Addictive Desert Designs ADD releases new "Edge" front bumper for Ranger Raptor

[Deepsea619]

The light choices they give have a driving/fog combo version, but neither are SAE compliant.

I'm not sure it matters for most people, because if they're like me, they use the lights mostly in low visibility conditions.

I am with you. And so do I, want to be able to use them on the road during poor visibility but I don’t want to get arrested for blinding someone. California is crazy on the laws.

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[Slyder]

I am with you. And so do I, want to be able to use them on the road during poor visibility but I don’t want to get arrested for blinding someone. California is crazy on the laws.

Washington isn't far behind with the crazy laws.

 

[Slyder]

Does this make the inter cooler worthless? Seems like it but it does look amazing. If the overcooked performance is reduced I'm out. But you can probably oh just not mount lights theere

There are small gaps in between the lights, but yeah, the over all air flow looks to be reduced.

The only option to some what counter that is going with the Process West Stage 2 intercooler set up, but that is an expensive 'upgrade' for wanting to look cool.

 

[KayaPayaPigDog]

That looks pretty sharp, but that's one-ah pricey meat-ah-ball!

hahahahaha, i was thinking the same thing... looks freaking rad but thats a hit to the ol wallet for sure.

 

[welker]

Does this make the inter cooler worthless? Seems like it but it does look amazing. If the overcooked performance is reduced I'm out. But you can probably oh just not mount lights theere

I personally did not notice any difference in charge air temps before/after their other bumper. That was a concern of mine as well.

 

[MeBEEF]

I personally did not notice any difference in charge air temps before/after their other bumper. That was a concern of mine as well.

hmmm good feedback!

 

[Havasu RR]

I personally did not notice any difference in charge air temps before/after their other bumper. That was a concern of mine as well.

I actually spoke to them at addictive desert designs and they said there is absolutely no increase in intake air temperature.

 

[Deepsea619]

I actually spoke to them at addictive desert designs and they said there is absolutely no increase in intake air temperature.

Totally random but I saw the other style bumper on a R/R and spoke with the guy that owned it and he had nothing but good things to say about the bumper but wished he got it clear coat when he got it because the black powder coat didn't hold up well to the sun. I didn't notice it until he pointed it out. Once I saw it I couldn’t not see it. Not sure what it would cost to get it clear coated but it definitely faded.

 

[Slyder]

I actually spoke to them at addictive desert designs and they said there is absolutely no increase in intake air temperature.

I was looking thru ADD's install instructions and it looks like the front shutter assembly is removed and the shutter motor is zip tied up out of the way.

I guess that addresses the air flow situation.

 

[LDHunter]

Uhmmmm... How about a winch?

 

[Slyder]

Uhmmmm... How about a winch?

Someone asked about a winch bumper on Instagram (pretty sure it was there) and they replied that it's been discussed but no immediate plans at the moment.

The Rival bumper can have one and it doesn't look bad with the lightbar cover not installed. It's about the only decent looking winch bumper option at the moment.

 

[Antman450]

I like the Rival one better as well. Also, the price is way up there. More power to them if they can move them at that price, but not sure how many they can move.

This is like the Fabulous Fab guys in Australia selling that exhaust for like 7K. Not sure how these companies can move enough products to make a profit on them.

 

[Slyder]

Not affiliated. Just passing the news.

I like this one more than their other offering. Would like to see what it looks like with LP4s instead of Rigids.

Instagram announcement:


Website link:
https://www.addictivedesertdesigns....pers/products/ranger-raptor-front-bumper-edge

I asked about Baja Designs pictures and was told that their media crew that did all of these pictures and stuff didn't take any pictures of the ones with those lights, since they were customer vehicles.
This is their 'testing' truck and the Rigid lights are what was installed. I'm going to assume it's because the Rigid lights are the better looking aesthetically.

 

[MidnightSpecial]

I like the Rival one better as well. Also, the price is way up there. More power to them if they can move them at that price, but not sure how many they can move.

This is like the Fabulous Fab guys in Australia selling that exhaust for like 7K. Not sure how these companies can move enough products to make a profit on them.

Most likely built to order which is why they are so expensive.

I asked about Baja Designs pictures and was told that their media crew that did all of these pictures and stuff didn't take any pictures of the ones with those lights, since they were customer vehicles.
This is their 'testing' truck and the Rigid lights are what was installed. I'm going to assume it's because the Rigid lights are the better looking aesthetically.

Makes sense. I have just never been a fan of Rigid's design language. Their products always look very sterile and maybe cheap looking? Probably a little harsh. I just prefer the race inspired designs and Baja Designs leans heavier that way.

I'll assumed it would be a little like the F150 Raptor "Bomber" bumper.

 

[welker]

I usually recommend people go with Rigid lights in ADD bumpers unless the bumper was designed specifically for Baja Designs. They design most of their bumpers around the dimensions of the Rigid options, so the fit and finish is more or less perfect. When you go to Baja Designs you will usually get more gaps between the lights and the bumper.

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