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Old 10-05-2016, 08:58 PM
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http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2016/10/...e-machine.html


Ok. Who is going to pony up for this?
Old 10-05-2016, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo
http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2016/10/...e-machine.html


Ok. Who is going to pony up for this?
That thing is ridiculous! I'll keep my money!
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I'll take 3 reg raptors and 3 powerstrokes instead.
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cool looking for sure. but not sure how 1 more axle costs an extra $250k...
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Well one axle, new suspension, new driveline, new body and bed, Hennessey performance parts and tuning for the engine, and I'm sure decked out interior and other goodies. Dont get me wrong, price is still probably fluffed a bit but its not just an axle lol
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are they still in business?
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What benefit does this offer over the reg Raptor?
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Originally Posted by CHICKS
What benefit does this offer over the reg Raptor?


Worse off-road cabability in a lot of situations.

This truck would have a much worse turning radius and less maneuverability for trails and rock crawling (as rear wheel steering is not mentioned). The extra axle would likely compromise the Raptors capability to run high speed moguls/whoops. (Which is kinda the whole point of the Raptor in the first place)

It might have a slight edge in water fording or muddling with the extra drive axle and the towing/payload capabilities would be increased. It would also be better in snow and could easily be set up with tracks in the back.

Still an over priced POS

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