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AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E30 Coupé AWD V2

The AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E30 Coupé AWD V2 is a full roll cage for the all-wheel drive BMW E30 (the 325iX) with 2-door coupé bodywork. This Bolt-in E30 Coupé AWD V2 builds on the basic cage and adds front reinforcement bars that run from the cage to the bulkhead. Please note: this is explicitly the AWD version, intended for the 325iX and not for the rear-wheel drive E30.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for 325iX drivers who are looking for a gain in chassis rigidity as well as protection.

Key benefits

• Front reinforcement bars to the bulkhead, linking the front end to the main structure.
• Specific to the 325iX, with room for the front axle and transfer case of the all-wheel drive system.
• Stiffer chassis to cope with the extra mass that the AWD drivetrain brings.
• Six bolting points on six foot plates welded to the bodyshell.
• 45 mm main hoop in E355 steel, the rest of the structure in 40 mm.
• Laser-scanned fit, drawn up in 3D for each car.
• Removable design with connecting sleeves, including all mounting hardware.

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series (E30), 2-door coupé, all-wheel drive (325iX)

• BMW 3 Series (E30) 2-door coupé with all-wheel drive, i.e. the 325iX
• Not suitable for the rear-wheel-drive E30; choose the RWD version for that car
• Type: bolt-in roll cage, version V2
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN04964
• Sunroof: for roofs without a sunroof
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• Rear anchorage: at the wheel arch
• Rear structure layout: X design
• Type: full roll cage, bolt-in (removable)
• Drive: all-wheel-drive E30 (325iX)
• 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: 6 bolting points on 6 foot plates welded to the bodyshell
• Weight: 210 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 six foot plates are welded to the bodyshell and the cage is then bolted onto them. The dashboard has to come out to fit the front reinforcement bars, so allow for this in your planning. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your car exactly.

With front bars running to the bulkhead, the AWD V2 turns the 325iX into a car whose body flexes less under braking and turn-in.

Why choose this Bolt-in E30 Coupé AWD V2 roll cage?

The 325iX carries a front axle, a transfer case and an additional propshaft at the front, and that weight puts a heavier load on the front end than on a regular E30. The front reinforcement bars of the V2 tie that front end directly to the main structure, so the car responds more consistently. You therefore get protection and a noticeably stiffer chassis in one go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference from the AWD V1?

The Bolt-in E30 Coupé AWD V2 is the V1 plus two front reinforcement bars running through to the bulkhead. The base, with the main hoop and the six bolting points, is the same; the V2 ties the front end to it.

Exactly which E30 is this cage intended for?

Exclusively for the all-wheel drive E30, the 325iX, in 2-door coupé bodywork. For a rear-wheel drive E30 you need the RWD version; the two cages are not interchangeable.

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.