shad0wxb0i
12-29-2004, 06:16 AM
Hey guys i'm planning on getting a Seibon OEM CF hood soon. I read the other threads about fitment. I was wondering do any of you use hood pins? I really hate the thought of using hood pins. I was wondering if the hood latch is strong enough to drive without hood pins.
Imprezer
12-29-2004, 06:29 AM
Any CF or FRP hood need hood pins. Sooner or later it WILL open in your face at high speed. More so with lower quality hoods.
shad0wxb0i
12-29-2004, 07:00 AM
Any one have a Seibon hood and are NOT using hood pins? Does it feel like the latch is gonna break off?
playa7
12-29-2004, 07:01 PM
just got my seibon hood today :D
yes you should put hood pins on.....the thread holes for the stock latch is smaller than the stock hoods :eek: basically your going to have to find new bolts. thats what i'm doing right now :( good thing i already have hood pins also.
i personally dont like the hood pin look. but for safety purposes i'll put them on. its a small price to pay then having my windshield bashed in.
Imprezer
12-29-2004, 07:03 PM
Plus, if the cop asks you to pop your hood, you can always say you lost the key, haha. ;)
isr96
12-29-2004, 07:14 PM
Plus, if the cop asks you to pop your hood, you can always say you lost the key, haha. ;)
dumb question but do you think that would really work?
shad0wxb0i
12-29-2004, 07:35 PM
I guess i'll just take one for the team. Thanx guys