Hood Pin on or Bolt on?

[91TSIawdOHIO]

hey, i am about to buy a carbon fiber hood for my 91 tsi, but i am wondering what the differnece between a bolt on hood, and a pin on hood is, and, if anyone has any pics of their 1g with a carbon fiber hood, or carbon fiber light covers please let me know, i would like to see a pic oof what it looks like together, thanks luke

 

[Krmnnghia]

Most hoods are basically bolt on meaning you just take your stock one off and put the new one on in reverse order. The hood Pins are basically a safety measure so that if the latch comes loose the pins will noit allow your hood to fly in your face. I ran my Cervini Mach 5 hood on my focus for a year with no pins and had 0 issues....It's all in the size of your balls my friend

 

[Leitnin]

a "bolt on hood" typically uses the stock rear hinges and most likely the front latch (you use hood pins in the front for safety if you like.

a "pin on hood" typically has no provisions for being mounted to the hinges or the latch,. you need 4 hood pins here two at the front and two at the back. a pin-on hood is usually significantly cheaper.....if you don't mind not having it hinged and needing at least 4 hood pins