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  1. mmaterni

    GEN 2 Legit usage?

    Texas to Oh huh? Most people are heading the opposite way. Lol. Shoot me a message when you get in state. Your going to get here just in time for the Airborne in Ohio event at Phoenix Off Road Park in Stubenville Oh. Might be a chance for you to show off those TX driving skills! Famous last...
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    GEN 2 Legit usage?

    Looks like a pretty cool trail. Was that at an off road Park or private land? Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
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    GEN 2 Legit usage?

    We recently had the chance to hit Windrock Off Road in Tennessee to see if the Raptor has the ability to handle anything other than high speed desert running. Shenanigans ensued! Check out the article here. A Raptor's Purpose: Are Raptors Any Good In The Rocks? Famous last words, "if you hit...
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    GEN 2 HRE P161 Photoshoot

    Pics look good. That color truck photographs well. A little off camera flash next time will really make those wheels pop. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
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    New Owner, need education

    Gotcha, so with them doing the work what are your questions? Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
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    New Owner, need education

    What Raven said. If you are looking to do mods how about deciding what you want to upgrade first. If you go off road a lot starting somewhere like suspension or air intake/tune would be a great place. If you want to do work yourself and want to start acquiring tools and first hand knowledge then...
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    Group Therapy: Airborne in Ohio // August 3rd - 6th

    Yup sure can. Many stock trucks have been out there without a problem. The variables for concern with damage are driving speed, experience level, and restraint. If you have a stock truck don't drive it like it's a pre runner and you'll be fine. Hope to see you there as my wife and I will also be...
  8. mmaterni

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    You got some time. Make it work yo!! Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  9. mmaterni

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Looking good my man! Now bring her out to my neck of the woods for the Exo event and to get her dirty again! Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  10. mmaterni

    Group Therapy: Airborne in Ohio // August 3rd - 6th

    Registration is open. We are staying at the Days Inn in Cadiz Ohio as the hotels closer are packed with college families visiting. Short drive if you don't want to camp. See you there. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  11. mmaterni

    Northern Michigan Newbie

    I am down in Toledo and could help out but I would suggest using one of the shops just outside the gate to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. That would be much closer and you could play in the dunes after. Congrats on the truck. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  12. mmaterni

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Got the chance to learn a bit more about the truck and make what I consider to be an upgrade. Sprung a leak for the power steering cooler located in the A.C. Condenser. So rather than replace the whole unit and have to recharge the A.C. system I went with an aftermarket cooler, located it in...
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    TRR17 May 18-21

    Ahh the continuing struggle to maintain self control. The struggle is real. The light shootout is awesome but the Safari ride is where it's at. Both shouldn't be missed though. Just go. You won't regret it. You won't be able to get on the track anyway without taking the appropriate steps. That...
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    TRR17 May 18-21

    Usually there aren't a lot of pics during the events. Everyone is busy having fun. Plus there will usually be a seperate thread- post event. Just go if you live so close. It's worth it to go see the vendors, hang out with other owners, and check out everyone's rigs. If I lived in Texas DFW I...
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    New Member From Orlando

    Welcome. My wife and I will be in Orlando from OH soon doing a vow renewal at Disney. Going to have dinner at Yellow Dog Eats and Cafe Tu Tu Tango while in town. Any other local suggestions? Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
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    TRR17 May 18-21

    Well if that don't bring em in... Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
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    Show off your latest pics

    If you are just getting started don't get too focused on gear. Learn the technical basics and go from there. Someone with technical knowledge and a shitty camera will out perform someone with the latest and greatest camera and no technical knowledge every day. Consider something like a used...
  18. mmaterni

    What did u do to your raptor today?

    Went out to Phoenix Off Road Park and had some fun. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  19. mmaterni

    Hi everyone! New member here!

    Her is the link for the airborne event. http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?t=54188 I know they are having a Jeep and 4x4 event the weekend of May 20. Not sure about memorial day but you can check Facebook or the website for more info. I was just out there and like it. The airborne...
  20. mmaterni

    Hi everyone! New member here!

    Welcome. I'm down in Toledo and it looks by your user name you may be in MI. Welcome to the forum and let me know if you ever want to get together to talk about runs or anything. There is a pretty cool event coming up soon at Phoenix Off Road if you want to meet some other owners and check out...
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    TRR17 May 18-21

    Yeah but we'll still be having fun. We'll be at Disney in Orlando having our 13th anniversary and are doing a vow renewal. Have fun guys and be safe. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
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    TRR17 May 18-21

    I'm sure you do with everything you've been working on. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  23. mmaterni

    TRR17 May 18-21

    Lol. I would be more excited if I were going. Have fun and hit a jump for me. Post pics after too. Famous last words, "if you hit it faster it will smooth out some!"
  24. mmaterni

    Thoughts and impressions so far

    Hey not all of us. Lol I can see how you got there though. There is actually more of a silent majority that just does their thing and wants to wheel. Forums are notorious for shenanigans. Have you been to any events or meet ups? Might change your mind a bit. Famous last words, "if you hit it...
  25. mmaterni

    Noise from engine after startup

    Starter could make sense if the solenoid is not fully allowing the gear in the starter to retract. I have never looked but if you are able to remove a cover to access the flywheel then you can check for scarring. Also try and look at the starter gear as it runs through the start up process by...
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