FX-1 hood straps on FX1

just joe

just joe

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On my FX1 build, I have a Blowsion pole bracket and was planning to run wetracer's billet front latch piece and waterdogs rear latch. I have some hood straps, but not sure if I really need them. I guess there isn't a downside.

I also have the stock front latch, which actually looks like it would hold the hood better than the billet front pieces during pancake practice :Banane13:

Would you recommend using stock latch, and/or hood straps?

Thanks...
 
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just joe

just joe

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Thanks for the feedback. The issue I have with the wetracer or WD type front latch is that there is no tension adjustment. It's snug when the hood is latched, but I can push the hood down (simulating landing upside down) and the hood gets a little loose. The stock seal compresses.

That type of front latch doesn't have much engagement.

I'll plan on running straps until I can figure out a better way.
 
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just joe

just joe

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Mike,
Your front billet piece is solid, and great quality. Lined up perfect. That's not my issue...

It's pancake or 90 degree landings (that i am fully capable of) and hood coming off that concerns me.
 
Boggess

Boggess

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KY
I am very pleased with my wet racer front hood latch. I should've bought one way before I did and saved a ton of headaches in the long run.. Thanks Mike!
 
Wetracer

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Back in my 440 Superstock race days my girlfriend got T-Boned in a moto and the hood popped off and ski sunk. I found this really cool strap that went from one side over the hood to the other side. It hooked under the side lip and had a latch that you just flipped up and it was tight. Wish I could find some of those. Mike
 
just joe

just joe

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I haven't installed mine yet. I have Blowsions bracket, so i will need to drill and tap for hood straps.

The other option, less preferred, is to mount through fiberglass.
 
rabbott0489

rabbott0489

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Denver
I can't figure out where to mount the ratchet strap??

Any help or pics of how you did it would be great.

Thanks
 
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oxnard111

oxnard111

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Wetracer said:
Back in my 440 Superstock race days my girlfriend got T-Boned in a moto and the hood popped off and ski sunk. I found this really cool strap that went from one side over the hood to the other side. It hooked under the side lip and had a latch that you just flipped up and it was tight. Wish I could find some of those. Mike
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I've seen those... and have read that many folks really liked them.
 
infamy

infamy

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Sacramento, California, United States, 10598806276
MNTURBO said:
someone had OCD
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no, i was just sick of the hood coming off when i was learning rolls... i went through two sets of stock hood latches... the fx-1 hood is super thin and flexible . needs to be held down way better than any of my rn hoods.

Wetracer said:
I have not had any problems with my hood hooks. They are rock solid!!! Mike
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the wetracer fx-1 front hood hook is a nice piece.. i would recommend it. much stronger than oem.
 
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