DRILLING HOLES INTO MY $1300 CARBON HOOD! (Hood Pins Install)

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List of 135i Modifications:
Interior Parts:
OEM ZHP Shift Knob - tinyurl.com/2ucmrp2t
OEM Alcantara Shift Boot - tinyurl.com/3f2f7mje
Center Console Cover - Rear - Black - E82. (Arm Rest Delete) - tinyurl.com/523wa9df
Genuine BMW Console Insert, Rear - 51167135455 - E82,E82 1M Coupe (Arm Rest Delete) tinyurl.com/2k4kz55n
Custom Steering Wheel by AzaAutowheel - Code “THICWHIP” for $50 Off! tinyurl.com/ym684hrd
Recaro Pole Positions (Alcantara / Leather) All Black - tinyurl.com/48uny6xt
Recaro Sliders: tinyurl.com/233xxfr7
Macht Shnell Floor Mounts: tinyurl.com/2uuy4vjp
VAC Seat Belt Adapters: tinyurl.com/bdhyetay
Bimmertech Alpha One Speaker & Amp Upgrade - tinyurl.com/2nav4jfx
Coby Wheel 1M Alcantara Cluster Bezel - tinyurl.com/2dd9vvp3
Headliner Blackout Kit - amzn.to/3tA6zkV
Induktiv Wireless Phone Charger (5% Off Code "THIC") - tinyurl.com/4ya2dwvt
Exterior Parts:
Apex VS5RS Motorsport Gold & Satin Black (I have two sets) - tinyurl.com/fxa6w7dv
Suvneer Carbon Fiber Front Lip & sideskirts - tinyurl.com/4ktmhdtw
51-16-8-051-913 Genuine BMW M Mirror Assembly - Left - E82/88 - tinyurl.com/55n64f49
51-16-8-051-914 Genuine BMW ///M Side Mirror - Right - E82/88 - tinyurl.com/mr4ywr8z
51-16-8-046-507 Genuine BMW Mirror Glass - Left - E82/88, E9X M3 tinyurl.com/5n993b9y
51-16-8-046-508 Genuine BMW Mirror Glass - Right - tinyurl.com/y9wz333p
BMW 135 Headlight Repair Kit (OEM BMW) - tinyurl.com/cysrvwc8
Hood Latches - amzn.to/3Enb5pl
Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood - tinyurl.com/2p95bf8r
OEM Black Kidney Grills - tinyurl.com/yeytze3f
Performance Parts:
17117602241KT - Auxiliary Radiator Upgrade Kit - tinyurl.com/msvry8rw
46206 - Supersprint Stainless Race Muffler - tinyurl.com/2379brvv
BMS Catch Can - bit.ly/3tTlMd3
ECS Billet Oil Filter Cap - tinyurl.com/mrxfnfn5
Doc Race Intake Manifold - tinyurl.com/mrjcy3ut
Motiv Reflex - tinyurl.com/yc2uewfk
MOSSELMAN BMW N54 UPGRADE TURBOCHARGER SET, MSL50-65 - tinyurl.com/yk574t6w
DKM Twin Disc Clutch. - tinyurl.com/3pr4fkaa
Mosselman Oil Thermostat - tinyurl.com/yk574t6w
Precision Raceworks Coil Pack. -tinyurl.com/mu44uy4p
Mosselman Oil Cooler - tinyurl.com/33trn6fk
CSF Front Mount Intercooler - tinyurl.com/4s34pxrt
CSF Performance Radiator - tinyurl.com/4s34pxrt
Turner Motorsports Coolant Relocation Kit. -tinyurl.com/vmxtbxwn
VRSF Relocated High Flow Inlet Kit - tinyurl.com/3dbxhukw
BMS Cowl Filters - bit.ly/3rj8mpG
Tial Q 50mm BOV - tinyurl.com/r8f9ac
Bremmen Aluminum Valve Cover - shorturl.at/DJPV5
Nexsys N54 B58 Coil Adapter Kit (Does not include coil packs). -shorturl.at/dpAJZ
B58 Ignition Coil Packs (x6) - shorturl.at/ruGNY
MLT Oil Filler Cap - shorturl.at/fuD19
Doc Race N54 Top Mount Precision Turbo Kit (Precision 6266 Turbo). - tinyurl.com/jc8d2dta
Suspension Parrts:
Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers (E9X M / 1M) - tinyurl.com/3sj93x5c
51618051973KT - OEM 1M Strut Bar Kit. - tinyurl.com/yck2p9xp
Braking Parts:
F8X Front Right Caliper - tinyurl.com/5c6htuc2
F8X Front Left Caliper. - tinyurl.com/2vm7zmr7
F8X Rear Right Caliper - tinyurl.com/mrx4485n
F8X Rear Left Caliper. - tinyurl.com/5n8yuknv
F8x Front Left Brake Dust Shield - tinyurl.com/yc256php
F8x Front Right Brake Dust Shield - tinyurl.com/2nta8rf7
F8x Rotors, Pads, Wear Sensors Kit. -tinyurl.com/4eaj23u6
F8x Front Right Steering Carrier - tinyurl.com/m7kpm9x3
F8x Front Left Steering Carrier - tinyurl.com/durssnpc
F8x Abs Sensors - tinyurl.com/4h2by3df
Turner Stainless Steel Brake Lines - tinyurl.com/2r33dw5s

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[@fpvraver]

Before you put the silicone on the drilled holes. I would get thin cyanoacrylate super glue put it around the exposed carbon fiber to seal it up. It actually has a chemical bond with carbon. Then hit it with silicone sealer. Just a little insiders tip on carbon fiber, after you have drilled and exposed it. It helps seal it up, so it doesn’t delaminate.

