shop to install hood pins

[ghostrida3]

looking for a shop to install hood pins in marietta. also how much should i expect to pay?

[AnthonyF]

I did my own. :) check sig. It's not that hard homey. All you need is a drill and a measuring tape. MEASURE A LOT. dont rush.

[ghostrida3]

ima little nervous about drillin into carbon fiber. plus i dont have a drill.

[AnthonyF]

rent one from HD, but to have a reputable shop JUST install hood pins is gonna take awhile. Most the shops are busy with big projects and have a waiting line.

[ghostrida3]

any tips for drillin carbon fiber?

[AnthonyF]

ever done cf....if I had CF i prob wouldnt drill holes in it. Search google, i am sure there is a write up about it. The reason I wouldnt do CF is b/c it can fray and start pulling apart. Maybe there is a chemical or glue you can apply to the hole that will hold it together.

[ghostrida3]

other than hood pins is there any other safty precautions i can take to make sure the hood doesnt blow up while driving?

[santacruz77]

yes. put the stock latch on there.


do not take your car to a shop to put hood pins on.

[AnthonyF]

a big strap across the hood will work. I do know what u mean, those CF hoods like to flex (cheaper ones). If you get a Siebon (sp) those things are very strong but expensive.

[ghostrida3]

my stock latch looks like its welded onto the hood. either way the one on the cf hood is almost an exact macth. i still wouldnt trust it just cuz of how light it is. i think ime gonna rent a drill and try not to screw up my hood.

[404 THE DC4]

I think bucky can do it for you. PM HIM..

[Barefoot]

my stock latch looks like its welded onto the hood. either way the one on the cf hood is almost an exact macth. i still wouldnt trust it just cuz of how light it is. i think ime gonna rent a drill and try not to screw up my hood.
your f ucked

[AnthonyF]

if u do your own drilling, do it slowly. step up bits slowly. and take in account the bend of the hood (angle) b/c you need to drill in that angle or in the angle of what u will be mounting the pins to. I will try to get pics of mine for you.

[EmminoDaGreat]

I drilled my carbon hood, just tape it off. and Drill through it super slot.

[The BUCKY]

i have done a few i can knock it out in a day. if your interested pm me

[404 THE DC4]

if u do your own drilling, do it slowly. step up bits slowly. and take in account the bend of the hood (angle) b/c you need to drill in that angle or in the angle of what u will be mounting the pins to. I will try to get pics of mine for you.

why not u doin that for him?? you re lot helper. :D

[Barefoot]

i have done a few i can knock it out in a day. if your interested pm me
take it to bucky. get it done right the first time.

[ghostrida3]

whats a superslot?

[thepolecat]

you dont need pins- I have had a CF hood for 4 years no pins- stock latch and I have had no problems ever!

[ghostrida3]

installed the hood. the pins were the easiest parts i spent 3hrs trying to get the hood to latch. and 30 mins installin the hood pins. drilling into the carbon fiber was alot more forgiving than i thought. thanks fr the help