Convertible Side Covers

sirhodjibob · 01-14-2019, 07:36 PM

Nice pick up! I would definitely be down for a set of these.

gpraceman · 01-15-2019, 10:31 PM

I once saw a carbon fiber set of covers, while surfing the web. I wish I could find the photo again, as they looked pretty sweet.

I'd be up for a set of these, if someone was to make some that look good. However, they need to be more reasonably priced than the latest eBay auctions have been in order for me to bite on them.

Steeler · 01-16-2019, 07:07 AM

http://www.nvdautosport.com/carbon/b...85-e86-z4.html

These guys would likely do it if you asked

deemo319 · 01-16-2019, 09:14 AM

These guys may also be able to produce some sets.

http://www.carbon-factory.de/automot...s/e85-e86/?p=1

Lakespeed · 01-20-2019, 10:50 AM

FYI, I just listed a set of convertible E85 top side covers on eBay. I was not sure how to price so I'll let potential buyers decide. They are black in excellent condition.

Steeler · 01-20-2019, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakespeed

FYI, I just listed a set of convertible E85 top side covers on eBay. I was not sure how to price so I'll let potential buyers decide. They are black in excellent condition.

Last set on EBay sold for $449

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Z4-Soft...sAAOSw99tcGFoy

CFoote · 01-26-2019, 01:02 PM

Looks nice! I would be too afraid of raising the top and breaking them.

Get the OEM wind deflector so you can take that accessory one off to complete your look.

Chris

deaz4m · 01-26-2019, 01:15 PM

was this part of the car when bought new ? or accessory like the wind deflector. always wonder why it looked that way when top is down.

gpraceman · 01-26-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by deaz4m

was this part of the car when bought new ? or accessory like the wind deflector. always wonder why it looked that way when top is down.

It was an accessory.

CrazyOneToo · 02-10-2019, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JimBob0047

Got lucky and snatched a set off of eBay. Don't ask me how much I paid! These will definitely help keep the dirt and debris out of those open pockets when the top is down. They should get rid of that wind noise and deflection that gets created by those pockets as well.

Part number?? Thanks

Slalom · 02-24-2019, 11:23 AM

Wow, I am glad that I bought these when the car was new. I do not always use them because I sometimes forget and then they pop when I am putting the top up. I will be more careful now that I know how much they cost to replace. Too bad that they were not standard equipment. The car looks a lot nicer with them.

chickdr · 03-30-2020, 11:42 PM

I can't believe anyone would pay $450 bucks for these things. They look pretty good when installed but they make using the automatic top a lot more of a chore as they have to removed every time the top goes up (thus you have to get out of the car every time you operate the top).

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Originally Posted by CrazyOneToo

Part number?? Thanks

Part numbers were listed earlier in the thread. Check it out....

JimBob0047 · 03-31-2020, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

I can't believe anyone would pay $450 bucks for these things. They look pretty good when installed but they make using the automatic top a lot more of a chore as they have to removed every time the top goes up (thus you have to get out of the car every time you operate the top).

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyOneToo

Part number?? Thanks

Part numbers were listed earlier in the thread. Check it out....

I'm a big guy so I can remove them without getting out of the car.

Huz-Z · 03-31-2020, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

I can't believe anyone would pay $450 bucks for these things. They look pretty good when installed but they make using the automatic top a lot more of a chore as they have to removed every time the top goes up (thus you have to get out of the car every time you operate the top).

Part numbers were listed earlier in the thread. Check it out....

Correct. Unless you plan to have the top down for a while, they can be an inconvenience. But they do look great.

JimBob0047 · 03-31-2020, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickdr

I can't believe anyone would pay $450 bucks for these things. They look pretty good when installed but they make using the automatic top a lot more of a chore as they have to removed every time the top goes up (thus you have to get out of the car every time you operate the top).

Part numbers were listed earlier in the thread. Check it out....

Correct. Unless you plan to have the top down for a while, they can be an inconvenience. But they do look great.

I only drive the roadster with the top down, anywhere from 20 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Driving with the top up completely ruins the car for me.

chickdr · 03-31-2020, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JimBob0047

I only drive the roadster with the top down, anywhere from 20 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Driving with the top up completely ruins the car for me.

For me it more of when you get somewhere. I don't leave my top down if I take the car somewhere (say to a restaurant or grocery store) so then the covers would be put on before I left my house then have to be removed when I got somewhere, then on again before I drove home. I guess if you simply leave the top down on any drive you take it wouldn't be an issue.

wdb · 03-31-2020, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

For me it more of when you get somewhere. I don't leave my top down if I take the car somewhere (say to a restaurant or grocery store) so then the covers would be put on before I left my house then have to be removed when I got somewhere, then on again before I drove home. I guess if you simply leave the top down on any drive you take it wouldn't be an issue.

