ADV Prototype Hardtop - Detailed Pictures & Videos

[xusarmy]

We are working on fixing the video in this post. Stand by.

I dont see rear window defrosters, is that correct?

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[604Bronco]

I dont see rear window defrosters, is that correct?

All production units come standard with defroster. Our prototype did not have it.

 

[broncoj11]

Whatever the justification is doesn't justify 6 grand. That's way overpriced and people shouldn't pay it. Something like this should be no more than $3500.

You say that now, but when the oem hard top is available to purchase from ford it will be over $10k . So really the adv hard top is a much better deal.

 

[Bronco cat]

You clearly didn’t read the earlier messages in this thread nor do you understand my point number two at all. SMH.

I missed your other message. Apologies. If we are going to roll with snarky replies….. you clearly don’t understand the nuances of designing something to be better than the original. Five minutes on this board and you can easily find a pile of problems associated with that design, tons of leak, squeak and rattle points not to mention huge questions about the long term durability. If you had read through the messages you would have noticed ADV’s mission statement about not copying a bad design…….. just saying.

 

[Merc4x4]

Looks very high quality. Hat tip to your engineers and designers.

 

[ADV Fiberglass]

can you post sound pressure comparison between the stock and your hard top (and soft too would be nice)?

We will do a decibel test with a production unit on a fully stock bronco. Our shop bronco is WAY too modified to provide the correct decibel reading. However switching from the soft top to our hardtop is a VERY noticeable difference.

 

[ADV Fiberglass]

@ADV Fiberglass is this a single layer fiberglass layup or are you using sandwich/composite double layer layup?

Manufacturing process (including layup information) is our proprietary information. We can say that we found a BIG issue with the factory laminate schedule and we improved tremendously from what they were doing to offer a product that will last longer.

 

[ADV Fiberglass]

Looks very high quality. Hat tip to your engineers and designers.

Thank you!

 

[ADV Fiberglass]

Looks nice. Will be very interested in the decibel comparison as that (and Cleveland snow) will be the reason driving a potential purchase.

One question/potential issue: rear view visibility is already compromised secondary to the spare. The superiorly mounted wiper seems clever, but does it further impact visibility?

You can still easily see out of the rear window. It does not affect visibility enough to be an issue.

 

[ADV Fiberglass]

I dont see rear window defrosters, is that correct?

Defrosters come standard on all production units.

 

[VictoryLights]

The slanted back isn’t for me as I think it disrupts the lines of the vehicle.

 

[Kjbeggs]

The slanted back isn’t for me as I think it disrupts the lines of the vehicle.

I think it's just the right amount of slant.
I've got a 150 pound Malamute, and didn't want to give up too much rear space.
I've seen some of the other renderings from different companies, as well as the Bestop soft top and thought they all compromised the space in the rear way too much.
This one looks perfect to me, but we all have our own opinions...

 

[350vudu]

I missed your other message. Apologies. If we are going to roll with snarky replies….. you clearly don’t understand the nuances of designing something to be better than the original. Five minutes on this board and you can easily find a pile of problems associated with that design, tons of leak, squeak and rattle points not to mention huge questions about the long term durability. If you had read through the messages you would have noticed ADV’s mission statement about not copying a bad design…….. just saying.

I've already know the problems with the OEM design and I already saw ADV's statement about not copying the OEM design. Both those were besides the point. Regardless of me knowing those issues, it is STILL a hard decision as that OEM functionality is something I value even in the face of ADV's superior product. The whole point of my original post....................................just saying..

 

[Broncosx2]

Did I catch in a prior post the final product will be painted? So essentially painted Black, or white, or primer? If so, I think that will make it look even nicer and easier to wash.

 

[ADV Fiberglass]

Did I catch in a prior post the final product will be painted? So essentially painted Black, or white, or primer? If so, I think that will make it look even nicer and easier to wash.

The tops will come Black UV Textured (Painted), White UV Textured (Painted), and High Build Primer.

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