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AST Full Roll Cage BMW E46 Compact V2

The AST Full Roll Cage BMW E46 Compact V2 is a full roll cage for the BMW E46 with 3-door Compact bodywork. This Full Roll Cage E46 Compact V2 is the V1 with added reinforcement, a step that delivers a good deal of extra rigidity for a modest price difference.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who do more than the odd track day and want to take some of the load off their chassis.

Key benefits

• Extra reinforcement on top of the V1 structure.
• Best value for money in the full cage range for the Compact.
• Six bolting points on six welded 3 mm steel foot plates.
• Removable via connecting sleeves between the sections.
• Main hoop in 45 mm E355 steel, other tubes in 40 mm.
• Less body flex, allowing the suspension to work better.
• Supplied unpainted, complete with mounting hardware and instructions.

Suitable for

BMW E46, 3-door Compact

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

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN03023
• 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, 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 welded foot plates
• 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 extra reinforcement tubes call for a little more test-fitting and adjustment than on the V1, so take your time with the alignment before the foot plates are finally welded in place.

For a small price difference over the V1, you get noticeably more rigidity in return.

Why choose this Full Roll Cage E46 Compact V2?

AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that the extra tubes also line up exactly. The difference in purchase price compared with the V1 is small, while you get a clearly more rigid overall structure in return. For most Compact builders, this is the sweet spot in the range.

Frequently asked questions

Is the step up from V1 to V2 worth it?

Yes, if you drive regularly. The Full Roll Cage E46 Compact V2 costs little more than the V1 and adds extra reinforcement that you will notice in the steering response and the lifespan of the chassis.

What is included in the delivery?

The welded structure, connecting sleeves, reinforcement plates, bolts, washers and nuts, documentation, fitting instructions and a sticker set. Everything 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.