Just in case you want to use them for added security, the hood comes with a steel factory latch which you can use without hood pins. The manufacturer adds hoods pins
1) most people use them
2) added security
but the hoods to latch on (DOT) safely without pins.
he includes hood pins to produce a stronger sale as well.
Eric
more info
*OEM carbon fiber hood
*100% real grade A carbon fiber
*"Ultra UV gel coat protected" (prevents fading)
*Claims to have PERFECT fitment (test fitted on cars to insure fitment)
*smooth cut edge
*STEEL hood latch
*All factory mounting points are used for installation
*All bolts and hardware included for installation
$100 more he said he can do it in Red, Yellow, Silver, and blue & red kevlar