anyone order an ORH (Offroad Hero Top) recently?
04-01-2014, 05:22 AM
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A friend of mine in St. Louis just ordered his ORH top this week on my recommendation. I have had the top one year and used it only in the summer months. I could not be happier or more impressed with the ORH top. Zero leaks, relatively quiet for a soft top and easy to take panels on and off very quickly when the weather changes.
When my friend ordered, Tim quoted him a 1 to 4 week turnaround. I warned him that the turnaround will likely be much longer than that. Mine took 2 months but I expected that going into the process. If you expect email updates, DON'T, they won't come. Wait a month or so, then call and ask for an update. Don't call daily, every time to you call, it takes him away from making your top.
Be patient it will take longer than it should, but it is worth the wait. The first installation is difficult because the top is very tight. DO IT ON A SUNNY WARM DAY so the top softens in the heat. There are videos on youtube that will help, but you will have to cross reference from the included instructions. Neither source is perfect and it took me looking at both sources to get it right the first time. The center bar is the most important to get centered and tightened down, be sure to use the spacer so the center is higher than the sides so you get no leaking and the water rolls off the sides.
Good luck, be patient (you still have time since it is still snowing in the NE) and enjoy.
When my friend ordered, Tim quoted him a 1 to 4 week turnaround. I warned him that the turnaround will likely be much longer than that. Mine took 2 months but I expected that going into the process. If you expect email updates, DON'T, they won't come. Wait a month or so, then call and ask for an update. Don't call daily, every time to you call, it takes him away from making your top.
Be patient it will take longer than it should, but it is worth the wait. The first installation is difficult because the top is very tight. DO IT ON A SUNNY WARM DAY so the top softens in the heat. There are videos on youtube that will help, but you will have to cross reference from the included instructions. Neither source is perfect and it took me looking at both sources to get it right the first time. The center bar is the most important to get centered and tightened down, be sure to use the spacer so the center is higher than the sides so you get no leaking and the water rolls off the sides.
Good luck, be patient (you still have time since it is still snowing in the NE) and enjoy.
04-15-2014, 06:09 AM
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Thanks so much! Mine was actually delivered today! I'm so excited! It's going to be hard to wait for a warm sunny day though!
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04-15-2014, 06:40 AM
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Just went and looked at it on the website. How is leak protection? That's a big deal here in Louisiana. Also, they appear to be a Canadian company so is it made in Canada or China? Just curious.
It looks nice as hell!
Post some pics!
It looks nice as hell!
Post some pics!
04-15-2014, 07:59 AM
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It's definitely made in Canada, your wait is because Tim is pretty much a one man operation.
I've had the Fastback top on for over a year, and I'm in Destin Florida so the same weather as you get. No leaks through summer or winter weather.
I've had the Fastback top on for over a year, and I'm in Destin Florida so the same weather as you get. No leaks through summer or winter weather.
04-15-2014, 02:58 PM
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The sooner you order the better. He told me 2 to 6 weeks. It shipped in 3 weeks but took over a week to get here. It has to clear customs in canada. I called him once a week and very kindly asked him for a status update. He is a super nice guy but stay on top of him kindly! Mine will be on as soon as we get a nice day again here in ny! Pics will be posted as well!
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