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AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Compact V2

The AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Compact V2 is a full roll cage for the BMW E46 with 3-door Compact bodywork. This Bolt-in E46 Compact V2 builds on the V1 and adds extra reinforcement where the forces in a drift or track car are highest.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who want more torsional rigidity than the base version offers while still keeping a removable structure.

Key benefits

• Extra reinforcement compared with the V1, precisely at the most heavily loaded nodes.
• More rigid bodyshell, so the car responds more predictably to steering and throttle inputs.
• Six bolting points on six 3 mm steel foot plates welded to the bodyshell.
• Removable thanks to connecting sleeves between the separate sections.
• Heavy-duty bolt-in construction with a 45 mm main hoop in E355 steel.
• Tailored fit thanks to a laser scan and 3D design of the Compact.
• Supplied unpainted, ready for you to finish in your own colour.

Suitable for

BMW E46, 3-door Compact

• BMW E46 3-door Compact
• Type: full bolt-in roll cage, version V2
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN05061
• 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 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. Allow more preparation time than with the V1: because of the extra tubes, the interior has to be stripped further before everything falls into place.

More reinforcement than the V1, without sacrificing the removable design of the bolt-in range.

Why choose this Bolt-in E46 Compact V2 roll cage?

AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that every tube fits exactly. The extra reinforcement makes a noticeable difference in a car that is driven hard and often. If you use your Compact seriously but still want to be able to remove the cage later, this is the one for you.

Frequently asked questions

What does the V2 add compared with the V1?

The Bolt-in E46 Compact V2 has extra reinforcement tubes at the most heavily loaded points of the structure. The basic layout with six bolting points and connecting sleeves remains the same.

How reliable is the fit on my car?

AST scans the bodyshell of the E46 Compact with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D based on that data, so nothing needs to be bent to fit on the car.

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.