actually, compared to drilling, the clips creates more damage to yr hood.. as downforce will push these clips to actually 'eat' into the steel of the hood after it has chew thru the paints...hence, u got a 'larger' surface area exposed to rust...
I've read it somewhere in ZTH that ppl have installed a custom switch that disables the fuel-pump. It got my attention but I wasn't able to find one in Penang. Someone kindly point me to the right direction. :)...