Sunrider with Spiderwebshade?

[rafaelsmith]

For me its more about the times I end up sitting at a traffic light, etc....in the middle of July in Florida....that is just brutal ... Going down the road with the wind, etc totally open is fine.

The mesh screen sorta gives best of both worlds...you still get the wind...you still get he open feeling but you do not end up a boiled egg when sitting still.

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[Jeepnoob34]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/bestop/twill-sunrider-hardtop-20-jeep-wrangler-jl

note if you buy before April 30th there is a rebate:
-$100 for the Black Diamond version
-$200 for the Twill version

I went with the Twill.

Just confirmed the black twill $200 rebate ended this past Monday, April 20th. The rebate forms no longer include the black twill sunrider.
@Yellow1098

 

[DaveJT]

Our history with the retractable sunshade for the JK has been the opposite. While people said they were very interested it hasn't turned into sales and therefore we're very hesitant to just do it when additional engineering, fitment testing, materials sourcing, etc. make it an expensive gamble to build it and hope they come. The idea of a Kickstarter isn't to fund development but to prove true demand does exist, that customers are truly willing to commit to purchasing, and at a scale that makes sense to bring it to market much more quickly.

Regardless, it's just an idea we're considering so we appreciate the feedback.

- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

I would be in on the Kickstarter. Any progress on that front?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[HopSlammer]

We have had a prototype for some time. That said, the cost to ramp up tooling, production, and all the supply chain to support a relatively small market right now (for JL and JTs compared to how many JKs are in the market) can be a big financial gamble.

I'll float this out in order to get some initial feedback...

What would you think if we did a few products via Kickstarter? For example we figure out what it would take cost-wise to bring a product to market and if we can get it funded we bring it to market earlier. There might be early backer awards like a discount, bonus item, etc. or different award levels. To get the word out we'd have to promote it well but we'd also need a huge word of mouth out in the community, into clubs, friends and family members.

We've been kicking this around as a possible way to accelerate bringing products to market that we've prototyped. No commitment to going this route but if there is a lot of positive interest it will help us move forward the discussion.

Thoughts?

- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

@Anything new to report for

We have had a prototype for some time. That said, the cost to ramp up tooling, production, and all the supply chain to support a relatively small market right now (for JL and JTs compared to how many JKs are in the market) can be a big financial gamble.

I'll float this out in order to get some initial feedback...

What would you think if we did a few products via Kickstarter? For example we figure out what it would take cost-wise to bring a product to market and if we can get it funded we bring it to market earlier. There might be early backer awards like a discount, bonus item, etc. or different award levels. To get the word out we'd have to promote it well but we'd also need a huge word of mouth out in the community, into clubs, friends and family members.

We've been kicking this around as a possible way to accelerate bringing products to market that we've prototyped. No commitment to going this route but if there is a lot of positive interest it will help us move forward the discussion.

Thoughts?

- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

I installed my new Sunrider on Friday. We love it! Took a long drive on Saturday, the sky was all sun with no clouds. After 4 hours in the blazing sun, we decided that a compatible screen is definitely the next purchase.

@Bestop: Any update on when your screen will be available for purchase?

 

[4lowPhoto]

SPIDERWEBSHADE install with a BESTOP Sunrider on a Jeep Gladiator!

Just got my Gladiator and I knew before these were the first 2 things I wanted to do. So I made a video showing how it came out. Works perfect BTW

 

[#HuckleberryJeep]

SPIDERWEBSHADE install with a BESTOP Sunrider on a Jeep Gladiator!

Just got my Gladiator and I knew before these were the first 2 things I wanted to do. So I made a video showing how it came out. Works perfect BTW

I did the same, but a retractable version that specifically fits the sunrider sure would be nice. They'll have my money the day they release it.

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