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AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E30 Coupé V1

The AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E30 Coupé V1 is a full roll cage for the rear-wheel-drive BMW E30 3 Series with 2-door coupé bodywork. This Weld-in E30 Coupé V1 is the base version with a main hoop and braces, welded to the bodyshell at eight points to form a rigid safety structure behind the seats.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who are building up their E30 Coupé step by step and want to start with a solid basic structure.

Key benefits

• Fully custom-made: AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that every tube follows the panels of your E30 Coupé exactly.
• Eight welded mounting points: the structure is welded to the bodyshell in eight places, giving a more rigid connection than a bolted system.
• Heavy-duty main hoop: E355 steel with a diameter of 45 mm forms the heart of the cage.
• Reinforced load paths: gussets and reinforcement plates in 3 mm steel spread the load across the panels.
• Complete weld-in kit: all tubes, gussets, plates and mounting hardware arrive in one go, including documentation and fitting instructions.
• Supplied unpainted: you finish the cage yourself in the colour that suits your car or your regulations.
• Logical foundation: the V1 is the specification level on which AST’s heavier weld-in versions build.
• Available with anchorage in the rear suspension area or at the wheel arch, which you choose when ordering

Suitable for

BMW E30 3 Series, 2-door coupé, rear-wheel drive (RWD)

• BMW E30 3 Series 2-door Coupé
• Only the rear-wheel-drive E30; a separate cage is available for the all-wheel-drive 325iX
• Type: weld-in roll cage, version V1
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN05565
• Sunroof: for roofs without a sunroof
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• 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
• FIA homologation: N-5401 / A-5401 / N-5138 / A-5138 / N-5292 / A-5292 / N-5327 / A-5327, valid according to AST for the BMW 318is, BMW 323i, BMW 325i and BMW M3 versions

Fitting and delivery

The cage is built to order; the standard delivery time is 15 to 35 working days. Fitting is permanent: the structure is welded to the bodyshell at eight points and should therefore be fitted by a professional with welding experience. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your car exactly.

The V1 gives your E30 Coupé a rigid, welded-in main hoop in one go, without you having to commit straight away to the full set of bars.

Why choose this Weld-in E30 Coupé V1 roll cage?

A welded-in cage becomes part of the bodyshell and therefore provides more direct force transmission than a bolted system. Because AST first scans the E30 Coupé and then draws the cage to measure in 3D, the tubes sit tight against the panels and as much space as possible is left in the interior. The V1 is the sensible choice if you want a sound basic structure while deliberately keeping the number of tubes down.

Frequently asked questions

Does this cage also fit a 325iX?

No. The Weld-in E30 Coupé V1 is designed for the rear-wheel-drive E30 Coupé. For the all-wheel-drive 325iX, AST supplies a separate version, so check which drive layout your car has first.

What exactly will I receive?

You receive an unpainted weld-in kit with the cage tubes, gussets, reinforcement plates, bolts, washers and nuts, documentation, fitting instructions and a sticker set.

Where is the roll cage anchored at the rear?

You specify this yourself when ordering. You choose between anchorage in the rear suspension area and anchorage at the wheel arch, and AST builds the cage accordingly.

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.