JTopsUSA Introduces the Bronco Bimini Sun Shade!

[OCNORB1974]

It’s called a soft top.

No its not, there are vinyl bikini tops that don't let the rain through the material, that's what the poster is talking about.

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[Cable Guy]

Will it work with the Bestop Trektop? Thanks!

 

[Benzo520]

This version is soft top only. A hardtop version is comming in the next few weeks.
Mike

Are you able to tell us if the hardtop version can be left on as well while the hard top is on?

 

[Wolfie272]

That looks awesome. I will be watching with great interest for the 2 door version…

 

[JTopsUSA]

Are you able to tell us if the hardtop version can be left on as well while the hard top is on?

That is the major design criteria. We have several prototypes we are working on. We hope to have it completed next week.
Mike/JTops

 

[JTopsUSA]

Will it work with the Bestop Trektop? Thanks!

Not sure yet! We will jave answers next week.
Mike

 

[redone17]

No its not, there are vinyl bikini tops that don't let the rain through the material, that's what the poster is talking about.

I get that. Sounds pointless and loud.

 

[JTopsUSA]

I get that. Sounds pointless and loud.

Well unfortunately it’s quite difficult to make this sort of shade out of solid vinyl or canvas.The reason is called the “Bernoulli effect”, I’ll explain.

Using a rain resistant vinyl or canvas for the material does not allow the top to breathe. What happens is the air rushing across the surface creates a low pressure area. It’s like the wing of an airplane, it creates lift. (Bernoulli Effect) Without a structure like a soft top has the top bubbles up and tries to tear off. Using mesh the pressure can escape and the mesh stays in place without a structure.

Believe me we have tried all kinds of things to make one for our Jeep product lines, but nothing short of a metal structure works.

Now with that said Bestop makes one but it has rods to kind of hold it in place. The issues start at above 45 MPH for them as well. The Bernoulli effect is hard to defeat!

We do make a Titanium mesh that blocks 90% of the UV rays but it still will not block the rain. The water is repelled while driving, it’s when you stop that it comes through.

Absolutely a great question and I hope this helped explain the why.

If I can be of further assistance please let me know.

Mike
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Mike Matras
Owner
JTopsUSA

 

[mikec426]

Is the titanium mesh a tighter weave?

 

[Aman]

Working on final version next week! To be honest we had no idea there would be such a demand for the 2 door. We are stepping up development.
Thanks for your interest.
Mike/Owner/JTopsUSA

Awesome, cannot wait for the 2-door version!

Quick question, will the soft-top version work without issue with the Ford or Bestop Sunrider? It's unlikely that I'll be removing the clamshell often, but definitely will be flipping back the Sunrider and enjoying the drive home from work regularly.

 

[Aman]

Is the titanium mesh a tighter weave?

Order the free sample pack. I did and it really helps when trying to narrow down your choices. Very cool that JTops offers this.

 

[JTopsUSA]

Is the titanium mesh a tighter weave?

Yes! the manufacturer describes titanium as a 14x14 weave. Our other colors are have a 17X14 weave. Thats why the UV rating of the titanium is 90% and regular mesh is 80%. Both are transparent. Get free samples from our website so you can see the difference.

broncosunshades.com

Great question and thanks for asking.
I hope this helps...
Mike / Owner / JTopsUSDA

 

[JTopsUSA]

Awesome, cannot wait for the 2-door version!

Quick question, will the soft-top version work without issue with the Ford or Bestop Sunrider? It's unlikely that I'll be removing the clamshell often, but definitely will be flipping back the Sunrider and enjoying the drive home from work regularly.

We dont know yet we have not evaluated it. Hope to have an answer next week.
Mike

 

[BenBronco]

Just placed my order!

 

[Ltjb8]

Anxiously awaiting the hard top release...

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