Dalamar Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 My current Daily is a Raptor, which I love. it is such a well designed truck. perfect size for me and what I use it for. Primarily, I drive it to work, on the road... and it drives great. I do some off roading, I like the 6.2 L a lot, and no haven't jumped it... I'll post up updates now and then. I do have a few minor things i'd like to do. The raptor really doesn't need much. When they came out I really wanted one, but I waited a few years for the price to become more "reasonable" and pulled the trigger in'15. I knew I wanted 3 things: 1) white or silver paint 2) optional blue accent interior. 3) factory 13-14 graphics Found my truck - dealership trade in in Rapid City, South Dakota. with 27K on the OD. reserved it over the phone, unseen and went and got it the next weekend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 I LOVE the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 It had studded tires so i "HAD TO" replace them..... tires come with wheels, right?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Few minor tweaks: BackFlip cover Ford cargo thingies - Usefull LED backup bulbs and I got the vanity plates I thought appropriate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dalamar Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 This is Goblin Valley UT and the desert west of that area Note: I added the black vynal to the tailgate. I think it goes perfect. looks factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dalamar Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Few months back we went down to the Joshua Tree Forrest area, SW corner of UT. Pretty place! I like this Kodiak Tent. Pretty handy and not too bad to set up. air mattress in the bed and we're set! I like not having to setup or sleep on the ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Next Morning: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Good Times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 I love the pre-16 Raptors! I know everyone seems to love the ecoboost, but the red blooded American in me just can't get excited about it vs. a 6.2L (honestly the ecoboost doesn't excite me in anything Ford puts it in). That and I always really loved the styling of your body style Raptor. Seems kind of unnecessary to put studded tires on a Raptor, doesn't it? I've never heard of anyone having any trouble in the winter with one lol. I like seeing that you've gotten it out in the wilderness a bit, it's such a shame when people literally never even take them off the pavement. That bed tent is pretty sweet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Love me a white raptor! Never knew that they came with a blue accent interior package, that's pretty damn cool IMO. I'm with you guys on the new ecoboost being a buzz kill in the 16+ model year. They just straight up sound baddddd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 very cool truck , it kinda has me wanting one now , and I too am glad you use it for off road adventures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/28/2017 at 4:37 AM, 95riosnake said: I love the pre-16 Raptors! I know everyone seems to love the ecoboost, but the red blooded American in me just can't get excited about it vs. a 6.2L (honestly the ecoboost doesn't excite me in anything Ford puts it in). That and I always really loved the styling of your body style Raptor. Seems kind of unnecessary to put studded tires on a Raptor, doesn't it? I've never heard of anyone having any trouble in the winter with one lol. I like seeing that you've gotten it out in the wilderness a bit, it's such a shame when people literally never even take them off the pavement. That bed tent is pretty sweet. I agree w/ ya Dan. the new raptors don't look as tough. The 10 speed auto is nice on the new ecoboost, but there's something about the growl of a nice V8. Agree on the styling too. more betta. Not sure why he had studded tires, must be a SD thing? Still have the stock wheels with them on. haven't had occasion to need them. Thanks for the props Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/28/2017 at 11:03 AM, Det_Riot said: Love me a white raptor! Never knew that they came with a blue accent interior package, that's pretty damn cool IMO. I'm with you guys on the new ecoboost being a buzz kill in the 16+ model year. They just straight up sound baddddd. Thanks B! here's the sound of an Ecoboost in an F150 pheeeeeerrrrrrrrrttttt. Thanks Yeahlol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Here's a picture of a new one.... Doesn't look nearly as good IMO I also Don't love that Ford Perf absorbed SVT.... I think the SVT badge has well earned prestige! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 My truck has extended factory warranty, last month while in for service they gave me a new F150 ecoboost for the week. I gotta say I liked it. it's quite, and really moves. on day 4 i pushed the tow/haul button (for fun) and discovered there's (4) modes in there. Wet/snow/economy/SPORT.. SPORT.