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sandersd · 06-20-2015, 11:25 AM

Now that the latches are finished it's time to adjust the pin height. Here's where the problem begins. Because of the curve of the hood the latches are at an angle relative to the pins. Compounding this is the arc the hood moves in as it is lowered into place. What this adds up to is although the pins are located correctly to fit the latches in the closed position, they hit the underside of the latch and prevent the hood from closing. The angle of the pins to the latches is all wrong. Bummer.

I found online three sets of install instructions; one from Aerocatch which was minimal to say the least, one from Seibon which was very thorough, and one from Password JDM which was also very thorough. None of the examples use a hood as curved as the Z's.

Aerocatch states the pins must meet the latch within 5 degrees of perpendicular. I'm considering several options to achieve this. One is to angle the pin with a beveled washer. The second is to bend the end of the pin to clear the latch. The third is to come up with something I haven't thought of yet.

So that's where I'm at now. Suggestions from those with hood latches installed are welcome. BlackZeda has been a big help!

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sandersd Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 280 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Now for the tough part Now that the latches are finished it's time to adjust the pin height. Here's where the problem begins. Because of the curve of the hood the latches are at an angle relative to the pins. Compounding this is the arc the hood moves in as it is lowered into place. What this adds up to is although the pins are located correctly to fit the latches in the closed position, they hit the underside of the latch and prevent the hood from closing. The angle of the pins to the latches is all wrong. Bummer. I found online three sets of install instructions; one from Aerocatch which was minimal to say the least, one from Seibon which was very thorough, and one from Password JDM which was also very thorough. None of the examples use a hood as curved as the Z's. Aerocatch states the pins must meet the latch within 5 degrees of perpendicular. I'm considering several options to achieve this. One is to angle the pin with a beveled washer. The second is to bend the end of the pin to clear the latch. The third is to come up with something I haven't thought of yet. So that's where I'm at now. Suggestions from those with hood latches installed are welcome. BlackZeda has been a big help! __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood Last edited by sandersd; 06-20-2015 at 01:13 PM.