UPDATE: Blackout lightbar decal added + applied vinyl to break up the controversial front end on my Rivian

[jplblue]

Reminds me of the Honda E.

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[lefkonj]

Stormtrooper, stormtrooper, stormtrooper.

 

[ealberton]

As many have said, I would not do it on mine but I see the direction and appeal. I think it would look way better with a solid Light Bar blackout. There's no need to promote that it's a Rivian, the headlights do that for you.

I think it would look cleaner and less gimmicky.. Again you do you but you asked for feedback from the community soooooo that's my 2 cents

 

[Duquesne]

I made the purchase late last night after a few beverage, I like the look of the decals

 

[moosehead]

 

[Glembi2]

The decals look good. While the standard front doesn’t bother me now (I only saw eye glasses before), I applaud all customizations.

i’m thinking of something like offset racing stripes that flow from the front bumper, over the hood, and down the back. The roof glass breaks up the flow but few would be hard to see because of the height of the truck.

https://kriegergraphics.com/collect...-350-offset-racing-stripes-3m-vinyl-decal-kit

 

[Herb]

I like it. Here's another, less radical idea. I couldn't look at my front end without getting cross-eyed within 2 seconds. It now takes 10 seconds - enough to get around the truck and enjoy the rest of the exterior.

 

[kizamybute']

As many have said, I would do it on mine but I see the direction and appeal. I think it would look way better with a solid Light Bar blackout. There's no need to promote that it's a Rivian, the headlights do that for you.

I think it would look cleaner and less gimmicky.. Again you do you but you asked for feedback from the community soooooo that's my 2 cents

The Abstract Ocean offering is what made me give that a try. The light bar vinyl literally took about 4 minutes to install. Easy change. While I'm not sold on this look yet, my think was, just as in trying to break up the all painted area between the headlights, even with the vinyl, its still a large surface area in the same color. The "Rivian" helps break that up a little. Naturally, some will like it, some won't. Some will prefer many different options that best suit them.

Here's what it looks like with the light bar on and photoshopped in all black as you recommended. Actually that looks more "factory-like" and for those that like the look, could be a good option. Seeing it, should I ultimately choose to keep the blacked out center, probably will redo the light bar in all black. I am about 50/50 on whether I keep this look. With the solid black, at least via photoshop, takes me to 55/45 in favor of it.

 

[Herb]

I think they both look good. With the decal I think it looks a bit more rugged, without it's a more understated. Maybe that'll help you decide. BTW, what wheels are you running - looks a bit more offset than OEM.

 

[kizamybute']

I think they both look good. With the decal I think it looks a bit more rugged, without it's a more understated. Maybe that'll help you decide. BTW, what wheels are you running - looks a bit more offset than OEM.

I agree. I felt the same about my Tesla's when they removed the nose cone from the Model S. Wasn't a fan of the flat bug catcher painted surface taking the place of the "grille" area. Many people prefer that cleaner look though.

Wheels are 20" with an 18mm offset, thus do stick out further than stock wheels with a 43mm offset. There's a lengthy thread on this forum about my multiple switches between wheels. This was my 4th or 5th set that I finally settled on.

 

[ealberton]

The Abstract Ocean offering is what made me give that a try. The light bar vinyl literally took about 4 minutes to install. Easy change. While I'm not sold on this look yet, my think was, just as in trying to break up the all painted area between the headlights, even with the vinyl, its still a large surface area in the same color. The "Rivian" helps break that up a little. Naturally, some will like it, some won't. Some will prefer many different options that best suit them.

Here's what it looks like with the light bar on and photoshopped in all black as you recommended. Actually that looks more "factory-like" and for those that like the look, could be a good option. Seeing it, should I ultimately choose to keep the blacked out center, probably will redo the light bar in all black. I am about 50/50 on whether I keep this look. With the solid black, at least via photoshop, takes me to 55/45 in favor of it.

Well I agree to each their own and I did the black out on my light bar and headlights so I get it. I appreciate you showing me the all black in my Hubble opinion I like it much better than the one with the Rivian. Yes much more factory looking which I associate with elegance. I would look at doing the side light bars in black as well to complete the look. With them untinted they look like eye lashes. ?

 

[ealberton]

I like it. Here's another, less radical idea. I couldn't look at my front end without getting cross-eyed within 2 seconds. It now takes 10 seconds - enough to get around the truck and enjoy the rest of the exterior.

Now that looks like a complete face with that strip being the mouth. lol. That’s what I see

 

[Herb]

I agree. I felt the same about my Tesla's when they removed the nose cone from the Model S. Wasn't a fan of the flat bug catcher painted surface taking the place of the "grille" area. Many people prefer that cleaner look though.

Wheels are 20" with an 18mm offset, thus do stick out further than stock wheels with a 43mm offset. There's a lengthy thread on this forum about my multiple switches between wheels. This was my 4th or 5th set that I finally settled on.

Thanks - I guess low ride means rubbing? I trying to find some wheel/tire combo that maintains low ride height.

 

[kizamybute']

So far, seems like the Rivian community is like me, about evenly split on the look. However, in talking to people that don't own a Rivian or Tesla and still drive ICE vehicles, they much prefer the blacked out look at about 80/20. Makes sense since it makes it look a little more Traditional to trucks with a grille.

 

[Herb]

Now that looks like a complete face with that strip being the mouth. lol. That’s what I see

Funny you see it. Instead of a surprised face with jaw dropped, I was going for a satisfied smirk.

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