She sure looks pretty in Black. I did notice that there are a few differences between the '11 and '12. I don't remember anyone saying that the plastic trim changed from a grey carbon fiber look to a flat painted silver grey. I personally liked the trim in the '11 better. The mechanic said that the valve covers changed from metal to composite(black plastic) for '12. He said it is a SVT thing that they are doing on the SVT Mustangs also. The door step protective strip on the door jams is missing like was previously noted. We did get the home link on the '12 which I had installed in the '11 like many of us did. I know the front camera, front locker, new wheels, and optional blue interior upgrade, was there anything else different from the '11 to '12. Oh, the first thing I noticed about the 2012 truck was after they started it. The '12 seems to idle a lot faster than my '11 does on a cold start. So, is that a setting that is controlled by the customer or the mechanic. I am not concerned just curious of why it is different. The ride home was amazing and I can't wait for the mods for my build.
I finally picked up my 2012 Supercrew Raptor last night.
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Thanks for the video. It answers the idle difference between my '11 and '12.
The setting for quiet remote start was on the on position for my '11 and not on the '12.
Also , I stand corrected on the valve covers. The mechanic had told me on delivery day that the valve covers were now composite (plastic). Reading another thread brought about this http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=12116
It seems that they are color matched to your truck. Mine is black and they do look like plastic and even sound like plastic when you tap on them.
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The new wheels are growing on me but I too like the originals better. However I'd love to have cooled front seats.
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Can't wait to get mine. I ordered mine on 1-7-2012. I already know I have to wait 2-3 months:wow:. I drive a 2012 SEL Focus to work since I commute a 100 miles a day. This will be my fun vehicle to pull the 22 ft. Regal boat with and go camping. The wife already has 2011 Limited AWD Edge in Tuxedo Blk. The new Raptor is also going to be Tuxedo Blk.
It says the new valve covers are made out of magnesium not plastic.
It says the new valve covers are made out of magnesium not plastic.
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Mr Clean, I had just realized that and posted a link about that correction, Thanks. You are gonna love your new raptor, especially driving the Focus all week. But you'll miss that MPG when you go to the gas pump. It's all good. Where do you have to drive to work , 100 miles is a lot of driving per day. I'm in Puyallup with a short commute to work. I feel lucky for that.
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That's weird. I have a 2012 in Race Red and my valve covers are plain magnesium...no color. Is this a recent change? I took delivery in November.
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Hello, congrats on the 2012. Yes the a/c cooled seats is a big factor for me, and i'm glad my try of getting a 2011 did not go through... i am currently waiting 2 weeks for a silver crew cab to be delivered , then she will be all mine. it's great reading these stories because im like a kid on christmas...... have fun and continue looking forward to reading updates on this forum !!!!
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I noticed that the guages don't zero out like the ones in my 2010 Platinum. I wonder if Ford used a different quality of gauge package in the Raptors.:4-dontknow:
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I live in Lakewood and have to drive to Tukwilla now, which is 66.6 miles round trip. I was driving all the way up to 130th and Aurora in Seattle, which is past North Gate Mall. That was 100 mile round trip. Hope I can stay at the Tukwilla Base, I work for King County.
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