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Old 11-04-2009, 08:41 PM
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I thought it was pretty cool

when will hennessey release a version of it?
Old 11-04-2009, 09:03 PM
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550hp is cool, the carbon fiber belongs on a riced-out Honda though
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Originally Posted by TX Tahoe Z71
550hp is cool, the carbon fiber belongs on a riced-out Honda though
or a ZR1???

i like it personally. and you can paint over carbon fiber too
Old 11-04-2009, 09:49 PM
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It's alright, seems like they just slapped it together to go up against the Raptor. I'm betting if produced as it sits there it'll be way more money than the Ford as well. The Ford looked like more of a serious off road package too with the long travel suspension, wider body and such, whereas the chevy, though i didn't read much about the suspension, just looks like a lift and a fat motor. a real badass motor.
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Originally Posted by wastedrubber
It's alright, seems like they just slapped it together to go up against the Raptor. I'm betting if produced as it sits there it'll be way more money than the Ford as well. The Ford looked like more of a serious off road package too with the long travel suspension, wider body and such, whereas the chevy, though i didn't read much about the suspension, just looks like a lift and a fat motor. a real badass motor.
Agreed. I was hoping for a better suspension as that's what pretty much made the raptor what it is. I'd still rock it though.
Old 11-04-2009, 11:05 PM
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meh i like it

it'll make a good street truck too IMO
Old 11-04-2009, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by wastedrubber
seems like they just slapped it together
Yep. Lift kit, custom paint/body work, KILLER engine. Problem is, a "lift kit" will not perform off-road like that Ford's suspension. That particular truck was completely engineered for abuse off-road. Sadly, the Chevy with a "lift kit" would quickly crumble if subjected to the same abuse.

To me, it's a FAIL. Sorry Chevrolet.
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put the normal tailgate and do a rear bumper like the 2010 ram 1500's with the tips on it and it would be a awesome truck
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I like it looks way better than the raptor.
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
Yep. Lift kit, custom paint/body work, KILLER engine. Problem is, a "lift kit" will not perform off-road like that Ford's suspension. That particular truck was completely engineered for abuse off-road. Sadly, the Chevy with a "lift kit" would quickly crumble if subjected to the same abuse.

To me, it's a FAIL. Sorry Chevrolet.
the Raptor boasts Fox Racing Shox suspension......all my company's anodizing there....good for the company, good for my wallet


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