I have an E93 (my Z4 is a coupe) but when I park it I just put the windows up. And I don't leave anything tempting sitting in sight!

tominizer · 04-14-2020, 12:00 PM

I have a set but the locking tab is missing on one side

Mike 1 · 04-14-2020, 04:07 PM

I would find someone with a3D printer and make a new stock part. If you want to sell let me know,
Thanks, Mike. Stay Healthy.

BavarianBunker · 04-14-2020, 09:13 PM

Hi Z4 E85 owners. Finally Soft top SIDE COVERS!
After quite some interest we are considering to make a small batch of sets for who is interested, based on our ‘one-off’ proto design, IF there is enough interest. We calculated there must be at least 50 people interested to make tools and do a small production here in Silicon Valley.

My bud Brian has made a video of our prototype. If you guys like it and we get 50 or more request we order the tool to be made. Shipping can be done worldwide I guess.

YouTube video:

We based the cost at $250 for a set (based on production of 50-100 sets - tool is most expensive part). Shipping can be done (at your own expense).

Again we need 50+ people interested to commit so we can do this. Email to bavarianbunker@gmail.com if you like to join in so we can do the headcount.

We also posted on FB and have around 15 people who signed up.

Stay healthy!!!

Rick & Brian

B328iC · 04-15-2020, 09:34 AM

Looks good. I wonder if it's possible to retro fit the locks to the originals.

wdb · 04-15-2020, 11:32 AM

Very cool! Makes me want to go buy a roadie just so I can get a pair.

01-14-2019, 07:36 PM	#23
sirhodjibob Private First Class 88 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 99 Carrera, 99 M3. Sold: Z4MR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Nice pick up! I would definitely be down for a set of these.
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gpraceman Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 202 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 ///M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO iTrader: (0)	I once saw a carbon fiber set of covers, while surfing the web. I wish I could find the photo again, as they looked pretty sweet. I'd be up for a set of these, if someone was to make some that look good. However, they need to be more reasonably priced than the latest eBay auctions have been in order for me to bite on them. __________________ 2006 Z4 ///M, Interlagos Blue/Beige
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01-16-2019, 09:14 AM	#26
deemo319 Lieutenant Colonel 1748 Rep 1,687 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Longwood iTrader: (0)	These guys may also be able to produce some sets. http://www.carbon-factory.de/automot...s/e85-e86/?p=1
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01-20-2019, 10:50 AM	#27
Lakespeed Enlisted Member 3 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Mo iTrader: (1)	FYI, I just listed a set of convertible E85 top side covers on eBay. I was not sure how to price so I'll let potential buyers decide. They are black in excellent condition.
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01-26-2019, 01:02 PM	#29
CFoote Captain 180 Rep 659 Posts Drives: '22 M5CS, '00 M5, '06 Z4M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 M5CS [0.00] 2001 BMW 740i [0.00] 2006 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2012 BMW X6 3.5i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00] 2017 BMW 540xi [0.00] 2000 BMW M5 [0.00] 2001 BMW X5 4.4i [0.00]	Looks nice! I would be too afraid of raising the top and breaking them. Get the OEM wind deflector so you can take that accessory one off to complete your look. Chris __________________ '22 M5CS, '06 Z4M, '01 X5 4.4i, '00 M5, '05 Acura RL, '12 X6 3.5, '01 740, 08 335xi, '17 540xi (yes they all are still with me)
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deaz4m New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: future z4 owner Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: florida iTrader: (0)	was this part of the car when bought new ? or accessory like the wind deflector. always wonder why it looked that way when top is down.
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02-24-2019, 11:23 AM	#33
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04-14-2020, 12:00 PM	#40
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04-14-2020, 09:13 PM	#42
BavarianBunker New Member 12 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	New Remodeled Side Covers Hi Z4 E85 owners. Finally Soft top SIDE COVERS! After quite some interest we are considering to make a small batch of sets for who is interested, based on our ‘one-off’ proto design, IF there is enough interest. We calculated there must be at least 50 people interested to make tools and do a small production here in Silicon Valley. My bud Brian has made a video of our prototype. If you guys like it and we get 50 or more request we order the tool to be made. Shipping can be done worldwide I guess. YouTube video: We based the cost at $250 for a set (based on production of 50-100 sets - tool is most expensive part). Shipping can be done (at your own expense). Again we need 50+ people interested to commit so we can do this. Email to bavarianbunker@gmail.com if you like to join in so we can do the headcount. We also posted on FB and have around 15 people who signed up. Stay healthy!!! Rick & Brian Attached Images
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04-15-2020, 11:32 AM	#44
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