ADV Production Modular Hardtop!

[heyjay]

...Interesting that the so called beta testers are chiming in now, Where have they been all of these many months? In the end I hope everyone gets a really high quality top.

I agree with you, definitely should have been handled differently. When I went to pick up the proto-top (see what I did there) back in Sept, I asked if I could share photos, tag them, comment on threads like this etc. and they told me no. Their reasons were noble, but I didn't think it was a good approach and I bet they would agree with me in hindsight.

I have been, and remain, curious about why Beta Testers haven't been posting testimonials. ADV is taking a beating on this thread - a positive review would go miles to helping alleviate concern. Hell *any review* to show it's real.

Why has there so little of that for these last several months? A 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, etc. 2 minute check-in video with feedback would be watched with great interest. Or even a post like the one from @heyjay earlier.

I'm sure there are some NDAs in place to preclude some of that, but anything to prove this isn't vaporware, especially given the upfront investment, would very much help ADVs position in the market.

This. I signed an NDA before I took possession of the proto-top, along with the rest of the testers I'm sure. If a manufacturer wants us to strictly test the product and report back to them, then that's what we do. It has been frustrating to watch people make accusations and complain about no info etc, when I've been thoroughly enjoying this top for months. My experience with it has me very excited to get my production kit, and it makes me really happy to finally be able to talk about that

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[heyjay]

Very cool and great insight! I just looked up the Rebelle Rally on IG and your Opt Offroad accounts., that's awesome and thanks for sharing!

On your IG photos I noticed the front panels of your @ADV Fiberglass top appear to be a different color or shade than the cap, but not on the photos you just posted on Bronco6G.

Is that just the light and angle?

Also, any alignment issues?

Yes! It drives me crazy when I see that in photos/videos. It isn't discernible in person, only the way it reflects light on camera. It was due to a slight texture difference, and was one of the bigger things ADV addressed on their early proto-tops.

No alignment/fitment issues, top fit like a glove. But there is a small gap difference on one section of this top, which you can actually see in the same photo. That was caused by the machining ADV was using early on, due to an improper injection of the composite material or something along those lines... All of this has since been resolved in one of the (probably hundreds of) iterations the top has gone through. John at ADV is one picky dude, that much I could tell even from the one interaction we had in person. Definitely takes pride in his QC

 

[pakrat]

I agree with you, definitely should have been handled differently. When I went to pick up the proto-top (see what I did there) back in Sept, I asked if I could share photos, tag them, comment on threads like this etc. and they told me no. Their reasons were noble, but I didn't think it was a good approach and I bet they would agree with me in hindsight.



This. I signed an NDA before I took possession of the proto-top, along with the rest of the testers I'm sure. If a manufacturer wants us to strictly test the product and report back to them, then that's what we do. It has been frustrating to watch people make accusations and complain about no info etc, when I've been thoroughly enjoying this top for months. My experience with it has me very excited to get my production kit, and it makes me really happy to finally be able to talk about that

Thanks for the clarification. I also understand it from ADVs perspective. I would want to be able to address any issues before going public with them as well. That said, had they let us know how they were being tested and what adjustments (if any) were made after feedback from you guys and prior to final production it would have gone along way. Talk about an opportunity missed to show paid customers that wait was going to be worth it. Thanks again and glad you are happy with the top!

 

[Snowdogyyz]

The big mistake was asking for 100% up front and expecting customers to wait patiently for two years with little to no information. How many times have people asked about the headliner? How many times has info been given?

This wasn’t a small sum of money to put up to get in line. $6-7k is a lot for most people. I’m sure those that wait it out will get great tops and become happy customers, but this business model employed has turned a LOT of potential customers off, including some who forked out $7k and then had enough and got refunds.
In the end, the more aftermarket top makers- the better. Then consumers can base their decision on quality, price, design, etc- instead of “the only game in town”.

 

[Granite Gorge]

I just saw a Bronco Hardtop on Temo! Oh, wait it's just a window decal.

 

[Dadsquatch]

 

[WILDcardOD]

I check the YouTube channel every night when I get home just hoping it will be there. That steady flow of videos we had for awhile was nice.

 

[Granite Gorge]

Looking on Google and seeing parts dealers selling ADV tops. What's up with this? Free shipping? In stock? Get by end of January?

 

[Seacat]

Looking on Google and seeing parts dealers selling ADV tops. What's up with this? Free shipping? In stock? Get by end of January?

Stated in the body of the add.
PRE-ORDER, DUE TO HEAVY ORDER DEMAND SHIPS OUT 18-25 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE DATE.
AFTER PURCHASING YOUR PRE-ORDER HARDTOP A SALES REP WILL REACH OUT TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOU ON ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO KNOW. Anderson Composites Top.

 

[Kjbeggs]

Looking on Google and seeing parts dealers selling ADV tops. What's up with this? Free shipping? In stock? Get by end of January?

ADV tops- Available to ORDER now!!!
(Delivery, sometime between later and never...)

 

[Granite Gorge]

I got an answer from ADV they do sell to dealers.

 

[CTwaterfowler]

I got an answer from ADV they do sell to dealers.

Did they say
Any shipped
When will they be shipping to dealers
Where is their list of dealers.
Just wondering, are dealers shipped before the masses
Thanks for checking

 

[Rd1103]

Did they say
Any shipped
When will they be shipping to dealers
Where is their list of dealers.
Just wondering, are dealers shipped before the masses
Thanks for checking

I'm willing to bet no on this, given the free flow of info from everyone else on the thread.

 

[Granite Gorge]

Did they say
Any shipped
When will they be shipping to dealers
Where is their list of dealers.
Just wondering, are dealers shipped before the masses
Thanks for checking

https://www.advfiberglass.com/pages/dealers, last night I saw the ad on bronco parts pro.com didn't get around to calling them today.

 

[WILDcardOD]

I got an answer from ADV they do sell to dealers.

Yes other sellers carry their product sometimes.

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