Hey guys we are new to the Raptor community, but long time Ford owners. We have been buying Ford's since 2000, and this is our 4th SVT vehicle, and the 2nd SVT currently in the garage. My family on my Mom's side has worked for Ford since the 1930, and we bleed blue (not from consanguinity--we just love Ford!)
My wife has been driving an Audi A3 for the last 6 years, and wanted something new. So, I sold my daily driver a 2004 euro SVT focus, and we ordered a 2013 Raptor for invoice. 42 days later it arrived, and she coudln't be happier. I honestly wanted her to get a Explorer Sport or an SRT8 Cherokee--but she wanted back in a truck. We had a 2004 FX4 Supercrew, but it was stolen after two years in ownership leading to the Audi.
Anyway, my wife and I both love performance cars, and we like doing the builds right. We are pretty happy with the suspension as this will be her daily driver, but wanted some more power, a little show and go. We are moving back to San Diego next summer, and would like to get involved in the off road community and do some expiditions once some miles are on the truck, and probably upgrade the suspension then. Until then, here our our list of mods, all ordered or scheudle, awaiting install:
Xpel ultimate on the hood and painted bumper/fender
Xpel stealth on the grey fender and the fender flares
Linex Xtra in black in the bed
2.9L Whipple supercharger FR blue (base kit and tune)
Ford Racing Touring cat-back
Ford Racing blue valve cover FR blue
Huper Optik ceramic tint
Griot's paint sealant
Native state:
My wife has been driving an Audi A3 for the last 6 years, and wanted something new. So, I sold my daily driver a 2004 euro SVT focus, and we ordered a 2013 Raptor for invoice. 42 days later it arrived, and she coudln't be happier. I honestly wanted her to get a Explorer Sport or an SRT8 Cherokee--but she wanted back in a truck. We had a 2004 FX4 Supercrew, but it was stolen after two years in ownership leading to the Audi.
Anyway, my wife and I both love performance cars, and we like doing the builds right. We are pretty happy with the suspension as this will be her daily driver, but wanted some more power, a little show and go. We are moving back to San Diego next summer, and would like to get involved in the off road community and do some expiditions once some miles are on the truck, and probably upgrade the suspension then. Until then, here our our list of mods, all ordered or scheudle, awaiting install:
Xpel ultimate on the hood and painted bumper/fender
Xpel stealth on the grey fender and the fender flares
Linex Xtra in black in the bed
2.9L Whipple supercharger FR blue (base kit and tune)
Ford Racing Touring cat-back
Ford Racing blue valve cover FR blue
Huper Optik ceramic tint
Griot's paint sealant
Native state:
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