SEMA 08: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor unveiled - Page 3

Olds88 · 11-04-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wescoent

Al, I'm going to have a heart attack if I see ANY of these Raptors in our neck of the woods. Well, outside of Ocean County, at least.

This is going to be another low volume toy for West Coast men who have grown out of BMX, for lack of a better explanation. I don't think anyone would seriously try to use this as a daily driver.

I'm still having a vision of a Subaru WRX STI and this Raptor ripping across the side of a mountain high-tension line access trail.

I would daily drive it if it had four doors.

Uzzy · 11-04-2008, 10:23 AM

I'll pass.

**BigAls87Z28** · 11-04-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wescoent

Al, I'm going to have a heart attack if I see ANY of these Raptors in our neck of the woods. Well, outside of Ocean County, at least.

I work in Ocean County....and with a bunch of guys that only drive trucks. One who drives a monster F350 King Ranch AND a Bronco that is as far lifted as high as I am tall. And its usually coverd in mud. I did tell him about this truck, he doesnt care much as he goes "mudd'n" not racing over desert.

Where is EllwinX...he's from "the south".

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This is going to be another low volume toy for West Coast men who have grown out of BMX, for lack of a better explanation. I don't think anyone would seriously try to use this as a daily driver.

Look at the H1, H2, Excursion, or any other lifted 609'ers truck. Then tell me how you could not seriously see anyone use this as a daily driver. IMO, why would Ford make a truck that you could only use off road? You will see this. And IMO...they will be lifted higher.

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I'm still having a vision of a Subaru WRX STI and this Raptor ripping across the side of a mountain high-tension line access trail.

I can see the STi...something tells me the Raptor will be some distance behind.

stevecmh · 11-04-2008, 11:03 AM

i really like it.. its badass

L88-ZR1-Z06 · 11-04-2008, 11:11 AM

When i seen this i just started laughing, it looks like a silly toy! Anyone who wants one of these must still require mommys breast milk!

wescoent · 11-04-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

I work in Ocean County....and with a bunch of guys that only drive trucks. One who drives a monster F350 King Ranch AND a Bronco that is as far lifted as high as I am tall. And its usually coverd in mud. I did tell him about this truck, he doesnt care much as he goes "mudd'n" not racing over desert.

Look at the H1, H2, Excursion, or any other lifted 609'ers truck. Then tell me how you could not seriously see anyone use this as a daily driver. IMO, why would Ford make a truck that you could only use off road? You will see this. And IMO...they will be lifted higher.

I can see the STi...something tells me the Raptor will be some distance behind.

First of all, God bless you for putting up with that.

I see your point, but my only point was this isn't a soccer mom mobile... now, if they made an Expedition Raptor, it'd be another story.

The other issue is that this is an extremely low volume, extremely expensive truck... they're only making a certain number of them, so any Piney who picks one of these up is going to need some pretty deep pockets.

You also assume the Raptor would stay on the trail

Slideways · 11-04-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by L88-ZR1-Z06

When i seen this i just started laughing, it looks like a silly toy! Anyone who wants one of these must still require mommys breast milk!

Grow up. Yes, it is a silly toy, and that's exactly why it's so damn cool. It's the off-road equivalent of a sports car. Are sports cars necessary? No. Is it dumb to drive a sports car to work every day through traffic. Yes, in the sense that it's a waste of its capability. 99.9% of buyers would go through life just fine with a 4-cylinder wagon, but some people actually enjoy driving and want something more fun. Considering that this site is populated by enthusiasts I didn't think that was news.

**BigAls87Z28** · 11-04-2008, 11:42 AM

Im thinking Im gunna see at least one.

jorgesalazar521@msn.com · 11-04-2008, 12:05 PM

wait was that a ford truck i could not make out the emblem on the front -------nice litle blue emblem would do just fine--ford!!!!!

chevypowa670 · 11-04-2008, 12:23 PM

that grill IMO is dreadful, and BTW hummer wants its design back, this thing looks like a H3T on steroids. I'm not going to lie, i wish GM would make something like this. It would be a lot easier for them too, just take a bunch of **** from hummer and throw it into a silverado. O wait it looks like ford already took that advice

GMusa · 11-04-2008, 01:21 PM

I like it!! Pretty bad ass!! This is going to kill the Silverado/Sierra Z71 off-road package and the Ram TRX4.

ausrutherford · 11-04-2008, 05:07 PM

Ok if you look at anything that is designed to go off road is going to have that same design of lower bumper...H2, this, almost all.

chaseabryant · 11-04-2008, 05:20 PM

I LOVE the enormous FORD lettering in the middle of the grille. overall, pretty cool looking vehicle.

