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<blockquote data-quote="iismet" data-source="post: 15480021" data-attributes="member: 15250"><p>I've been meaning to post up some dimensions for the Aerocatch pin block. I got a recent request from a member so here it is.</p><p></p><p>The as-built drawing below shows both pin holes for ease of making the drawing. You only need one per block and the pins go to the inside. The pins are metric I believe and I don't remember what size they are so you will want to purchase your catches and and determine the thread size.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/764x591q90/924/2DvOWO.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Note 1 - The "thread thru (2) places" would only be used if the fabricator elected to put both pin holes in a block which is not needed.</p><p></p><p>Note 2 - The angle above comes out to 16 degrees. We originally measured 15 but the whole thing was done on a napkin and a Bridgeport and I measured it yesterday with a tape and the car sitting in the trailer so pretty close - LOL! Fabricate to 15 deg is my recommendation.</p><p></p><p>Note 3 - We are running a True Fiber hood I can only guess this angle is correct for another hood. It will depend on the profile, but the fenders should be controlling the profile in this region. You can check this and correct if needed before you install your latch. At worst you can go back and as-built a new block to your latch if needed. The main thing is, with your pin acting as datum, your latches are located rotationally symmetrical on your hood. That is on you - see => Aerocatch install instructions.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/O3cKNL.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Note 4 - Our latches are located with respect to the factory threaded rubber stops and we used those witness marks to originally locate our holes. It was only after we were done that we realized the pin would not engage because of the difference in the angles. We used the same hole and as-built the blocks to those holes. This is of no concern - build your blocks and mount them next to the pinch weld you should be great. Carlos had documented this problem, but I was unaware of it until after.</p><p></p><p>So using the Aerocatch instructions and these blocks</p><p></p><p>1) Locate your blocks first - you will need to remove the OEM threaded stops.</p><p></p><p>2) Thread pin in and using a paint pen, Grease, etc etc. Coat the top of the pin and then lower the hood on to the pins such that there is a witness mark left on your hood.</p><p></p><p>3) Drill appropriate size hole thru the hood such that the pin will go thru.</p><p></p><p>4) Use something and run a sanity check on the angle it should be close to 90 degrees with respect to the latch. If it is not, determine an angle and cut a new block. I have a feeling the drawing will work because the fenders should be controlling the profile of the hood.</p><p></p><p>5) Locate your latch to your pin using the supplied Aerocatch template.</p><p></p><p>6) My hood is CF so we used a cutoff wheel to cut the latch hole - YMMV</p><p></p><p>7) Attach your latch</p><p></p><p>8) Adjust the vertical pin height such that the latch catch pin easily engages the vertical pin and the hood height is correct</p><p> </p><p></p><p><img src="https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/nCiqDe.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>1) The block is located off of the pinch welds.</p><p></p><p>2) We used 10x24 riv-nuts and button head screws to attach to the the sheet metal.</p><p></p><p>3) We drilled a clearance hole below the pin so it would not bottom out. This may not be needed but we were lazy in figuring it all out.</p><p></p><p>4) Notice the strange pin rotation. Your latch will dictate this</p><p></p><p>5) Notice there is only one pin hole (differs from drawing)</p><p></p><p>This is a really nice mod if you are tracking your car.</p><p></p><p>Lastly - If you totally f3k it up, please remember - I am just some guy on the web, but If I can do it - anybody can - LOL!!</p><p> </p><p>chr</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="iismet, post: 15480021, member: 15250"] I've been meaning to post up some dimensions for the Aerocatch pin block. I got a recent request from a member so here it is. The as-built drawing below shows both pin holes for ease of making the drawing. You only need one per block and the pins go to the inside. The pins are metric I believe and I don't remember what size they are so you will want to purchase your catches and and determine the thread size. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/764x591q90/924/2DvOWO.jpg[/IMG] Note 1 - The "thread thru (2) places" would only be used if the fabricator elected to put both pin holes in a block which is not needed. Note 2 - The angle above comes out to 16 degrees. We originally measured 15 but the whole thing was done on a napkin and a Bridgeport and I measured it yesterday with a tape and the car sitting in the trailer so pretty close - LOL! Fabricate to 15 deg is my recommendation. Note 3 - We are running a True Fiber hood I can only guess this angle is correct for another hood. It will depend on the profile, but the fenders should be controlling the profile in this region. You can check this and correct if needed before you install your latch. At worst you can go back and as-built a new block to your latch if needed. The main thing is, with your pin acting as datum, your latches are located rotationally symmetrical on your hood. That is on you - see => Aerocatch install instructions. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/O3cKNL.jpg[/IMG] Note 4 - Our latches are located with respect to the factory threaded rubber stops and we used those witness marks to originally locate our holes. It was only after we were done that we realized the pin would not engage because of the difference in the angles. We used the same hole and as-built the blocks to those holes. This is of no concern - build your blocks and mount them next to the pinch weld you should be great. Carlos had documented this problem, but I was unaware of it until after. So using the Aerocatch instructions and these blocks 1) Locate your blocks first - you will need to remove the OEM threaded stops. 2) Thread pin in and using a paint pen, Grease, etc etc. Coat the top of the pin and then lower the hood on to the pins such that there is a witness mark left on your hood. 3) Drill appropriate size hole thru the hood such that the pin will go thru. 4) Use something and run a sanity check on the angle it should be close to 90 degrees with respect to the latch. If it is not, determine an angle and cut a new block. I have a feeling the drawing will work because the fenders should be controlling the profile of the hood. 5) Locate your latch to your pin using the supplied Aerocatch template. 6) My hood is CF so we used a cutoff wheel to cut the latch hole - YMMV 7) Attach your latch 8) Adjust the vertical pin height such that the latch catch pin easily engages the vertical pin and the hood height is correct [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/nCiqDe.jpg[/IMG] 1) The block is located off of the pinch welds. 2) We used 10x24 riv-nuts and button head screws to attach to the the sheet metal. 3) We drilled a clearance hole below the pin so it would not bottom out. This may not be needed but we were lazy in figuring it all out. 4) Notice the strange pin rotation. Your latch will dictate this 5) Notice there is only one pin hole (differs from drawing) This is a really nice mod if you are tracking your car. Lastly - If you totally f3k it up, please remember - I am just some guy on the web, but If I can do it - anybody can - LOL!! chr [/QUOTE]
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