Just curious...

[onecrazydog]

Club cab??

http://www.fordf150.net/2012/2012-f150-raptor-race-red.jpg


Crew cab??

http://assets.clickmotive.com/inventory/inventory/dealers/WebIOL2/2000026/2059114/640x480/28580/1FTFW1R69CFB82594/71a150c391fa4a16928365b4061f95fb!20120518003637000 .jpg?w=590




I think the club cab is aesthetically a bit nicer, but the club cab doors on trucks always seem to rattle after time because of no solid post... There is a new 2012 loaded race red crew cab at the dealership, if I wanted a club cab I would have to order a 2013 and wait for it... That is if I even get one at all... Have to see where the numbers are...

[ati]

Club Cab

[Shlbylvr]

Crew cab

[Darkside]

Club cab??

http://www.fordf150.net/2012/2012-f150-raptor-race-red.jpg


Crew cab??

http://assets.clickmotive.com/inventory/inventory/dealers/WebIOL2/2000026/2059114/640x480/28580/1FTFW1R69CFB82594/71a150c391fa4a16928365b4061f95fb!20120518003637000 .jpg?w=590




I think the club cab is aesthetically a bit nicer, but the club cab doors on trucks always seem to rattle after time because of no solid post... There is a new 2012 loaded race red crew cab at the dealership, if I wanted a club cab I would have to order a 2013 and wait for it... That is if I even get one at all... Have to see where the numbers are...

Technically not called a "Club Cab" its a Supercab. Its also the body style I have so I maybe be able to answer some of your questions

[King Cobra]

Technically not called a "Club Cab" its a Supercab. Its also the body style I have so I maybe be able to answer some of your questions

+1 These trucks are big as it is. I would go with the Supercab unless you are going to be hauling people (crew cab) along with cargo.

[Iceman]

I like the look of the super cab but with the family I really need the crew which is what I ordered. I like the 36 gallon gas tank too on the screw. The ride is great and it will handle anything I am going to throw at it. I was going hardcore off road I would go scab buy I will never beat it that hard. Some trails and farm Lang maybe but nothing major that would make me need the scab.

[onecrazydog]

Technically not called a "Club Cab" its a Supercab.


Supercab does sound better!! Can people ride in the back seat halfway comfortable?

[onecrazydog]

I like the look of the super cab but with the family I really need the crew which is what I ordered. I like the 36 gallon gas tank too on the screw. The ride is great and it will handle anything I am going to throw at it. I was going hardcore off road I would go scab buy I will never beat it that hard. Some trails and farm Lang maybe but nothing major that would make me need the scab.

Is the crew cab longer than the super, or does it have a smaller box?

[Iceman]

People of my wife's stature can ride in the back of the scab (super cab) with no issue. In the screw (super crew) I can sit in the drivers seat and adjust for comfort then move to the Back and comfortably sit right behind that drivers seat. There is a lot of room in the back seat. The Bach folds up leaving a Loy of floor space too if needed.

The bed is the same on both so screw is just bigger...it is a beast that will no doubt pose some parking lot challenges at times buy a small price to pay. The one I drove was a 12 screw and was just amazing. It in no way other than sitting up a lot higher feels like a big truck.

I am considering a snugtop xtr top on thebed which has shown about a 2 mpg increase and looks as good as a shell can look but I have not decided yet as I like the look of just a bed cover....dogs will get a bedrug over the linex and a shell would be nice for them....and sometimes my wife and kids may be banished there and the dogs can ride up front :)

[Darkside]

Supercab does sound better!! Can people ride in the back seat halfway comfortable?

I can ride in the back VERY comfortably, especially if someone up front doesn't put the seat all the way back.

[onecrazydog]

Thanks guys!!

[HSURB]

I would go Crew. Everyone that gets in my back seat is amazed at the comfort and room. I have the 5.5 foot bed so it is no longer. The Super Cab doors are just awkward in my opinion.

[Darkside]

I think the overall length of the crew cab is a foot or so longer than the supercab.

[onecrazydog]

I think the overall length of the crew cab is a foot or so longer than the supercab.

That isn't too bad, the extra foot may make it ride better on the highway... Monday I am going to take a good look at the crew cab... I did have a Dakota with the crew cab... The truck was a lemon but the full rear doors and space was handy...

I guess it boils down to perceived looks over actual function... Lol...

[mustang loco]

Monday I am going to take a good look at the crew cab...

Nice,wich color will you go with? ... They're very nice truck for sure

[onecrazydog]

Nice,wich color will you go with? ... They're very nice truck for sure

Fastest color if a 2012 crew cab... Slow blue with blue inserts if I order a 13... If I even get one... still not 100%... Maybe fity fity right now...

[Iceman]

I was 50/50 too until the test drive

[68fastback]

Fastest color if a 2012 crew cab... Slow blue with blue inserts if I order a 13... If I even get one... still not 100%... Maybe fity fity right now...

Dog, let us know when it's 51/49 ...it's all down hill from there :shades: ;-)

[mustang loco]

Fastest color if a 2012 crew cab... Slow blue with blue inserts if I order a 13... If I even get one... still not 100%... Maybe fity fity right now...

Nice choices bud',best of luck with your decision,but like Chris's has mentionned..maybe that test drive will do it..:))

[Darkside]

Fastest color if a 2012 crew cab... Slow blue with blue inserts if I order a 13... If I even get one... still not 100%... Maybe fity fity right now...

I am sure my dealer here who ordered mine would give you a good deal and you could get whatever you wanted, if you were interested in going that route.

[onecrazydog]

Thanks DS!! I shouldn't have to pay much over dealer cost!! We deal with the owner of a local Ford dealership... MSRP on my Shelby was almost 62 grand, and he sold it to me for 52!!


The only deciding factor will be what the lease payments are since the "company" will be paying them... I would just have to throw my truck in as a down payment... Company gets a write off, then pays out the balance at the end, depreciates the truck and sells it to me for a buck!!


Yesterday I saw two crew cab Raptors, and they look pretty sweet going down the road, even with 4 doors... I am almost leaning more to a crew cab now... Plus he has 5 brand new 2012 crew cabs on the lot... Even a Red one, fully loaded too, even the graphics...

