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AST Half Roll Cage BMW E30 Coupé AWD V2

The AST Half Roll Cage BMW E30 Coupé AWD V2 is a half roll cage for the BMW 3 Series E30 with 2-door coupé bodywork and all-wheel drive, the E30 325iX. This Half roll cage E30 Coupé AWD V2 is the extended version of the V1: the same main hoop in the rear compartment, but with additional diagonal and harness bars. This version is also permanently mounted and does not fit the rear-wheel-drive E30.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for 325iX drivers who want harness mounting points on the tubes and more rigidity than the base version provides.

Key benefits

• Extra bracing: diagonal and harness bars make the rear structure more rigid than on the V1.
• Harness mounting: the harness bar provides a fixed, high-mounted anchor point for the shoulder straps.
• Rear only: the front compartment stays clear, so the dashboard and the front area remain usable.
• Four welded foot plates: 3 mm steel, custom-designed for each car, with four bolting points.
• E355 steel: 45 mm main hoop, rest of the structure 40 mm.
• Laser-scan fit: AST scans the 325iX bodyshell and designs the tubes around it in 3D.
• Unpainted: ready for you to finish in the colour of your project.
• Available for cars with and without a sunroof and with and without headlining – you choose this when ordering

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series (E30), 2-door coupé with all-wheel drive

• BMW 3 Series (E30), 2-door coupé with all-wheel drive, the E30 325iX
• Not suitable for the rear-wheel-drive E30
• Type: half roll cage, fixed-mounted, version V2
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN00442
• Rear anchorage: at the wheel arch
• Rear structure layout: X design
• Type: half roll cage, fixed-mounted and not 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: 4 bolting points on 4 foot plates welded to the bodyshell
• Weight: 210 kg (manufacturer’s figure)
• Finish: welded and unpainted, without connecting sleeves
• Included: welded structure, 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. The four foot plates are welded to the bodyshell and the cage is then bolted onto them. Because there is more tubing in the rear compartment, it is advisable to remove the rear seat and the parcel shelf beforehand.

The V2 adds diagonal and harness bars, so your harness is anchored to tubing rather than to sheet metal.

Why choose this Half Roll Cage E30 Coupé AWD V2?

AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your 325iX exactly. Anyone using a four-point belt or a racing harness wants the shoulder straps anchored to a bar rather than to a mounting point in the sheet metal; the V2 solves that. You keep the front compartment clear and still get noticeably more rigidity at the rear.

Frequently asked questions

Why a separate version for the all-wheel-drive E30?

The Half roll cage E30 Coupé AWD V2 is designed around the bodyshell of the E30 325iX. Its mounting points differ from those of the rear-wheel-drive E30, so the foot plates would not line up properly on that car.

Can I attach my harness to this cage?

Yes, the V2 has a harness bar behind the seats to which you can attach the shoulder straps. Follow the fitting instructions and the regulations of the organiser you compete with.

What if my car has a sunroof or headlining?

When ordering, please state whether your car has a sunroof and whether the headlining will stay in place, and AST will tailor the roll 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.