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Old 08-03-2009, 04:46 PM
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yeah, you dont see them in that location because you would most likely have to drill holes in your radiator support, which is tougher then fiberglass and CF.

i understand your reasons for not doing it, just keep an eye on it on the highway, i used to look at mine every second when i first got it, drove 2 weeks without the latches, IT DROVE ME NUTS!!!!! to see this hood vibrate doing 70mph, lol

i looked pretty crazy driving, i was litterally on the steering wheel looking at it, lol
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I see the same vibrations with my MotorFX hood and you've just convinced me on hood pins. I don't have any qualms with drilling a couple holes in it. My Kami hood on the other hand is going to remain hole-less and I'll just keep my fingers crossed. It doesn't vibrate at speed and it's too purdy to drill.
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by shortbusxb
Here in Cali, you HAVE to have hood pins with a cf hood. It's the law.
really? i only heard that certain race tracks were the ones enforcing such a rule.
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Old 08-04-2009, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
I see the same vibrations with my MotorFX hood and you've just convinced me on hood pins. I don't have any qualms with drilling a couple holes in it. My Kami hood on the other hand is going to remain hole-less and I'll just keep my fingers crossed. It doesn't vibrate at speed and it's too purdy to drill.
lol, ive seen the kami hood in person and that thing is rock solid! its super thick fiberglass and you can just tell its way better quality then even seibon! just be careful out there, you never know!
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Old 08-04-2009, 12:18 PM
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also the kami hood is vented, im no rocket scientist, but something tells me the air pressure wont push up on the hood, instead it would exit the reverse cowl!

something to think about, lol
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Old 08-04-2009, 02:47 PM
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Actually, I believe that air flowing over the top of the hood gets sucked down into the cowl. But yeah, it's pretty damn stable.
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Originally Posted by rangerryda
I would be more likely to install some if they would only affect the painted section of my hood just behind the headlights but I have yet to see any in that location.
Ummm Safety>Style, thats just my 2 cents I rather protect myself and my passengers then some paint on my hood, which would ne thrashed if the hood popped anyways
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Originally Posted by Nightbeat
Ummm Safety>Style, thats just my 2 cents I rather protect myself and my passengers then some paint on my hood, which would ne thrashed if the hood popped anyways
I'll just keep a stack of safety waivers in the glove box so I can't be sued.
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