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[Godsmack 361]

Cars just get uglier and uglier every year.

SOMEHOW the challenger seemed to escape this.

J

[Godsmack 361]

Car T0P

[Julian 641]

Cars just get uglier and uglier every year.

SOMEHOW the challenger seemed to escape this.

J

The look of the challenger isn't exactly all new Reminds me of a Judge

[Godsmack 361]

True but I do love it.

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

The new Mustang looks horrid with square headlights.

[dem beats 1,223]

A Dodge with the ass end of a BMW

Holly crap!! Your right!! Lol

Yup that's all I saw also.

[dem beats 1,223]

I just got an insanely low price offered to me for the savage 110 BA in .338. Catch is they can't find one in stock and it could be "weeks to months" to get it.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Probably the only 'coon on the freeway and I managed to hit it

might have been a dog

or a hog

Houston is weird

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Rahm Emanuel can't keep his yap shut, can he

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Drunk, high, or completely unprepared? Maybe all 3?

[MKader17 332]

Just made some nom nom nom delicious steak. Bought 2 huuuuge sirlions at the store for ~$8 and cut each into 3 pieces (approximately 9 oz. per steak). Salt, pepper, and some other random seasonings, sat in the fridge for 2 days. Took em out, let them come down to room temp. Heated up a cast iron pot (because we don't have a skillet ) Put in some butter (insta smoke) and some spray olive oil (all we have atm) 3 min on one side 2 min on the other then put it directly into the over (at 425) for 4 min. Pulled them out and pulled them off.

Took what was left in the pan added a little basalmic vinegar and red wine vinegar, some OJ (I was grabbing random stuff) and a tsp of minced garlic. Let it reduce and poured it over the steaks.

Result - Awesome, Medium rare finish (would prefer a bit rarer but oh well) very tender (cut with serrated butter knife), great flavor. Usually I pick around the fat, but it was all so good I just gobbled it all.

[///M5 2,833]

Teething pills? Baby vicadin?

The ones I used were little dissolvable powder pills. You put them under the tongue and they dissolve, not really a pill per say. They are sold at the health food store and are NOT narcotic. All natural.

Google: Hylands homeopathic teething tablets. They make a great colic tablet also. I used both with my two kids.

Edit: ask any seasoned mother about them

Cool, I'll check them out

[///M5 2,833]

Steak, yummy. Ate some Wagyu for dinner myself.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

2011 FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR ADDS SUPERCREW OPTION, MORE TECHNOLOGY, TOWING, STANDARD 6.2-LITER ENGINE

• Ford F-150 SVT Raptor again is raising the bar for high-speed off-road performance trucks by adding a SuperCrew option and more standard power and towing capability for 2011

• The previously optional 6.2-liter V8 engine, which produces 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, now comes standard for 2011, making Raptor the most powerful half-ton pickup on the market

• Upgraded technology content, including a standard 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen and SelectShift Automatic™ transmission, keeps customers more in tune with their trucks, while

a new graphic and color choice gives them more options

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 3, 2010 – A new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine pumping out 411 horsepower, new technologies and a newly available SuperCrew option that gives Raptor customers more choices in cab size all ensure the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will remain the off-road performance truck champion in the new model year.

"When we launched the F-150 SVT Raptor, consumers were blown away with the capability of the vehicle," said Jost Capito, director of global performance vehicles and motorsports business development. "By adding the SuperCrew, we have expanded the versatility of Raptor, and now even more enthusiasts will be able to experience the no-compromise off-road performance that only Raptor delivers."

The F-150 SVT Raptor is the first-ever high-speed off-road performance truck offered by any manufacturer and highlights 33 years of Ford truck sales leadership by emphasizing F-150's Built Ford Tough durability, innovation and engineering. Developed with the DNA of an off-road pre-runner, comprehensive modifications focused on chassis and suspension enhancements.

The F-150 SVT Raptor is 7 inches wider than a base F-150 to make room for the additional suspension components that give Raptor its unparalleled off-road abilities. The wider stance also gives the truck an aggressive appearance. Internal triple-bypass shocks by FOX Racing Shox – the first on a production truck – provide position-sensitive damping and extra suspension travel for extreme off-roading and a smooth ride on the road.

Raptor also has unique cast-aluminum front control arms and SVT-tuned 35-inch BFGoodrich® All-Terrain TA/KO 315/70-17 tires. These components give Raptor 11.2 inches of front suspension travel and 12.1 inches of rear suspension travel on either SuperCab or the new SuperCrew.

The new available 145-inch-wheelbase SuperCrew offering with a 5.5-foot box adds to the extensive list of F-150 SVT Raptor features. While contributing additional space and flexibility for the customer, the SuperCrew delivers performance as well.

Applying lessons learned from the SuperCab F-150 SVT Raptor, engineers were able to tune the truck to handle off-road events with ease. The 12-inch-longer wheelbase on SuperCrew also delivers the benefit of a more comfortable ride, especially in rough off-road situations.

