blwnsmoke Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/2019-ford-f-150-raptor-120000787.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 The new seats are cool looking. I also like these bead lock wheels better than the previous ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/2019-ford-f-150-raptor-120000787.html T-Rex - hilarious! Where did you see pics of the seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 T-Rex - hilarious! Where did you see pics of the seat? https://www.autoblog.com/2018/05/24/2019-ford-f-150-raptor-new-shocks-off-road-cruise-4839511/ A few other points: -It also looks like they've darkened the tailgate panel and/or lightened the "FORD" to make it stand out more. -It could just be press photos, but I don't see the traditional antenna either, just the one on the roof. -I also figured it'd get the '18+ taillights at least (not the headlights, which would require a new grille setup), but it sticks with the existing ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 https://www.autoblog.com/2018/05/24/2019-ford-f-150-raptor-new-shocks-off-road-cruise-4839511/ A few other points: -It also looks like they've darkened the tailgate panel and/or lightened the "FORD" to make it stand out more. -It could just be press photos, but I don't see the traditional antenna either, just the one on the roof. -I also figured it'd get the '18+ taillights at least (not the headlights, which would require a new grille setup), but it sticks with the existing ones. The tailgate panel is different. You can buy overlays for the 17-18 that give a similar look. That antenna is for satellite and WiFi and not related to the mast antenna for AM-FM. That probably still exists. The big news is probably the shocks. Probably not enough to hold off for if you can get a decent deal on an 18. I got my window sticker and getting anxious now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 The only thing that will compel me to trade my 2017 in is a V-8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Does look like they may have gotten rid of the master antenna. Some people hate the mast antenna but I guess it never bothered me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danglin Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) Does look like they may have gotten rid of the master antenna. Some people hate the mast antenna but I guess it never bothered me. Bet it is still there, they always remove it when doing media photos. Edited May 24, 2018 by danglin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Bet it is still there, they always remove it when doing media photos. It’s there. You can see it in the first pic just ahead of the A pillar. I don’t even notice it on mine until I go to the car wash and have to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 -I also figured it'd get the '18+ taillights at least (not the headlights, which would require a new grille setup), but it sticks with the existing ones. Best taillights on the Raptor are the LED's without BLIS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 It’s there. You can see it in the first pic just ahead of the A pillar. I don’t even notice it on mine until I go to the car wash and have to remove it. I just don't understand how it's 2018 and no other vehicle in any manufacturer has the mast antenna, yet trucks still do. I just don't get why. Best taillights on the Raptor are the LED's without BLIS. I like those ones too - I remember seeing a spy video before it was revealed with it having those LEDs and I thought they were changing the LEDs to that (I liked the amber turn signal too), but then realized that was a non-BLIS LED. It seems so strange to me that they have that. I think I've seen them on a truck once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 The only way I could justify buying one of these is if I won the lotto. Get a cottage at Silver Lake and become a duner. Then take it out west in the winter for some desert runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I just don't understand how it's 2018 and no other vehicle in any manufacturer has the mast antenna, yet trucks still do. I just don't get why. I like those ones too - I remember seeing a spy video before it was revealed with it having those LEDs and I thought they were changing the LEDs to that (I liked the amber turn signal too), but then realized that was a non-BLIS LED. It seems so strange to me that they have that. I think I've seen them on a truck once. You can also get them on the King Ranch, well and all exports, so you cant get BLiS on exports. Its odd they couldnt incorporate the BLIS into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I just don't understand how it's 2018 and no other vehicle in any manufacturer has the mast antenna, yet trucks still do. I just don't get why. Mustang convertible does also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Mustang convertible does also. Yeah, it's not the same style as F-150, though. Don't understand why it has to make do with that either, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I just don't understand how it's 2018 and no other vehicle in any manufacturer has the mast antenna, yet trucks still do. I just don't get why.It's a truck thing. You wouldn't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Seriously, though, those old mast antennae just work better than the others when you're in rural areas, and you're going to find more of these trucks in the middle of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I forgot to put it back on after the car wash and I didn’t notice for days. I don’t think I’ve listened to AM/FM more than once in the last 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I forgot to put it back on after the car wash and I didnt notice for days. I dont think Ive listened to AM/FM more than once in the last 10 years. only time I do anymore is when my phone doesnt automatically connect to Bluetooth as it is wont to do sometimes in the Focus, and even then its only for a minute or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 only time I do anymore is when my phone doesnt automatically connect to Bluetooth as it is wont to do sometimes in the Focus, and even then its only for a minute or two. The only time I intentionally listen to terrestrial radio is during football season. The only other time is when Sync gets mad at my phone and reverts to DEAFENINGLY LOUD FM radio on startup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I either listen to Sirius oldies channels or my usb stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I haven't renewed my Sirius subscription since it expired last year. I normally listen to podcasts, Audible audiobooks, or music from my phone. It's funny; on the Sync in my truck, it always turns off the shuffle on my playlist, but on the Sync 3 in my folks' Flex, it always turns on the shuffle on the same playlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpg.a7ce979b6b5e2dc34f47465a1e30e031.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.