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AST Half Roll Cage BMW E36 Coupé V1

The AST half roll cage for the BMW E36 is a half roll cage developed specifically for the BMW 3 Series (E36) with 2-door coupé bodywork and rear-wheel drive. This half roll cage is custom-made using 3D laser scanning technology for a perfect fit, and provides a solid foundation for anyone preparing their E36 for track or drift use without going straight to a full cage.

The cage is attached to the bodyshell at four mounting points with reinforcement plates and is aimed at mechanics and drifters who want to add structural rigidity and safety to the rear of the car.

Key benefits

• 45 mm main hoop in E355 steel for maximum rigidity
• 40 mm secondary structure in the same steel grade
• Custom-developed using 3D laser scanning technology for an exact fit
• 4-point mounting to the bodyshell via 3 mm reinforcement plates
• Supplied as an unpainted welded structure, ready for painting in your own colour
• Includes mounting hardware, documentation, fitting instructions and a sticker set
• Configurable for cars with or without a sunroof and with or without headlining

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series (E36), 2-door coupé, rear-wheel drive (RWD)

• BMW E36 Coupé (2-door)
• Type: half roll cage (Rear Cage), version V1

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN00546
• Main hoop: Ø45 mm, E355 steel
• Secondary structure: Ø40 mm, E355 steel
• Reinforcement plates: 3 mm thick
• Weight: 210 kg (manufacturer’s figure)
• Finish: welded structure, unpainted
• Rear anchorage: at the wheel arch
• Rear structure layout: X design

Fitting and delivery

The half roll cage is supplied with mounting hardware, documentation, fitting instructions and a sticker set. Have the cage fitted at the 4 mounting points with reinforcement plates by a specialist fitter. Standard delivery time is 15 to 35 working days. When ordering, please state whether your car has a sunroof and/or headlining so that the cage can be tailored to it.

A custom-developed half roll cage that structurally prepares your BMW E36 coupé for track and drift use, without the complexity of a full cage.

Why choose this half roll cage?

Where many off-the-shelf cages fit with some play, this AST half roll cage has been developed specifically for the BMW E36 coupé using 3D laser scanning technology, ensuring a tight, repeatable fit. Combined with the 45 mm main hoop in E355 steel, it provides a solid foundation for anyone building up their E36 step by step towards track day or drift use.

Frequently asked questions

Does this half roll cage fit every BMW E36?

This version has been developed specifically for the BMW E36 with 2-door coupé bodywork and rear-wheel drive (RWD). Other body styles require a different version.

Can I have this cage painted in my own colour?

Yes, the cage is supplied as an unpainted welded structure, so you can have it painted or coated as you wish.

What if my car has a sunroof or headlining?

When ordering, you can specify whether your car has a sunroof and/or headlining; the cage will then be tailored accordingly.

Is this half roll cage approved for competition use?

The manufacturer’s information does not list a specific FIA or RDW homologation for this model. Intended for track use: if in doubt, check the regulations of your organiser or inspection body.

What is the delivery time?

The standard delivery time for this half 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.