Why do people use the "PINS" set-up on there hoods...??

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12-04-2002, 10:38 AM

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Originally posted by aggiez28
im debating using hoodpins. i really dont want to as im not into that look but my carbon fiber hood is very light and with the stock latch i have stresscracks n the paint i think from where the sides of the hood are flexing.
pins would probably cure this.

brook

I think I would look at using Dzus fasteners before adding hood pins. The flush head fasteners release with a 1/4-turn of a special tool. I think they have replaced the use of pins for most of the serious racers.

DZUS FASTENERS