[Tommy Gun]

People of my wife's stature can ride in the back of the scab (super cab) with no issue. ......:)


Do her man hands fit comfortable also? :look:



:sofa:

[68fastback]

TG :rip: :giggle:

[Iceman]

Do her man hands fit comfortable also? :look:



:sofa:

I'll let you know...she actually has somewhat woman hands now...grew out nails but still works out a lot so more manly than mine

[Tommy Gun]

:sneaking:

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Sweet_Rides/IMG_0171.JPG


Pick it up tomorrow, just got the insurance and registration on it... 2012, slow black on black, no miles, fully loaded except for the blue interior inserts!! I told them not to touch it, I will remove all the plastic, tags, and do the first wash... "Are you sure?", "Yes, Do not let the lot lizards touch it", "Ok"... Lol!! The front bumper had a ding from transport, so they swapped it with one from another Raptor... I said that is ok!!


Going to put the factory stereo back in my truck tonight, and pull out the edge tuner... I will leave the cai on it, I can probably get more money for the factory intake... They gave me 8 grand in trade for my truck, I could have probably got 9 or 10 selling it myself but then I would have to deal with people coming to my house and lowballing me... Then they get all insulted when you tell them to get off the property...


WOOT!!


Will be sad to see my old truck go, she has been very good to me!! Never left me stranded anywhere for 7 years!!


In the showroom, the day I picked it up!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Sweet_Rides/ford2.jpg

[Darkside]

Nice truck Dog. I'm pleased to see another black Raptor in the family.

The Raptor won't let you down. If you have any ideas on mods, let me know as I have done tons of research already.

[onecrazydog]

Thanks DS!! The vette is going to have to find a new parking spot... It's not going to be happy about this...

[68fastback]

Dog, saweeeeet!!! Congrats -- and best of luck with it! :wtg:

[Joe G]

Nice!!


Glad you smartened up and got a FAST BLACK one. :bigboss:

[Joe G]

The vette is going to have to find a new parking spot... It's not going to be happy about this...

Outside? :yikes:

[onecrazydog]

Nice!!


Glad you smartened up and got a FAST BLACK one. :bigboss:

It was the only one with a supercab... The fast red one was a full 4 door...

[Joe G]

It was the only one with a supercab... The fast red one was a full 4 door...

Glad you're getting what you wanted. :webers:

[Joe G]

Why didn't you want the 4 door?

[onecrazydog]

Why didn't you want the 4 door?

I don't need all that extra room... Going from a regular cab to a supercab I am already getting an interior increase!!

[onecrazydog]

Took me almost 3 hours to get the stereo, amp and all the cables out and the factory deck back in and working!!

Removal,
http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/F150/IMG_0173.JPG


Glad I kept the factory deck!! It sounds pretty good, I left the Hertz speakers in the doors and also put the factory sub back in for the next owner!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/F150/IMG_0175.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/F150/DSC09267.JPG

This is what took so long, lots of black tape and zip ties to remove...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/F150/IMG_0177.JPG


My spoils,

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/F150/IMG_0178.JPG

[The Bone]

Nice truck Stacy. Even if black stil a nice truck. Are you going to install all that stuff in the new truck? With all the sync stuff it may not be easy to do

[mustang loco]

Congrats on the new Raptor dog,looks great!!

[Boston Mike]

good job Stacey. Nice looking truck indeed.

[onecrazydog]

Nice truck Stacy. Even if black stil a nice truck. Are you going to install all that stuff in the new truck? With all the sync stuff it may not be easy to do

Only reason I took it out was they wouldn't consider the aftermarket stereo in the trade in value... No Raptor mods, all mod monies go to the Shelby!! Going to put some time into the vette this winter too...

[Boston Mike]

Only reason I took it out was they wouldn't consider the aftermarket stereo in the trade in value... No Raptor mods, all mod monies go to the Shelby!! Going to put some time into the vette this winter too...



:gmlover:

[Carnut]

I signed up for the Ford Raptor giveaway on line.

Making room in the garage this weekend.

[King Cobra]

Congratulations Dog! Great truck! You will love it.

[Joe G]

I signed up for the Ford Raptor giveaway on line.

Making room in the garage this weekend.You gonna park it next to the Nova? :mafiasmilie:

[Shlbylvr]

Congrats Stacey!!!

[onecrazydog]

It's going to take forever to figure out all the electronics... Gave it the first bath today!! Sure drives nice, better and quieter than my old one...

[Darkside]

It's going to take forever to figure out all the electronics... Gave it the first bath today!! Sure drives nice, better and quieter than my old one...

I will answer any questions I can if you need help.

[Joe G]

It's going to take forever to figure out all the electronics... Gave it the first bath today!! Sure drives nice, better and quieter than my old one...
:needpics:

[onecrazydog]

Congratulations Dog! Great truck! You will love it.


Congrats Stacey!!!

Thanks!! I have been drooling over them since they came out!! I really like the pearl in the black paint... Technically, trucks should be black...

[onecrazydog]

:needpics:


Oh yeah!! Been a busy day!!

[ati]

Congrats Stacey! :wtg:

[Joe G]

I really like the pearl in the black paint... Technically, trucks should be black...
I knew you'd forget that silly red crap and come over to the fast side... the BLACK side. :bigboss:

[Darkside]

Its Tuxedo Black.........what all the fashionable bad-asses are wearing these days.

[HSURB]

Stacey - once you go black, you never go back. You know this from your last pick-up.

HSURB®

[onecrazydog]

Stacey - once you go black, you never go back. You know this from your last pick-up.

HSURB®

Lol!!

[onecrazydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a624dkPs5X4

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040484.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040514.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040515.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040523.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040509.JPG

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040526.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040562.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040549.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040557.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040550.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040539.JPG


Still needs a major detailing, claybar, polish and wax...

[King Cobra]

Its Tuxedo Black.........what all the fashionable bad-asses are wearing these days.

:goodpost::iagree:

[Darkside]

I do believe we need some pics of Amanda with the truck dog.


Some strategically placed mud should do for the wardrobe......

:weg:

[Joe G]

I do believe we need some pics of Amanda with the truck dog.


Some strategically placed mud should do for the wardrobe......

:weg:

:goodpost:

[Boston Mike]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040539.JPG




Winter setting in already with the plants being pulled in???

[Boston Mike]

Its Tuxedo Black.........what all the fashionable bad-asses are wearing these days.

Amen. Actually have thought about having the GT500 painted Tuxedo Black, since i have to paint the hood anyways.....................

[onecrazydog]

Winter setting in already with the plants being pulled in???


They are fake, or the leaves would be gone already!!

[68fastback]

Awesome Raptor, Stacey!! Thanks for posting the pics!!

