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Lexan and Makralon are trade names for polycarbonate, but the non scratch hardened surface is worth looking for. Costs more though, so could always try a normal one first. I fitted edge trim and yes you could use 2 side clamps and rest on the cowl and cage. I'll take some photos later

Would it work without the windscreen mounts? And it looks like you've protected the edges with U trim?

I don't suppose you know the dimensions of yours do you? I've found some on eBay that will cut to size. It's not branded Makrolon but it is polycarbonate. Is there any difference apart from the name? It's UV protected, shatter resistant but doesn't mention scatch resistance.

I used 5mm I think, cut easily with a coarse jigsaw. The key is to get a scratch coated polycarbonate, not acrylic

Hmmm, sounds like an idea to try. Any particular thickness? Is it easy to cut without shattering or cracking?

You could fully clamp one to the cage without needing the side supports, then just remove for mots or heavy rain/track days (that's what I do). I used Makralon AR (scratch resistant coating) and it's held up brilliantly as well as being optically clear

I wanted to try one of those short screens with my cage, to give a bigger wind deflection but without having to have a full screen and wipers etc. Can't recall who used to make them, MoFast maybe, but they no longer do so.

I have to say I'm not sure I entirely agree with that. Disadvantages... They are not cheap You have to fit one (skills required) They are heavy so reduce the power to weight (the weight-saving guys would have a meltdown) and the cars agility In an accident if you are not wearing a helmet they can kill you For some people it can make getting in and out tricky They collect flies especially at night 🤣

It also gives a good mount for a detachable polycarbonate windscreen!

Put simply there are no disadvantages and its much safer

It's not the flies and bugs that are the real issue after dark in my neighborhood it's more the large herd of deer im seriously considering a full cage myself .

It's mainly driving in the dark will give you that issue, the fly count after daytime blats isn't too bad tbf.

Only 3 westfields here when we arrived - and others to come?

I'm glad someone else has the same issue with flies i only run an rac rollback at present I drive a fair bit after dark so every couple of trips out the bar looks like it's covered in fibreglass or should I say flyberglass it's a job to clean can only imagine a whole cage being a nightmare

I thought I had spoken to custom cages. I don't think anything is listed on their website, did you have to leave the car with them ?

I would expect it to cost more than Cagedlaser to be honest (and probablu weigh more) but I do like the way it looks

Yeah you're right, just seen the link. It looks nice for competition, might be too much for road use 🤔 Not sure about the price, however they list free shipping in UK and EU on their website...

They do state it's FIA compliant

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I absolutely love my full cage, for all the reasons you mentioned. I'm even up for the ballet bit!

For me no down sides to a full cage, stiffens the chassis, full roll over protection, somewhere to haul yourself out, and best of all daughter can use it as a ballet bar 🤷‍♂️ Custom cage made to a very high standard, in a bigger diameter tube than the msa cage. And the The ballet bar, 2nd position apparently 🤷‍♂️ I have just thought of a downside to a full cage.....the amount of flies and bugs that get splattered on it!

Are you sure @marcusb? I crossed the finished line and ran home before you’d even switched your phone on 😎

That's the petty bar. I've seen it used with rollbars to strengthen the chassis, not sure how useful it is with a full cage 🤔 That cage looks very robust tho, but I'm quite sure it isn't FIA homologated, so there is really no point on getting it instead of the Caged/Westfield one which is.

@Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO you missed out on the charity track run today 😎

A few pics from today, the blue Healey is Hamsters He’s racing this weekend in it 😎