[@TommyLGarage]

These look great and good call on wearing a mask while drilling the CF!

[@ThicWhips]

Great seeing you yesterday Tommy!

[@stas_gee_4523]

Always impressed by your patience and quality of work! Great tutorial.

[@pvg00]

Great install Jon - looks amazing!

[@Unamatrix01]

Clean installation of the hood pins, Johnathan. The 1M conversion is progressing quite nicely.

[@kirkthorpe5392]

This series has turned out so cool man! Can’t wait to see the color choice

[@loekfelten548]

Love the attention to detail 👍👍

[@jaimehurtado356]

I hope this build never ends, really enjoying it

[@BOO5Tchannel]

beautifully done

[@Guilhermepalmeida]

Super Clean. Love it!

[@ThicWhips]

Thanks man

[@Manoarc]

Best DIY yet.

[@pyrophilly]

Great install. What type of drill is best for CF? I need to enlarge a 52mm to a 60mm hole and I’m unsure which drill type works best for the thin carbon gauge holder.

[@OmarRodriguez1]

i just had a friend use these, definitely makes hood pins actually appealing. not a fan of those gigantic plastic ones haha

[@speeddonors]

They even look cool(idk why😅). When the hood is painted, you probably won't even see them. We have them on a E46 M3 build. Love how the conversion is coming together!

[@ThicWhips]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@TopMach1]

where to buy these hood pins also will it work on a new edge mustang

[@zonnyprozero1393]

Love the music from 11:00

[@jmccarsnmore1025]

That’s an actual good detail to the CF Hood. Now, what would be the issue if those pins aren’t installed?? Is the stock latch not good enough for the CF hood??

[@ThicWhips]

The hood is so light, that at a high rate of speed it can become unlatched as air travels underneath the hood. Am I going to drive 200mph? No. Do I want to risk losing a windshield and carbon hood all at once? Also no.. so this is just for reassurance

[@richwhite2302]

Scariest process ever. I went with the same exact latching system. Works great and no issues at all.

[@g4l-gxb373]

Does this hood pins hold good when going over 100 mph?

[@KiesMotorsports]

Those things are sweet! Way less bulky than mine lol

[@ThicWhips]

Lol

[@MaalyJay]

Great install. Only thing I would say is to use lock washers or lock nuts to keep the nuts from back out of the pins due to vibration.

[@ThicWhips]

I ended up throwing a dab of loctite on there, seems to be doing the trick 👍

[@WhatsyourForte]

Brave man

[@ThicWhips]

Send it

[@toxikneedle]

can the latch be painted with the hood or will it be matte black against a gloss black hood? would be cool if you can paint match it too.

[@ThicWhips]

Definitely

[@greganderson5981]

Love the Sponge Bob reference!

[@TurboBroZone]

Thanks for using amapiano

[@tumisosekgoka2281]

I was shocked to hear it 😂🔥🔥🔥

[@TurboBroZone]

@@tumisosekgoka2281 t☺️🔥🔥

[@user-ny2iz9qo5r]

Why didn't you just use rtv instead of the foam on the release buttons?

[@myfrequencies1912]

After the install, what is the "RTV" that you put around the drilled/cut area on the underside of the hood? You said "....to create a gasket". Is it some kind of glue or liquid sealant to protect the exposed carbon fibres?

[@ThicWhips]

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[@svgPhoenix]

RTV is an abbreviation of "Room Temperature Vulcanizing (hardening)." Commonly used in the US as a name for liquid gasket maker. It's usually some form of silicone.

[@mortensenvick5711]

Why so many people suggest the pins for the carbon fiber hood? Thinking to get one and I'd like to know more about it

[@AwakeDude911]

fiberglass and carbon fiber can and usually at some point will break the factory bolt holes out and the hood will fly up ay high way speed and break and smash a bunch of stuff . people install things like this so your not surprised at a hood flying up doing 80mph.

[@mortensenvick5711]

@@AwakeDude911 Good to know, thanks

[@chriskamen2152]

Why, for the love of god, does nobody make a kit for the OEM latch to go through the hood so it can be painted over flush with the hood adn require NO HOOD PINS.

[@cascadianrangers728]

I don't think that plastic will hold to the force of air catching under the hood at speed, I wonder if plastic is strong enough?

[@ThicWhips]

It holds the force easily. Haven't had a single issue

[@cascadianrangers728]

@@ThicWhips Such a nice hood and car, I am super paranoid, I have a Supra I want to put cf hood on and drill for pins, thanks for the how to

[@gabrielmelgar129]

Mcbruhhhh I wanna be you