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Who has installed their own hood pins? *diy link on pg 2*

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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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normal hood pins.
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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ahh k. look for the diy in a couple weeks ill probably be installing my hood over spring break
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 04:29 AM
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alright! thanks volktc

and Ali you wanna help me when I get them!?
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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i guess i can, my spring break is coming up soon so i got nothing to do.

but i would call Motor-FX first to see if its safe to drill the hood, because after time the hood becomes stale and it can crack if you drill into it.

i think you told me the hood was like 5 months old right?

but if its okay, then i will help most definately.. but i dont have the tools necessary.
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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Been going strong for about 3 months with no hood pins
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 04:41 AM
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I just recieved mine from 365 motorwerks today. I'll probaby try installing it this weekend.
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Here's a nice DIY I found http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=118
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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nice find the idea of using a led on the pin is a good idea. im worried if i drilled from the bottom up, could that seperate the clear coat or the cf form the fiberglass skeleton?
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=118


This is a DIY on how to install hood pins.. .. .... ..It's for a 2001 corolla but the same steps can apply to our tC... ... ..Hope this helps!!
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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pins got here today, but still no hood. should be here by friday i hope. i started the diy thread you can find it here https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...385245#2385245
Old Mar 13, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by NB_tC06
http://vamp.darkravers.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=118


This is a DIY on how to install hood pins.. .. .... ..It's for a 2001 corolla but the same steps can apply to our tC... ... ..Hope this helps!!
That's the link I put up.
Old Mar 13, 2007 | 02:26 AM
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^^ LOL sorry I didn't see your post.. .... .. .that is a good DIY though and I know I'm gonna use it whenever I get a CF Hood.. ..
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