ADV Production Modular Hardtop!

[GotWake]

Thinking about the same, but a few "but". TOR shipping date is about June-July now. Not sure I like the look and feel, but it's my personal choice.

Yeah, the quality looks there. But, I like the look on the ADV better. damned if you do and damned if you don‘t I guess.

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[evgenyvasenev]

Yeah, the quality looks there. But, I like the look on the ADV better. damned if you do and damned if you don‘t I guess.

I prefer ADV for sure, but if they don't deliver and don't explain why, it would try my patience.

 

[604Bronco]

I prefer ADV for sure, but if they don't deliver and don't explain why, it would try my patience.

Other than a different roof panel setup and a rear wiper, is there really that big of a difference between the two?

 

[evgenyvasenev]

Other than a different roof panel setup and a rear wiper, is there really that big of a difference between the two?

One top for me (without a panel). No rear wiper and defrost, and the most important thing (but hard to compare based on photos only) the black finish.

 

[GotWake]

Other than a different roof panel setup and a rear wiper, is there really that big of a difference between the two?

Not really, if they haven’t said anything in a few weeks and I could get the TOR in a month. I wouldn’t hesitate.

 

[604Bronco]

One top for me (without a panel). No rear wiper and defrost, and the most important thing (but hard to compare based on photos only) the black finish.

Are they not both a black finish? Slightly different texture I suppose. Maybe I need to get my eyes checked.

 

[redone17]

Other than a different roof panel setup and a rear wiper, is there really that big of a difference between the two?

My main points of contention with the TOR:

To me these look cheap/lower quality:
Interior seams and edges
The damned carpet
Hardware latches
Flat rear window
Exterior finish (to me looks like textured rattle can)

I totally give props for their ability to swoop in and corner the market after ADV has seemingly dropped the ball. But, it looks like at a cost to level of craftsmanship and design. I have faith that they’ll continue to put out quality options and revise make changes and variants. From a business stand-point this version is going to launch their business and I’m sure it’s totally sufficient for most. But, if I’m dropping $4k+ it’s gotta be premium.

I’m currently shopping bed toppers for the Ranger and there are fiberglass options that range from classic to modern and then there is SmartCap which I understand isn’t fiberglass - but, the quality is premium for the cost.

Also, I dunno if it’s just the lens people are using or what - but every image I’ve seen of the side view - the rear slope/slant doesn’t match the glass line and it irks me.

 

[evgenyvasenev]

Are they not both a black finish? Slightly different texture I suppose. Maybe I need to get my eyes checked.

Both, but the texture is different as I can see and TOR is less matte.

 

[evgenyvasenev]

Not really, if they haven’t said anything in a few weeks and I could get the TOR in a month. I wouldn’t hesitate.

Can you get it in a month? My estimation was June-July.

 

[evgenyvasenev]

My main points of contention with the TOR:

To me these look cheap/lower quality:
Interior seams and edges
The damned carpet
Hardware latches
Flat rear window
Exterior finish (to me looks like textured rattle can)

I totally give props for their ability to swoop in and corner the market after ADV has seemingly dropped the ball. But, it looks like at a cost to level of craftsmanship and design. I have faith that they’ll continue to put out quality options and revise make changes and variants. From a business stand-point this version is going to launch their business and I’m sure it’s totally sufficient for most. But, if I’m dropping $4k+ it’s gotta be premium.

I’m currently shopping bed toppers for the Ranger and there are fiberglass options that range from classic to modern and then there is SmartCap which I understand isn’t fiberglass - but, the quality is premium for the cost.

Also, I dunno if it’s just the lens people are using or what - but every image I’ve seen of the side view - the rear slope/slant doesn’t match the glass line and it irks me.

Yep all my points + a one-piece top for me. So let's hope and wait

 

[GotWake]

Can you get it in a month? My estimation was June-July.

No, I just mean if that were the case. I know the moment I switch, it will be mid year and my ADV top will ship the next week. FOMO

 

[Kjbeggs]

My main points of contention with the TOR:

To me these look cheap/lower quality:
Interior seams and edges
The damned carpet
Hardware latches
Flat rear window
Exterior finish (to me looks like textured rattle can)

I totally give props for their ability to swoop in and corner the market after ADV has seemingly dropped the ball. But, it looks like at a cost to level of craftsmanship and design. I have faith that they’ll continue to put out quality options and revise make changes and variants. From a business stand-point this version is going to launch their business and I’m sure it’s totally sufficient for most. But, if I’m dropping $4k+ it’s gotta be premium.

I’m currently shopping bed toppers for the Ranger and there are fiberglass options that range from classic to modern and then there is SmartCap which I understand isn’t fiberglass - but, the quality is premium for the cost.

Also, I dunno if it’s just the lens people are using or what - but every image I’ve seen of the side view - the rear slope/slant doesn’t match the glass line and it irks me.

I've noticed that difference in the slant/glass line too, and hoped it was just an optical illusion. Looking again at the photos on TOR's site, I think that's just the way it is though...

 

[evgenyvasenev]

@ADV Fiberglass

 

[Granite Gorge]

Have they lowered their price yet?

 

[BroncoBoy22]

Have they lowered their price yet?

They should, but they won’t

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