what can i say it was a short course 2 laps through. the course was made up in a wash with a bunch of high speed slightly banked 180 degree turns with several small hills and valleys and short whoops section, a jump, and a drying out mud pit filled with soft ruts.
the driver greg foutz i believe one of the drivers that took the r through the baja 1000 was extremely skilled and confident in the truck. he was amazed at the truck ford has built and is offering for retail sales. first stop, was taking all the electronic stability controls off of the truck to let the passengers feel the truck on the dirt, in the turns and to let the truck hand out.
ford spent tons of money on the suspension set up and tons of money on the antilock brakes so that they would work for desert racing. 7 figures for each. it was the 6.2 which made an awesome growl and greg was on the gas from the get go. flying into the turn greg broke hard and late whipping the truck through the hairpin turns on the loose dirt. the gentlemen in the back(ext cab) were amazed at the lack of body roll and the speed of the turns. mild pace through the large whoops and gunned it for the jump. i am guessing 50+ mph and 30+ft through the air with all four wheels off the ground. gunning it again for the second hairpin turn he broke late and hard and whipped the truck through with one steering the truck. went through another turn at a good clip and through drying out muddy he hit the corner hard to take us around again. it was a roller coaster is the best way to describe it. everyone coming off had nothing but great things to say and were filled with awe.
i never felt the truck bottom out. the suspension was always soft but very controlled, great handling and cornering. the brakes were amazing in the dirt. when i brake hard in the dirt with my ranger i always start to slide, this was not the case with the raptor. i will be saving for this truck, 6.2 of course.
thursday through sunday 8 am till dark this week they will be giving raptor rides at barrett jackson. this is the ride i got. if your anywhere near phoenix i suggest you stop by to see feel it for yourself.
the driver greg foutz i believe one of the drivers that took the r through the baja 1000 was extremely skilled and confident in the truck. he was amazed at the truck ford has built and is offering for retail sales. first stop, was taking all the electronic stability controls off of the truck to let the passengers feel the truck on the dirt, in the turns and to let the truck hand out.
ford spent tons of money on the suspension set up and tons of money on the antilock brakes so that they would work for desert racing. 7 figures for each. it was the 6.2 which made an awesome growl and greg was on the gas from the get go. flying into the turn greg broke hard and late whipping the truck through the hairpin turns on the loose dirt. the gentlemen in the back(ext cab) were amazed at the lack of body roll and the speed of the turns. mild pace through the large whoops and gunned it for the jump. i am guessing 50+ mph and 30+ft through the air with all four wheels off the ground. gunning it again for the second hairpin turn he broke late and hard and whipped the truck through with one steering the truck. went through another turn at a good clip and through drying out muddy he hit the corner hard to take us around again. it was a roller coaster is the best way to describe it. everyone coming off had nothing but great things to say and were filled with awe.
i never felt the truck bottom out. the suspension was always soft but very controlled, great handling and cornering. the brakes were amazing in the dirt. when i brake hard in the dirt with my ranger i always start to slide, this was not the case with the raptor. i will be saving for this truck, 6.2 of course.
thursday through sunday 8 am till dark this week they will be giving raptor rides at barrett jackson. this is the ride i got. if your anywhere near phoenix i suggest you stop by to see feel it for yourself.
