Hood Pins for Carbon Fiber

Megamarines · 05-10-2020, 01:13 AM

Hello!

I recently purchased a VIS AMS hood for my Nismo, but was wondering how truly necessary hood pins are. I see most Z’s without them, but then again most Z’s don’t track. I regularly hit 120-145 mph, so having some stability is important.

I have a set of Aerocatch hood pins sitting around from a friend’s car that he never used, so I can use them if needed. Thoughts?

Any pics of your cars with hood pins would be appreciated, as would any additional info anyone could share.

Thanks!

Spooler · 05-10-2020, 02:49 AM

Look in the track section.

Megamarines · 05-10-2020, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Look in the track section.

Doesn’t really have anything to do with track stuff, tbh.

JARblue · 05-10-2020, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megamarines

I see most Z’s without them, but then again most Z’s don’t track. I regularly hit 120-145 mph, so having some stability is important.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megamarines

Doesn’t really have anything to do with track stuff, tbh.

umm... your stability concerns at 120-145 mph better be on the track

And I think his point was you will find more information on this topic in the track section.

madwi · 05-10-2020, 08:49 AM

There is a decent thread for the pins and I believe one with showing mounting locations. Let me google...
Seibon CF Hood/Aerocatch Latch Install

cooltoy · 05-10-2020, 12:30 PM

Google? What's that?

Spooler · 05-10-2020, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Google? What's that?

Never heard of it.

Megamarines · 05-10-2020, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Google? What's that?

Oh you’re so helpful. It’s not like it’s just the same results of dudes going “Nah I don’t need hood pins on the street” when I’m searching for high speed stability.

But go off.

Rusty · 05-10-2020, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Megamarines

Oh you’re so helpful. It’s not like it’s just the same results of dudes going “Nah I don’t need hood pins on the street” when I’m searching for high speed stability.

But go off.

Take it easy. If you would have said that you tried to google and didn't find what you was looking for. Then started to ask your question. You might have your answer quicker with more replies. But now, you kind of dug a hole. You might not get any help now. Cooltoy is a big help around here.

JARblue · 05-10-2020, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megamarines

Oh you’re so helpful. It’s not like it’s just the same results of dudes going “Nah I don’t need hood pins on the street” when I’m searching for high speed stability.

But go off.

cooltoy · 05-10-2020, 09:48 PM

Lack of sense of humor is a terrible affliction. We should take it easy on him.

crazy4oldcars · 05-11-2020, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Google? What's that?

That's them guys that's tryin' ta take over the digital worl... ummm, universe.
Them and Amazon own you now...

Kirk B.

Whjaxn17 · 05-11-2020, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megamarines

Oh you’re so helpful. It’s not like it’s just the same results of dudes going “Nah I don’t need hood pins on the street” when I’m searching for high speed stability.

But go off.

Here you go, sunshine.

Hood pins needed?

Seibon TS hood pins

Hood Pins??

Seibon CF Hood/Aerocatch Latch Install

JARblue · 05-11-2020, 12:05 PM

Try this thread: Carbon Fiber and Hood Pins

Megamarines · 05-12-2020, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Lack of sense of humor is a terrible affliction. We should take it easy on him.

Charmed by how funny you think you are.

Oof.

05-10-2020, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Megamarines Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 30 Drives: 2019 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 3361	Hood Pins for Carbon Fiber Hello! I recently purchased a VIS AMS hood for my Nismo, but was wondering how truly necessary hood pins are. I see most Z’s without them, but then again most Z’s don’t track. I regularly hit 120-145 mph, so having some stability is important. I have a set of Aerocatch hood pins sitting around from a friend’s car that he never used, so I can use them if needed. Thoughts? Any pics of your cars with hood pins would be appreciated, as would any additional info anyone could share. Thanks!

05-10-2020, 02:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Look in the track section. JARblue likes this.

05-10-2020, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	There is a decent thread for the pins and I believe one with showing mounting locations. Let me google... Seibon CF Hood/Aerocatch Latch Install JARblue, Rusty and cooltoy like this.

05-10-2020, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Google? What's that? JARblue, Rusty and Memphis370Z like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

05-10-2020, 09:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Lack of sense of humor is a terrible affliction. We should take it easy on him. JARblue, Rusty, Memphis370Z and 3 others like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Try this thread: Carbon Fiber and Hood Pins Leadfooted likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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