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AST Multipoint Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E34 Touring V3

The AST Multipoint weld-in roll cage V3 for the BMW E34 Touring is a full roll cage for the BMW 5 Series E34 with 5-door Touring bodywork. The Multipoint E34 Touring V3 adds door bars to the V2, so that alongside the main hoop, the backstays and the front bars there is also protection at the sides.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who look beyond rigidity and take safety in a side impact seriously. In drifting, where contact with the wall or another car can never be entirely ruled out, many people see this as the entry level.

Key benefits

• Door bars bring protection to the sides, exactly where the crumple zone of a saloon or estate is shortest.
• Front reinforcement bars to the bulkhead are included, just as on the V2.
• Ten welded mounting points spread the load over more locations than the eight of a regular weld-in cage.
• More rigid bodyshell, so the suspension does what it has been set up to do.
• Touring-specific, designed around the five-door E34 Touring; a Saloon cage will not fit here.
• E355 steel with a 45 mm main hoop and 40 mm for the rest of the structure.
• Complete weld-in kit with gussets, reinforcement plates, mounting hardware, documentation, fitting instructions and a sticker set.

Suitable for

BMW 5 Series E34, 5-door Touring

• BMW 5 Series E34 Touring (1988 to 1996)
• Type: multipoint weld-in roll cage, version V3
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN04033
• 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, 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, 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 door bars run across the door opening, so bear in mind that getting in and out will not be as easy as with a V1 or V2. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your car exactly.

With the V3, for the first time there is steel between you and the door of the E34 Touring.

Why choose this Multipoint E34 Touring V3 roll cage?

On an older 5 Series, side protection is the area where the factory could do the least. The door bars of this version fill that gap, while the ten welded mounting points and the front bars make sure the rest of the bodyshell plays its part. For most drift and track regulations, this is the level that gets you to the start line without any discussion, although the regulations of your own organiser always take precedence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still get in and out normally with door bars?

Yes, but it takes more effort than without. The Multipoint E34 Touring V3 has straight door bars in the door opening. If you want more room to get in, look at the version with NASCAR door bars, which has several curved tubes in the door instead of the standard door bar.

Why ten welded mounting points rather than eight?

The multipoint version is welded to the bodyshell at ten points, compared with eight on the standard weld-in cage. More welded mounting points mean the forces are spread over more sheet metal, resulting in a more rigid bodyshell.

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.