---

Until the GoPro and Amanda can become good friends, here's Suki (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBNM_p-Xyhk&feature=player_embedded) :shades:

[Joe G]

here's Suki (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBNM_p-Xyhk&feature=player_embedded) :shades:
:faint:

[Darkside]

Gotta love those bumpy roads :weg:

[onecrazydog]

Tinted windows and 3m treatment on the bumper and hood front are not considered mods, right?

[Darkside]

Tinted windows and 3m treatment on the bumper and hood front are not considered mods, right?

Nope. Neither is a sprayed in Line-X liner for the bed.

[onecrazydog]

Nope. Neither is a sprayed in Line-X liner for the bed.


It came with a built in liner, bed extender, and stripper pole too!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040485.JPG


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040486.JPG

[Shlbylvr]

It came with a built in liner, bed extender, and stripper pole too!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040485.JPG


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040486.JPG


OH good, you got the Gate to keep Keith in the playpen..


:sofa:

[onecrazydog]

OH good, you got the Gate to keep Keith in the playpen..


:sofa:



:rofl3:

[Joe G]

OH good, you got the Gate to keep Keith in the playpen..


:sofa:

:haha: :logical:

[Joe G]

Will Amanda be demonstrating how the stripper pole works? :bunny:

[Darkside]

It came with a built in liner, bed extender, and stripper pole too!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040485.JPG


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040486.JPG

That factory bed liner is crap. Have it pulled out and get one sprayed.

[onecrazydog]

That factory bed liner is crap. Have it pulled out and get one sprayed.

I want to get a flat cover for the box to keep the snow out this winter, any suggestions? That's not really a mod either afaiac...

This thing has more bells and whistles than a church organ...


Is there a break in procedure?

[mustang loco]

Truck looks great,congrats and thx for pics!

[68fastback]

Will Amanda be demonstrating how the stripper pole works? :bunny:

That's a flagpole :biggrin:

[Darkside]

I want to get a flat cover for the box to keep the snow out this winter, any suggestions? That's not really a mod either afaiac...

This thing has more bells and whistles than a church organ...


Is there a break in procedure?

For the bedcover this is the one to get. Pricey, but worth it.

http://bakfactorydirect.com/p-202-bakflip-f1-tonneau-cover.aspx

As far as a break in procedure, none that I know but you can check the owners manual to be sure

[68fastback]

That looks like Birdy's ...really very nice!!

[King Cobra]

For the bedcover this is the one to get. Pricey, but worth it.

http://bakfactorydirect.com/p-202-bakflip-f1-tonneau-cover.aspx

As far as a break in procedure, none that I know but you can check the owners manual to be sure


That's the one I have Stacey. I love it.
http://stangsunited.com/showthread.php?3616-Raptor-mods

[Boston Mike]

For the bedcover this is the one to get. Pricey, but worth it.

http://bakfactorydirect.com/p-202-bakflip-f1-tonneau-cover.aspx

As far as a break in procedure, none that I know but you can check the owners manual to be sure

I have the Bakflip G2 for the F250................fortunately found one on Craigslist in Houston for about half price. In really good shape. Only missing one small part that is on order (one of the "dials" that are used to hold in the fully open position up against the back window area). Really top notch cover. Search around for a used one, you might get lucky like I did.

[HSURB]

I've never used bed covers. I just have the non-slip rubber FORD fitted bed mat. I always keep the bed interior as clean as the exterior. When I traded my last truck, you couldn't tell which was the new truck and which was 2 years old.

HSURB®

[onecrazydog]

For the bedcover this is the one to get. Pricey, but worth it.

http://bakfactorydirect.com/p-202-bakflip-f1-tonneau-cover.aspx

As far as a break in procedure, none that I know but you can check the owners manual to be sure


That's the one I have Stacey. I love it.
http://stangsunited.com/showthread.php?3616-Raptor-mods


I have the Bakflip G2 for the F250................fortunately found one on Craigslist in Houston for about half price. In really good shape. Only missing one small part that is on order (one of the "dials" that are used to hold in the fully open position up against the back window area). Really top notch cover. Search around for a used one, you might get lucky like I did.



Awesome, thanks guys!!

[Joe G]

When I traded my last truck, you couldn't tell which was the new truck and which was 2 years old.

HSURB®
I thought .rJ HSURB got the old truck for college?

[HSURB]

I thought .rJ HSURB got the old truck for college?


It was the white one I traded before that. I trade every two years.

By the way, the son is back from college this weekend. The truck is NOT receiving the same amount of attention it once did.

HSURB®

[Darkside]

By the way, the son is back from college this weekend. The truck is NOT receiving the same amount of attention it once did.

HSURB®

I could "educate" the boy for you. Just sayin'

[onecrazydog]

The halogens have to go, but I don't want to blind people by sticking hid's in the factory light casing... Found these projector cases...

http://www.gorecon.com/product_images/product_photo-large_image-1502.jpg

http://www.gorecon.com/product.php?pk=519&pname=Part-264190BKCC-SMOKED-Projector-Headlights-Ford-F150-Raptor-09-13-CCFL-Technology&p_cat=82

They have some cool led driving lights too...

I wonder if the 13 hid's will retrofit to the 12's??








Lol, I think I need my head examined...

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040555.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040550.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040547.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040522.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040520.JPG

[Joe G]

Lol, I think I need my head examined...
:iagree:


I see your "I'm not going to mod the Raptor" pledge lasted about 5 minutes. :giggle:

[onecrazydog]

:iagree:


I see your "I'm not going to mod the Raptor" pledge lasted about 5 minutes. :giggle:

Lights are a safety feature!! Yeah, that's it!! I am just planning some "exterior enhancements", personalize it a bit... I will not be touching the driveline, tune, or suspension at the least until the warranty is over...

[Joe G]

... I will not be touching the driveline, tune, or suspension at the least until the warranty is over...

I think I may need to save this quote to reference in the near future... :look:

[Darkside]

Ditch the floor mats and get the Weather Tech floor liners.

On the Raptor forum there is a guy who does plug and play HID conversion kits. Supposed to be very good stuff and its on my list of things to do for my truck. I can find the link if you are interested.

[68fastback]

Lights are a safety feature!! Yeah, that's it!! I am just planning some "exterior enhancements", personalize it a bit... I will not be touching the driveline, tune, or suspension at the least until the warranty is over...

:giggle:

:sofa: ;-)

[onecrazydog]

Ditch the floor mats and get the Weather Tech floor liners.

