MTUH3
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Usually I just leave each vehicle to its own forum, but I thought I would cross pollinate.
Time of possession: Since July 2, 2011
I originally ordered the truck with the Nav system, but issues in Japan meant that was not an option on any F150 in the late MY2011 Builds.
I planned on watching the truck get built at the Rouge Plant here in MI, but it was built during the late hours. I have a few buddies at Ford, but things just snowballed to fast for us to keep up once the VIN was issued.
So far I am happy with the ride of the truck, I am more happy with the size of the SuperCrew Interior. It is significantly larger than my 2008 Silverado Crew that I just turned in.
Good:
Styling
Ride
Power
Built in 4x4 goodies
36 gallon fuel tank
8,000 lbs towing.... Just enough
4 built in Aux Switched
Bad:
Some things seem cheap:
When closing doors
Driver Mirror shakes
Interior Accent Color
Needs improvement: Notice this is me thinking of MI trails, not what the truck was designed for
Front Skid plate side opening allows debris to get caught
Step Sides, though good at deflecting rocks, are mounted to the body
Longer front Skid Plates
Wish they would have thrown a selectable front locker in anyway
411 HP is fun, but the truck seems like it should not have less than 450, and I have yet to see 500 Hp numbers from aftermarket when naturally aspirated. 500 Hp out of a 6.2L motor should be doable...
The truck is also 2" wider than a H1. It is also Taller and Longer... after following H1s though the woods on Drummond Island. It ain't gonna fit. So looks like I am going to keep it for the road and sand dunes and perhaps some of the old sand routes up north.
Also, what I have learned from the 2012 Raptors so far included Molten Orange Delete, New interior accent color, front view camera, Nav, and a New Torsen front diff. Suppose to act similarly to limited slip
Time of possession: Since July 2, 2011
I originally ordered the truck with the Nav system, but issues in Japan meant that was not an option on any F150 in the late MY2011 Builds.
I planned on watching the truck get built at the Rouge Plant here in MI, but it was built during the late hours. I have a few buddies at Ford, but things just snowballed to fast for us to keep up once the VIN was issued.
So far I am happy with the ride of the truck, I am more happy with the size of the SuperCrew Interior. It is significantly larger than my 2008 Silverado Crew that I just turned in.
Good:
Styling
Ride
Power
Built in 4x4 goodies
36 gallon fuel tank
8,000 lbs towing.... Just enough
4 built in Aux Switched
Bad:
Some things seem cheap:
When closing doors
Driver Mirror shakes
Interior Accent Color
Needs improvement: Notice this is me thinking of MI trails, not what the truck was designed for
Front Skid plate side opening allows debris to get caught
Step Sides, though good at deflecting rocks, are mounted to the body
Longer front Skid Plates
Wish they would have thrown a selectable front locker in anyway
411 HP is fun, but the truck seems like it should not have less than 450, and I have yet to see 500 Hp numbers from aftermarket when naturally aspirated. 500 Hp out of a 6.2L motor should be doable...
The truck is also 2" wider than a H1. It is also Taller and Longer... after following H1s though the woods on Drummond Island. It ain't gonna fit. So looks like I am going to keep it for the road and sand dunes and perhaps some of the old sand routes up north.
Also, what I have learned from the 2012 Raptors so far included Molten Orange Delete, New interior accent color, front view camera, Nav, and a New Torsen front diff. Suppose to act similarly to limited slip