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AST Multipoint Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Sedan V1

The AST Multipoint Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Saloon V1 is a full roll cage for the BMW E46 with 4-door saloon bodywork. This Multipoint E46 Saloon V1 is the entry-level version of the multipoint range: a main hoop with braces that is welded to the bodyshell at ten points, two more than a standard weld-in cage.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who are building up their E46 saloon from the bare shell and want to start with a rigid foundation right away.

Key benefits

• Ten welded mounting points spread the forces over more locations in the bodyshell than the eight of a standard weld-in cage.
• More rigid bodyshell, so the suspension behaves more predictably and the car stays more settled under high lateral loads.
• Heavy-duty material, with a main hoop in E355 steel with a diameter of 45 mm and the rest of the structure in E355 at 40 mm.
• 3 mm steel foot plates, custom-designed for each car so that the load is transferred cleanly into the floor pan.
• Complete weld-in kit with gussets, reinforcement plates and all bolts, washers and nuts.
• Supplied unpainted, so you decide on the colour and when to paint it after welding in.
• Room to grow: V1 is the starting point of the same multipoint family as V2 to V5.
• Choice of anchorage: at the rear, the cage is anchored either in the rear suspension area or at the wheel arch; you specify your choice when ordering.

Suitable for

BMW E46, 4-door saloon

• BMW E46 4-door saloon
• Type: multipoint weld-in roll cage, version V1
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN00607
• Sunroof: for roofs without a sunroof
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• Rear structure layout: X design
• Type: full roll cage, multipoint 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: 10 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. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your car exactly. Have the welding-in done by an experienced welder, as some of the ten welded mounting points are located under the trim and in the area of the rear suspension.

Ten welded mounting points instead of eight: the V1 lays the rigid foundation on which the rest of the E46 build is based.

Why choose this Multipoint E46 Saloon V1 roll cage?

Anyone who puts an E46 saloon to serious use soon notices that the bodyshell itself is the weakest link. This Multipoint E46 Saloon V1 tackles that with two extra welded mounting points and custom-designed foot plates, without you having to pay for the full set of bars straight away. You get a cage that fits as it should, with room to build on later.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is included in the package?

You receive the complete weld-in kit with gussets, reinforcement plates, bolts, washers and nuts, individual documentation, fitting instructions and a sticker set. Everything is supplied unpainted.

Why does this cage fit so precisely?

AST scans the bodyshell of the E46 saloon with laser scanners and then designs the Multipoint E46 Saloon V1 in 3D, so the tubes and foot plates fit tightly against the panels.

Is this cage suitable for competition?

The cage is intended for track and competition use. Always check the regulations of your own federation or sporting organisation for the requirements that apply to your car, class and championship.

Where does the cage anchor at the rear?

You choose this yourself when ordering: in the rear suspension area or at the wheel arch. AST builds the structure for the area you specify.

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.