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Another sad day today, only made worse by KGM insurance inactivity and dragging their feet. They really were awful to deal with, despite me calling them weekly to chase them up. Not only did my emails go unanswered, but were actually unread for over a week! I've included some images of the damage. The N/S lowered floor was also rippled, but hard to photograph and the scuttle panel was pushed up a good inch. Allowing daylight into the footwell.

Turns out I was correct, mine is different. I wonder why that is then? It needs a clean too! 😬

I think for the effort involved it would make sense to go for the full cage especially the full one is still reasonably accessible.

Same as me but turbo so should be fine. They only have red in stock atm though, so will wait until the others come back in.

Thanks for the replies. I was interested as having never tried it myself, probably OK at the moment but wouldn't want to make the car undriveable in the future. I can see the issues of not wearing a helmet which is one of the reasons I wanted to find a rear only one, not many around and caged didn't seem interested in making just a rear section.

It's more of a spiral channel than a thread. 1/4 lock idea. I checked mine sealed first before I got it powder coated. Just wipe some oil on the o ring before fitting. Mine engine is a 2.0 LTR Zetec blacktop.

As for disadvantages as per title, helmets would be advisable although whether a disadvantage depends upon your viewpoint. Then there is the fact the cage could kill you without a helmet. I often drive without one which is weird because I actually prefer wearing one for many reasons. Laziness or forgetfulness I'm not sure which it is 😂

One of our WhatsApp group lads recently did his, not without some issues IIRC

Ah yes, I've seen that one myself but didn't think it looked like it would fit mine, the thread bit is different I think. I'll go check because I could easily be mistaken.

I’m leaning towards retro fitting a full FIA cage over the winter. The only reason I’m not 100%, is the fact I’d need to drill my chassis rails as I don’t have the pre-drilled holes already….🤔

From this site, it's a perfect fit. https://darkicedesigns.com/collections/individual-engine-caps/products/ford-petrol-oil-cap-zetec-duratec-ecoboost-f-acc-099-102

Definitely not talent, probably more to do with an under developed fear gland! 😂 No, it's not been on the dyno since fitting the throttle bodies, I installed the factory developed Omex map which works a treat. Obviously it's a bit more powerful but the throttle response is the main improvement, with the lightweight flywheel it punches very hard in gear but keeps the flexibility it always had.

They do DEFINITELY look awesome!

We must compare entry and exit techniques sometime 🤣

Is there an entry list? From what I see doesnt seem to have been populated yet....oh and I have entered

I have a full FIA cage, an aero screen and lowered floors on my car. As for disadvantages there are none, I get in and out through the top of the cage with and without a helmet on. I also have a custom tonneau which is no different than getting in a car with full wet gear, there’s a technique of getting in of course but no harder! The advantages are; extra safety compared to a normal roll bar, you feel much safer with it and they look awesome!

I find getting in through the side of a full cage is very easy, but getting out does need a bit of flexibility... Although nothing is as difficult as a standard car with full weather gear!

I've found it easier to get in with a cage and much easier to get out with one. I tried the top entry method, in fact I posted a video on here showing me attempting it as it was so flipping hilarious! If you're skinny no problem but at my size not good, much easier to get in and out from the side for me.

It looks stunning. Great spec list too. If I didn't already have one I'd be extremely tempted by that.

That's looking like an inspired move more and more these days!

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I have two Westfields - full Cage FIA as above and with rear MSA rollbar. For me much, much easier to get in/out with rollbar. Also there was recent discussion re helmet in caged car on road not only on track. Additionaly worth to notice that this FIA Cage Has no properly protruding on side side bars.

I found it actually made it easier as you can grab on the bars and hoist yourself in! Also, getting in/out through the top was something I would often do especially when the half doors were on it.

That’s a mate’s car and it us utterly gorgeous! Goes like a bat out of hell 😁

About the same time, but to my knowledge the derision was only ever from those that were looking at kits for the first time. Those that knew about them were not in the slightest bit bothered about letters on a plate, unless they wanted to display something that (to them) looked cool. I actually fought with the DVLA to ensure I got a Q when I registered mine!