What did u do to your raptor today?

[Rick at FMS]

Had someone in Arkansas message me that they purchased my old raptor and plans on rebuilding it. I cannot imagine rebuilding that, its a parts truck if anything. Wow.

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They just sent me a progress picture. Said they cut the roof off, new bed and fenders. All I can say is, Wow!

 

[Gary E]

They just sent me a progress picture. Said they cut the roof off, new bed and fenders. All I can say is, Wow!

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Don't know your age, but back in the '60's and '70's, there were certain vehicles that never got parted out when wrecked/totaled. They usually got rebuilt. Some that come to mind are Volkswagen bugs, any Porsche, Corvettes, and Ford pickups. I had a '70 Corvette LT1 Convertible that had a head-on with a pickup. Severe damage firewall forward. Diamond the frame. I followed its life after the insurance company bought it. It was rebuilt and back on the road.

 

[Rick at FMS]

Don't know your age, but back in the '60's and '70's, there were certain vehicles that never got parted out when wrecked/totaled. They usually got rebuilt. Some that come to mind are Volkswagen bugs, any Porsche, Corvettes, and Ford pickups. I had a '70 Corvette LT1 Convertible that had a head-on with a pickup. Severe damage firewall forward. Diamond the frame. I followed its life after the insurance company bought it. It was rebuilt and back on the road.

I am 56. I do remember the 70's but I was a kid.

 

[Irregular F150]

They just sent me a progress picture. Said they cut the roof off, new bed and fenders. All I can say is, Wow!

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Looks great. What color is that?

 

[FiveOsvt]

I have Morimoto headlights that I am very happy with. I wanted to do the side marker upgrade. I'm on the fence now you are having issues. Mabey , should I do Rigid A series lights instead? Has any one else had issues with the Morimoto LEDs

Update on the Morimoto side markers, all are being replaced under warranty. Stage3motorsports has been very responsive in resolving this. I was assured that this is not common with Morimoto products and they have sold a bunch of these marker sets with no issue. Hoping for better luck with this second set they are sending me, might even put a dab of clear silicone on the back where the wires go into the housing. If the second set craps out and develops moisture as fast as the first, I will ask for a refund, suck it up and buy a whole new factory set. Time will tell. Not happy that I have to do removal and install all over again but it’s not like it’s a tough job.

 

[mprice1234]

Looks great. What color is that?

I believe that's Chevy's baby poop yellow!

 

[Rapturd]

Picked her up after the svc build. Picked up the airstream after repairs. Back in action.

 

[PD1744]

Update on the Morimoto side markers, all are being replaced under warranty. Stage3motorsports has been very responsive in resolving this. I was assured that this is not common with Morimoto products and they have sold a bunch of these marker sets with no issue. Hoping for better luck with this second set they are sending me, might even put a dab of clear silicone on the back where the wires go into the housing. If the second set craps out and develops moisture as fast as the first, I will ask for a refund, suck it up and buy a whole new factory set. Time will tell. Not happy that I have to do removal and install all over again but it’s not like it’s a tough job.

Glad you posted this. I bought some from Stage 3 and have the same issues. I just lived with it because they are much cheaper than OEM. Maybe I'll hit them up. Thanks!

 

[FiveOsvt]

Glad you posted this. I bought some from Stage 3 and have the same issues. I just lived with it because they are much cheaper than OEM. Maybe I'll hit them up. Thanks!

I absolutely would, especially because it lets them and Morimoto both know about the issue so it can be addressed. They are cheaper then factory, but still cost enough money that I expect they shouldn’t have moisture within a few weeks of installation. It will also show that its not a bad batch or one off, so they can improve them if anything. The name Morimoto, at least what I thought, meant quality aftermarket lighting, these have failed to meet that standard. At least I now know it’s not just mine, so thanks for the report about yours.

 

[B boyes]

I absolutely would, especially because it lets them and Morimoto both know about the issue so it can be addressed. They are cheaper then factory, but still cost enough money that I expect they shouldn’t have moisture within a few weeks of installation. It will also show that its not a bad batch or one off, so they can improve them if anything. The name Morimoto, at least what I thought, meant quality aftermarket lighting, these have failed to meet that standard. At least I now know it’s not just mine, so thanks for the report about yours.

Glad you posted this. I bought some from Stage 3 and have the same issues. I just lived with it because they are much cheaper than OEM. Maybe I'll hit them up. Thanks!

“The Bitterness of Poor Quality Remains Long After the Sweetness of Low Price is Forgotten”
Thanks for the info on the Morimoto side marker light. I'm going to hard past on them at this point.