How do I install AeroCatch pins?
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How do I install AeroCatch pins?
The AeroCatch mechanism attaches to the hood with a series of small Allen head bolts and nuts. Simply place the latch mechanism on the hood and use the latch as a guide to drill your holes. You can see a towel under the hood laid above the engine to catch all the metal shavings from cutting, drilling, grinding, etc.
Are hood pins easy to install?
Thankfully hood pins can keep it secure and look good doing it. Hood pins have long been an icon of muscle cars, but easily installing hood pins on your ride can be a bit tricky. After all, this involves drilling a hole through your hood, so you certainly want to make sure you get it right the first time.
How do hood pins work?
These pins keep the hood buttoned down in the event the main latch should fail – preventing the hood panel from flying open at speed. This often happens after accidents, that’s why many racetracks require hood pins to be fitted on competition cars.
How long does it take to install hood pins?
Total time to install about 37 minutes, barring the smoke breaks and running to the workshop to get the Dremel.
What is the purpose of hood pins?
Hood pins are a great-looking style element that can be added easily to any vehicle. But did you know they actually serve an important purpose? These pins keep the hood buttoned down in the event the main latch should fail – preventing the hood panel from flying open at speed.
What is the point of hood pins?
But did you know they actually serve an important purpose? These pins keep the hood buttoned down in the event the main latch should fail – preventing the hood panel from flying open at speed. This often happens after accidents, that’s why many racetracks require hood pins to be fitted on competition cars.
Should I get hood pins?
What is a OEM hood pin?
A hood-pin is a switch which indicates whether the hood of a vehicle is open or closed. Some brands of car alarms and/or remote starters (Autostart, Astrostart etc.) require a working hood-pin in order to access key fob programming and/or feature programming.
