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AST Full Roll Cage BMW E30 Coupé AWD V2

The AST Full Roll Cage BMW E30 Coupé AWD V2 is a full roll cage for the BMW E30 3 Series with 2-door coupé bodywork and all-wheel drive. This Full Roll Cage E30 Coupé AWD V2 is the V1 supplemented with front reinforcement bars that run from the A-pillars to the bulkhead. The cage is designed specifically for the all-wheel-drive 325iX and does not fit the rear-wheel-drive E30.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who want torsional rigidity as well as safety in an E30 that regularly sees track time.

Key benefits

• Front reinforcement bars: the bars to the bulkhead tie the front end more firmly to the cage, making the steering behaviour more predictable.
• Front and rear compartments: the structure covers the entire cabin, not just the area behind the seats.
• Six welded foot plates: six bolting points on 3 mm thick plates, custom-designed for each car.
• E355 steel: main hoop with a diameter of 45 mm, the rest of the structure 40 mm.
• Laser-scanned fit: the E30 Coupé has been digitised, so the tubes closely follow the contours of the bodyshell.
• Supplied in sections: connecting sleeves make it possible to bring the cage into the car through the door opening.
• Unpainted with mounting hardware: bolts, washers, nuts, reinforcement plates and fitting instructions are included in the package.
• Available for cars with and without a sunroof – you choose this when ordering

Suitable for

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

• BMW E30 3 Series 2-door Coupé
• Only the all-wheel-drive version, the 325iX
• Type: full roll cage, version V2 with front reinforcement bars
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN00452
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• Rear anchorage: at the wheel arch
• Rear structure layout: X design
• Type: full roll cage, bolted to welded foot plates
• 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, then the cage is bolted onto them. With the V2, allow for the routing of the front bars past the dashboard; remove the dashboard before you start. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your car exactly.

The front reinforcement bars of the V2 make the nose of the 325iX noticeably stiffer, without you having to weld the cage in.

Why choose the full roll cage E30 Coupé AWD V2?

The E30 is a light car whose bodyshell is rarely still dead straight after thirty years. By extending the front bars to the bulkhead, you connect the cage to the most heavily loaded part of the car. The result is a steering feel that stays consistent over an entire session, even as the tyres heat up.

Frequently asked questions

Does this cage also work on a rear-wheel-drive E30?

No. The Full Roll Cage E30 Coupé AWD V2 is designed exclusively for the all-wheel-drive E30 Coupé, the 325iX. The floor pan and tunnel of that version are different, so the foot plates will not fit a rear-wheel-drive E30.

What is the difference from the V1?

The V1 has the main hoop with backstays and the basic structure at the front. The V2 adds two reinforcement bars that run from the A-pillars to the bulkhead, for extra rigidity in the front of the car.

What if my car has a sunroof?

When ordering, please state whether your car has a sunroof, 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.