-Chase

American_Muscle · 11-04-2008, 05:29 PM

uuuugllyy

Snafu_SS · 11-04-2008, 07:17 PM

One problem...

I think the pre-runner idea is ok, the IFS would be ok for that but if I wanted to get into some rocks or mud I would be too nervous about blowing up CV shafts.

I'm more of a solid axle front and back person which is why I like the Powerwagon....but dislike the lack of Cummins option.

But still, this is one seriously awesome truck. I'd love to see one in person and see just how much clearance it's got.

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Uzzy 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Windsor Ontario, Canada Drives: 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71; 1987 Plymouth Reliant Posts: 8,056	Re: SEMA 08: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor unveiled I'll pass. __________________ Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus Aut viam inveniam aut faciam If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire Uzzy. 'Ich bin ein Detroiter'

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L88-ZR1-Z06 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Drives: '90 GSX AWD Posts: 34	Re: SEMA 08: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor unveiled When i seen this i just started laughing, it looks like a silly toy! Anyone who wants one of these must still require mommys breast milk!

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chevypowa670 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicagoland Drives: 2008 impala SS 5.3 V8 2002 Suburban 5.3 Vortec Posts: 226	Re: SEMA 08: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor unveiled that grill IMO is dreadful, and BTW hummer wants its design back, this thing looks like a H3T on steroids. I'm not going to lie, i wish GM would make something like this. It would be a lot easier for them too, just take a bunch of **** from hummer and throw it into a silverado. O wait it looks like ford already took that advice Last edited by chevypowa670 : 11-04-2008 at 12:27 PM.

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GMusa 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. U.S.A! Posts: 3,101	Re: SEMA 08: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor unveiled I like it!! Pretty bad ass!! This is going to kill the Silverado/Sierra Z71 off-road package and the Ram TRX4. __________________ -JD My Ride: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (Getting ready to trade up!) Project Car: 1969 Javelin SST 290 Family's Cars: -2010 Ford Fusion SE (Sport Blue) -2007 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LT -2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT -1997 Chevy Camaro V6 30th Anniversary Edition -1998 Ford Taurus SE -1997 Oldsmobile Acheiva Sedan

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ausrutherford Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina Drives: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2007 Jeep Commander Posts: 5,509	Re: SEMA 08: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor unveiled Ok if you look at anything that is designed to go off road is going to have that same design of lower bumper...H2, this, almost all.

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chaseabryant 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sunderland, MD Drives: 2003 Mini Cooper S, 6sp Manual in Dark Silver Posts: 3,381	Re: SEMA 08: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor unveiled I LOVE the enormous FORD lettering in the middle of the grille. overall, pretty cool looking vehicle. -Chase __________________ ....There's not a word for what I want to do to you.....

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Snafu_SS 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: west Texas desert Drives: 1995 Chevrolet C/1500 & 05 Ram 2500 5.9 HO Cummins Posts: 1,110	Re: SEMA 08: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor unveiled One problem... I think the pre-runner idea is ok, the IFS would be ok for that but if I wanted to get into some rocks or mud I would be too nervous about blowing up CV shafts. I'm more of a solid axle front and back person which is why I like the Powerwagon....but dislike the lack of Cummins option. But still, this is one seriously awesome truck. I'd love to see one in person and see just how much clearance it's got. __________________ Nothing is more fun than some mud, rocks, and four wheel drive...until you get stuck without a winch and only a shovel and your bare hands It's fun to be a Texan now! 95 Chevy C 1500... Setting off car alarms with that Flowmaster exhaust 05 Ram 2500 5.9 HO Cummins...gotta love that Cummins power

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