That's why I said it was my belief. It is a pissing contest. It's a matter of opinion. We all have differing opinions. The only consensus here is that we all have Ford Contours.

I use pins for safety. I've seen several cars at my friends shop. If your hood doesn't shake or flutter, great, but mine does, and when I go over to my friends shop, I'll see those smashed windsheilds. My friend will smirk and say "no pins."


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