Hood pins on a CF hood

[EX-Svic]

where do i place the hood pins on a 94 civic Cf hood and how do i do this without messing up the hood,

[JITB]

you going to have to drill into the hood.. if u dotn want to do it. let a body shop do it. Its not too hard tho, but u seem like u shouldnt do it yourself.

[atlvi3tb0i]

don't do it

[JITB]

aftermarket latches suck.. ive heard and seen 5 cf hoods fly up on ppls windshield. 12$ will save u a new hood/windshield.

[blacknightteg]

i hate hood pins

[EX-Svic]

yeah the latch used to work and now it doesnt and my hood stays open , im not a big fan of hood pins but i need them, Like JITB i dont want my hood flying all over the place lol ........

[exjnv]

invest in some good ones like the key lock one if anything and you'll be fine

[speedminded]

Find a spot on the upper radiator support to put them, there may be existing holes somewhere...install the pin putting some sort of paint/nailpolish on the top then set the hood down so they mark the bottom of the hood. Drill the hole at those marks (or maybe a hair forward) then install the little plate on top :)

[JITB]

invest in some good ones like the key lock one if anything and you'll be fine


yea those are little less noticeable, but they will rust over time. if u want or can get some cheap flat black paint and spray them black before u installt hem so they wotn rust. I had to put soem on the protege after my swap

[1 SICK GT]

i hate hood pins


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[LemonAJAX]

but yeah it's almost a must to have hood pins with a CF hood.. bad shit happens otherwise..

[93dituneex]

My opinion on hood pins are that they are only needed on off name brands of hoods like procarpartsonline.com hoods or some other hood you buy from a not-so-famous company. I have one from VIS and see no need for hood pins. The latch is very strong and doesn't seem like it will break. Since he is having problems keeping his hood closed period then hood pins may be a good idea. Just my :2cents: though.

[EX-Svic]

Find a spot on the upper radiator support to put them, there may be existing holes somewhere...install the pin putting some sort of paint/nailpolish on the top then set the hood down so they mark the bottom of the hood. Drill the hole at those marks (or maybe a hair forward) then install the little plate on top :)
sounds like a plan thanks for the advice.......Peace

[EX-Svic]

yea those are little less noticeable, but they will rust over time. if u want or can get some cheap flat black paint and spray them black before u installt hem so they wotn rust. I had to put soem on the protege after my swap
yeah i was thinking of getting some black ones and apply some clearcoat on them to keep them from rusting ....

[scttydb411]

yea those are little less noticeable, but they will rust over time. if u want or can get some cheap flat black paint and spray them black before u installt hem so they wotn rust. I had to put soem on the protege after my swap

i depends on which one's you get i guess. i tried to paint mine black and the paint wouldn't stick so i left them chrome. they haven't rusted yet and i've had them for 3-4 years now.

the key type are definately the way to go...i'm very happy with mine.

listen to the tips so far on the install. one trick is going to be that you'll have to bend them so they will be perpendicular w/ the hood. therefore, you'll probably have to bend them forward a little to work the contour of the hood and so the latch will work properly.

also, apply some masking tape all over and around the area you'll be drilling out. this helps to keep the glass from cracking/chipping and spiderwebbing.

[EX-Svic]

DONE i got these key lock carbon fiber hood pins from NRG they look str8 on the hood all you notice is the little chrome niple, Not bad looking at all , Thanks for the advice ........Peace

[LemonAJAX]

DONE i got these key lock carbon fiber hood pins from NRG they look str8 on the hood all you notice is the little chrome niple, Not bad looking at all , Thanks for the advice ........Peace


post up pics after the install..

[EX-Svic]

Will do , just let me get my digi cam by this weekend....Peace

[EX-Svic]

here it is,

[JITB]

looks good

[EX-Svic]

THNX.........Peace