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AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Compact V5

The AST Weld-in Roll Cage BMW E46 Compact V5 is a full roll cage for the BMW E46 with 3-door Compact bodywork. This Weld-in E46 Compact V5 is the top-of-the-range version of the series and includes the full set of bars: main hoop, backstays, front reinforcement bars, door bars, all diagonals and the harness bar.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who don’t want to add anything later and want to fit the most substantial version in their Compact straight away.

Key benefits

• Complete bar set: everything that V1 to V4 build up step by step is included in this version.
• Maximum torsional rigidity: front, rear and sides are all tied together.
• Harness bar included: no separate structure needed for your harnesses.
• Eight welded mounting points: permanently welded, the most rigid way to mount a cage.
• E355 steel: 45 mm main hoop, 40 mm for the rest of the structure.
• 71 kg: the complete package, with no surprises on the weighbridge.
• Supplied unpainted: ready to be blasted, coated or painted in your own colour.

Suitable for

BMW E46, 3-door Compact

• BMW E46 3-door Compact
• Type: weld-in roll cage, version V5
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN03033
• 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 plates: 3 mm steel, custom-designed for each car
• Mounting: 8 welded mounting points
• 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. Allow plenty of time for fitting: with this version, the interior has to be stripped out completely and welding is carried out along the entire length of the car.

If you don’t want to revisit your choice later, fit the complete V5 set in your E46 Compact in one go.

Why choose this Weld-in E46 Compact V5 roll cage?

Welding extra bars into a finished car later always costs more time and money than doing it right first time. The V5 gives you the complete structure in one go, from the A-pillars to the rear suspension mounting points, and leaves nothing open for later. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so even this full version drops into place without any fiddling.

Frequently asked questions

What does the V5 have that the V4 doesn’t?

The Weld-in E46 Compact V5 adds the final reinforcement bars that close the frame all the way round, whereas the V4 still leaves part of the structure open.

Why choose weld-in rather than multipoint?

The weld-in version uses 8 welded mounting points and is easier to fit; a multipoint weld-in cage uses 10 welded mounting points and is intended for those looking for the most substantial anchorage of all.

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.