Roll cage tie-in plates?

[MaxD]

Yes, a wire cutter is best and some of the professional ones do make saving a windshield possible.

If you get a cheaper (wire and two handles) version, you can still do a good job. Make sure you do your best not to cut into the paint around the windshield - nothing major if you do, but do prep and repair so it never rusts.

Glass or lexan is your choice. Glass always seems clearer in viewing to me + factory motorsports cars all come with glass. I have lexan on my cars. It makes it easy to take windshield out if you are welding something or just need extra space in the car to do something.

If you have issues with regulatory bodies over coil springs, I can't even imaging the puckering if you showed up with a lexan window.

[rastta]

I don't have those plates. My cage bars are maybe 1/2 inch away from the windshield surround and tied in with small plates in various locations. Only thing I wish I had were FIA bars that come down horizontally. Would have to do a complete redesign to make them work.

[MaxD]

Originally Posted by rastta

I don't have those plates. My cage bars are maybe 1/2 inch away from the windshield surround and tied in with small plates in various locations. Only thing I wish I had were FIA bars that come down horizontally. Would have to do a complete redesign to make them work.

Yep - and I bet your cage is just fine.

Mine actually has two plates, not one big one.

Cage designs do follow trends.

The FIA bar is always in style. I think I can integrate one into my cage without too much hassle.

[rastta]

Originally Posted by MaxD

Yep - and I bet your cage is just fine.

Mine actually has two plates, not one big one.

Cage designs do follow trends.

The FIA bar is always in style. I think I can integrate one into my cage without too much hassle.

I'd rather have my cage bars closer to the windshield frame anyway. I'd have to cut out too much to make the FIA's work. Since I don't actually race it - I'm fine with it as is.