Gonna buy a CF hood, what do I need? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

THE Phreak · 07-28-2008, 12:39 PM

I'm wanting to get a new carbon fiber hood to replace the stock hood , what else do I need to think about when installing it? Am I gonna need hood pins or are there any alternatives to hood security that don't kill the sleek and clean look ?

Am I gonna need anything else?

chevelle5434 · 07-28-2008, 12:42 PM

You wont be able to use the stock hood struts, they are to strong and will bow your hood. You need a pop rod or 3sx sells hood struts that are not as strong.

THE Phreak · 07-28-2008, 02:04 PM

What can I do about the pins?

Monster Stealth · 07-28-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by THE Phreak

What can I do about the pins?

Buy them, haha. JK Deft sells some sleek hood pin setups that are almost flush.

Aerocatch Hood Pin Latches

blackjdmpower · 07-28-2008, 04:44 PM

yeah the aerocatch pins are great.

THE Phreak · 09-10-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chevelle5434

You wont be able to use the stock hood struts, they are to strong and will bow your hood. You need a pop rod or 3sx sells hood struts that are not as strong.

Hate to bump this again, but is it just to open the hood?

So i need the buy the 90 dollar struts off of 3sx? I can just mount the new hood?

92PearlTT · 09-10-2008, 09:16 PM

Just don't use any struts. Its not a big deal, you will just need to get something to hold the hood open like a stick or something.

THE Phreak · 09-10-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 92PearlTT

Just don't use any struts. Its not a big deal, you will just need to get something to hold the hood open like a stick or something.

I thought I need it to open the hood..?

alexw3000gt · 09-10-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by THE Phreak

I thought I need it to open the hood..?

You are thinking of the latch, not the struts.

THE Phreak · 09-10-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alexw3000gt

You are thinking of the latch, not the struts.

I thought it was secured in place by the struts.

07-28-2008, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
THE Phreak Norcal3s Spammer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakland ,CA Drives: Seductive Luxury GT Trader Rating: (0)	Gonna buy a CF hood, what do I need? I'm wanting to get a new carbon fiber hood to replace the stock hood , what else do I need to think about when installing it? Am I gonna need hood pins or are there any alternatives to hood security that don't kill the sleek and clean look ? Am I gonna need anything else? __________________ 1992 3000GT SL 2.5" Straight Y-Pipe w/ Dual HKS Hi-Power TI ~Current Daily Driver ~ Generic Intake w/ K&N filter ~ NGK Spark Wires (do these count?) ~ Enkei lowering springs ~

07-28-2008, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
chevelle5434 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Drives: 1995 3000gt SL Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Gonna buy a CF hood, what do I need? You wont be able to use the stock hood struts, they are to strong and will bow your hood. You need a pop rod or 3sx sells hood struts that are not as strong. __________________

07-28-2008, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
THE Phreak Norcal3s Spammer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakland ,CA Drives: Seductive Luxury GT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Gonna buy a CF hood, what do I need? What can I do about the pins?

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blackjdmpower I ♥ JDM Hoes Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado Drives: Like an old man Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Gonna buy a CF hood, what do I need? yeah the aerocatch pins are great. __________________ 15g's with supporting mods

09-10-2008, 09:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
92PearlTT Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lakeville/Mankato MN Drives: 91 FWD TT,00 R6 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Gonna buy a CF hood, what do I need? Just don't use any struts. Its not a big deal, you will just need to get something to hold the hood open like a stick or something.

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