ADV Production Modular Hardtop!

[pakrat]

This is how it works with the other guys.

My top was supposed to ship this week so I have been waiting anxiously to get an update. Just received a phone call from them (that's right I didn't have to call them or even email). They wanted to give me an update that mine is shipping according to plan and will be with the carrier on Wednesday or Thursday and I will get tracking/shipping details then. This is how it should work. Glad I made my decision to jump off of the container ship.

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[604Bronco]

This is how it works with the other guys.

My top was supposed to ship this week so I have been waiting anxiously to get an update. Just received a phone call from them (that's right I didn't have to call them or even email). They wanted to give me an update that mine is shipping according to plan and will be with the carrier on Wednesday or Thursday and I will get tracking/shipping details then. This is how it should work. Glad I made my decision to jump off of the container ship.

Just got the same call - I appreciated the update and clear timing on when I would receive tracking info.

 

[cr117]

This is how it works with the other guys.

My top was supposed to ship this week so I have been waiting anxiously to get an update. Just received a phone call from them (that's right I didn't have to call them or even email). They wanted to give me an update that mine is shipping according to plan and will be with the carrier on Wednesday or Thursday and I will get tracking/shipping details then. This is how it should work. Glad I made my decision to jump off of the container ship.

Just got the same call - I appreciated the update and clear timing on when I would receive tracking info.

I wonder how much pressure they're feeling to not slip up at all.

 

[CTwaterfowler]

I wonder how much pressure they're feeling to not slip up at all.

Well, adv has set the bar pretty low

 

[Elonmsk]

Yeah, I do not believe ADV is in possession of any hardtops. If they were, you’d get some teaser video.

I’d do some research on Glassworks Unlimited, ADV 2.0. Maybe this will provoke a response from them, or a response to their customers.

 

[604Bronco]

Yeah, I do not believe ADV is in possession of any hardtops. If they were, you’d get some teaser video.

I’d do some research on Glassworks Unlimited, ADV 2.0. Maybe this will provoke a response from them, or a response to their customers.

I just Googled them…All I can say is WOW…

 

[Bluewheels]

Batch 1 here just got notice that shipping early Feb. WTF?

Did you get an email from ADV with that update?

 

[BroncoBoy22]

I just Googled them…All I can say is WOW…

Yeah that Google search was crazy negative

 

[PatioDaddio78]

Did you get an email from ADV with that update?

No email. Communication has generally been one way. I send them a chat online and then they respond with a delay notification. Welcome to mid January and another deadline past.

 

[Rd1103]

No email. Communication has generally been one way. I send them a chat online and then they respond with a delay notification. Welcome to mid January and another deadline past.

PAR for the course...

 

[WILDcardOD]

Yeah, I do not believe ADV is in possession of any hardtops. If they were, you’d get some teaser video.

I’d do some research on Glassworks Unlimited, ADV 2.0. Maybe this will provoke a response from them, or a response to their customers.

are both of these the same people? I saw a site selling adv fenders and in the description talking about glassworks unlimited.

 

[pakrat]

Yeah that Google search was crazy negative

Just clarifying this regarding reviews for Glassworks so people don't get the wrong impression. This is just additional information for everyone and is only hearsay but you probably should have as much info as possible when spending $6k plus on a new product. These are reviews for a different company that has long since folded...NOT ADV.

My understanding is this company morphed into the current ADV. Don't quote me as I'm paraphrasing what someone said here in the forums awhile back. They said the current ownership worked for Glassworks and bought the molds or something along those lines and started ADV.

Here are a couple of the reviews. In fairness, out of 14 Google reviews there are two 5 star ratings with the remainder being 1 star.

From Google reviews:
David Neally
4 reviews
5 years ago
Fenders never arrived one empty promises after the next . After tong my cash up for 3 months I had to dispute the charge. You all do yourself a favor and shop somewhere else

one more:

Steve Cortez
75 reviews·86 photos
7 years ago
Pay with a credit card so you can easily get your money back by disputing it with the credit card company! I ordered EVEN AFTER I read all the horrible reviews (and yes they are accurate). Waited three weeks for them to ship fenders that they claimed "they had in stock" and would ship quickly. Stay clear of this company. This company only has two 5 Star reviews and one of them was accidental so technically one. The other must be a friend and I'm not sure he's even a friend. His comment "Tim keep doing what you do" is suspect...You'll be out of business if you keep doing "what you do".