"We spent a lot of time getting the ride and suspension characteristics of the SuperCrew similar to that of the SuperCab, and we were successful in getting the same character and flavor out of the SuperCrew," said Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief nameplate engineer. "While the SuperCab and SuperCrew both have different strengths, each is worthy of the Raptor nameplate."

A larger 36-gallon fuel tank and increased towing capability – rated at 8,000 pounds – keep F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew a mainstay in the desert environment, with capabilities as a chase or tow truck.

Revved up and ready

The previously optional 6.2-liter V8 engine, which produces 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, will now be the standard engine for the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor, the most powerful half-ton pickup on the market.

The Ford powertrain team performed extensive testing to ensure the engine would live up to the Built Ford Tough promise. Hundreds of additional tests beyond the normal verification of truck engines, as well as vehicle testing on a 62-mile durability loop in the desert that simulates the Baja 1000, validated the performance of the engine for reliability and longevity in the harshest conditions.

New color and graphic options

Raptor's exterior also receives some new touches for 2011, in the form of an additional paint color – Ingot Silver Metallic – that will be available with the standard black interior, or the optional Molten Orange Interior Accent Package.

A new optional hood graphic adds a personalized and functional touch to F-150 SVT Raptor. Inspired by older off-road racing Ford Broncos, matte black accent graphics – including the F-150 SVT Raptor logo – run along the hood, also helping to reduce glare. The Raptor logo in the graphic is done in body-color bleed-through, similar to "SVT" on the side vent. "F-150" and "SVT" are written in dark gray. The graphic is available with or without the box side graphics.

More capability, more technology

Key to helping customers take advantage of all the capability offered by the F-150 SVT Raptor is a standard 4.2-inch LCD (liquid crystal display) productivity screen that is integrated in the center of the new instrument gauges, which have a black face, red pointers and ice blue daytime lighting. Also used on the all-new 2011 Super Duty, the technology was specifically tailored for off-road use with Raptor.

The screen includes a unique welcome animation and offers menu options giving the customer important information related to off-road and towing performance. A truck application screen provides vehicle status information for important off-road parameters such as off-road mode, Hill Descent Control™, electronic locking differential settings and AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™).

An off-road screen informs the customer about steering wheel angle and vehicle angle on a grade during off-road maneuvers. The menu is navigated through a five-way button on the steering wheel and is positioned between the tachometer and speedometer.

"The productivity screen is a great solution for our off-road customers," said Hameedi. "With one glance, they can tell exactly what settings are enabled on their truck and what the driveline

is doing."

For the customer who wants more control of transmission gear selection, SelectShift Automatic transmission functionality also is introduced on Raptor. A toggle switch located on the console shift lever engages the mode, where the transmission doesn't second-guess the driver, giving him or her total control over gear selection and performance feel. Upshifts, for instance, are not commanded at redline, and downshifts are allowed at the lowest gear possible as defined by the engine speed.

A Raptor Plus Package debuts for 2011, offering the rear view camera and trailer brake controller. The Raptor Luxury Package also receives additional features, with folding power exterior mirrors and Remote Start System with integrated key fob added to the list.

New standard technology features for 2011 include:

• Perimeter alarm

• Integrated spotter mirror

• Express up/down driver and passenger front windows

• 110 V power inverter in the center console

• Head restraint for second-row middle seat

• Telescoping steering wheel

2010 Raptor equals hot seller

Sales of the truck are off to an impressive start, selling four times quicker than the average F-150, with the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor equipped with the 6.2-liter engine selling within 11 days of arriving at dealerships. In fact, 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor sales are set to exceed the highest model year sales of the F-150 SVT Lightning.

Dealers will start taking orders for the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor today, and the trucks will be available in dealerships late this year.

MORE POWER COMES STANDARD ON 6.2-LITER V8 ENGINE ON TAP FOR MORE CAPABLE 2011 FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR

• New for 2011, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor delivers a standard 6.2-liter V8 engine with

class-leading 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, powering customers through almost any off-road terrain they encounter

• The engine and truck were tested in the Baja 1000 and on a unique desert loop designed

to prove out the durability that high-performance, off-road enthusiasts demand

• Core features of the new 6.2-liter engine include cast-iron engine block and four-bolt main bearing caps, aluminum cylinder heads, a single overhead camshaft with roller-rocker shaft drivetrain and dual-equal variable cam timing

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 3, 2010 – The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, already known for its unrivaled capability, is ensuring customers have even more power on demand for their off-road adventures by making the previously optional 6.2-liter V8 engine standard for 2011.

With 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, the engine makes the F-150 SVT Raptor the most powerful half-ton pickup on the market, giving customers new levels of capability. Low-speed maneuvers, such as rock crawling, driving up a grade or accelerating through deep sand, require much less throttle input because of the engine's increased torque.

The exhaust for the 6.2-liter engine was uniquely tuned to deliver the performance-oriented, high-horsepower sound customers want. Additionally, a unique firing order gives the 6.2-liter a distinctive roar.

