HOW TO: In-Depth Aero Latch Install - Plus Tips and Tricks!

[@ericyagel8515]

I use the small drum sander attachments on a drill for final fitment, especially on a fiberglass hood.

[@jpm]

Not a bad idea, so long as you don't let it get away from you, with the tight tolerances for the nut/bolt area around the latch itself.

[@adematthewsracing]

Good timing. Got to do them on my new car in the next couple of weeks. I've done them before but it always seem more of a struggle than it should be so good to get another perspective.

[@jpm]

Glad it helped - Take your time and follow this process, it works! What type of hood are you installing these into?

[@adematthewsracing]

@@jpm It's a Volvo C30 which is aluminium as standard and I've removed most of the inner bracing for filter clearance so lining up the pins should be nice and simple with just a single skin now.

[@jpm]

Sounds like you got this job figured out - take your time and best of luck!

[@_Mike_D_]

Great stuff, thanks!

[@jpm]

Glad you liked it - Thanks for watching

[@PatrickLipsinic]

So these don't have the back ring that captures the nuts like the real Aerocatch latches? I love these latches ever since I installed mine.

[@jpm]

Yeah, like I said, these came with the hood and are knock-offs of some sort, but all the moving pieces are the same. Every build that rolls out of my shop has them!

[@robertmarcum3917]

Black object, dark shirt and backlighting makes it hard to see the mods.

[@jpm]

Yeah, I mentioned that and also tried to explain it as best I could, but will work on that for the next videos in teh same situation - thanks for watching!

[@Between2Turns]

Have you had any get brittle with UV exposure over time?

[@jpm]

I have not however I don't leave these cars outside.