 

[heyjay]

Wow this thread has gotten out of hand haha I was going to avoid commenting to stay out of the drama, but I feel like it's time for a little positivity. A lot of these guys are talking like ADV is some fly by night shady operation... let's not forget that they have been around for a lot longer than the 6G Bronco has existed, and they have supported the off-road community with awesome products and services along the way. Talk to anyone outside of this bubble and they'll tell you. Yeah it sucks that it's taking forever, and I'm tired of waiting too (Batch 2 order holder, very excited). But ADV is doing something they've never done before, and at a level of quality that nobody else will be able to match. Speaking from direct experience.

I convinced ADV to let me be a beta tester last year, and we've now had one of their original prototype tops on our Bronco for just over 4 months. We have absolutely beat on our Bronco with this top on it. We live in Joshua Tree and are out wheeling on a weekly basis. My wife competed in the Rebelle Rally (1000+ miles off-road, 15-115 degree temps, all different kinds of terrain), and the top didn't skip a beat. I work in the off-road industry, and am very picky with what I put on my builds. ADV is definitely no exception to that. The level of quality on this top is better than I expected, and they tell me this version can't even touch what the production tops will be like. Aside from the crazy timeline, I now know that I will be 100% happy with my top when I get it. Yes I paid full price, no I am not sponsored nor was I asked to write what I am writing. Just sharing my experience with John and his product thus far.

If you don't want to wait for your ADV top, then don't wait. But don't come on to a forum slandering them while they are undoubtedly losing sleep over this project as it is. They're working their asses off, they aren't scamming anyone. They're just a handful of dudes trying to bring the absolute best Bronco top to the market, all while keeping up on the rest of production at their shop. And it's proving to be a MUCH bigger job than they thought. That's it.

I've attached some photos that were taken during the Rebelle Rally. Whether you're a fellow order holder awaiting your top, or just another troll / competition hype, I hope you enjoy them either way

 

[WILDcardOD]

Wow this thread has gotten out of hand haha I was going to avoid commenting to stay out of the drama, but I feel like it's time for a little positivity. A lot of these guys are talking like ADV is some fly by night shady operation... let's not forget that they have been around for a lot longer than the 6G Bronco has existed, and they have supported the off-road community with awesome products and services along the way. Talk to anyone outside of this bubble and they'll tell you. Yeah it sucks that it's taking forever, and I'm tired of waiting too (Batch 2 order holder, very excited). But ADV is doing something they've never done before, and at a level of quality that nobody else will be able to match. Speaking from direct experience.

I convinced ADV to let me be a beta tester last year, and we've now had one of their original prototype tops on our Bronco for just over 4 months. We have absolutely beat on our Bronco with this top on it. We live in Joshua Tree and are out wheeling on a weekly basis. My wife competed in the Rebelle Rally (1000+ miles off-road, 15-115 degree temps, all different kinds of terrain), and the top didn't skip a beat. I work in the off-road industry, and am very picky with what I put on my builds. ADV is definitely no exception to that. The level of quality on this top is better than I expected, and they tell me this version can't even touch what the production tops will be like. Aside from the crazy timeline, I now know that I will be 100% happy with my top when I get it. Yes I paid full price, no I am not sponsored nor was I asked to write what I am writing. Just sharing my experience with John and his product thus far.

If you don't want to wait for your ADV top, then don't wait. But don't come on to a forum slandering them while they are undoubtedly losing sleep over this project as it is. They're working their asses off, they aren't scamming anyone. They're just a handful of dudes trying to bring the absolute best Bronco top to the market, all while keeping up on the rest of production at their shop. And it's proving to be a MUCH bigger job than they thought. That's it.

I've attached some photos that were taken during the Rebelle Rally. Whether you're a fellow order holder awaiting your top, or just another troll / competition hype, I hope you enjoy them either way

Love to see it! I’ll be critical about messaging but I actually waited and put my preorder in just around Christmas amidst all of the hoopla on here because I trust that they will ship a good product because people love the rest of their products from the looks of it.

 

[Ninjak]

@heyjay : Do you have pictures of the inside? The installation? Or is yours bare like the top TC Customs has?

I think many have been looking to see what the sound installation looks like on this top, as there have been no images or conversations about it.

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