Shop

Description

AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Coupé V3

The AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Coupé V3 is a full roll cage for the BMW E46 with 2-door coupé bodywork. In addition to the main hoop, the backstays and the front reinforcement bars, this Weld-in E46 V3 also has door bars that shield the occupants from the side. The structure is permanently welded to the bodyshell at 8 points.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who want side protection as well as chassis rigidity.

Key benefits

• Door bars, side bars that form a barrier between the door and the driver.
• Complete layout, main hoop, backstays and front reinforcement bars are all included.
• Permanent mounting, eight welded mounting points make the cage a fixed part of the bodyshell.
• 71 kg, the weight stays the same as that of the lighter versions in the range.
• Unpainted weld-in kit, your welder fits and welds it, then you choose the colour yourself.
• Designed around the E46 Coupé, the door bars follow the shape of the 2-door bodywork.
• One fixed version, the cage is designed for a roof without a sunroof and without headlining.

Suitable for

BMW E46, 2-door Coupé

• BMW E46 2-door Coupé
• Type: weld-in roll cage, version V3
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN00642
• Sunroof: for roofs without a sunroof
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• Rear anchorage: in the rear suspension area
• Rear structure layout: X design
• Type: full roll cage, weld-in (permanent)
• Main hoop: E355 steel, 45 mm diameter
• Secondary structure: E355 steel, 40 mm diameter
• Foot plates: 3 mm steel, custom-designed for each car
• Mounting: 8 welded mounting points on the bodyshell
• Weight: 71 kg (manufacturer’s figure)
• Finish: unpainted weld-in kit
• Included: weld-in kit, gussets, reinforcement plates, bolts, washers and nuts, documentation, fitting instructions and sticker set

Fitting and delivery

The cage is built to order; the standard delivery time is 15 to 35 working days. Bear in mind that door bars make getting in and out tighter, so plan your seat position in advance. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so the door bars run tightly along the door opening of your E46 Coupé.

With door bars added, the V3 also shields the driver from the side, without making the cage any heavier.

Why choose this Weld-in E46 V3 roll cage?

Side impacts are a real risk in drifting and on track, and that is exactly where a cage without door bars falls short. The V3 fills that gap while staying at the same stated weight. For anyone who races seriously, this is the point at which a cage really starts to feel complete.

Frequently asked questions

Why are door bars important?

The Weld-in E46 V3 has door bars that shield the side of the interior, exactly where the bodyshell itself offers the least resistance in a side impact.

What is the difference from a multipoint weld-in cage?

This weld-in version is welded to the bodyshell at 8 points, whereas a multipoint weld-in cage uses 10.

What is the delivery time?

The standard delivery time for this roll cage is 15 to 35 working days.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.