The 6.2-liter V8 is similar to the engine used in the all-new 2011 Super Duty, but features unique tuning and a special cam profile to produce more horsepower and torque. It's similar to the race-prepped engine that powered Raptor R to a podium finish at the 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 in 2008 and completed every mile of the grueling 2009 Best in the Desert series.

Testing in the heat

The engine was put to the test in its element – the desert of Borrego Springs, Calif. Important factors such as engine cooling were tested on the 62-mile loop designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Team.

"We spent a lot of time developing our desert durability test so that it's very close to replicating the Baja 1000," said Kerry Baldori, global performance chief functional engineer. "Desert testing proved to be a very quick way to learn about the reliability of the truck, and it put another level of extreme loads on the engine that our normal durability testing doesn't need to cover."

Engine cooling is key on Raptor – when the truck is in a desert environment, the hot weather and deep sand put a heavy load on the vehicle, and the engine has to exert maximum power to keep the truck powering on.

There also is more airflow through the radiator at low speeds, and a large and effective cooling system is required for this extreme environment. To improve airflow to the engine, grille openings were increased by 20 percent.

Features of the new 6.2-liter V8 engine include:

• Cast-iron engine block with bay-to-bay breathing and four-bolt main bearing caps with additional cross bolts for durability

• Aluminum cylinder heads, with two valves per cylinder and two spark plugs per cylinder to more efficiently burn the fuel-air mixture in the combustion

• Single overhead camshaft with roller-rocker shaft drivetrain, which creates a stiff valvetrain that allows optimized camshaft lift profiles and results in better low-speed torque. The roller-rocker shafts allow valve angles to be splayed, resulting in optimized intake and exhaust port layout for better engine breathing

• Dual-equal variable cam timing means intake and exhaust valve opening and closing events are phased at the same time to optimize fuel economy and performance throughout the engine speed range and throttle positions

Core to the improvements is using a larger bore and shorter stroke. This approach to creating power has its roots in storied Ford racing engines from the past. The large bore (102 millimeters) allows for larger intake and exhaust valves for improved engine breathing, and the shorter stroke (95 millimeters) allows higher engine speed for increased horsepower. Still, peak horsepower is generated at a relatively modest 5,500 rpm. Piston-cooling jets squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under extreme operating conditions.

Crankcase breathing also is improved to reduce windage losses and oil aeration levels at very high speeds. "That really helps get a robust lubrication system for the engine," Baldori said. "It allows us to endure a lot of time at extreme high speeds – and that's a must-have for customers."

[ssh 924]

Is there a 2010 raptor out? or is 2011 available now? I've seen a couple around town and they look pretty slick

[ssh 924]

Drunk, high, or completely unprepared? Maybe all 3?

I live in the Hate State... fuck brewer.

[Bob345 39]

I want one of those trucks!! To bad it's far out of what I can afford

[cheese20323 13]

Is there a 2010 raptor out? or is 2011 available now? I've seen a couple around town and they look pretty slick

since when are you a regular, do you get emailed to regulate after 1000 posts? i want 1000 posts lol....the raptars are so badass.

[ssh 924]

Is there a 2010 raptor out? or is 2011 available now? I've seen a couple around town and they look pretty slick

since when are you a regular, do you get emailed to regulate after 1000 posts? i want 1000 posts lol....the raptars are so badass.

I have no clue what your talking about regulating... and yes I just made my thousandth post plus one. Yeah they come with a ton of stuff people would normally add on later. This, mustang, or gt40 is about the only vehicles ford makes that interests me.

[cheese20323 13]

Is there a 2010 raptor out? or is 2011 available now? I've seen a couple around town and they look pretty slick

since when are you a regular, do you get emailed to regulate after 1000 posts? i want 1000 posts lol....the raptars are so badass.

I have no clue what your talking about regulating... and yes I just made my thousandth post plus one. Yeah they come with a ton of stuff people would normally add on later. This, mustang, or gt40 is about the only vehicles ford makes that interests me.

having a blue name lol, highlighted blue, yeah ford is the best so don't know what your thinking and question for everyone what skin do you guys use the light or dark, in my op dark is better...

[ssh 924]

I use the dark, it's easy on the eyes

[Bob345 39]

Is anyone else looking foward to the 2011 charger? from rumors I have read it sounds like it's guna be prety bad ass

[cheese20323 13]

I use the dark, it's easy on the eyes

When I'm doing HW i use the basik then when i'm not i use the dark but the dark is what i think every one uses.

[cheese20323 13]

Is anyone else looking foward to the 2011 charger? from rumors I have read it sounds like it's guna be prety bad ass

It may be but i think all the new cars look the same the camaro SS is my favorite.

[Bob345 39]

Is anyone else looking foward to the 2011 charger? from rumors I have read it sounds like it's guna be prety bad ass

It may be but i think all the new cars look the same the camaro SS is my favorite.

The camaro's are cool, But I prefer the mustang. Not huge on the looks but I dig the specs on the new mustangs.