ADV Production Modular Hardtop!

[Elonmsk]

Just an FYI, I was the individual that originally pointed out that these tops were manufactured overseas, which is totally fine and quite common. @ADV Fiberglass what is actually manufactured within the USA and please elaborate on the millions invested on tooling - as indicted in your video. My background is manufacturing, specifically chemical manufacturing - plastic processing molding, etc.

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[HotdogThud]

Wow, 14 months and 129 pages later, and not a single unit shipped. The federal government must be involved with this project...

Nah, but maybe the FTC should be, eh?

 

[Sunday Money]

@ADV Fiberglass - are all of the fiberglass panels made by you? I get it if seals, hardware, glass, etc are imported. That seems normal. Transparency is key.

Great question! What say you @ADV Fiberglass ?

 

[pakrat]

To keep the price point desirable for the hardtop,

Wait was this said with a straight face

 

[BroncoBoy22]

Wow, 14 months and 129 pages later, and not a single unit shipped. The federal government must be involved with this project...

hey we’re faster than that hahah

 

[FilmcoBronci]

I'm in the minority, but I love the rag top and don't plan to ever get a hardtop. Looks like a good thing, lol.

Agree, Love our Soft top. Use it in summer for fun and work filming.
Still pissed at Ford for the constraints on my original 2021 OEM hard top order.
I am fully rooting for @ADV Fiberglass to successfully deliver.
I do have a TurnOffRoad order position as a hard top would still be handy in winter.

 

[indio22]

Agree, Love our Soft top. Use it in summer for fun and work filming.
Still pissed at Ford for the constraints on my original 2021 OEM hard top order.
I am fully rooting for @ADV Fiberglass to successfully deliver.
I do have a TurnOffRoad order position as a hard top would still be handy in winter.

I'd like a 2-door non-fast back soft top that fully folds down in back. I'm surprised at this stage we have five or so different hardtop makers, but only two soft top makers.

 

[FilmcoBronci]

I'd like a 2-door non-fast back soft top that fully folds down in back. I'm surprised at this stage we have five or so different hardtop makers, but only two soft top makers.

I think us 4-Door-more-room-junkies ruined it for you.

 

[Kjbeggs]

When ADV starts getting cryptic, I start getting worried.
I asked for an expected date for the install video (Not an answer of "Before deliveries are made"), and they just ignored that part of my questions.
This leads me to believe they still don't have possession of the components, so they cannot produce said video, OR this assembly/install is going to be significantly more difficult than expected, and they are afraid it will discourage order holders from keeping their orders.

I don't like feeling discouraged or getting all "conspiracy theory" about it, but that's what this whole process has triggered...

 

[pakrat]

When ADV starts getting cryptic, I start getting worried.
I asked for an expected date for the install video (Not an answer of "Before deliveries are made"), and they just ignored that part of my questions.

I was wondering when you are someone was going to say something about that. You could not have been more specific or direct. The dancing around questions and sidestepping everything since June '23 is insane. This is what caused me to switch. I pick my TOR up 1/17.

 

[Kjbeggs]

I was wondering when you are someone was going to say something about that. You could not have been more specific or direct. The dancing around questions and sidestepping everything since June '23 is insane. This is what caused me to switch. I pick my TOR up 1/17.

I'm really leaning toward making the switch...

 

[Ninjak]

I found that interesting as well. It was clear what @Kjbeggs was asking, and clearly ADV tapdance around it. It is also peculiar that their long absence from the forums and the poof they are here and just as quickly poof they are gone.

I truly do hope that their tops exceed the standards, because this has been a very long and honestly painful journey for those still in the game.

 

[Panmort]

When ADV starts getting cryptic, I start getting worried.
I asked for an expected date for the install video (Not an answer of "Before deliveries are made"), and they just ignored that part of my questions.
This leads me to believe they still don't have possession of the components, so they cannot produce said video, OR this assembly/install is going to be significantly more difficult than expected, and they are afraid it will discourage order holders from keeping their orders.

I don't like feeling discouraged or getting all "conspiracy theory" about it, but that's what this whole process has triggered...

It’s also telling they won’t specify where each part is sourced, or at least the panels themselves…

 

[Kjbeggs]

With TOR offering a LIFETIME WARRANTY on their top
(Not to mention having deliveries/pickups starting this week),
what are the actual reasons to stick with the ADV top?

I'm not 100% sure the closed cell foam is going to be a better option as opposed to the honeycomb/resin method TOR is using (which has been used for years on Jeep tops), when done correctly.

Curved back glass?
Wiper/washer ready at launch?
The mysterious headliner? (who can say, since we don't know anything about the ADV option)
Two-piece vs 1-piece removable front section?

I'm not seeing any of these as being worth the $2K price difference (or the uncertainty/wait).

What are YOUR reasons for sticking with your ADV order?

 

[CTwaterfowler]

With TOR offering a LIFETIME WARRANTY on their top
(Not to mention having deliveries/pickups starting this week),
what are the actual reasons to stick with the ADV top?

I'm not 100% sure the closed cell foam is going to be a better option as opposed to the honeycomb/resin method TOR is using (which has been used for years on Jeep tops), when done correctly.

Curved back glass?
Wiper/washer ready at launch?
The mysterious headliner? (who can say, since we don't know anything about the ADV option)
Two-piece vs 1-piece removable front section?

I'm not seeing any of these as being worth the $2K price difference (or the uncertainty/wait).

What are YOUR reasons for sticking with your ADV order?

Points are well taken.
I'm still gonna stick it out for a little longer.
I like having the washer defroster installed rather than a add on.
I like having 1 solid top over my head. Granted the 1 removable piece looks pretty solid..
My 88 Eddie Bauer bronco s fiberglass top never leaked. The noise throughout the vehicle was worse than the 2021 soft top.
I gotta believe adv is gonna eventually come through. They might increase their warranty coverage to match the competition.
HOWEVER, I am anxiously watching the tor site and waiting for actual customer reviews.
I assume tor will send out a install video .
Hopefully adv will also. Hopefully they will also put out some info , I still can't believe not 1 top isn't ready to be shipped.
Bronconamedfiona should be one of the first. 20 minutes before me ordering

NOTHING LIKE SITTING ON A FENCE.lol
Time will tell what I do.

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