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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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Hello. General Question for the advanced...
Can someone write a DIY for drilling hood pins into a cf hood. Where to drill, using what how o do it, etc... Pics would be great. For those that have it, post up!
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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just head to a shop, its easy.
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nerek
just head to a shop, its easy.
some enthusiasts like to do stuff them self its fun try it
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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if you know what your doing by all means go ahead,lol
when it comes to my car i like it done professionally
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Nerek
if you know what your doing by all means go ahead,lol
when it comes to my car i like it done professionally

good answer lol i wouldnt try painting but just about any thing else im down lol



and as far as the hood pins ill do a write up once i order the hood and that isnt happening till i hit 14.9 sec 1/4 mile pass with no weight reduction
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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basically, i would use a very small drill bit to star tthe hole, keep using a bigger bit (not a unibit) to get the size hold u need (why do i say that? so you dont put any cracks in the hood).

you will also probably need to drill into the radiator core support to mount the pins.

I am hoping to order my CF hood this week, and i am going to pin it just to be safe =]
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Imagine messing up and cracking a $500+ CF hood. Sweet jesus....
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Onikage
Imagine messing up and cracking a $500+ CF hood. Sweet jesus....
thats the reason why this topic was opened! lol, yeah that would suck... hoping for a DIY
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