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10-10-2018, 03:46 PM | #1681 | ||
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Thanks for your views Humungus.
Just on comparative weights Ranger Raptor Crew Cab.....2,404 Kg (5,288 lbs) F150 Raptor Super Cab.......2,511 Kg (5,525 lbs)...2013 Steel body 6.2 V8.....2,772 Kg (6,100 lbs) F150 Raptor Crew Cab........2,589 Kg (5,697 lbs)......(no Raptor Super Crew in old steel body) The US F150 Raptor gets close to Ranger Raptor thanks to its lighter Alloy bodies. That old steel Super cab F150 raptor is massively heavy, a bit like a Landcruiser, could you imagine what a dog the old 5.4 3V must have been in the first of the breed. Last edited by jpd80; 10-10-2018 at 03:52 PM. |
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10-10-2018, 05:02 PM | #1682 | ||
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At the end of the day, does it really matter how Ford test their cars? They presumably tested the Focus RS to within an inch of its life, passed QC, and it still had engine niggles in the real world. Internal testing != real world abuse. All you can do is trust that they've covered most eventualities, and if problems do arise, they respond appropriately. If the engine's being rolled out to other vehicles, I'm betting the engineers are not concerned.
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10-10-2018, 05:59 PM | #1683 | |||
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I don't think the raptor motor will be any more reliable in the real world than the one it replaces or its competitors. But the rest of the ute should hold up better to rough off road treatment than the others.
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10-10-2018, 06:31 PM | #1684 | |||
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block, steel crank and forged rods is being used at a lower level of tune in the coming US Ranger... |
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10-10-2018, 11:20 PM | #1685 | |||
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real world owners opinions to me mean more than ford staff or raptor fans who have seen it or test driven it, love to hear how they are once the honeymoon period is over.
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11-10-2018, 02:08 AM | #1686 | ||
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The following link is to a highly confidential film showing a very heavily camouflaged Ranger 'Rapper' Truck undergoing exhaustive testing and design trails....
https://youtu.be/Roj2G5uNptA ....after watching that i definitely want one
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11-10-2018, 11:29 AM | #1687 | ||
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I should be employed to test pre-production cars to destruction. It is what I was born to do, I have a gift.
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11-10-2018, 11:39 AM | #1688 | ||
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On an 18 day test is the fuel fed into the engine as it's needed? I assume a fuel tank wouldn't last for anywhere near that long.
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11-10-2018, 11:52 AM | #1689 | ||
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11-10-2018, 11:54 AM | #1690 | ||
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I can't be bothered doing the maths but it would use a few full tanks of fuel each day at constant full-throttle.
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11-10-2018, 03:31 PM | #1691 | ||
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If anyone has anymore points to put across about the Raptors 18 hr test take it to PM, most of us here are sick of the schoolyard squabbling!
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11-10-2018, 03:40 PM | #1692 | ||
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I just fueled up my little diesel work van before, put 55 litres of diesel in it and was $91 for 1,047 km.
Just my opinion but if fuel prices keep climbing, those with diesels will feel much less pain than petrol. Ford's use of 2.0 litre diesel in Ranger Raptor and new Endura is probably the right engine for the times. |
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11-10-2018, 03:44 PM | #1693 | ||
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where I am Diesel seems to keep going up, well above unleaded at the moment. - makes little sense to me
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11-10-2018, 03:52 PM | #1694 | ||
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Prior to the recent hike in petrol costs, diesel is nearly always about 20c dearer than regular unleaded here in Adelaide. Now it's about on par. 750km still costs $100 in the territory. (Ave speed 45)
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11-10-2018, 05:37 PM | #1695 | ||
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Credit where credit's due, they are a very nice looking piece of machinery.
The more i drive past the one out front of Rebel Ford the more i like it. |
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11-10-2018, 06:02 PM | #1696 | ||
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11-10-2018, 06:06 PM | #1697 | ||
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Picked it up yesterday.
Already has 150Km on the clock. Avg fuel consumption is 15L/100KM. Heavy traffic run for 30km included. Ive been mainly in sport mode as "normal" feels sluggish. I like the lighter feel of the steering wheel in normal though. I always switch Start-Stop OFF. All the time. tomorrow I have a freeway run of 50Kms or so - will watch fuel consumption then. Manual states "Baja" mode is for offload use only. Is that for mechanical limitation reasons or in the interests of safety? Raptor doesn't have ambient cabin lighting per Wildtrak. Ill be changing puddle lamps and interior lamps to LEDs. The standard lights are crap. In Sport mode the Raptor is responsive and VERY fun to drive. Like an enclosed quad bike! Definitely feels better performing than PXII XLT at least in the suburbs. Caveat: Max speed so far has been 80KM/H. Seats/cabin comfort are SUPERB. Very happy and definitely NO: buyers remorse! |
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11-10-2018, 06:16 PM | #1698 | ||
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Just guessing, but most likely when in Baja mode there is a bit more freedom with traction and stability control settings.
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11-10-2018, 06:24 PM | #1699 | ||
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Or locking diffs?
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11-10-2018, 07:03 PM | #1700 | ||
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Don’t think the front diff is a locker
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11-10-2018, 07:29 PM | #1701 | |||
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Same thing when Track/Race mode is selected in the Mustang.
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12-10-2018, 08:04 AM | #1702 | ||
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The effort put in to bagging the car from people who probably have not driven it are outstanding.
I cant comment on how it drives but it certainly looks the part.
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12-10-2018, 08:16 AM | #1703 | ||
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Ranger Raptor at Goodwood?
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12-10-2018, 10:49 AM | #1704 | ||
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Yes well in VIC My fill up is now often over $100, what makes that more annoying as I have to put my pin number in..
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12-10-2018, 02:21 PM | #1705 | |||
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Diesels tend to take a bit longer than petrols to break in. |
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13-10-2018, 11:57 PM | #1706 | ||
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About 300km on the clock now with some freeway driving.
Sport mode is default for me with Auto Start Stop OFF. Total average is around 12.0l/100KM, including the very heavy traffic in first 150kms. Last 100kms or so I've been getting around 9.0l/100 with a mix of light traffic suburban and freeway driving. Very pleased. |
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14-10-2018, 09:56 AM | #1707 | ||
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18-10-2018, 02:11 PM | #1708 | |||
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https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11474907 Although there not just hiding them from me, there hiding them from you and everyone else too.. |
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19-10-2018, 08:24 AM | #1709 | ||
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19-10-2018, 09:06 AM | #1710 | |||
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I'll take the Ranger Raptor with that "inky, dinky, anemic" 2.0 TT diesel. I'll keep working my ZX2 project car. |
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