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AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E36 Compact V5 NASCAR door

The AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E36 Compact V5 with NASCAR door bars is a full roll cage for the BMW E36 with 3-door Compact bodywork. This Weld-in Compact V5 NASCAR combines the most comprehensive version in the range with NASCAR-style door bars and is permanently welded to the bodyshell at 8 points.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who want the complete package and opt for the most substantial door area configuration.

Key benefits

• Top of the range: the most comprehensive version, fitted with NASCAR door bars.
• Multiple tubes in the side area: the NASCAR layout fills the door opening instead of running a single bar through it.
• Complete layout: main hoop, backstays, front reinforcement bars, extra diagonals and harness bars are all present.
• Permanently welded in: 8 welded mounting points on this weld-in version, whereas the multipoint version has 10.
• Specific to the Compact: designed around the 3-door bodywork of the E36.
• Unpainted weld-in kit: your welder works on bare steel and you choose the colour.
• Built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, to order.

Suitable for

BMW E36, 3-door Compact

• BMW E36 3-door Compact
• Type: weld-in roll cage, version V5 with NASCAR door bars
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN04186
• Sunroof: for roofs without a sunroof
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• Rear anchorage: in the rear suspension area
• Rear structure layout: V design
• Type: full roll cage, weld-in (permanent)
• Main hoop: E355 steel, 45 mm diameter
• Secondary structure: E355 steel, 40 mm diameter
• Foot and reinforcement 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 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. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your car exactly. This is the most extensive version with the narrowest entry, so agree the seat position and the placement of the door bars with your welder before any final welding is done.

Everything AST designs for the E36 Compact, in one cage, with the door area completely filled.

Why choose this Weld-in Compact V5 NASCAR roll cage?

This is the choice for those who don’t want to compromise. The Weld-in Compact V5 NASCAR combines the most complete layout in the range with the strongest side protection, leaving no weak spot in the interior. For competitive drifting with lots of contact, that is exactly the reason to go for this version.

Frequently asked questions

How does this cage differ from the standard V5?

Only in the door area. The NASCAR version fills the door opening with multiple bars; the rest of the structure is the same.

Can I still get in with a bucket seat and helmet?

Yes, but the entry is noticeably narrower than on the other versions. Dry-fit the whole assembly in the car first, before the door bars are welded in place.

How precisely does the cage fit my Compact?

AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and develops the design in 3D, so that the tubes and the custom-designed 3 mm reinforcement plates fit the panels of the E36 Compact precisely.

What is the delivery time?

The standard delivery time for this roll cage is 15 to 35 working days.