Anderson Composites Hard Top installed photos!

[mikec426]

Our friends at @Middleton Motorsports installed today. Super impressed. Videos coming soon to our YouTube channel and Instagram page!

Some Q&A:


I came from a soft top and it’s about a 10 decimal drop according to the app I used before/after

Thanks for sharing!

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[stormshadow3800]

Are the latches 3D printed? They look kinda cheap and or not finished well. Maybe they are different in person? I would expect high quality, molded parts for the price. Other than that, the headliner and outside look great.

 

[ICUGAZN]

Looks great. I can't wait to see it in person at Super Cel East next week.

 

[TeocaliMG]

When did you order your hardtop? Can you list all the timing milestones so others can get an idea on when to expect actual delivery?

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

No, Anderson won't sell it separately. I have asked.

My thoughts after the first 24 hours:

It is a great piece, the only downside I see is that at some angles and lighting, the pieces don’t look color matched. If looking at it in neutral lighting , they look the same. Not sure if that is something they can resolve when using multiple pieces. The texture is rougher than the MIC which is not my preference. There was a 12-16 decibel difference on the highway doing 80 mph compared to the soft top. The music sounds better inside the cab now too. Overall, I don’t regret the purchase at all.

If you decide to buy one, I’d definitely recommend finding a dealer within driving distance to avoid shipping charges like I did.

@Middleton Motorsportsis who I got mine from and they were the greatest people!

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

Are the latches 3D printed? They look kinda cheap and or not finished well. Maybe they are different in person? I would expect high quality, molded parts for the price. Other than that, the headliner and outside look great.

They are really rigid and solid. They used billet components with them, so I'd surprised if they went cheap on the rest. If you're at Super Cel next week, come check them out.

 

[Finbox]

Have you drove it in the rain yet? doused it with a water hose, that would’ve been one of the first things I would’ve done

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

Is that textured surface a spray on coating or is that how they come?

It was delivered like this from Anderson Composites.

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

Looks great, I’m interested in seeing how the white version looks. Can’t say I would go for the white top but wouldn’t mind seeing how it turns out. I’m leaning towards this too though.

@Middleton Motorsports told me that have one on order for another customer. Follow them on IG and you'll get to see when it arrives. Plus they have the best content overall.

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

Have you drove it in the rain yet? doused it with a water hose, that would’ve been one of the first things I would’ve done

I have not. I had a long drive home and other commitments immediately after that. I have an appointment to get the whole truck detailed tomorrow for preparation for Super Cel and will definitely rinse it off again prior to the event while in TN. Will post something if there are any issues.

 

[vrtical]

Will have to check it out next week.

 

[Bronkey]

Can you post actual decibel numbers? Several people have asked for this now, you just keep saying it’s so and so quieter. What’s the actual numbe???

 

[AceGoliath]

Are the latches 3D printed? They look kinda cheap and or not finished well. Maybe they are different in person? I would expect high quality, molded parts for the price. Other than that, the headliner and outside look great.

Looks like anodized grey CNC'd/Machined aluminum to me.

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

Can you post actual decibel numbers? Several people have asked for this now, you just keep saying it’s so and so quieter. What’s the actual numbe???

Relax, I've had it all of 19 hours and have a life outside of Broncos. I HAVE given the number difference. It fluctuates between 12- 16 decibels lower than the soft top at 80 mph during high winds. Posting the actual numbers won't mean much unless you have the exact same mods as I do. I have a light bar that produces lots of wind noise, TRUE Mud Terrain tires (37") and fender deletes, so mine is going to be way louder than say a stock sasquatch and definitely a non-Sasquatch regardless of the top I use.

I tried to due a screening recordings with the decibel meter but Apple wouldn't let me due to CarPlay. I'll be doing a YouTube video after the drive to Tennessee this weekend to give a better assessment/analysis.

I can say that the biggest difference in sound has been the reduction of wind noise, but my tire noise is the primary noise source now.

If somebody local wants to set up some time to swap a factory MIP on mine and do an Apples to Apples comparison, I'd be game for that. But with my schedule, it would be a couple weeks before I'd have the time since I'll be in TN all next week.

 

[swooshdave]

Anderson is working on the 2Dr version and should be ready later this year.

But why?

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