New Designed Side Covers!

BavarianBunker · 04-15-2020, 10:14 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.

UPDATE: We started a company out of this!! www.bystelvio.com

Order your set now!

YOUTUBE VIDEO BELOW:

Cuervo1416 · 04-16-2020, 12:20 AM

Email sent

Vanne · 04-16-2020, 03:54 AM

Mate, sadly i don't have a Roadie, but that video you made is freaking AWESOME!!!

Informative, funny and above all, very fun to watch. Awesome!! Looks like a quality and functional product from guys that have a passion for the car. just awesome!

Steeler · 04-16-2020, 07:40 AM

Looks to be a better fitting piece than the OEM.

Can you provide a picture of the underside of the cover with the fabric attached.
Also price point on the fabric covered option.

racerbruce · 04-16-2020, 10:07 AM

I have an OEM set and these are clearly superior.

Huz-Z · 04-16-2020, 10:09 AM

Even though I have a set of BMW covers, these look great. I was not aware that those lock tabs were easy to break though. It seems that the material of the cover itself is fairly tough and flexible like the BMW covers are - can you confirm? I wouldn’t want to spend the money and crack a new cover!

pokeybritches · 04-16-2020, 06:30 PM

Looks good! I'll send you an email and join the list.

couchflyer · 04-16-2020, 10:34 PM

I am sending you guys an email, count me in.

3002 tii · 04-17-2020, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huz-Z

Even though I have a set of BMW covers, these look great. I was not aware that those lock tabs were easy to break though. It seems that the material of the cover itself is fairly tough and flexible like the BMW covers are - can you confirm? I wouldn’t want to spend the money and crack a new cover!

I had the OE covers and they never broke (and nor did it seem like they were easy to break). I retracted the top twice with the covers on and each time the covers just came off easily, no big deal. Either way, I agree these look to be better than the original...

OP - email sent. Also interested on pricing for different finishes.

BavarianBunker · 04-20-2020, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanne

Mate, sadly i don't have a Roadie, but that video you made is freaking AWESOME!!!

Informative, funny and above all, very fun to watch. Awesome!! Looks like a quality and functional product from guys that have a passion for the car. just awesome!

Thanks. Brian is complete OCD so anything he touches has to be perfect. Took him a week to make.

If you are in please drop an email at bavarianbunker@gmail.com and get all the updates we are giving.

Cheers!

BavarianBunker · 04-20-2020, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerbruce

I have an OEM set and these are clearly superior.

That's great. They are rare but also a lot broke over time as people forgot to remove them when moving the roof. We target to be on par for quality with an improved mechanism for safety.

couchflyer · 04-22-2020, 08:43 PM

Bump

BavarianBunker · 05-08-2020, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huz-Z

Even though I have a set of BMW covers, these look great. I was not aware that those lock tabs were easy to break though. It seems that the material of the cover itself is fairly tough and flexible like the BMW covers are - can you confirm? I wouldn’t want to spend the money and crack a new cover!

Update: we have launched 'By Stelvio' - Stelvio Engineering LLC

Find the website and product at www.bystelvio.com

Special thanks to the community, the 35 initial buyers who believed in us, who supported our startup efforts!

ezinszer · 05-08-2020, 02:31 PM

These look great, count me in. I sent an email. Do you have an idea when you will start shipping?

Manxman1950 · 05-19-2020, 10:54 PM

I wish I had seen these before I bought the Skyer version. The locking mechanism is a great idea and the cover itself appears to be made of a more durable material. I managed to crack mine while fitting, as my top was slightly out of alignment.

B328iC · 08-10-2020, 01:45 PM

Are these still available @ $250 + shipping?
I like the way the give the car a finished look.

Dbaliko · 08-10-2020, 07:22 PM

Interested

SD ///M4 · 08-10-2020, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manxman1950

I wish I had seen these before I bought the Skyer version. The locking mechanism is a great idea and the cover itself appears to be made of a more durable material. I managed to crack mine while fitting, as my top was slightly out of alignment.

Me too! I bought the Skyer version but this looks like a better and more durable locking mechanism.

It would be great if the locking mechanism was offered separately and if it could be retrofit to the Skyer version.

BavarianBunker · 10-02-2020, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B328iC

Are these still available @ $250 + shipping?
I like the way the give the car a finished look.

We started shipping last week. Buy your covers here: www.bystelvio.com (previously 'Bavarian Bunker')

Dbaliko · 10-02-2020, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BavarianBunker

We started shipping last week. Buy your covers here: www.bystelvio.com (previously 'Bavarian Bunker')

Ordered. Thanks.

lauz · 10-11-2020, 07:57 PM

How much theses will decrease the wind. Windows down or up ?i had a 330 cab before and if i compare the turbulences from z4 vs 330...its a lot more.

couchflyer · 10-11-2020, 08:25 PM

I just got mine today, thanks guys.

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