JK/J8 Flippac rumor??

[Dave Bennett]

Knowing AT's acclaimed engineering minds, and their impeccable attention to detail, I'm sure once it is all assembled and we see the interior pics of hatch layout/ingress/egress it will be ooohhs and aaahhs all the way around... :drool:

Now I have to put the Tacoma up for sale again!













:elkgrin: (J/K)

 

[18seeds]

Affirmative.

I just went down to look at the rear of the JK and after really looking at it there isn't much room behind the rear seat/rear roll bar anyways. So I can fully understand this decision.

The fact that it will now sleep 4 adults is a big plus on the other side of the coin.

Very much look forward to seeing the final product.

OK I get it. I have never really taken a close look.

 

[bridman225]

Awsome

Great to see some more photos! This will be a unique product from a reputable company so I have no doubt it will be worth every penny, but i too am a little let down by the lack of standing room. "Let down" is too strong a term, this is still looking awesome and I understand why compromise is needed. Yet still, I can't help but think I would rather alter my roll bar (in a safe way) then change the functionality I've come to expect from a FlipPac. Again, I completely understand the potential liability and cost. You've done a great job so far and I am sure the Habitat will be executed to perfection. Keep up the good work!

P.S we need a Squared off rear roll cage.

 

[Martyn]

Great to see some more photos! This will be a unique product from a reputable company so I have no doubt it will be worth every penny, but i too am a little let down by the lack of standing room. "Let down" is too strong a term, this is still looking awesome and I understand why compromise is needed. Yet still, I can't help but think I would rather alter my roll bar (in a safe way) then change the functionality I've come to expect from a FlipPac. Again, I completely understand the potential liability and cost. You've done a great job so far and I am sure the Habitat will be executed to perfection. Keep up the good work!

P.S we need a Squared off rear roll cage.

There are obvious limitations to what a manufacturer can and can't do. An owner on the other hand is more at liberty to make modifications that manufacturers can not.

 

[The Swiss]

There are obvious limitations to what a manufacturer can and can't do. An owner on the other hand is more at liberty to make modifications that manufacturers can not.

I fully agree; awesome job you guys. Do you see any adjustment to your original price point or does it appear that your production costs will be pretty much as estimated?

 

[elcoyote]

I fully agree; awesome job you guys. Do you see any adjustment to your original price point or does it appear that your production costs will be pretty much as estimated?

Total production costs and retail pricing are yet to be finalized. We will honor the pricing we set for the original pre-orders to reward our early adopters for their trust and patience.

 

[Thegeneral]

Great work guys!!

Absolutely amazing!!! :Wow1:

 

[AZUnlimited]

WOW!!! Most impressive. I love how it follows the lines of the factory hard top!! I have been sitting here for months trying to come to terms with having a squared off block on the back of the jeep, like in the photoshopped proto picture. Function before form I would tell myself, function before form.... However, the current look way exceeds my expectations!! Nice work!!

 

[JPR4LFE]

Thanks for posting the "top off" picture. If the opening in the top was extended to the end of the jeep and the roll bar left as is, that would be a horribly awkward space to stand in. You would be constantly ducking under the rollbar.

 

[elcoyote]

You can see here why AT went this route.
Any idea how much more it will weigh over a standard hardtop?

About 100 lbs more than factory top. I refer you back to post #150 that had much of the design information.

http://http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=521995&postcount=150

 

[skaggs9573]

AMAZING! Can't wait for the finished product. I think my wife will approve!

 

[haven]

Leaving the factory sport bar in place is the right call. In our litigious society, it would be unwise for an aftermarket parts maker to remove a component that Jeep describes as part of the vehicle safety equipment.

From Jeep's web site

"...the sport bar uses high-strength steel and is integrated into the B-Pillar that runs into the floor. This improves side-impact performance, vehicle stiffness, torsional rigidity and control at highway speeds."

http://www.jeep.com/en/2010/wrangler_unlimited/safety_security/safety_security_tour/

 

[haven]

From http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=521995&postcount=150

"The targeted price point for the top will be $4400...We are now accepting a 10% refundable deposit on pre-orders for a limited production batch of only 10 tops to be made."

Better get your order in now!

 

[BPage]

We fitted up the final Habitat plug on Saturday and we are very happy with the fit to the body. More later...

So, If I could put another plug in to Adventure Trailer for us "LJ owners", let me know when your ready to start our build... I will be first in line.

However if I could drop a request or two... I would love it if ours was wide open like the original FlipPac top for trucks. I would like as much standing room as possible. and either full windows on both sides, or van sides with no windows so I can add flip up truck windows to access gear inside.

Thanks, and great build!!! :sombrero:

 

[jerdog53]

So, If I could put another plug in to Adventure Trailer for us "LJ owners", let me know when your ready to start our build... I will be first in line.

However if I could drop a request or two... I would love it if ours was wide open like the original FlipPac top for trucks. I would like as much standing room as possible. and either full windows on both sides, or van sides with no windows so I can add flip up truck windows to access gear inside.

Thanks, and great build!!! :sombrero:

Yeah, you and me both!