On the Raptor forum there is a guy who does plug and play HID conversion kits. Supposed to be very good stuff and its on my list of things to do for my truck. I can find the link if you are interested.

Will for sure need weather tech's for the winter... Yes please on the link!! Might have to join the Raptor forum!!

[onecrazydog]

:giggle:

:sofa: ;-)


All mod Monies are for the Shelby!! I am into that thing so deep there is no point stopping now...


To be honest, I am more than happy with the ride and power of the Raptor!! Quite a step up from my 05 F150!!

[King Cobra]

All mod Monies are for the Shelby!! I am into that thing so deep there is no point stopping now...


To be honest, I am more than happy with the ride and power of the Raptor!! Quite a step up from my 05 F150!!

Same here Stacey. I haven't done any mods to the Raptor for the same reason. It is perfect for an everyday driver for me.

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/SVT/P1040568.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/SVT/P1040571.JPG

[King Cobra]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/SVT/P1040568.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/SVT/P1040571.JPG

Sweeeeet Dog!!!!:tens:

[Joe G]

Sweeeeet Dog!!!!:tens::iagree:

[onecrazydog]

Kinda tight for room in the garage though... I told a buddy I would sell him the Vette... I am taking the lift to the shop and will park the Shelby there for the winter...

The Raptor will have the home garage to itself for the winter!!

[Joe G]

Selling the Vette??

I thought you were going to finally get it back on the road?

[68fastback]

Selling the Vette??

I thought you were going to finally get it back on the road?

:idea: ...that's when it's ready to sell :shades:

[onecrazydog]

Selling the Vette??

I thought you were going to finally get it back on the road?

It probably needs about 5 - 6 grand plus time to finish it to where it is totally safe and reliable and 100%... To my standards anyway!! I would sooner mod the Shelby and enhance the Raptor with the proceeds from the vette... My buddy can finish it!! If he doesn't take it I will keep it a bit longer...

[onecrazydog]

I said he could have it for 15... If I finish it, the price will be 30...

[68fastback]

...that's a good deal, imo :wtg:

[Joe G]

I said he could have it for 15... If I finish it, the price will be 30...

IMO that's a good deal for you!




(and lots of $$ for BVMP... we'll have to work on adding Raptor mods to the store :shades:)

[Boston Mike]

IMO that's a good deal for you!




(and lots of $$ for BVMP... we'll have to work on adding Raptor mods to the store :shades:)


:giggle:

[onecrazydog]

IMO that's a good deal for you!




(and lots of $$ for BVMP... we'll have to work on adding Raptor mods to the store :shades:)


Lot of BVMP lines on my paypal history... Lol!!

[onecrazydog]

What octane should I be using? Do I have to run 91 or is 87 or 89 ok?

[Joe G]

Lot of BVMP lines on my paypal history... Lol!!

:webers:


:spend::spend::spend:

[Joe G]

What octane should I be using? Do I have to run 91 or is 87 or 89 ok?

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/money-saving-tip-dont-over-octane-your-raptor-11639/

[Darkside]

You get an extra 10HP by using 91. I regularly run 87 in my truck with ZERO problems.

[onecrazydog]

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/money-saving-tip-dont-over-octane-your-raptor-11639/


You get an extra 10HP by using 91. I regularly run 87 in my truck with ZERO problems.

Cool, thanks Guys!! Big price dif between 87 and 91 here!!

[King Cobra]

I run 87 in mine Stacey with no problems at all.

[onecrazydog]

I run 87 in mine Stacey with no problems at all.

Cool!! I like the mudflaps too!! Are they just F 150 standard or are they made just for the raptor?

[onecrazydog]

I put some 87 in and it runs fine, I didn't notice any difference actually...


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0217.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0221.JPG


I wanted the driver and passenger doors a shade darker so I might get them to redo those two... The rear three are good now...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0219.JPG

My Bud across the alley did it for me, so the Raptor was hanging inside all day with the exotic rides!! He thought the truck was cool, wanted to wrap it in flat black!! I said no!! I like the box decals too much to wrap it all...

Nice short walk back to the office!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0207.JPG

Next week he is going to install Passport 9500ci's (The Ultimate in Stealth Intelligence) in the Shelby and then the Raptor...

[68fastback]

NIce!! i like those 'shadow' graphics too!! :wtg:

[Darkside]

He thought the truck was cool, wanted to wrap it in flat black!! I said no!!

Next week he is going to install Passport 9500ci's (The Ultimate in Stealth Intelligence) in the Shelby and then the Raptor...

I have seen pics of a Raptor wrapped in flat black. It looked very good, you should do it.

I wouldn't bother with the 9500Ci in the truck. The laser jammers in the system are not very good and the radar detection is on par with a Valentine V1, but the V1 is waaay easier to install.

[onecrazydog]

I have seen pics of a Raptor wrapped in flat black. It looked very good, you should do it.

I wouldn't bother with the 9500Ci in the truck. The laser jammers in the system are not very good and the radar detection is on par with a Valentine V1, but the V1 is waaay easier to install.

Thanks for the tip DS!! Going to do a trade deal with him, will work out to less than cost on the units and no cost installation!! I kinda figured the jammers were more show than go, the radar system is awesome though!!

[68fastback]

I have seen pics of a Raptor wrapped in flat black. It looked very good, you should do it.

I wouldn't bother with the 9500Ci in the truck. The laser jammers in the system are not very good and the radar detection is on par with a Valentine V1, but the V1 is waaay easier to install.

+1

...and the arrows simply work so darn well ...I've logged a lot of seat time in my buddy's Cobra and the V1 just works superbly (two separate antennas too). Also Valentine's micro-code updates permit the design to remain current for a very long time (except for some of the earliest units which can't be unpdated).

---

That said, it's the instant-on laser that can nail you no matter what detector you have. Likely that's where a jammer can make a real difference, but if you're the only car around doing 100 on a two lane, it won't matter, jammer or not ...it's ticket time (tho you may beat it). And if you're in traffic and everyone is doing 90, the odds of you being singled out are nil, unless jumping/weaving, etc ...not a good idea anyway.

I guess I'm on the same page as DS, fwiw, tho the jammer is very cool.

[onecrazydog]

+1

I guess I'm on the same page as DS, fwiw,

iwaltyg!!

