Hood Pins

[Danger DANJ]

I've been trying to decide what kind of hood pins to get for my EVO CF hood, but I can't decide. If anyone has any comments on the following types, let me know, especially if you know about any flaws or installation trouble with certain types. These are the different types that I have seen:

Lock type:

http://www.bestweb.net/~beaner/hoodpin1.jpg

Sliding Pin type:

http://www.bestweb.net/~beaner/hoodpin2.jpg

Hairpin type 1:

http://www.bestweb.net/~beaner/hoodpin3.jpg

Hairpin type 2:

http://www.bestweb.net/~beaner/hoodpin4.jpg

Torsion Pin type:

http://www.bestweb.net/~beaner/hoodpin5.jpg


I'm really thinking of getting the Lock type, but if I lose the keys, I'm screwed.

[VA_LANCER_RACER]

Where did you find those locking hood pins? I have been looking for them for a long time. I want to go with those personally just because I have had friend's cf hoods taken when they were at the mall or at the movies. If you could hook me up with a web site I would appreciate it. thanks

[Tiller]

if thest is an issue in your area, i would definitely go with the locking pins...

[Fishboy55]

I was talking at the track with a guy with a mustang that had the locking pins, Dave. His problem was that one of the studs actually broke and his hood was sticking up slightly on one side. He said the stud broke when he hit a pothole. Made me question the strength of the locking mechanism. I personally like the torsion style for looks, but if security is an isue for your CF hood, you're limited in your choices.

Chip

[Danger DANJ]

Where did you find those locking hood pins? I have been looking for them for a long time. I want to go with those personally just because I have had friend's cf hoods taken when they were at the mall or at the movies. If you could hook me up with a web site I would appreciate it. thanks

All of those pics came from Summit Racings website, they are from different companies. The locking ones are from a company called Mr. Gasket. Click here ('http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=%2Fsection%2Easp%3Fd%3D7%26s%3D 134').

[Danger DANJ]

Theft, in my mind, is always an issue. But, it wouldn't be hard to drill a hole right through the center of the lock on the Locking hood pins and if they do break easily, I will consider getting the Torsion Pin type.

The thing I'm wondering is how many people would really consider stealing a hood from a Galant? I mean there aren't many people out there hooking up Galants, so why would someone steal something that they might not be able to sell? Unless they are crack heads or know exactly where to sell a Galant hood, I don't think they would bother stealing one.

[pinoyesv6]

i'd go with the locking type...look at all the goodies u get...

http://www.jegs.com/photos/7201472.jpg

you can never be too safe....no1 might not steal your car in your area, but you don't just stay in your area with you car, you go places

[slowgalant]

dont get the locking hood pins, i repeat do not...they have problems lining up on certain hoods, my friend had them on a civic and since most import cars have hoods that are slanted down, the pin doesnt line up into the lock correctly...that locking pin is good for an old car that has a flat hood... they dont line up right but if you dont trust me go for it

[Strahan]

The sliding pin type is nice, a friend of mine uses them on his Mustang. He used to have the 'hairpin' style, stay away from them, they suck.

[cruznnus]

I found those hood locks too and bought them, when I went home to install them, found out that my cf hood had two layers in which you have to drill twice. One for the lock which is too short, u need to drill another hole bigger than the hole for the lock to get the lock nut on. So, I decided not drill and took back them back. I'm tryin to find locks that are longer, talking bout the lock shaft from the head down. if anyone has found any let me know.

[Cyniket]

Theft, in my mind, is always an issue. But, it wouldn't be hard to drill a hole right through the center of the lock on the Locking hood pins and if they do break easily, I will consider getting the Torsion Pin type.

The thing I'm wondering is how many people would really consider stealing a hood from a Galant? I mean there aren't many people out there hooking up Galants, so why would someone steal something that they might not be able to sell? Unless they are crack heads or know exactly where to sell a Galant hood, I don't think they would bother stealing one.

I hear yah, I live in AR and a lot of people here have Galants, granted. But I and like one other person I have seen are the only one's tricking our Galants out, So im not too terribly worried about someone nabbing my gear.

[Danger DANJ]

Thanks for the comments, I guess I will steer clear of the locking type. I was wondering myself how well they would line up with a slanted hood. I'm probably going to get the torsion pin type. The sliding pin type seem like a good choice as well, but I just think the shape of them looks ugly.

[Kingman]

I got momo sliding type ones. They are a little bit more but have ss and anodized parts.

the sparco ones look nice as well and are all ss.

Yes I broke down and decided to get pins as well. I was going to try to avoid it, but with those big scoops and shooting for 12's next summer I figured it was time to get them before I lose a hood.

[J. T. Z.]

David, I was just wondering if you ever got your kit from Jaspen?

[Tiptronic]

i'm actually feeling these.
http://www.bestweb.net/~beaner/hoodpin5.jpg

if not, you cant go wrong with the sparco ones

[FastNFabolous]

The sliding pin type is nice, a friend of mine uses them on his Mustang. He used to have the 'hairpin' style, stay away from them, they suck.

Yeah one more thing about those hairpin like the one I use is if a mechanic is not careful & just take the pins off it will leave a scratch on your painted or carbon fiber hood https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif

[Danger DANJ]

i'm actually feeling these.
http://www.bestweb.net/~beaner/hoodpin5.jpg

if not, you cant go wrong with the sparco ones

Don't buy the ones pictured there. Atleast not the ones by the company I posted. I bought them and when I opened them, the chrome was coming off. I sent them back and just bought some Sparco hood pins.

[Tiptronic]

good heads up. yeah like i said befiore, if all else fails, sparco is the way to go