C-Fizzy Posted October 24, 2011 Report Posted October 24, 2011 Alright guys, so i drive a 92 celica. By NO MEANS, is it a race car. Nor is it a ricer. But i picked up a VIS racing carbon fiber hood at pick and pull for 40 bucks. couldn't pass it up. I've had it on the car for about 6 months now, and i'm scared shitless to do more than 75. I just bought some hood pins on ebay today and was wondering if anyone has experience with installing them, especially on carbon fiber hoods. Thanks guys. Quote under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy?
OrionStang Posted October 24, 2011 Report Posted October 24, 2011 Alright guys, so i drive a 92 celica. By NO MEANS, is it a race car. Nor is it a ricer. But i picked up a VIS racing carbon fiber hood at pick and pull for 40 bucks. couldn't pass it up. I've had it on the car for about 6 months now, and i'm scared shitless to do more than 75. I just bought some hood pins on ebay today and was wondering if anyone has experience with installing them, especially on carbon fiber hoods. Thanks guys. I know about finding the right mounting spot and drilling the right spot on the hood itself, but im not sure if you need a specific bit for drilling cf cleanly. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread
C-Fizzy Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Posted October 24, 2011 Alright guys, so i drive a 92 celica. By NO MEANS, is it a race car. Nor is it a ricer. But i picked up a VIS racing carbon fiber hood at pick and pull for 40 bucks. couldn't pass it up. I've had it on the car for about 6 months now, and i'm scared shitless to do more than 75. I just bought some hood pins on ebay today and was wondering if anyone has experience with installing them, especially on carbon fiber hoods. Thanks guys. I know about finding the right mounting spot and drilling the right spot on the hood itself, but im not sure if you need a specific bit for drilling cf cleanly. Thats what has me worried. I'd rather not mess up my $750 hood LOL. Quote under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy?
OrionStang Posted October 24, 2011 Report Posted October 24, 2011 The Berylium (sp?) BMW guy would know. He has cf everything. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread
C-Fizzy Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Posted October 24, 2011 Ya but he's online about once a month and probably gets a TON of messages. Ok so for the drilling spot, do you think i can take out those adjustable rubber stops that the hood sits on, and put the bolts there? Quote under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy?
BassJunkie Posted October 24, 2011 Report Posted October 24, 2011 Use a couple layers of masking tape and then drill though that so your hood doesn't get scratched. Not sure about using a special drill bit though. I'd go slow and not use alot of pressure, use a fresh bit and let it do the work for you. Quote 1986 C20 Suburban 9 American Bass XFL 15's B2 M1MKII 14v XS Power Batteries Maxwell Caps Acoustical energy is free. Electrical energy is not you havent lived until you've hit a screw with a router.
OrionStang Posted October 24, 2011 Report Posted October 24, 2011 Ya but he's online about once a month and probably gets a TON of messages. Ok so for the drilling spot, do you think i can take out those adjustable rubber stops that the hood sits on, and put the bolts there? You could, but then how will you adjust the height if it doesn't align right when closed? You might be able to mount the posts right next to those bump stops though. Do you have picks of the pin kit you got? Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread
C-Fizzy Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Posted October 24, 2011 This is the kit i got. I figured for $16 shipped, it seemed like everything i need. and if its crappy, oh well. I'm out $16. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Hood-Pin-Kit-Pins-Aluminum-1-2-IMCA-UMP-Modified-/270661465540?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3708623666210711586#ht_1409wt_810 Quote under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy?
Mtnbikecrazy55 Posted October 24, 2011 Report Posted October 24, 2011 This is the kit i got. I figured for $16 shipped, it seemed like everything i need. and if its crappy, oh well. I'm out $16. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Hood-Pin-Kit-Pins-Aluminum-1-2-IMCA-UMP-Modified-/270661465540?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3708623666210711586#ht_1409wt_810 Pics of hood? Quote I hate long signatures.... ...what the fuck is wrong wiht you you fucking fuckity fuck fuck head... Mtnbikecrazy55 Feedback
OrionStang Posted October 24, 2011 Report Posted October 24, 2011 I would try to use the bumpstop location like you said. There are 2 nuts you can't see in the picture. Add a washer, maybe rubber-backed, and the hood will rest on that and the nut will allow it to adjust. Use stainless rivets to mount the scuff plates, you don't want rust. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread
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