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AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E36 Compact V3

The AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E36 Compact V3 is a full roll cage for the BMW E36 with 3-door Compact bodywork. This Bolt-in Compact V3 adds door bars for side protection on top of the extra reinforcement bars of the previous version, and is attached to the bodyshell at 6 points with bolts and FIA sleeves.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who put side protection high on their list.

Key benefits

• Door bars for side protection of the driver.
• The extra reinforcement bars from the V2 are retained.
• Full roll cage running the entire length of the interior.
• Six mounting points with bolts and FIA sleeves.
• Bolt-in construction, so it is removable and can be fitted without welding.
• Supplied unpainted with mounting hardware included.
• Build quality from AST Roll Cages in Spain.

Suitable for

BMW E36, 3-door Compact

• BMW E36 3-door Compact
• Type: bolt-in roll cage, version V3
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN05208
• Sunroof: for roofs without a sunroof
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• Rear anchorage: in the rear suspension area
• Rear structure layout: V design
• Type: full roll cage, bolt-in (removable)
• 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: 6 bolting points on 6 foot plates welded to the bodyshell
• Weight: 210 kg (manufacturer’s figure)
• Finish: welded and unpainted, split into sections via connecting sleeves
• Included: welded structure, connecting sleeves, 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 the door bars take up space in the door opening, so check beforehand how you will get in and out with your seat and belts.

With door bars added, the protection shifts to exactly where the Compact is narrowest.

Why choose this Bolt-in Compact V3 roll cage?

A side impact on track is rarely avoidable, and that is exactly where door bars make the difference. The V3 combines that side protection with the extra reinforcement bars of the previous step, in the same removable layout on six bolted points. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your car exactly. It is a sensible choice for anyone who drives seriously but wants to leave their bodyshell untouched.

Frequently asked questions

What do the door bars offer?

The Bolt-in Compact V3 has door bars that shield the sides of the interior, providing protection in the event of an impact from the side.

Does fitting this cage involve any welding in the car?

No, the cage is attached to the bodyshell at six points using only bolts and FIA sleeves, so it remains removable.

How well does this cage fit my Compact?

AST scans the bodyshell with laser scanners and develops the design in 3D. The six 3 mm steel foot plates are custom-designed for each car, so the cage fits your specific model precisely.

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.