jaydub Mach1 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hi Guys, My original set of hood pin cables started to rust. So, I contacted SAI and they sent me out another set. Now, after two months, this new set is also starting to rust. The car is a DD. I live in the San Francisco bay area. So, it's not a very salty air environment like San Diego or Florida etc. Has anyone else's second set also started to rust? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hi Guys, My original set of hood pin cables started to rust. So, I contacted SAI and they sent me out another set. Now, after two months, this new set is also starting to rust. The car is a DD. I live in the San Francisco bay area. So, it's not a very salty air environment like San Diego or Florida etc. Has anyone else's second set also started to rust? Thanks Are the cables no longer laminated? No rust problems here in over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrayShadow Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 My hood pins are rusting around the bolt. The cables are fine. Any way to clean the rust off or should I call SAI and get some new pins? Kevin 07SGT2591 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Mach1 Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Are the cables no longer laminated? No rust problems here in over a year. They look just like the old ones. Maybe they accidently sent a set of the old galvinized ones...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I had the issue with the billet set but received a replacement about 3 months ago and no issues now. I would let Keith know at SPP so he can follow up on the supplier. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TClark1976 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I just sent an e-mail to Keith @ SPP Yesterday - and my 1st set of Replacement lanyards/pins are on the way. My originals appear to be rusting like everyone's who have started to rust. Inside the little plastic piece where the lanyard connects to the spring pin. I hope that my second set doesn't do this. I had the same thought. . . . prior to install. . . . spraying the lanyard with some sort of anti-rust coating or something like that. But - seriously - what do I know?? We'll see what happens with my second set! Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudaFly Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Hi Guys, My original set of hood pin cables started to rust. So, I contacted SAI and they sent me out another set. Now, after two months, this new set is also starting to rust. The car is a DD. I live in the San Francisco bay area. So, it's not a very salty air environment like San Diego or Florida etc. Has anyone else's second set also started to rust? Thanks I upgraded to the billet hood pin set from Shelby Performance Parts also and the cables started rusting after a few months. I sent an e-mail to SPP and they responded immediately saying this was a “known problem” that had been resolved and they sent a new set of cables to my house via FedEx. I'll give SPP an A+ for responsiveness. Unfortunately, these have also started to rust and look worse than the first SPP set. My car is a daily driver and I do live in Florida and it rains just about every day this time of year (no salt). I’ve had stainless braided cables on boats that would get covered in salt water and still looked perfect for years. This is just a case of poor quality material. If anyone from SPP reads these forums could you please explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 I upgraded to the billet hood pin set from Shelby Performance Parts also and the cables started rusting after a few months. I sent an e-mail to SPP and they responded immediately saying this was a “known problem” that had been resolved and they sent a new set of cables to my house via FedEx. I'll give SPP an A+ for responsiveness. Unfortunately, these have also started to rust and look worse than the first SPP set. My car is a daily driver and I do live in Florida and it rains just about every day this time of year (no salt). I’ve had stainless braided cables on boats that would get covered in salt water and still looked perfect for years. This is just a case of poor quality material. If anyone from SPP reads these forums could you please explain? I just received my Shelby Billet Hood pin set from SPP yesterday. I plan on installing them tomorrow. Just for the hell of it, I took a magnet to all the parts. Everything is either Stainless steel or aluminum, EXCEPT the cables. They are definetly regular steel braided line covered in some type of vinyl. Grab a magnet and try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 I just received my Shelby Billet Hood pin set from SPP yesterday. I plan on installing them tomorrow. Just for the hell of it, I took a magnet to all the parts. Everything is either Stainless steel or aluminum, EXCEPT the cables. They are definetly regular steel braided line covered in some type of vinyl. Grab a magnet and try it. There is a stainless steel grade that is magnetic. They use it on appliances. I would highly doubt this is that grade though. Sounds as though this cable is not stainless. I have a brand new set of billet ones in the package that i got for xmas and I have avoided putting them on until I kow for a fact the problem is fixed. I am anxious to see what SAI says about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 There is a stainless steel grade that is magnetic. They use it on appliances. I would highly doubt this is that grade though. Sounds as though this cable is not stainless. I have a brand new set of billet ones in the package that i got for xmas and I have avoided putting them on until I kow for a fact the problem is fixed. I am anxious to see what SAI says about this. Yes, I am aware that some stainless steels are slightly magnetic, but you can definetly tell by the pull of the magnet that the cables are not stainless. They are regular steel or some other iron alloy covered in vinyl. P.S. I just got finishing the Hood Pin install and lower billet grille. Pretty easy with a little patience and some tweaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Mach1 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 There is a stainless steel grade that is magnetic. They use it on appliances. I would highly doubt this is that grade though. Sounds as though this cable is not stainless. I have a brand new set of billet ones in the package that i got for xmas and I have avoided putting them on until I kow for a fact the problem is fixed. I am anxious to see what SAI says about this. Yes, good point. The 300 series stanless steel is non-magnetic. The 400 series is magnetic. I believe that the hood cables are the 300 series, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Passum Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 My replacement lanyards that came with the billet hood pin set has begun rusting. Actually not the lanyard itself but the clip that goes over the ball on the lanyard end. I assume that's what's rusting on everyone else's lanyards. I e-mailed Keith last night. Hopefully it'll just be a matter of drilling out the stainless rivet and replacing them again. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Passum Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Received e-mail from Keith today. New hood pin lanyards are on the way. Can't complain about the customer service, that's for sure. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdle Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Water Displacement- 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Mach1 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Water Displacement- 40 Good idea. I just requested the second set of replacement cables from SAI. Their customer service has certainly been great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun57 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I got my replacement cables today, can anyone tell me how to remove the cables from the frame? what tool do I use to pop the old one out? Thnx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STSVT Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I got my replacement cables today, can anyone tell me how to remove the cables from the frame? what tool do I use to pop the old one out? Thnx. The cables are riveted into the top of the radiator support . To remove them you have to drill the old rivets out this is not a big deal just do not use too big of a drill bit. You will need the new correct size rivets which should be stainless steel and should be included with the new cables. You will also need a rivet tool which you can purchase from a hardware store if you dont have one already STSVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I was at Shelby Performance Parts today to pick up a Sequential Tail Light kit and Keith came out to look at my car and the first thing he looked at was the cables. He declared them rusty and went inside and brought me a new set right there on the spot. No questions asked, and no paperwork to fill out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 E-mail Keith at kcriswell@shelbyperformanceparts.com Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Mach1 Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I was at Shelby Performance Parts today to pick up a Sequential Tail Light kit and Keith came out to look at my car and the first thing he looked at was the cables. He declared them rusty and went inside and brought me a new set right there on the spot. No questions asked, and no paperwork to fill out. Yes. I received my second replacement set, yesterday. I called them just a few days ago. Their customer service is great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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