it used for ?

Forked Tongue · October 13th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Hey all,

Ok I know this might be a stupid question lol but I have no idea what is it or what is it used for. and ive been seeing this on Mustangs and wanted to know what is it called !? and what is it even used for ! lol

I mean is it actually useful ? or just for show ?

Till · October 13th, 2009, 10:52 PM

hood pins...

edit they put added security on the hood if you have a hood latch and some people (I think) take out the latch and only use the hood pins

Some people use hood pins in front and rear so they can easy on and off hood

plus it looks cool

edit edit some are just for looks

Garrett · October 13th, 2009, 10:55 PM

^ very well said

Till · October 13th, 2009, 10:55 PM

^ not being mean thought someone said you got banned LOL

edit nevermind your on probation sorry

v606er · October 13th, 2009, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by Tiller

^ not being mean thought someone said you got banned LOL

edit nevermind your on probation sorry

Hackers can unban themselves. It sucks for the rest of us.

The hood pins help keep the hood from flying up at high rates of speed because the latch *could* fail.

Mainly just for show. Some aren't even real--they are just stuck on the hood-- the real ones are drilled through.

Till · October 13th, 2009, 10:59 PM

^ think I covered that there 606er

Garrett · October 13th, 2009, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by v606er

Hackers can unban themselves. It sucks for the rest of us.

The hood pins help keep the hood from flying up at high rates of speed because the latch *could* fail.

Mainly just for show. Some aren't even real--they are just stuck on the hood-- the real ones are drilled through.

When you know your way around the system you can find ways to un-band yourself.

Jk,

They had my band lift date for October 13th at 5pm. I did my time and learned my lesson not to use ugly words and bash other members.

Till · October 13th, 2009, 11:04 PM

good welcome back

anyway op any other questions bro?

v606er · October 13th, 2009, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by Tiller

^ think I covered that there 606er

I'm going to cover you in semen. And, I added another useful point.

Smoothgrandmama · October 13th, 2009, 11:14 PM

Postwhores

hood pins are for show on most cars. you may notice most auto x cars do not have pins

08blkgt500 · October 13th, 2009, 11:52 PM

yep hood pins. i dont really like them. they are mostly for looks. few use it for actual function, to hold the hood down at high speeds.

EDIT: ive hit the limiter at 160 mph in mine, no hood pins. not necessary.

07stanggt · October 18th, 2009, 09:21 PM

Thats a really sweet car in the first pick.

Hood pins are sexy. the s197s can easily have the hood blowing around. i have had it happen twice, once at about 140 and once at about 120. There are other fixes for it but some people like the hood pins. And if you ever have your hood start lifting you darn sure will wish you had some. Both times it happen to me I said i was going to get some but just never have out of laziness.

and auto x is slow.

Safi · October 18th, 2009, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by 08blkgt500

yep hood pins. i dont really like them. they are mostly for looks. few use it for actual function, to hold the hood down at high speeds.

EDIT: ive hit the limiter at 160 mph in mine, no hood pins. not necessary.

Usually people get them not just because they are going high speeds, but also because the high speeds + aftermarket hoods could end up bad. Aftermarket hoods are lighter so they can fly up easier

~C~ · October 19th, 2009, 02:23 PM

ummm, not sure if this has been said yet....

they are hood pins. Mostly for looks, but some functionality on various vehicles.

correct me if i am wrong...

BostonPerformance · October 19th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Esos son Hood Pins. A veces son utilizadas sólo para la apariencia, pero a veces se perforan a través de la capucha y ayudan a mantener abajo.

Huxley · October 19th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Si

~C~ · October 19th, 2009, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by BostonPerformance

Esos son Hood Pins. A veces son utilizadas sólo para la apariencia, pero a veces se perforan a través de la capucha y ayudan a mantener abajo.

M.P. Cobra Fan · October 19th, 2009, 04:16 PM

I have seen a couple hoods come right up. One on the freeway, one on the track. I got sick of watching my hood bounce in the corners at speeds over 75mph. I take to long of trips to have that bouncing around on me. That is why I have hood pins. So yes, they are for a function.

Smoothgrandmama · October 19th, 2009, 07:51 PM

But most cars use then as show. which is fake hoodpins are a topseller on american muscle

DiMora · October 19th, 2009, 10:44 PM

I think they look like the cat's jammies.

Mine are the real deal.

Scott Drake FTW!

October 13th, 2009, 10:55 PM	#3
Garrett Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang gt Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, sc Posts: 1,394 iTrader: 2 reviews	^ very well said __________________ myspace.com/garrettstarnes 2004 4.6 engine. Cold air intake. Stage2 clutch. Spec Flywheel. Intake spacer. Throtle Body spacer. More to come!

October 13th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#10
Smoothgrandmama MasterDeBater 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 6,882 iTrader: 6 reviews	Postwhores hood pins are for show on most cars. you may notice most auto x cars do not have pins __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal

October 13th, 2009, 11:52 PM	#11
08blkgt500 AKA Greased-up Deaf Guy 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 9,594 iTrader: 0 reviews	yep hood pins. i dont really like them. they are mostly for looks. few use it for actual function, to hold the hood down at high speeds. EDIT: ive hit the limiter at 160 mph in mine, no hood pins. not necessary. __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

October 19th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#14
~C~ ~C~, The Other White Meat! Y2K YellowJacket GT ~TBD~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West side B-More Posts: 1,710 iTrader: 2 reviews	ummm, not sure if this has been said yet.... they are hood pins. Mostly for looks, but some functionality on various vehicles. correct me if i am wrong... __________________ BLOWN Bumblebeast! 370 rwhp / 381 ft lbs ~Tuned by JJ at WMS "Like the blind man says......We shall see...."

October 19th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#15
BostonPerformance Enthusiast 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 989 iTrader: 0 reviews	Esos son Hood Pins. A veces son utilizadas sólo para la apariencia, pero a veces se perforan a través de la capucha y ayudan a mantener abajo. __________________ [CENTER]"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander

October 18th, 2009, 09:21 PM	#12
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,951 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thats a really sweet car in the first pick. Hood pins are sexy. the s197s can easily have the hood blowing around. i have had it happen twice, once at about 140 and once at about 120. There are other fixes for it but some people like the hood pins. And if you ever have your hood start lifting you darn sure will wish you had some. Both times it happen to me I said i was going to get some but just never have out of laziness. and auto x is slow.

October 19th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#16
Huxley Regular 2001 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 458 iTrader: 1 reviews	Si

October 19th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#18
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have seen a couple hoods come right up. One on the freeway, one on the track. I got sick of watching my hood bounce in the corners at speeds over 75mph. I take to long of trips to have that bouncing around on me. That is why I have hood pins. So yes, they are for a function. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

October 19th, 2009, 07:51 PM	#19
Smoothgrandmama MasterDeBater 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 6,882 iTrader: 6 reviews	But most cars use then as show. which is fake hoodpins are a topseller on american muscle __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal

October 19th, 2009, 10:44 PM	#20
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