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AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E30 Touring V2

The AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E30 Touring V2 is a full roll cage for the rear-wheel-drive BMW 3 Series (E30) with 5-door Touring bodywork. This Weld-in E30 Touring V2 builds on the base version and adds front reinforcement bars to the bulkhead, so the front section of the car flexes noticeably less.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who want not only safety but also a sharper-steering E30 Touring.

Key benefits

• Front reinforcement bars: run through to the bulkhead and tie the cage to the front section of the bodyshell.
• More direct steering: less torsion around the bulkhead means a more predictable steering feel.
• Eight welded mounting points: a permanent connection to the bodyshell, stronger than a bolted construction.
• Gussets and reinforcement plates: spread the loads over a larger bearing surface.
• Custom-made via laser scan: the bodyshell is digitised and the cage is designed in 3D.
• E355 steel: 45 mm main hoop, 40 mm for the rest of the structure, supplied unpainted.

Suitable for

BMW E30 3 Series, 5-door Touring with rear-wheel drive

• BMW E30 3 Series 5-door Touring
• Only the rear-wheel-drive E30; a separate cage is available for the all-wheel-drive 325iX
• Type: weld-in roll cage, version V2
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN04592
• Sunroof: for roofs without a sunroof
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• Rear anchorage: in the rear suspension area
• Rear structure layout: X design
• Type: full roll cage, weld-in (permanent)
• 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: 8 welded mounting points on the bodyshell
• Weight: 71 kg (manufacturer’s figure)
• Finish: unpainted weld-in kit
• Included: weld-in kit, gussets, reinforcement plates, bolts, washers, 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 the fitting of the front bars carefully, as they run all the way to the bulkhead and meet the dashboard area. Always have the welding carried out by a professional.

With bars running to the bulkhead, the E30 Touring goes from a stiff car to one that feels like a single solid block.

Why choose this Weld-in E30 Touring V2 roll cage?

The step from V1 to V2 is the cheapest handling gain you can make on an E30 Touring. The front bars connect the main structure to the bulkhead, so the suspension and steering do what you expect. You also keep an open interior, as the door openings remain clear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference from the V1?

The Weld-in E30 Touring V2 is the V1 with front reinforcement bars to the bulkhead. These bars stiffen the front section of the car; the rest of the construction is identical.

Does this cage also fit the 325iX with all-wheel drive?

No. This cage is made for the rear-wheel-drive E30 Touring; for the all-wheel-drive 325iX, AST supplies a separate cage.

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.