Carbon Hood Question

rajuncajun · 10-09-2013, 07:03 PM

Do you have to use those double hood pins when you install a carbon fiber hood? Are there hoods that don't require them? I'm ready to pull the trigger on a M3 style CF hood and really don't want the pins.

ilikebmxbikes · 10-09-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rajuncajun

Do you have to use those double hood pins when you install a carbon fiber hood? Are there hoods that don't require them? I'm ready to pull the trigger on a M3 style CF hood and really don't want the pins.

You do not need hood pines but I recommend them.

Our cars only have a single point of connection - our center latch. If the hood cracks or breaks around that point it could fly up. some have also reported their CF hoods lifting at high speed. my revozport hood didnt raise before i put latches on by my vorsteiner did. E9x's have two latches from the factory so don't normally raise like ours can.

If you do opt for latches, get aero catches, they look and function the best .

Curare86 · 10-09-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

You do not need hood pines but I recommend them.

Our cars only have a single point of connection - our center latch. If the hood cracks or breaks around that point it could fly up. some have also reported their CF hoods lifting at high speed. my revozport hood didnt raise before i put latches on by my vorsteiner did. E9x's have two latches from the factory so don't normally raise like ours can.

If you do opt for latches, get aero catches, they look and function the best .

+1

RimasRS · 10-10-2013, 01:47 AM

better play safe...

twin fed · 10-10-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

You do not need hood pines but I recommend them.

Our cars only have a single point of connection - our center latch. If the hood cracks or breaks around that point it could fly up. some have also reported their CF hoods lifting at high speed. my revozport hood didnt raise before i put latches on by my vorsteiner did. E9x's have two latches from the factory so don't normally raise like ours can.

If you do opt for latches, get aero catches, they look and function the best .

I agree

cheshirecat79 · 10-10-2013, 09:05 AM

bmx hit the nail on the head. I also suggest Aerocatch- excellent quality.

Billup · 10-10-2013, 10:58 AM

Aerocatch are the way to go. Not a pic of a BMW, but I used +Flush aerocatch pins on my last car and worked awesome (the locking key was also a nice addition).

I like the flush style the most, but the raised were easier to install with my limited amount of tooling.

AnooooOH · 10-10-2013, 12:41 PM

I def had to install them, it was scarry doing 250km/h on the german autobahn without them!

Curare86 · 10-10-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AnooooOH

I def had to install them, it was scarry doing 250km/h on the german autobahn without them!

Have we seen pics of the New hood yet??
edit- Oh we did, my bad haha

ilikebmxbikes · 10-11-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Curare86

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Originally Posted by AnooooOH

I def had to install them, it was scarry doing 250km/h on the german autobahn without them!

Have we seen pics of the New hood yet??
edit- Oh we did, my bad haha

Anooooh's car changes so much I gotta follow him on IG to keep up-

AnooooOH · 10-11-2013, 03:32 AM

haha

I will get some pics this weekend and post them on here!

MuNkY6913 · 10-11-2013, 07:44 AM

My cf hood lifted ALOT. I was always worried it was going to crack. I got cheap locking pins. Not aero catch. I like how it turned out. The best thing about it is no more lifting. Now I'm not worried about doing 90+ mph. Even at highway speeds it would lift a bit.

MuNkY6913 · 10-11-2013, 07:55 AM

Here's what mine ended up looking like. I like it. They come with a key to lock them. Other ones looked bigger in pictures.

cheshirecat79 · 10-11-2013, 12:54 PM

IMO, the aerocatch definitely look cleaner- they're obviously more expensive. here's a pic of my old z with some aerocatch pins set up (and a fair bit of frost after a cold night).

josemh23 · 10-11-2013, 07:07 PM

I did not used them, so far no problems with normal driving, including up to 120mph on freeway. I bought the aero catch pins in case you are interested but was afraid to damage the hood on install

ilikebmxbikes · 10-12-2013, 01:33 PM

Lift is going to vary per brand - some will lift, some wont. You will not know until you buy and install it

Everfly · 10-18-2013, 10:47 AM

I have seibon M3 style hood on my 1 also have the aerocatch but never installed. I have not seen and lifting yet at any speed. I did few 1/4 miles ran it seem fine at 120mph but eventually i will install the aerocatch

twin fed · 10-18-2013, 11:03 AM

I always ran hood pins on my carbon fiber hoods. Better safe than a smashed windshield and roof

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Billup Banned 472 Rep 928 Posts Drives: Your mum crazy. Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Baconopolos Island iTrader: (0)	Aerocatch are the way to go. Not a pic of a BMW, but I used +Flush aerocatch pins on my last car and worked awesome (the locking key was also a nice addition). I like the flush style the most, but the raised were easier to install with my limited amount of tooling.
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MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	My cf hood lifted ALOT. I was always worried it was going to crack. I got cheap locking pins. Not aero catch. I like how it turned out. The best thing about it is no more lifting. Now I'm not worried about doing 90+ mph. Even at highway speeds it would lift a bit. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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cheshirecat79 Captain 32 Rep 919 Posts Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL iTrader: (0)	IMO, the aerocatch definitely look cleaner- they're obviously more expensive. here's a pic of my old z with some aerocatch pins set up (and a fair bit of frost after a cold night).
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Everfly Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,143 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (51)	I have seibon M3 style hood on my 1 also have the aerocatch but never installed. I have not seen and lifting yet at any speed. I did few 1/4 miles ran it seem fine at 120mph but eventually i will install the aerocatch
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