>>>>> it's a nice option. it holds your gears to keep you in the boost between shifts and is pretty dang quick. Following this My dad was looking to replace his SuperDuty and I had him drive this for a day. 2 weeks later I ordered this for him: XLT, split bench, all other options. I had the dealership put on these wheels, same tires I have and spray the bed. also installed a front level kit. Pretty good looking truck IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White95 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 If you tap the traction control button twice, it'll switch to AdvanceTrac Sport Mode. Basically, it raises the threshold for the TCS and STM allowing more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 we went in KNOWING that the coyote would be what we'd walk out with....after driving them both for a while, a 16 ecoboost lariat is what we ended up with and absolutely love it. they certainly surprised me that red really pops in the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 3:54 PM, White95 said: If you tap the traction control button twice, it'll switch to AdvanceTrac Sport Mode. Basically, it raises the threshold for the TCS and STM allowing more fun. DUDE! I didn't know MY truck had this feature. Tried it out yesterday. Thanks Buddy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 On 1/3/2018 at 6:55 AM, Prokiller said: we went in KNOWING that the coyote would be what we'd walk out with....after driving them both for a while, a 16 ecoboost lariat is what we ended up with and absolutely love it. they certainly surprised me that red really pops in the sun I hear ya. They're pretty sweet! props man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 I detailed my truck a few months back, after over a year of driving with nothing but handwash and car washes.... horizontal lines, yes... after polishing, I put down a product from Justin at Obsessive: DR Beasleys Nano Resin, and so far it is an excellent sealant. The truck looks better (thats a given..) more shine, and washing - dirt and grime washes off noticeably easier. I'm on mo. 3 and it's supposed to last around 12 months... super easy to apply and remove as well. I was thinking, "that's it?!" ez sause. you can apply it over graphics, HL's, tails... good stuff. here's some PIX: this was after wash/dry/clay bar and wipe down with tar remover.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 my buddy Jason stopped by, put him to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 1 Pass rotary, 1 pass orbital with PP3n Polish LUV And DONE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White95 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 9 hours ago, Dalamar said: DUDE! I didn't know MY truck had this feature. Tried it out yesterday. Thanks Buddy! The student has become the teacher 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted July 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hi Guys! So, I pulled the triggerand ordered the Whipple kit for this thing, it's about 2 weeks out ! https://whipplesuperchargers.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=22 Kit Long Tubes Tune More to come 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White95 Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 Ermagherd.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 I was mowing my lawn the other day, and for some reason I was like "action compaction" - just talking to myself weirdly. Then I was like "Hey, where's Dalamar been anyways?" Now i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted July 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 On 7/9/2018 at 9:03 PM, Number Tew said: I was mowing my lawn the other day, and for some reason I was like "action compaction" - just talking to myself weirdly. Then I was like "Hey, where's Dalamar been anyways?" Now i know Just workin my brotha! Interesting story 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted July 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thinking about these. the factory fox shocks are due for a replace/rebuild .... http://www.rogueracing.com/shocks/king-raptor-10-30-race-series-front-remote-reservoir-coil-over-pair What do you all think of this front bumper? I like that it fits the stock lines of the truck, looks clean, recessed light and gains some clearance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted July 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 On 7/9/2018 at 5:57 PM, White95 said: Ermagherd.... had to look this up.... LOL White!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 I like the bumper, and I LOVE the dimple die holes. That truck is going to be a monster with a Whipple, and it's going to scream with LT's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 bumper does look good on there. i vote yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Yes on bumper. I love spending your money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted July 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 LOL, thanks Buddy. Delay from WHipple, blower shipped out monday....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 don't ya just hate that crap. They can take the money from the account the moment you click it but, you gotta wait till the weekend is over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalamar Posted July 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 I do, paid for it 4 weeks ago! Should arrive tomorrow. the Long tubes and x are in and waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
