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AST Removable Roll Cage BMW E46 Coupé V2

The AST Removable Roll Cage BMW E46 Coupé V2 is a full roll cage for the BMW 3 Series E46 with 2-door coupé bodywork. In addition to the base structure, this removable roll cage E46 Coupé V2 also has front reinforcement bars to the bulkhead, and it remains removable thanks to connecting sleeves.

The cage is designed and built by AST Roll Cages in Spain, for drivers who want both the rigidity gain of the front bars and the freedom to take the cage out again.

Key benefits

• Front reinforcement bars to the bulkhead, in addition to the base structure.
• Removable via connecting sleeves, even with the extra bars added.
• Six bolting points on six welded 3 mm steel foot plates.
• E355 steel, 45 mm main hoop and 40 mm for the other tubes.
• Sharper steering response because the front end works together with the cage.
• Designed for the 2-door Coupé of the E46 on the basis of laser scans.
• Supplied unpainted with connecting sleeves, reinforcement plates and mounting hardware.

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E46, 2-door Coupé

• BMW E46 Coupé, years of manufacture 1998 to 2006
• Type: full roll cage, version V2, removable via connecting sleeves
• Drifting, track use and rallying

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: AST Roll Cages
• Manufacturer part number: CMBN00633
• 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, removable via connecting sleeves
• 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: 6 bolting points on welded foot plates
• Weight: 210 kg (manufacturer’s figure)
• Finish: welded and unpainted, split into sections via connecting sleeves
• Included: welded structure, connecting sleeves, 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. Because the bars extend into the footwell, it is wise to think through how the dashboard will be fitted beforehand. AST digitises the bodyshell with laser scanners and designs the cage in 3D, so that it fits your car exactly.

The rigidity of the front bars, without giving up the option of removing the cage.

Why choose this removable roll cage E46 Coupé V2?

A removable cage quickly makes you think of compromises, but this version simply keeps the front bars. So you get the torsional rigidity gain of a V2 while keeping the option of taking the cage out again. For an E46 Coupé with a dual role, that is the most practical combination.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference from the removable V1?

The removable roll cage E46 Coupé V2 has front reinforcement bars to the bulkhead; the V1 sticks to the base structure. The mounting on six bolting points and the removal via sleeves are the same.

Do the foot plates stay in the car?

Yes. The six foot plates are welded to the bodyshell and stay in place. Only the tubular structure comes back out via the connecting sleeves.

Is this roll cage homologated?

No homologation number is listed for this item in the manufacturer’s documentation. The cage is intended for track and competition use; check the regulations of your own motorsport governing body.

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.