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AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Compact V1

The AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Compact V1 is a full roll cage for the BMW E46 with 3-door Compact bodywork. This Bolt-in E46 Compact V1 is the entry-level version of the bolt-in line: a heavy-duty welded structure that is secured at six bolting points and, thanks to connecting sleeves, can be taken out of the car again.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who want to use their Compact safely on circuits and drift tracks without permanently modifying the car.

Key benefits

• Full cage that ties the front and rear of the interior together.
• Six bolting points on six 3 mm steel foot plates welded to the bodyshell.
• Removable via connecting sleeves, so the cage goes in and out of the car in sections.
• Heavy-duty bolt-in construction with a 45 mm main hoop in E355 steel.
• Exact fit thanks to laser scanning and 3D design of the E46 Compact.
• Complete package with sleeves, reinforcement plates and all mounting hardware.
• Supplied unpainted, so you can choose the colour and finish yourself.

Suitable for

BMW E46, 3-door Compact

• BMW E46 3-door Compact
• Type: full bolt-in roll cage, version V1
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN05791
• Sunroof: for roofs without a sunroof
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• Rear anchorage: at the wheel arch
• Type: full roll cage, bolt-in and 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: 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 first welded to the bodyshell, after which the cage is bolted onto them. Have this welding carried out by an experienced professional, as its quality determines the strength of the whole structure.

The entry point to the bolt-in line: a full, removable cage for the E46 Compact on six welded foot plates.

Why choose this Bolt-in E46 Compact V1 roll cage?

AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so it fits your Compact exactly. You get the rigidity of a welded construction while keeping the freedom to take the cage out of the car again later. For anyone who wants to start with a clean basic build, this is the logical first step.

Frequently asked questions

How does it differ from the higher versions?

The Bolt-in E46 Compact V1 is the basic version: the complete cage structure without the extra reinforcements, door bars and additional tubes found on the V2, V3 and V4.

What exactly will I receive?

You receive the welded structure, the connecting sleeves, reinforcement plates, all bolts, washers and nuts, documentation, fitting instructions and a sticker set. The cage is supplied unpainted.

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.