[Darkside]

The jammer in the 9500ci is for laser not radar. Radar jamming is a felony.

fwiw, I run both the 9500ci and a V1 in the Darkmobile along with a separate laser jammer system. I intend to have the 9500ci's laser jammers removed soon as they aren't as good as the others I have.

[onecrazydog]

The jammer in the 9500ci is for laser not radar. Radar jamming is a felony.

fwiw, I run both the 9500ci and a V1 in the Darkmobile along with a separate laser jammer system. I intend to have the 9500ci's laser jammers removed soon as they aren't as good as the others I have.

What others?

[Darkside]

What others?

I have the High Power Quad set up from these guys. Two up front and two in back. Pricey, but the best usually is and at the time I could afford it.

They are installed in the upper grill between the headlights and the center mounted fog lights. This location was chosen after consulting the companies U.S reps and discussing the design of my car.

http://www.laser-interceptorusa.com/901.html

[onecrazydog]

I have the High Power Quad set up from these guys. Two up front and two in back. Pricey, but the best usually is and at the time I could afford it.

They are installed in the upper grill between the headlights and the center mounted fog lights. This location was chosen after consulting the companies U.S reps and discussing the design of my car.

http://www.laser-interceptorusa.com/901.html


Sweet... They ship to Canada too!! Will have to check that out some more...

[onecrazydog]

They have a discounted combo of the Beltronics STi-R Plus, and their HP Quad jammers Ver. 8.9 HP Sensors with 2 Diodes for Higher Power Jamming... Big bucks though!! Would prolly be the ultimate defense system!!

[Darkside]

They have a discounted combo of the Beltronics STi-R Plus, and their HP Quad jammers Ver. 8.9 HP Sensors with 2 Diodes for Higher Power Jamming... Big bucks though!! Would prolly be the ultimate defense system!!

I would take a V1 over the STi-R

[onecrazydog]

I would take a V1 over the STi-R

I just like the idea of a complete built in unit, no detector to hook up and unhook all the time...

[Darkside]

I just like the idea of a complete built in unit, no detector to hook up and unhook all the time...

A pretty install is nice but I would go with the better performer. The built in unit is nice, but the install isn't simple with the stock grill. Its one reason I went with the custom grill.

The V1 can be hard wired and mounted to the rearview mirror stem. No suction cups to worry about and the cord is not in the way.

This is the V1 mount I used http://www.blendmount.com/valentine.html

[onecrazydog]

A pretty install is nice but I would go with the better performer. The built in unit is nice, but the install isn't simple with the stock grill. Its one reason I went with the custom grill.

The V1 can be hard wired and mounted to the rearview mirror stem. No suction cups to worry about and the cord is not in the way.

This is the V1 mount I used http://www.blendmount.com/valentine.html


Hmmm, I see why you control the bucket... I'm not going to win this am I? Why do you like the V1 so much? I have always had Bell and Escorts... Portable is cheaper, no doubt there... I already have a passport 9500ix... Could just get 2 quad jammer systems... Do you have the jammers on the Raptor too? Sounds like one would have to find out the best mounting points, right?

[Darkside]

Hmmm, I see why you control the bucket... I'm not going to win this am I? Why do you like the V1 so much? I have always had Bell and Escorts... Portable is cheaper, no doubt there... I already have a passport 9500ix... Could just get 2 quad jammer systems... Do you have the jammers on the Raptor too? Sounds like one would have to find out the best mounting points, right?

Just trying to give you the benefit of my experience. Its not about anything but getting you what you need and not having you spend any more than you have to.

I have previously had Bells and Escorts too, but I spent a lot of time on the Radar Detector and Laser Jammer forum and the majority there feel the V1 is the superior product.

I have no sustems installed on the Rpator as I don't go too fast in it and it is a HUGE vehicle. A radar detector would probably be enough. Laser jammers aren't too prevalent and I don't feel the expense is worth it for the truck.

The V1 and 9500Ci systems are complementary as the 9500Ci is a little better in some radar frequencies than the V1 and the V1 is better in others. With both you pretty much have the best for all radar used law enforcement. I don't think you can run two portables without their interfering with each other.

I would keep the 9500ix and just get a laser jammer system IF laser is being used in your area. No use getting it if its not being used. Currently laser is not being used from a moving vehicle so the rear doesn't have to have coverage at the moment. I had my rear jammers installed so I can be ready when the time comes.

I you are set on getting laser jammer systems for both vehicles, I would get a HP dual for each vehicle and mount them up front. Talk to there tech support folks about mounting points for the Raptor. You can use the same mounting points I did for the GT500.

[onecrazydog]

Thanks DS!!

We have point at you laser in the city and on the main highways here... Jammers would be put to use for sure...

[68fastback]

iwaltyg!!

:headscratch: ;-)

[68fastback]

A pretty install is nice but I would go with the better performer. The built in unit is nice, but the install isn't simple with the stock grill. Its one reason I went with the custom grill.

The V1 can be hard wired and mounted to the rearview mirror stem. No suction cups to worry about and the cord is not in the way.

This is the V1 mount I used http://www.blendmount.com/valentine.html

Impressive products!! Nice convenience that they package bundles too.

I'd guess you also use the V1 remote so it's fully stealth at the windshield?

[Joe G]

:headscratch: ;-):iagree:

[Darkside]

Impressive products!! Nice convenience that they package bundles too.

I'd guess you also use the V1 remote so it's fully stealth at the windshield?

Yep.

- V1 is hard wired and mounted to the rear view mirror stem and the remote display is mount in the dash.
- The Laser Jammer remote is mounted in the center console.
- The 9500Ci remote display and control is also mounted in the dash.

I also have the GPS mirror from these folks http://www.speedcheetahusa.com/scshop/Sec24.htm

I am a tech geek as far as the car goes. No surprise there....

[68fastback]

Yep.

- V1 is hard wired and mounted to the rear view mirror stem and the remote display is mount in the dash.
- The Laser Jammer remote is mounted in the center console.
- The 9500Ci remote display and control is also mounted in the dash.

I also have the GPS mirror from these folks http://www.speedcheetahusa.com/scshop/Sec24.htm

I am a tech geek as far as the car goes. No surprise there....

That mirror is very cool!! So I guess you just download updates occasionally?

I like how they explain it at the bottom of their page -- the 3 golden rules ;-)



Confused about what to buy forcomplete cover? Remember the 3 golden rules






Enforcement cameras?
You need to
use a GPS camera detector




Mobile Radar Traps?
You need to use
a radar detector




Laser Guns/Vans?
You need to use a
laser jammer

[onecrazydog]

:headscratch: ;-)


:iagree:

It's worth a lot thank you guys...


dihtseo? Lol...

