ADV Fiberglass - Bronco Hardtop Teaser - Part 3

[lobbs611]

Just like the flared fenders, this top would be right at the top of my mods list if they were actually available for the 2DR. Maybe that'll change by the time my BadSquatch finally gets here.

A. It's not the MIC top
B. I was already willing to pay a premium for the modular top.
C. Was never a fan of the "gunner hatch" in the modular 2DR top
D. It's not the MIC top.
E. I prefer the looks of the slight angle at the back. More in line with previous generations of Bronco.
F. It's not the MIC top.

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[evgenyvasenev]

We have been entertaining the idea of developing our own roof rack/rail system. However we are focusing 100% of our efforts towards the hardtop and will revisit that after the hardtop has officially launched.

@OhhhhhhSnap There are at least 2 options for a roof rack. They are better, speaking of a workload, but less good, speaking of the look.

 

[ScottyScooter]

Everything looks great; just need to know the price at this point.

Everybody has been playing the guessing game, and I laugh when I see these big price tags being suggested. $5,000? $7,500? $9,000?!? Surely, these are the rantings of those who spent the $20k ADM so they could drive a $70,000 Bronco, and obvioulsy have no grasp of the value of a dollar, right?

But I keep seeing these numbers over and over and over, and now I'm starting to doubt myself. Maybe I'm actually the one with no grasp on the value of things. Is the hardtop really going to cost that much? At those prices, I'm OUT!

 

[4runner]

When and how much ?

 

[calgecko]

you guys are better at teasing than a high school girlfriend. I am still hanging onto my Bronco order with MIC, and I know that MIC is what's holding me back from going to production - but until I have an idea of what a hard top will cost, I won't remove MIC from my order.

 

[calgecko]

Everything looks great; just need to know the price at this point.

Everybody has been playing the guessing game, and I laugh when I see these big price tags being suggested. $5,000? $7,500? $9,000?!? Surely, these are the rantings of those who spent the $20k ADM so they could drive a $70,000 Bronco, and obvioulsy have no grasp of the value of a dollar, right?

But I keep seeing these numbers over and over and over, and now I'm starting to doubt myself. Maybe I'm actually the one with no grasp on the value of things. Is the hardtop really going to cost that much? At those prices, I'm OUT!

I'd be surprised if it was under $6k

 

[calgecko]

Why leave out the 2 door people? That sucks.

because the folks who have reserved/own 2 doors are so superior to everyone else, and are 'true bronco enthusiasts', with so much grit and badassery that they don't need a roof.

/sarcasm

 

[Stardust4x4]

Just make it lightweight and easy to install/unstall since the soft top windows are a complete pain to get off and on.

 

[Dimitar]

I’m excited about this, but I’m concerned this company has never made hard tops before (don’t see any for Jeep on their website). Making a good hard top is much more difficult than a fender or a hood. You have to test the aerodynamics to make sure it’s quiet on the road. You have to have weatherproof seals everywhere for rain and snow. It has to attach really well so no air enters the cabin. It has stand up to hundreds/ thousands of opens/closes, etc. I could go on. I would not buy this myself based on looks and promises. Show us what your durability training looks like and how many test miles in inclement weather you’ve clocked on it and I’m sold.


DV8 has been selling hard tops for Jeeps for a while with what seems like good ratings (I haven’t owned one). Theirs go for about $3k. Hopefully you guys come up with a reasonable price.

 

[RClark82]

Everything looks great; just need to know the price at this point.

Everybody has been playing the guessing game, and I laugh when I see these big price tags being suggested. $5,000? $7,500? $9,000?!? Surely, these are the rantings of those who spent the $20k ADM so they could drive a $70,000 Bronco, and obvioulsy have no grasp of the value of a dollar, right?

But I keep seeing these numbers over and over and over, and now I'm starting to doubt myself. Maybe I'm actually the one with no grasp on the value of things. Is the hardtop really going to cost that much? At those prices, I'm OUT!

I assure you I didn't pay ADM! I just don't see how it's going to be of any quality at all if it's 2-3,000 like some are saying. Have you seen the finish quality of a $2500 truck topper? I promise you wouldn't put one on your Bronco.

On Instagram ADV fiberglass is responding a lot better to comments, but certainly didn't squash the $6000+ price comments. If they were worried about that running off buyers they would comment.

The only price comment was they were still a few weeks away from releasing that info.

This info teaser strategy (and confidence it's going to be over $5,000) has turned me off from the company all together.

I'm sticking around more than anything to see peoples reactions when they finally say the price.

 

[KTP 30]

My bronco came in with a damaged top from the shipper. Replacement cost was 7500 from the dealers body shop.

 

[North7]

Can't force this. Like you I'd prefer a one piece hard top but I think most people won't!

Perhaps you missed Part 1 & 2 where many people said just that, they want a one piece.

ADV Fiberglass - Bronco Hardtop Teaser - Part 1

ADV Fiberglass - Bronco Hardtop Teaser - Part 2

 

[Kevin W]

I appreciate the simpler days, My 76 CJ7 had a one piece hard top and it was easy as heck to take on and off. 4 c clamps and a buddy to help lift. One piece for me, multiple jeeps later and now a Bronco I don’t want to screw around with panels and leaks that occur over time.

 

[Efthreeoh]

How many 2-door owners are going to shell out $5k+ for an aftermarket hard top when they’ve already got a factory one? Not enough market to drive the R&D/tooling & mold investment.

Plus, a one-piece makes the Bronco just another SUV.

 

[rugbysecondrow]

I applaud the OPs creativity and industriousness.

Reading this thread, and the other two, people have expectations out of whack with reality, and with such varying perspectives. If this were plotted on a scatogram, the dots would be everywhere.

I do hope ADV sells a shit ton of these, but they should be prepared. The Bronco 6g community is proving itself to be an inhospitable, needy, whiney group, willing to lynch a company if provoked. The rollout snafus have created a weird culture and attitude that I see extending over to vendors such as ADV. You can read it in the comments thoughout. There is strong pessimism and negativity.

As a business owner, it would have to be stupid profitable, for me to touch this hard top problem, with a solid preorder queue, otherwise, all the design, manufacturing, logistics, ongoing customer support, PR, warranty replacement etc etc would be Waterloo for a business. Even then, I would think long and hard about this.

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