Hood pins.
05-20-02, 12:08 PM
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Hood pins.
I have a FG hood from the latest GB and even though It was not required I was thinking about hood pins.
Are they to be used with hoods that have no built in latch, or is it ok with any type of hood?
Also can you recommend a brand and place to look around for them. I did a search and came up with hits on spearco(SP) but wanted some options on looks and function.
Thanks.
Jim in PA
Are they to be used with hoods that have no built in latch, or is it ok with any type of hood?
Also can you recommend a brand and place to look around for them. I did a search and came up with hits on spearco(SP) but wanted some options on looks and function.
Thanks.
Jim in PA
05-20-02, 01:09 PM
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I always recommend Jason @ the RX7Store, but I don't see hoodpins on his site.
I got my set of MOMO hood pins ($25) in silver from Baker Precision:
http://www.bakerprecision.com/momo8.htm
You can them pics of them on my car w/hood here:
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Ma...d_Vented_Hood/
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I got my set of MOMO hood pins ($25) in silver from Baker Precision:
http://www.bakerprecision.com/momo8.htm
You can them pics of them on my car w/hood here:
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Ma...d_Vented_Hood/
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05-20-02, 11:11 PM
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Don't worry about theft because of the stock latch but I would think they would take the whole car if they had enough time to take the hood. Any other pins worth looking at?
05-20-02, 11:39 PM
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you can also just check local companies ie... Summit racing, true choice, they are both really cheap I believe
and in my opinion a hood pin is hood pin. Ya theft isnt an issue, I mean you can any do soo much, but almost all hoods come with a hook for the stock latch. They hood pins are to try to keep the hood from cracking or just coming off...
and in my opinion a hood pin is hood pin. Ya theft isnt an issue, I mean you can any do soo much, but almost all hoods come with a hook for the stock latch. They hood pins are to try to keep the hood from cracking or just coming off...
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Yes, I use the stock hood latch as well as the pins. The pins are a security to the stock latch and they eliminated the minor fluddering the MazdaSpeed Relica had at high speeds >120mph.
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05-21-02, 10:59 AM
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Normally I agree that a hood pin should be a hood pin but after seeing the pins at my local auto store (Advance auto) I can tell you there is some real crap out there. I don't want to clean the rust off after I wash the car if you know what I mean.
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RX7FAN - I believe the MOMO pin clasps are mostly stainless, the bolt and actual pin was anodized. The Baker Precision folks were great when I called and asked them to describe the pieces to me before I purchased. One the the Baker guys said he has had them on his Supra for over a year without and problems. I've had mine now for over a month without issues.
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05-21-02, 11:52 AM
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Yes, I use the stock hood latch as well as the pins. The pins are a security to the stock latch and they eliminated the minor fluddering the MazdaSpeed Relica had at high speeds >120mph.
Yes, I use the stock hood latch as well as the pins. The pins are a security to the stock latch and they eliminated the minor fluddering the MazdaSpeed Relica had at high speeds >120mph.
nocab72, are you using the CF or FG replica?
05-21-02, 02:42 PM
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Yeah, my CF replica bounces around at high speeds or when passing semi-trucks. I'm looking for a pin that's easy to install and looks nice. Like where the hole is on the hood, i don't have the capacity to rivit the metal plate. Thoughts?
~Tom
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How about the hood locks? I noticed Steve Kan has them on his hood. They use a key (the circular shaped keys like you see on vending machines.....whatever they are called) and it seems like a good anti-theft precautionary measure. Where can these be purchased?
05-22-02, 09:35 AM
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Originally posted by Hyperite
That's great for security, but how do you think it would fare in keeping the hood from flying off?
~Tom
That's great for security, but how do you think it would fare in keeping the hood from flying off?
~Tom
One of the reason I got the FG replica was to hopefully avoid the "hood pin" issue. Now, if I can just get my car repainted so I can put it on!
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I think these are about some of the best I've seen so far. They're very small, but do a good job of holding the hood down. They're made by Moroso (www.moroso.com. The recommend 6-8 to a hood, but with the stock latch in place, 2 should be plenty (I've seen many people running just 2 of these). They're pretty inexpensive too.
05-22-02, 05:16 PM
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Originally posted by Hyperite
Alright, you've sold me, i'll order up a pair next week and let you know how i like 'em.
~Tom
Alright, you've sold me, i'll order up a pair next week and let you know how i like 'em.
~Tom
05-23-02, 12:11 AM
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Re: Locking Hood pins
Originally posted by BRADYMAHONEY
Hey before you order take a look at these from summit. They are made by Mr. Gasket.
Hey before you order take a look at these from summit. They are made by Mr. Gasket.
