andi4eyes Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Hi guys, I'm Andi, a new member and a new Caterham owner.I will take delivery of an "Academy"/Graduates race car from 2000 in a few weeks time. The car has the high roll cage I think made by Safety Devices.I tried to work with Soft Bits for Sevens and Oxted Thundersport to acquire a half hood for this car but neither companies have patterns or can even do a custom job.So my question for the forum: Has anyone fitted a half hood to one of those cars/cages before? I'm not looking for a perfect fit but it should be functional.Thanks!Andi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I have the same cage and a SBFS half hood. I 'think' it was for a tall FIA bar. I'd need to check the paperwork! I had to make longer side straps. RegardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Hi Andi,Welcome to the madhouse!I can't answer your question about the half-hood but I have a tall cage and the same side impact bar on mine and the only way I can easily get in and out is through the top of the cage. (5'8" and carrying a little extra timber!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andi4eyes Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thank you guys for your replies!@Ian, it would be great if you could let me know what you find. SBFS has those versions: https://www.softbitsshop.co.uk/caterham-classifications-12-w.aspBy "making longer side straps" do you mean you had to get the sewing machine out or is it the slid-y bit that you had to get a longer one? If I knew by how much you extended them I could possibly ask the manufacturer to make them a bit longer. @Aeroscreen, Thank you for your input. I found your website very helpful while I was trying to find out all the details about Caterhams over the last few weeks and months.I was actually thinking about that. My plan is to ditch the half doors and the big side impact bar. Instead I will run the rear wheel intrusion bar (found and bought one already) for some protection and full doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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