Hood pins = rice?

[226embarcadero]

So Sweet! I knew that video would turn up here...oh and by the way he is shifting during his burnout guys and gals!!!

Don't you guys worry about burning up your tires or wearing out your engine doing that?

 

[french2812]

Don't get the standard style that comes with the Shelby. I have yet to see a set )other than brand new on a brand new car) that the pin plates aren't bent because the hood was popped before taking the pins out. Shelby has a billet hood pin set that would be much better although you drop a C note to get them there. I am sure you can find them elsewhere cheaper.

 

[Power4]

Power,

Here you go - this is a good explanation, but I don't remove the bumper. Everything can be done from up top.

http://www.cherod.com/mustang/HowTo/HoodPin.pdf

Thanks again Emay. Those instructions say you have to replace the hood prop with hood struts. Is that true? I'd prefer to not have to do that to install the pins. Is there another way to do it?

 

[Emay]

No you don't, your standard hood prop will work just fine..

For the record I used the outside bump stop holes so I didn't have to drill any holes in the core support in my car or Glenns car.

 

[Emay]

Don't you guys worry about burning up your tires or wearing out your engine doing that?

Nope, just buy new ones when your done..

LOL, It doesn't wear out your engine.

 

[BlackGT4.6]

For the record I used the outside bump stop holes so I didn't have to drill any holes in the core support in my car or Glenns car.

Thats what I did aswell.

 

[Power4]

Cool, how long did it take you guys to install them using the outside holes?

 

[Emay]

I just did a set on Saturday on 2 day old 08 and it was an hour job working normally.

 

[HEAVYGT]

I just did a set on Saturday on 2 day old 08 and it was an hour job working normally.

Hey Erin...whose car? Take any pics...???

 

[Emay]

Young kid off modded's site.. names Jeremy. Came down from McHenry and had a very tough time finding the house.. Not sure why, pretty straight forward right?

Did the pins, and CMCV deletes. Was an 08 black with gaudy chrome wheels. He ordered numerous things before even getting delivery of the car.

Nice kid though.. Told him 90 for the whole job and he kicked me a 50 on top of it.. (had him come early before the snow so he didn't have to drive home in it). Sorry did not take any pics...

 

[Flavadave4]

Its not rice if it keeps you aftermarket hood from flying up at 80mph and destroying the hood, cowl and whatever else it hits!