ADV Production Modular Hardtop!

[newsman9]

On Aug. 2, they told me my order (which was only made in March) would be ready in "late September, into October", so technically that's the window right now. If I haven't heard anything by the end of October I'll ping them again.

Based on previous comments about December deliveries, it sounds like there's zero chance. But who knows?

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[CTwaterfowler]

On Aug. 2, they told me my order (which was only made in March) would be ready in "late September, into October", so technically that's the window right now. If I haven't heard anything by the end of October I'll ping them again.

Based on previous comments about December deliveries, it sounds like there's zero chance. But who knows?

You are doing great . Most of us are past 18 mos and counting.
I believe you are one of the newest orders with a potential shipping date.
I hope it works out for you and all of us.
From what I see posted, the early orders look like late October shipping wise.


Hope we all get good news, this is the closest. To a potential shipping date without getting crushed by yet another delay

 

[GPPBronco]

…to develop a fiberglass top that you just have to improve upon the OEM version.

One thing they haven’t improved upon over the MIC: the MIC exists in reality. I’d never claim the MIC is a great design. But we’re clearly learning that making an improved alternative isn’t as easy as all the sh*t talkers thought 2 years ago.

 

[Lak34ers]

One thing they haven’t improved upon over the MIC: the MIC exists in reality. I’d never claim the MIC is a great design. But we’re clearly learning that making an improved alternative isn’t as easy as all the sh*t talkers thought 2 years ago.

They can produce one or two no problem to give to Mitch to make a video on how great it is...but they can't make anymore. Funny how pre orders make everyone give up money for years then everyone will get one within months even the non pre orders.

 

[604Bronco]

They can produce one or two no problem to give to Mitch to make a video on how great it is...but they can't make anymore. Funny how pre orders make everyone give up money for years then everyone will get one within months even the non pre orders.

Well how else was Mitch supposed to post a video of an OEM hardtop being surfed on and driven over to increase YouTube "likes"?! Come on man... "Influencer 101!"

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[FreddieLee]

Well how else was Mitch supposed to post a video of an OEM hardtop being surfed on and driven over to increase YouTube "likes"?! Come on man... "Influencer 101!"

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Crazy how they're currently using "influencers" to market a product they can't deliver. Crazy that influencers are receiving tops (probably at a discount) and paying customers are not.

Really, none of this makes sense.

 

[Dude1967]

We would not have to worry about this if Ford made a top the right way. Period.

 

[Dadsquatch]

Regarding the supplier issues they are using as an excuse, that’s all about ADV’s lack of project management. If their supplier causes a delay, you don’t just “take it”. I assume they signed some sort of PO with terms with their suppliers, and if they don’t meet the terms then ADV should be on them asking for damages. ADV is not managing their suppliers. If I was the owner of ADV I’d be on a plane to their suppliers shop finding out what exactly is going on and making demands. Yes, it sounds easier than it is, but it’s still management 101 that ADV is not doing.

 

[Kjbeggs]

Why aren't those "influencers" they gave tops to posting tons of content spouting the awesomeness of the ADV top?
Isn't that why you give your product to people, so they will flood the internet with content promoting your product?

Hey @ADV Fiberglass , get my top to me and I'll post a video about it every week

 

[pakrat]

If I was the owner of ADV I’d be on a plane to their suppliers shop finding out what exactly is going on and making demands. Yes, it sounds easier than it is, but it’s still management 101 that ADV is not doing.

Exactly. Believe it was close to a year ago I said if it was my company I'd have been on a plane to china to see what the holdup was with the rubber gasket was and if it was another part it would be the same thing.

Apparently there are bigger issues if it's not suppliers and not one video can be put out from the guys that already have them to show the top in a positive light. Or maybe not because they are so one top of it they have time for this....

 

[broncobase1]

One thing they haven’t improved upon over the MIC: the MIC exists in reality. I’d never claim the MIC is a great design. But we’re clearly learning that making an improved alternative isn’t as easy as all the sh*t talkers thought 2 years ago.

Honestly anybody that knows anything about manufacturing knows it isn't easy. Its amazing how you give someone a sofa and a keyboard and they become an expert in engineering and manufacturing.

 

[Seacat]

Honestly anybody that knows anything about manufacturing knows it isn't easy. Its amazing how you give someone a sofa and a keyboard and they become an expert in engineering and manufacturing.

Exactly... I'll remain patient and wait for a great hard top.

 

[Kjbeggs]

Honestly anybody that knows anything about manufacturing knows it isn't easy. Its amazing how you give someone a sofa and a keyboard and they become an expert in engineering and manufacturing.

Well, I'm no expert on engineering/manufacturing, but I know a thing or two about customer service/honesty/fair trade/and meeting expectations.
Sure, I guess it's my fault for paying in advance for a product that didn't actually exist, but should they really require a payment in full on a product they were unable to deliver in anything even remotely resembling a reasonable amount of time?

 

[Kjbeggs]

Exactly... I'll remain patient and wait for a great hard top.

but, for how long...

 

[pakrat]

Honestly anybody that knows anything about manufacturing knows it isn't easy. Its amazing how you give someone a sofa and a keyboard and they become an expert in engineering and manufacturing.

Lol I was thinking the exact same thing. This thread could have it built in a month or less .

On a serious note though, all most of us have ever really asked for are honest and relatively specific updates on why every delay is happening. The first 12 months sure, but the we are building a innovative and quality top/supply chain issues/we want to deliver 10/10 quality/assembly takes longer than anticipated line is not enough. Especially when you see them seemingly focus on other items.

Anyone who has placed an order is for all intents and purposes a partner in this project. Some are invested to the tune of $6k or more for approaching 2 years and would like to have a little bit of reassurance this is actually going to happen. Nothing of the sort has happened since a few influencers received their tops. We have all been invested in this since the first renderings were generated and they decided on a design. Transparency is all we ask to keep the faith.

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