Rago EV, first aftermarket bumpers to be announced/shown

[Oyabro]

Yeah, didn’t see that and it’s a dealbreaker for me.

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[usulio]

Lack of recovery points is baffling, maybe the connections aren't strong enough?

The installation steps look very ... detailed.

Actually I like the idea of the lights on the rear bumper, but let's see what it costs and how hard it is to install.

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Looks like at least it replaces the flimsy plastic front skid plate? Haven't seen to many other options for that...

 

[drumminguy81]

Any reason why this wouldn't fit the R1S front end? I see no indication why it wouldn't. Nice to see the new photos and someone at least pushing for aftermarket bumpers. Would love to see if they could design a full headlight protection that wraps around the front end.

I was wondering the same thing, i reached out to Rago and they said it would only fit the R1t, when i asked if they had tried it on an r1s they said no. I gave them my info in case they decide to do any r1s development in the future or want to try to install it on a r1s. im just a few hours away from them.

seems these have been out a few months now has anyone installed one yet? would be nice to see the front aside from the stock photos.

does anyone know if there are any differences in the front end between the r1s and r1t?

 

[drumminguy81]

i wish someone would test this front bumper on an S so I can pull the trigger on one. still nobody that has installed one other than the Rago r1t? maybe one of these days ill take the gamble.. i really like the look of this bumper.

 

[drumminguy81]

Well in case anyone else out there is interested I broke down and ordered the front bumper. I am confident that it will fit fine on an R1S, Rago offered me a 20% discount to test fitment since they havnt confirmed it fits an S. I still feel like its slightly overpriced but without other options it is what it is. I do intend to explore the option of adding some heavy duty recovery points which I will have to figure some method of mounting once I have the bumper on hand. I dont really have any interest in a winch so that wasnt a concern for me and I already have a nice light bar that matches the rivian headlights that I plan to install. I have no idea when I will have the time to tackle the install, and I am starting to have some reservations about doing it while still under warranty, the more i think about potential sensor issues or front suspension issues im concerned Rivian will decline to cover due to the bumper, I still have 2 years and 30k miles of warranty. i figured with the discount i would go ahead and get it ordered in case they discontinue producing it so if nothing else I will hang on to it until my warranty is up.. Ill post updates on what i decide.

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