Proud new Raptor owner from Leesburg, VA

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RedTailHawk

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Picked up a fully loaded 2011 Black Super Crew Raptor from the dealer lot. Got it for about $800 over invoice. Probably could have gotten it lower, but I was anxious to get out and start driving it.

I was thinking about waiting for the 2012, but decided that I like the graphics on the 2011 better, I probably won't need the front Torsen diff, however, I will miss the front camera and cooled front seats.

I've spent the past two days in the office not working but rather reading through the forums (this one and the other one). Lots of great ideas.

I'm surprised Ford doesn't read these and incorporate the great ideas each year.

P.S. I'm still figuring out the best way to hardwire a Valentine 1 AND mount the remote display. Anyone done it?

Also, still hoping someone figures out how to retrofit the 2012 front camera to the 2011.
 

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Congrats on the purchase! And welcome to the forum!


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off road driving instruction

I made an about face going from a Mercedes E55 AMG at the track (VIR and Summit Point) to my new favorite toy. I had some basic off road vehicle experience (but it was with a POS 2003 Range Rover). Any suggestions for an offroad driving course?
 
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just get as much seat time as you can, so you know what the raptor is going to do in every situation, your probably ahead of most of the guys with your road racing experience:driver:
 

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Welcome. You will love this truck. My brother lives north of leesburg off of spinks ferry rd. Nice area.
 
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