I got the Drake hood latches and havent had a problem with them. Really hold the hood down at higher highway speeds. The little cable is slightly annoying to "position" but othe than that I like them. If fire is a concern, thats what I have insurance for, it shouldnt be catching fire in the first place.
Regarding the cable, do you worry about it rubbing on the paint? I know that was/is an issue with hood pins on muscle cars.
