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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Lookin for someone with experience drilling thru carbon fiber to install hood pins on my hood. The latch system was "relocated" during my accident and its gonna cost a fortune to replace the entire system so i went to the alternative. PM me if you can/how much/when or if you know a shop that can do it.
Old May 23, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Out there on the westside.. talk to Randode.. he can do about anything.
Old May 23, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Randy doesn't have the ***** I asked him to help me with mine, he just said good luck, plus I heard he's kinda busy with his box
Old May 23, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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yea i can imagine theyd be hard to do...kinda why iwanna look for someone who can do it professionally. It can wait if someone isnt avail right now but im gonna need it soon... Dont wanna take the tc on the highway with a hood that doesnt latch
Old May 23, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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I will be getting hood pins soon. I will let you know how it goes on mine.
Old May 24, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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dont drill it. grind the holes with a dremel. The drill will tear up the CF real good.
Old May 24, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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I used a step drill and had no problems at all. the Dremel kinda scared me cutting through the under hood though, was worried I would bump the underside of the CF.
Old May 24, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Just remember your gonna have a ring on top to cover up so take ur time do some markings and step drill... small bit first to make sure you have a close hole
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