Newbie to cf parts just had them installed...
I just got a carbon creations CF Vader Hood and a CF Buddy Wing installed on my car on friday. The guy told me i have to drop the Hood at leat 2 feet for the latch to get in place instead of pushing it cause that casues spider cracking. I really dont want to do either of those methods so my questions are:
Should i just put hood pins to replace the OEM Hood latch?
and does anyone know any security systems that will be triggered if my hood gets popped open?
Other than that the parts look extremely nice except they cost an arm and a leg to ship from cali to vegas (about $250 just for shipping) Hopefully ill get my car detailed by friday and post some pics
Re: Newbie to cf parts just had them installed...
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Originally posted by ranivus
The guy told me i have to drop the Hood at leat 2 feet for the latch to get in place instead of pushing it cause that casues spider cracking. I really dont want to do either of those methods so my questions are:
Should i just put hood pins to replace the OEM Hood latch?
and does anyone know any security systems that will be triggered if my hood gets popped open?
Ok, loosen your latch release (three nuts I think) and raise it up some. Then you hood will latch on to the hood when closing. Pushing on the hood does not cause cracking, the "Spider Cracking" happens when drilling into the hood and the clear coat cracks. That usually happens when installing hood pins, so having a powerful drill is important.
The latch is fine, yet you should have hood pins any just in case. My carbon fiber hood is so light, that dropping it just makes it bounce of the latch release. So just push on it like you should be able to.