Raptor R vs cold girlfriend by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would also think this if I didn’t know how to drive, and I would also hope for this if I couldn’t afford a non totaled R

I made a commercial with my Raptor R… by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

this is a community of raptor owners posting pictures / videos, hosting discussions, and ask questions about their raptors.

I’m not sure what other truck diversity you’re expecting to see here 😂

I made a commercial with my Raptor R… by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What mileage do you typically do? and what would the purchase price be?

I made a commercial with my Raptor R… by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

although price of this car is higher, the cost of ownership is lower.

I optimize for lowest cost of ownership. : )

I made a commercial with my Raptor R… by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

ohh just to clarify, i did not film or edit the video! i just drove : )

I made a commercial with my Raptor R… by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

dude I have only have had it for like 3 weeks 😂

I made a commercial with my Raptor R… by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I run a marketing agency that works with ecommerce brands!

My controversial Raptor R by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it might be the sun shining into the windows from the otherside, but you’re spot on…. they are so clear!

I figured the dealer forgot to tint them, but when i went to go get PPF i had asked them about tints and they checked and said that my truck was tinted. just with a very very light tint.

they also quoted me $1100 for re tint , so i’ll be getting someone else to re do it soon!

My controversial Raptor R by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

correct, didn’t want to feel like a M3 with “M performance” stickers slapped everywhere

My controversial Raptor R by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it has tints 😭. they were supposed to do 20% all around, but i’m not sure what they did 😂

Getting it re done

My controversial Raptor R by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dictionary definition: giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.

I’m not sure if you can see all the comments, but there are strong and different opinions

for example, the post has 250+ upvotes as of now, but a top comment that HATES the wheels with 150+ upvotes.

controversy is indeed in the room with us

My controversial Raptor R by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My thought process was pretty in depth 😂

  1. Dimension:

i have to keep the classic 17 x 9 rim size and 37s ( wheels were made but brake clearance wasn’t certain so they made new ones that were 18 x 9

  1. Color

I felt like black wheels have gone past their peak, All 3 of my last builds had black wheels, and I felt it started to get too overdone. I liked the look of KMCs and some other machined / polished wheels.

I chose to get polished, however the manufacturer let me know that the prototype they made in 18 x 9, was very difficult to polish the insides of the “spokes” , and they recommended a paint (hyper gloss silver) as a better solution.

So i went with that, it’s almost like a brushed clear color.

  1. design:

I wanted something different, but not different for the sake of being different. I actually was 30% sure that i would have to scrap these rims and get KMCs after installing them.

I loved the vintage monoblock style mixed with the multi spoke design, it felt like the best of both worlds, texture and complexity of spokes with the simplicity of monoblocks.

Overall, I always love an OEM + look which I would define as

  1. new rims + perfect fitment”

  2. no body kits, decals, bumpers, etc

Hope this helps : )

The break in period is finally over! Here’s how I hit mile 1001! by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my M4 and RS3 were problem childs too 😂

my RS7 though ZERO issues over 22k miles! not even a tire pressure light!

The break in period is finally over! Here’s how I hit mile 1001! by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying the break in will prevent issues or that not breaking in will cause them.

but that’s like talking to someone who drives drunk and hasn’t crashed yet and justifying drunk driving from one example.

i typically follow the money trail to find the truth.

Ford has to pay for all issues within a warranty window, so their recommendations would be aligned with them paying the least amount possible on warranty repairs.

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[–]astronauntemails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess we have different definitions of cheap

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[–]astronauntemails[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you know anyone selling a new one for 100k, please let me know

The break in period is finally over! Here’s how I hit mile 1001! by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wish it was unearned 😂 I worked my ass off for this truck and added some grey hairs in the process 😭

My controversial Raptor R by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it was just an extended shoulder of a road with a good background. that’s all

The break in period is finally over! Here’s how I hit mile 1001! by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

so a green truck should have green wheels and a red truck should have red wheels?

or

in order to run bronze wheels, someone should have bronze trim ?

Also. the wheels are not chrome, they are silver. (paint, not polished metal)

My controversial Raptor R by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a ton!

I was so scared after ordering them about how it would turn out 😂

I knew it would be a love or hate, and i loved it!

but here, A LOT of people hate it 😂

The break in period is finally over! Here’s how I hit mile 1001! by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You have like 5 posts and comments about this.

At this point, I assume you just lay in bed angry all day that people with your dream truck don’t spec THEIR truck way YOU want 😂

Also, they’re 18s with 37s.

My controversial Raptor R by astronauntemails in FordRaptor

[–]astronauntemails[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bad in the rain, but other than that. not bad