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AST Removable Half Roll Cage BMW E46 Coupé V1

The AST Removable Half Roll Cage BMW E46 Coupé V1 is a half roll cage for the BMW 3 Series E46 with 2-door coupé bodywork. This removable half cage E46 Coupé V1 is the basic version and can be taken out of the car in sections via connecting sleeves, without you having to touch the foot plates.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for owners who use their E46 Coupé both on track and on the road and want the rear seats or the load space back every now and then.

Key benefits

• Removable via connecting sleeves, so the cage can come out again without any grinding.
• Four bolting points on four foot plates made of 3 mm steel, welded to the bodyshell.
• Main hoop in E355 with a diameter of 45 mm, 40 mm for the rest of the structure.
• Only the rear compartment is occupied; the front interior remains fully intact.
• Designed for the 2-door Coupé version of the E46 and not for any other body style.
• Flexible in use, handy for a car that does double duty.
• Supplied unpainted with all reinforcement plates and mounting hardware.
• Available for cars with and without a sunroof and with and without headlining – you choose this when ordering

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E46, 2-door Coupé

• BMW E46 Coupé, years of manufacture 1998 to 2006
• Type: half roll cage, version V1, removable via connecting sleeves
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN00616
• Rear anchorage: in the rear suspension area
• Rear structure layout: X design
• Type: half roll cage, removable via connecting sleeves
• 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 welded foot plates
• Weight: 71 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. The four foot plates are welded to the bodyshell; the cage is then bolted onto them, and you can remove it again later via the sleeves. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your car exactly.

Safety at the weekend, a normal car during the week: the sleeves make the difference.

Why choose this Removable Half Cage E46 Coupé V1?

A fixed cage is fine for a pure track car, but many E46 Coupés do more than that. With the connecting sleeves, you take the tubes out when you need the car for something else, while the foot plates stay neatly in place. That way, you do not have to choose between safety and practicality.

Frequently asked questions

How exactly does removal work?

The removable half cage E46 Coupé V1 is made up of sections joined together by connecting sleeves. You undo the joints and lift the sections out of the car; the welded foot plates stay in place.

So why is welding still needed?

The four foot plates are welded to the bodyshell to spread the forces across the floor panel. Only the cage itself is removable, not the foot plates.

Is this roll cage homologated?

The manufacturer’s documentation does not list a homologation number for this item. The cage is intended for track and competition use; check the regulations of your own motorsport organisation before you enter.

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.