hood pins are truthfully good if you have a fiberglass hood due to the fact that there is waymore turbulance under the engine bay from scoops etc.... if you re going over 80 mph the corners can left and shake. i have seen people ip the factory hood latch out of an ss style hood on his gm. thei are companies that make some really nice 'flush mount' ones with out the real pins that remove. i recommend as close to color math as possible. now if homie has a stock hood--- he just wants to look cool and thats it. werd.
I think they are a good safety feature,especially if you drag race or solo race,or have a aftermarket hood.I've seen a few hoods come back and hit the windshield at the drags. Cheap insurance.