[Iceman]

That mirror is cool. I had not seen that...may need 2

[68fastback]

It's worth a lot thank you guys...


dihtseo? Lol...

Did I have to say everyone's outstanding? :wtg: :giggle:

[Darkside]

That mirror is cool. I had not seen that...may need 2

I think the system's voice has a slight British accent. Slightly annoying.

[onecrazydog]

Gave the Raptor a good bath today incl motor, box, wheel wells!! My buddy is using it and the Shelby in a Garage photo shoot tonight... Not sure what the girl looks like yet... The stripper pole will see action!!

[Darkside]

Gave the Raptor a good bath today incl motor, box, wheel wells!! My buddy is using it and the Shelby in a Garage photo shoot tonight... Not sure what the girl looks like yet... The stripper pole will see action!!

We want Amanda.

[Tommy Gun]

The jammer in the 9500ci is for laser not radar. Radar jamming is a felony.

fwiw, I run both the 9500ci and a V1 in the Darkmobile along with a separate laser jammer system. I intend to have the 9500ci's laser jammers removed soon as they aren't as good as the others I have.


The 9500ci has laser "shifters" not "jammers". :look:

[Darkside]

The 9500ci has laser "shifters" not "jammers". :look:

Its the same thing Bill.

[Tommy Gun]

I thought one "moved" the signal and one "changed" the signal frequency?, both giving a false return, but technically different?

I don't know the technical aspect of any of it.

[Darkside]

I thought one "moved" the signal and one "changed" the signal frequency?, both giving a false return, but technically different?

I don't know the technical aspect of any of it.

That's what you get for thinking

[Tommy Gun]

:groan:

[Joe G]

Gave the Raptor a good bath today incl motor, box, wheel wells!! My buddy is using it and the Shelby in a Garage photo shoot tonight... Not sure what the girl looks like yet... The stripper pole will see action!!
:needpics:

[mustang loco]

:needpics:

+1...:grin:

[onecrazydog]

The girl who had the photo shoot done is pretty cool, she has a drift car!! She liked the Shelby and asked a bunch of questions about power and torque... Even made a comment about the bendpac lift!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Garage/5890.JPG

[Darkside]

Moar

[onecrazydog]

Cool reflection...


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Garage/5894.JPG

[Joe G]

Moar
:iagree:

[onecrazydog]

Talked to a guy at the local Custom truck parts place, and they have everything I want to get, bak cover, weathertechs, rigid lights, hid's... Whoa...

[Joe G]

Talked to a guy at the local Custom truck parts place, and they have everything I want to get, bak cover, weathertechs, rigid lights, hid's... Whoa...

:spend::spend::spend:

[onecrazydog]

:spend::spend::spend:

Just reinvesting the proceeds from the vette!! 1/3 for the truck, 1/3 for the car, and 1/3 for me...

[Joe G]

Just reinvesting the proceeds from the vette!! 1/3 for the truck from BVMP, 1/3 for the car from BVMP, and 1/3 for Joe G...

:yay:


:beerchug:

[onecrazydog]

Lol...

[onecrazydog]

Nice!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5305187704_da543139a5.jpg

[King Cobra]

:iagree:

[mustang loco]

Just reinvesting the proceeds from the vette!! 1/3 for the truck, 1/3 for the car, and 1/3 for me...

wow,didn't even know the vette was gone bud',good for you!! Those lights on the Raptor look great,you'll be doin' the same or is this your truck?(just wondering with the snow on the ground)

[Joe G]

Nice!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5305187704_da543139a5.jpg


Snow in :canada: already?

:cold:

[68fastback]

Looks great! And just in time, I see ;-)

[Iceman]

I assume Rigid light bars, what are the little fogs on the sides? Are they a small Rigid or something else. I've been eyeballing the M&R fog light set up for mine but am leaning towards a winch plate with a couple of little lights on each side rather than the big light bar down low....undecided on the one behind the grill yet.

I've become fond of the winch on my jeep. I have yet to rescue myself or another car with it but I've pulled trees when cutting them to make sure they dont fall on my house, pulled a mailbox out of the ground, and moved a big tree that fell in a storm off the road. It's a nice thing to have...though I am convinced I won't mod much right away...after linex, tint, and rustproofing the bottom I'm done for at least 2-3 days!

clearly that truck in the pic is not a 12 so I assume just a plan there - it does look good though.

[68fastback]

I assume Rigid light bars, what are the little fogs on the sides? Are they a small Rigid or something else. I've been eyeballing the M&R fog light set up for mine but am leaning towards a winch plate with a couple of little lights on each side rather than the big light bar down low....undecided on the one behind the grill yet.

I've become fond of the winch on my jeep. I have yet to rescue myself or another car with it but I've pulled trees when cutting them to make sure they dont fall on my house, pulled a mailbox out of the ground, and moved a big tree that fell in a storm off the road. It's a nice thing to have...though I am convinced I won't mod much right away...after linex, tint, and rustproofing the bottom I'm done for at least 2-3 days!

clearly that truck in the pic is not a 12 so I assume just a plan there - it does look good though.

:rofl2:

[HSURB]

Just reinvesting the proceeds from the vette!! 1/3 for the truck, 1/3 for the car, and 1/3 for me...


OCD, you sold the Vette?

HSURB®

[onecrazydog]

Snow in :canada: already?

:cold:

No, thats just a google pic...

[onecrazydog]

OCD, you sold the Vette?

HSURB®

Yes, to a good buddy, so it will still be in the family!!

[onecrazydog]

I assume Rigid light bars, what are the little fogs on the sides? Are they a small Rigid or something else. I've been eyeballing the M&R fog light set up for mine but am leaning towards a winch plate with a couple of little lights on each side rather than the big light bar down low....undecided on the one behind the grill yet.

I've become fond of the winch on my jeep. I have yet to rescue myself or another car with it but I've pulled trees when cutting them to make sure they dont fall on my house, pulled a mailbox out of the ground, and moved a big tree that fell in a storm off the road. It's a nice thing to have...though I am convinced I won't mod much right away...after linex, tint, and rustproofing the bottom I'm done for at least 2-3 days!

clearly that truck in the pic is not a 12 so I assume just a plan there - it does look good though.

