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AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Sedan V2

The AST Bolt-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Saloon V2 is a full roll cage for the BMW E46 with 4-door saloon bodywork. This Bolt-in E46 Saloon V2 builds on the entry-level version and adds extra reinforcement bars, making the structure more rigid and spreading the load across more tubes.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who really push their E46 Saloon on the track or drift circuit and want more rigidity than the basic version offers.

Key benefits

• Extra reinforcement bars: additional tubes make the cage noticeably more rigid than the V1 without making the construction more complicated.
• More rigid bodyshell: the body flexes less, so the chassis responds more predictably to steering and throttle corrections.
• Full cage: the tube structure encloses both the front seats and the rear compartment.
• Bolt-in mounting at 6 points: six foot plates are welded to the bodyshell and the cage itself is bolted onto them.
• Removable: the connecting sleeves let you move the cage into and out of the car in sections.
• E355 steel: main hoop with a diameter of 45 mm, the remaining tubes 40 mm.
• Custom-designed: based on a laser scan of the E46 Saloon, so there is no trial and error during fitting.

Suitable for

BMW E46, 4-door saloon

• BMW E46 4-door saloon
• Type: bolt-in roll cage, version V2
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN04967
• 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)
• 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. Plan on a stripped interior for fitting: because of the extra bars, the cage needs more room than the basic version to get into position.

The same removable design as the entry-level version, with extra tubes exactly where the loads are highest.

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

If you regularly take your E46 Saloon on track, you will feel the difference the Bolt-in E46 Saloon V2 makes. The extra reinforcement bars keep the bodyshell tight, so your set-up does what you expect of it. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so every bolting point ends up in exactly the right place.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference from the V1?

The Bolt-in E46 Saloon V2 has extra reinforcement bars in its structure. The mounting stays the same: six bolting points on six foot plates welded to the bodyshell, removable via connecting sleeves.

Will the cage fit my car exactly?

AST digitises the bodyshell of the E46 Saloon with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D based on that scan. The 3 mm foot plates are custom-made for each car, so everything ends up in the right place.

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.