GEN 2 Sold my 2018...Bought 2019...Thoughts...

[rtmozingo]

Doesn't look so metallic in those pics, but I can still tell it looks more gray than my Shadow Black. One of the reasons I wanted to stick with my 17.

 

[Johnkn]

Looks great, hard to beat a Black (or Magnetic ) Raptor.

Did you spend time on the center gauge stack? There's a lot going on there and a lot of tunability. . I added 2 round analog-appearing center gauges from the 'truck info' tab to the to the 'my view' tab and chose boost on the left and oil pressure on the right. I was (pleasantly )shocked at the sensitivity of the gauges. I also set it up so when scrolling down in 'my view' I then see the trip/fuel economy screen, then tire pressure, then truck info with all the engine values. Lots to play with!



Enjoy.....

 

[GTTXRAP]

Doesn't look so metallic in those pics, but I can still tell it looks more gray than my Shadow Black. One of the reasons I wanted to stick with my 17.

Yeah agree my photography skills suck It does go more gray than Shadow...maybe I like my old Shadow better LOL. It's actually a good balance and the ride is much better than my 18. Not that I really disliked my 18 to be honest--it was a great truck.

All good.

 

[GTTXRAP]

Looks great, hard to beat a Black (or Magnetic ) Raptor.

Did you spend time on the center gauge stack? There's a lot going on there and a lot of tunability. . I added 2 round analog-appearing center gauges from the 'truck info' tab to the to the 'my view' tab and chose boost on the left and oil pressure on the right. I was (pleasantly )shocked at the sensitivity of the gauges. I also set it up so when scrolling down in 'my view' I then see the trip/fuel economy screen, then tire pressure, then truck info with all the engine values. Lots to play with!



Enjoy.....

I did and thank you. I wish it could do these and digital speed. I prefer the digital speedo as I'm too lazy to look at standard speedo's anymore. Too many other cars I own have it and it's mandatory for me now.

 

[rtmozingo]

Yeah agree my photography skills suck It does go more gray than Shadow...maybe I like my old Shadow better LOL. It's actually a good balance and the ride is much better than my 18. Not that I really disliked my 18 to be honest--it was a great truck.

All good.

I'm jealous of your shocks and crawl control. Too many small things - to say nothing of price increase - for me to switch tho.

No shadow black, no sunroof for 2019 SCABs, no selectable ambient lightning, interior changes (seats, shifter, doors, etc).

Agate is a nice color don't get me wrong. But shadow is in a league of its own. What's your favorite change so far?

 

[Trackar]

I think I’ll be doing a wet sand on mine to remove the orange peel followed by a clear bra. Or a paint correction with a vinyl wrap after... Truck looks amazing, congrats!

 

[GTTXRAP]

I'm jealous of your shocks and crawl control. Too many small things - to say nothing of price increase - for me to switch tho.

No shadow black, no sunroof for 2019 SCABs, no selectable ambient lightning, interior changes (seats, shifter, doors, etc).

Agate is a nice color don't get me wrong. But shadow is in a league of its own. What's your favorite change so far?

Well you can change the intensity of blue ambient lighting LOL. There are interior changes primarily the seats (non recaro). They look better (different material on bolsters), probably same seat as my 18, but damn they seem more comfortable. Also some minor interior differences like the brushed aluminum look where you can get carbon fiber, they moved the start stop switch closer to driver (but I un-lugged so doesn't help), few nick knacks.

Biggest difference are the shocks. Truck (to me) rides more planted. MY 18 was great but did have a little floaty feel to it--gone on 19. For me that was worth upgrade alone.

OH, and I do love the new 19 beadlocks (my 18 had non beads)

 

[borzraptor]

Looks great, hard to beat a Black (or Magnetic ) Raptor.

Did you spend time on the center gauge stack? There's a lot going on there and a lot of tunability. . I added 2 round analog-appearing center gauges from the 'truck info' tab to the to the 'my view' tab and chose boost on the left and oil pressure on the right. I was (pleasantly )shocked at the sensitivity of the gauges. I also set it up so when scrolling down in 'my view' I then see the trip/fuel economy screen, then tire pressure, then truck info with all the engine values. Lots to play with!



Enjoy.....

Nice option for the gauges but the graphics just look really outdated compared to some of the German and even GM vehicles. Wish Ford would step it up a notch in this dept.

 

[Britt]

Congrats! I literally just did the same thing. I traded my 18 lead foot in yesterday for a 19. Sadly the 18 was giving me issues and the dealership I frequent here in TX made it right and made it a really close swap.