Raptor Videos & Exhaust Sound + New Dumont Dunes Cali Sand Dune Videos & TFL

[KCHawkeye02]

that color is just looking fantastic. also, that dude needs to remove his boogers for the next high def video. now that I said it, you can't unsee it.

 

[LPZML]

that color is just looking fantastic. also, that dude needs to remove his boogers for the next high def video. now that I said it, you can't unsee it.

i was gonna say the same lol

this guy has tons of videos of about 20 new raptors at the sand dunes in the desert

TikTok

www.tiktok.com

 

[4wheelinAZ]

Just logged on to post about the new videos out there. Not surprised to find this thread had already started. Sounds great and the Code Orange keeps looking better and bette
I was thinking the same thing. Color really pops in the sun. CO is my #1 color right now. Could change, but I really like it (just wish the 37 didn’t have that blue interior

 

[sammy134]

Does the truck know what mode to keep it on.

Looks like he cycled the truck off while switched to the new mode.

So, if I keyoff my truck in sport mode exhaust, will it stay in sport mode the next time I start it up, lets say in 30 mins after parking it

 

[irojas]

Sounds Great for sure. Hard to tell but looks like a 35

Yes, it is a 35. You can tell by the side stickers.

 

[OEMPlus Raptor]

Looks awesome, especially in Velocity Blue....

 

[360North]

FYI…seeing a LOT of posts & teasers on Twitter today…apparently they are having a BIG media/press “driving” event out in the desert this week (today even, as I type this)…one guy noted about 36 Raptors out there right now. So I fully expect a bunch of Videos & reviews about the Gen3 will be coming in short order after the week is over!!! Yay!

 

[Muchmore]

Man.....I have to admit at first I was a little underwhelmed. Looks-wise not a big enough change from Gen 2 for me, BUT, the more I see the new features, layout, sound and so forth it is really cool. I've come around.

 

[topgun964]

These videos are coming out just in time! I needed my "fix" of new raptor content.

 

[BalorGrayJax]

Finally!…was wondering when TFL would finally get their hands on a Gen3 (aside from the initial Raptor unveiling)? That said…I noticed they were out in the desert…and Mr. Levine has been posting some teasers of the Gen3’s testing in the desert recently. My guess is that they were having a Media/Press event for driving them & given that TFL advised that more video reviews are coming in just a few days…must be either an embargo on releasing the Media reviews or they are working on finishing editorial approval first. Needless to say…wouldn’t be surprised if there are a flood of Gen3 Raptor reviews hitting the news wires by Labor Day!!

Now…that aside…I think everyone can agree that a V8 is preferred. However…I have no interest in paying an extra $20K+ ($100K+ overall) just to get a V8 exhaust note and even worse fuel economy (not concerned about more power, I can get it tuned & be satisfied with it). Those that wish to burn $20K+…good luck with that…you must have deep pockets. As for me…there’s a whole bunch of other ways to have FUN with an extra $20K & enjoy time with my family doing it!!! Not to mention, if gas prices continue to go up…I’ll be glad I have the V6 & the fuel economy that comes with it!

As far as the Gen3 exhaust sound is concerned…so far, from what I’ve seen & heard online…it is much improved over the Gen2 exhaust (which seemed very Quiet, compared to the Gen3). However, like most…I reserve final judgment for when I actually hear it & drive it in-person…but I will still take delivery regardless.

To the haters & trolls out there…your opinions have zero affect on my decision making…if you don’t like the exhaust sound, I hope you have an extra $20K+ to burn to get the V8 version in the coming years. If you don’t…be thankful that Ford at least finally made an effort to improve it somewhat over the Gen2…as nobody is holding a gun to your head & forcing you to buy one. You can always try to get a deal on a TRX instead!

PEACE!!!

There isn't any embargo.. there are just no Raptors. People have been taking delivery.. unfortunately it's none of the 100+ here on this forum.