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AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E36 Coupé V1

The AST weld-in roll cage (Weld-In V1) is a full, welded-in roll cage for the BMW 3 Series (E36) with 2-door coupé bodywork and rear-wheel drive, built to FIA Appendix J specifications. This structure is permanently welded to the bodyshell at 8 points, delivering the highest achievable rigidity and safety for serious competition and track use.

Key benefits

• 45 mm main hoop in E355 steel for maximum rigidity
• 40 mm secondary structure in the same steel grade
• 8-point weld-in design to FIA Appendix J
• Reinforcement plates in 3 mm thick steel
• Supplied as an unpainted weld-in kit, including a T-joint weld sample
• Includes mounting hardware, documentation and fitting instructions

Suitable for

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

• BMW E36 Coupé (2-door)
• Type: weld-in roll cage, version V1, FIA Appendix J

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN05577
• Main hoop: Ø45 mm, E355 steel
• Secondary structure: Ø40 mm, E355 steel
• Reinforcement plates: 3 mm thick
• Mounting: 8 welded mounting points (permanent)
• Weight: 71 kg (manufacturer’s figure)
• Sunroof: for roofs without a sunroof
• Headlining: for roofs without headlining
• Rear anchorage: at the wheel arch
• Finish: weld-in kit, unpainted, T-joint weld sample included

Please note: this cage is designed to be permanently welded in. Fitting requires specialist welding and may call for modifications to interior parts. Always have the cage fitted by a specialist experienced with roll cages.

Fitting and delivery

The weld-in roll cage is supplied as an unpainted weld-in kit, including reinforcement plates, mounting hardware, documentation, fitting instructions and a T-joint weld sample. Standard delivery time is 15 to 35 working days.

A permanently welded-in FIA roll cage for anyone preparing their BMW E36 coupé for serious competition use.

Why choose a weld-in roll cage?

A weld-in cage offers the highest rigidity of all versions, because the structure is connected to the bodyshell permanently and at more points than a removable cage.

Can I remove this cage later?

No, this cage is permanently welded in. If you need a solution that can be removed, a bolt-in or removable cage is the better choice.

Is this roll cage approved for competition use?

This cage is built to FIA Appendix J. Always check with your organiser or inspection body that this homologation is valid for your application.

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.