Rigid lights, 20" lower grill, 40" upper grill and the dual fogs with one set of amber lights!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0265.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0266.JPG

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0263.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0260.JPG


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0259.JPG



The Raptor spent most of it's mod money already at one place!! Now it expects me to install it all for free...

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Garage/5899.JPG

[Darkside]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Garage/5899.JPG

Nice, but we still want to see Amanda.

You need to get Amanda to come to Shelbyfest

[Joe G]

Nice, but we still want to see Amanda.

You need to get Amanda to come to Shelbyfest

:iagree: on all points. :wtg:

[ati]

Nice, but we still want to see Amanda.

You need to get Amanda to come to Shelbyfest


:iagree: on all points. :wtg:

:rofl: I'll buy tickets to see the look on Erin and Debs face when they get introduced to Amanda. :rofl:

[Joe G]

:rofl: I'll buy tickets to see the look on Erin and Debs face when they get introduced to Amanda. :rofl:

:rollingpin::rollingpin:

[The Bone]

Ya Joe would have some slpaining to do. :haha:

[onecrazydog]

.

You need to get Amanda to come to Shelbyfest

And take attention away from me? You guys would be like OCD who?


Lol...

[Tommy Gun]

OCD who?

[Darkside]

:rofl: I'll buy tickets to see the look on Erin and Debs face when they get introduced to Amanda. :rofl:

Erin won't have a problem if Amanda is cool. She hasn't had a problem with any of the women I work with and is friends with a bunch of them (Even the hot ones).

[Darkside]

And take attention away from me? You guys would be like OCD who?


Lol...

If she is using the strippe pole in the bed of the Raptor, everyone will talk to you. They will be saying "Thank You".

[Tommy Gun]

Erin won't have a problem if Amanda is cool. She hasn't had a problem with any of the women I work with and is friends with a bunch of them (Even the hot ones).



....keeping a close eye on the competition. :rofl3:

[HSURB]

OCD - you going to make it to ShelbyFest this year?

HSURB®

[onecrazydog]

OCD - you going to make it to ShelbyFest this year?

HSURB®

Hopefully!!

[Tommy Gun]

Me too.

[HSURB]

Hopefully!!

Fly in if it makes an easier trip for you.

HSURB®

[Darkside]

....keeping a close eye on the competition. :rofl3:

Momma D has no competition. According to her......As long as I eat at home, where I get my appetite is of no concern to her.

[onecrazydog]

Momma D has no competition. According to her......As long as I eat at home, where I get my appetite is of no concern to her.



Lol...

[Tommy Gun]

Momma D is wise. :grin:

[Joe G]

Me too.
:bsflag:

[HSURB]

Momma D has no competition. According to her......As long as I eat at home, where I get my appetite is of no concern to her.


My first four wives never got the "big picture".

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

:bsflag:


Okay, with no encouragement, I won't then.

[Darkside]

My first four wives never got the "big picture".

HSURB®

There is a reason why I took a long time in choosing wife #1

[Joe G]

Okay, with no encouragement, I won't then.
:bsflag:


I encouraged you for the past 3 years.

[Tommy Gun]

You did?

[Joe G]

You did?
Yep.

[Tommy Gun]

:birdy:

[onecrazydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNE4VOSHPmA&list=UUQoUJQQa_a3hNNUozIL1d7Q& index=1&feature=plcp


:rofl3:


Was going to install the lights this weekend but three of the raptor brackets that were supposed to be in thursday, won't be here now until monday because "the order got stuck in the printer", code for "we screwed up".. No biggie, so I go to install the bak cover and before I even open the boxes I notice on the side, 77"... That isn't gonna work... Go back, returned, have to wait until tuesday for the right one... Arggg... The guy who took my first order was a dufus... I hope he ordered the right brackets!!

[Iceman]

Ive got mods loaded up ready to go but keep telling myself to wait and do the linex and tint and rust proofing first. I think I will put on the ford racing car back eventually and am leaning to a volant intake. I am looking to figure out a tune too but am being pretty careful with this.

I have not determined if I will do a bed cover or if I will do a camper top (snugtop xtr). I don't care for the look with a cap but it would make family travel with the dogs easier but I like the backflip roll-x a lot and retrax pro too.

[onecrazydog]

I think I will put on the ford racing car back eventually and am leaning to a volant intake. I am looking to figure out a tune too but am being pretty careful with this.



Only thing I am doing under the hood is cleaning, checking the fluids and air filter... Ok, wiring the lights too, but they are safety add on's, not mods...

[onecrazydog]

Found some non molded mud flaps that are Ford licenced and made here in Alberta... Mudflaps look goofy but will save the sides from getting blasted in the winter...

http://www.airhawk.ca/images/ford/FS14_large.jpg

http://www.airhawk.ca/ford_1.php

[Darkside]

Found some non molded mud flaps that are Ford licenced and made here in Alberta... Mudflaps look goofy but will save the sides from getting blasted in the winter...

http://www.airhawk.ca/images/ford/FS14_large.jpg

http://www.airhawk.ca/ford_1.php

Those look nice, but I would have to see a pic of them on your truck before I bought them.

[onecrazydog]

Those look nice, but I would have to see a pic of them on your truck before I bought them.

Sounds fair, I am going to call for pricing tomorrow...

[The Bone]

would be cool if uou could be able to get Raptor to light up

[Iceman]

I like the mud flaps too if they don't require drilling to mount

[The Bone]

I like the mud flaps too if they don't require drilling to mount
Glue and mud don't mix that's why you need screws. But you knew that. :yes:

[onecrazydog]

I think they are screw in...

[Iceman]

ordered the weather tech mats last night. It's the first "mod" for the truck. I can justify that small investment along with the linex as more of a preservation of my truck than a true "mod".

Oh and the flaps do screw in - I think stainless screws would be provided but I can't bring myself to drill to put them on...it seems like you would be exposing more potential issues than solving if you don't take the time to rust proof etc (which could just be a spray before screwing in but I am just afraid of it).

[onecrazydog]

Drill hole, little dab of touch up paint, and goodto go... you could even use some sillycone on the screw threads...


I figured out traction control I think... One push and it is in some sport mode, but if you push and hold the button it says advance trac off... So that must mean no TC at all? I can also lock the rear diff or both if in 4x4 mode... What is a locking diff good for?

I might have to break out the manual, I want to figure out how the homelink thing works for the garage door...

[Iceman]

Please figure this out so I can ask. :)

[onecrazydog]

Moved my lift to the office shop today, now the Raptor has the whole garage to itself this winter!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0297.JPG


Shelby at it's winter home!! No snow here yet but the puddles are frozen...


