Pronghorn Tacoma bumper: This looks interesting!
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photon_trap
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You must have powerful eyes my friend
My thoughts exactly!
This is a cool idea.
However, in my book, function is only slightly a head of form. It needs to work first and foremost, but a very close second: it should look nice. This has potential, but they executed it poorly. It needs side wings, and the center is too short. It should extend down so the skid plate section blends in more cleanly.
The winch port is at a bad angle, but I have see other bumpers like that, so its not a first. With the modular design, that should be an easy fix.
I really like the concept though, and with further modifications, this could look pretty cool with the erector set look.
Hopefully they continue to work on it.
However, in my book, function is only slightly a head of form. It needs to work first and foremost, but a very close second: it should look nice. This has potential, but they executed it poorly. It needs side wings, and the center is too short. It should extend down so the skid plate section blends in more cleanly.
The winch port is at a bad angle, but I have see other bumpers like that, so its not a first. With the modular design, that should be an easy fix.
I really like the concept though, and with further modifications, this could look pretty cool with the erector set look.
Hopefully they continue to work on it.
Plannerman
Wandering Explorer
I love this bumper! I spent way too much time at Overland Expo looking at this thing and was very impressed with the thought that went into it. For one, the modularity is very cool. The light weight is cool. The low placement of the winch to lower center of gravity is great. And, it looks like these bumpers are going to clear European crash standards. Sure, lots of plate bumpers have a finished look, but how many can say that they've been tested to not make your vehicle more dangerous in an accident?
And, I love the utilitarian design. Frankly, I think contemporary trucks look too refined and I love the exposed bolts of this bumper.
And, I love the utilitarian design. Frankly, I think contemporary trucks look too refined and I love the exposed bolts of this bumper.
What do you mean by more dangerous? The ARB's have certainly prevented a lot of damage on my dad's truck the 2 accidents he's been in with one. It was still drivable after each one. Stock, it wouldn't have been.
photon_trap
New member
I don't understand the "modular"concept. Are you gonna change it every month? What is the point? (unless you are a Mfg)
Why not just get or build a bumper that meets your needs? Once you have that, the modular "out of the box" thinking is useless and just looks like an afterthought. (at best.)
And, as for the "low CG" winch mount location, you must be joking. Unless your putting a winch on your canyon racer it is a solution to a problem that does not exist - I'll keep mine tucked
up out of harms way thank you.
Why not just get or build a bumper that meets your needs? Once you have that, the modular "out of the box" thinking is useless and just looks like an afterthought. (at best.)
And, as for the "low CG" winch mount location, you must be joking. Unless your putting a winch on your canyon racer it is a solution to a problem that does not exist - I'll keep mine tucked
up out of harms way thank you.
Plannerman
Wandering Explorer
I'm not joking, I'm sharing what I learned in my research. Don't be rude; we are all entitled to our opinions.
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deadbeat son
Explorer
It's not so you can change it on a whim. It's so customers can order the parts they want to make the perfect bumper for their particular application. All around the same basic package. Or, they can start out with the base and add parts and functionality as the budget allows. Plus, it offers greater manufacturing and shipping efficiency.
It's a great concept. I'm a little underwhelmed by the execution though.