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Building/IMG_0307.JPG

[onecrazydog]

Slight mod...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0271.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0276.JPG

[Joe G]

Shelby at it's winter home!! No snow here yet but the puddles are frozen...


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Building/IMG_0307.JPG


What's sleeping next to the GT500? :grin:

[Joe G]

Slight mod...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0271.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0276.JPG


What that?

[onecrazydog]

What's sleeping next to the GT500? :grin:

That's my bro's 73 Mach 1... It's a beautiful car, inside and out...

[onecrazydog]

What that?

Tailgate lock, no way to get the tailgate off with that thing on... Gate opens and closes like normal...

[Iceman]

the tailgates are big $ - that's a good investment if you don't want to lock it or put a cover on.

[Boston Mike]

That's my bro's 73 Mach 1... It's a beautiful car, inside and out...

:drool:

[Joe G]

That's my bro's 73 Mach 1... It's a beautiful car, inside and out...

:pics:


:waiting2:

[68fastback]

...lookin' good, Stacey!!

...tell your bro he's welcomed here -- I can't imagine he wouldn't fit in :grin:

Oh, yeah ...and '73 Mach :pics: ;-)

[onecrazydog]

Last night I gave it another really good wash and dry, then went over it with a claybar... Took the day off and am going to polish, glaze and wax it today!! Found a few factory flaws in the paint, nothing major though...

Still waiting for a bracket to install the lights...

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0310.JPG

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/2010_International_Mustang_Meet/P1010494.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/ShelbyGT500/DSC09659.JPG

[68fastback]

:tiphat2: ....sweet!! That was the beginning of the end (the first time) but that Mach's styling is still cool today!.

[Iceman]

My first car was a 71 Mach one in the same colors....it was not near as nice as that though.

[68fastback]

Stacey, that Mach would sure look good next to a '13 white/black GT500 :grin:

Your bro may have to loan it to George for a photo shoot when his '13 comes in :shades:

I we ever take a :canada: shortcut to Alaska I'll have to stop by ...I've always wanted to drive to Alaska and that would be a great summer route (keep dreamin', Dan -lol) ;-)

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0312.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0320.JPG

Coat of wax is next...

[onecrazydog]

I we ever take a :canada: shortcut to Alaska I'll have to stop by ...I've always wanted to drive to Alaska and that would be a great summer route (keep dreamin', Dan -lol) ;-)

It would be an awesome summer drive!! Come on up!!

[68fastback]

:banana: Jan wants to know when we leave -lol ...said she can be ready tomorrow :rofl3: Oh how I wish I still had the big 4x4 Quadravan :grin: ...such a great long-tripper ...however an Escape would use less that 1/3 the gas <sigh>

[Tommy Gun]

:goodpost:

[68fastback]

:doh2: ;-)

[onecrazydog]

Finished!!

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040615.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/IMG_0321.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040624.JPG

[68fastback]

:wow2: Looks absolutely awesome!!

How did you like working with the Show Car products? The results look superb!

[onecrazydog]

:wow2: Looks absolutely awesome!!

How did you like working with the Show Car products? The results look superb!

Thanks Dan, lots of elbow grease!! Show Car stuff is awesome to work with, plus Steve will take the time to explain the products and procedures!! Need to get some outside pics...

[mustang loco]

Nice job Stacey!!

[onecrazydog]

Nice job Stacey!!

Thanks Pat!!


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040667.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040662.JPG

[Joe G]

:bow:


Black is beautiful!

[Darkside]

Looks GREAT. Another convert from the slow influence of the color red

[Iceman]

Looks great! Nothing nicer than a clean black car. Mine got a bath at the bay at mikes car wash today and looks good. Got the dealer mess all cleaned up and will have it to my retailer this week for a real clean and seal job. I hope to get into linex for the rust proofing and bed liner soon too. I am very happy with the tint and weathertight mats, got a stubby antenna but not sure i will put it on....I don't want to lose reception on ant channels....looking forward to the exhaust change too.

[onecrazydog]

:bow:


Black is beautiful!


Looks GREAT. Another convert from the slow influence of the color red

Red will always be the fastest color, but black is cool!!

[onecrazydog]

That factory bed liner is crap.


You're right... Kind of warped already and also super slippery when wet, frozen would be worse... So I pulled it out and will sell it... Eventually I will get the spray in liner done...

[Darkside]

You're right... Kind of warped already and also super slippery when wet, frozen would be worse... So I pulled it out and will sell it... Eventually I will get the spray in liner done...

It takes so little time to get the liner sprayed in, do it BEFORE winter hits. You will thank yourself the first time you have to get in the bed during the winter you have decent footing instead of slipping around.

Its a safety thing with your winters if you ever have to get back there.

Here is the link for Line-X in Canada http://www.line-x.ca/index.php?page=locate

[68fastback]

:wow2: there's a Line-X shop in Dawson Creek :faint: ...aren't the Gold Rush guys up there somewhere? I bet they coat lots of trucks up there!

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040678.JPG


http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040683.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040682.JPG

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[Tommy Gun]

Red will always be the fastest color, but black is cool!!


Good answer. :wtg:

[Tommy Gun]

You're right... Kind of warped already and also super slippery when wet, frozen would be worse... So I pulled it out and will sell it... Eventually I will get the spray in liner done...


Its amazing they still even use those plastic linings.

You can get a factory sprayed in liner from Nissan, why not Ford? :nonono:


I used Herculiner on my last two F150's. Cost about $100 and about 4 hours to do. Super happy w it.

LineX around here is around $550-$600, may be worth your time just to have them do it.

[Iceman]

Ford does have that option now, they also still have the plastic option for what ever reason. My dealer now offers bedrug too which I looked but I need the linex protection here for winters. I may do a bed rug mat though too after I decide on a cover for the back. Not sure what I want yet on the back.

I think that backflip looks awesome. It is my favorite based on looks but I am not sure it will fit my needs. I my go that way too but the snugtop xtr camper top would really solve some issues too.

[Tommy Gun]

Didn't know if was now offered.

we keep a 4 by 8 rubber mat in the truck bed that helps keep things from moving around or getting marked up from the bed liner.

[onecrazydog]

I was laying on the garage floor checking out the underside and spotted these things, anyone know what they are?

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040675.JPG

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/Raptor/P1040669.JPG

[Tommy Gun]

It's called a Frame Damper.



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