You never thought you'd own one??? You own a Flipping Ford GT. You work at a Ford Dealership and can choose any Ford you want, because you get a discount & can afford it. Congrats on your NEW Bronco Raptor.
I should’ve explained that a little better in the video. I originally built my badlands BECAUSE I didn’t like the flares on the Braptor. I never thought I would switch to a vehicle that I built to compete against.
I don't know how much you will be able to modify it, some mods may negate some of the tech that's built into it. Besides, it's damn near perfect the way it is.
I get why you swapped and am looking forward to watching you build this up, but I waited 745 days (may ‘21 order - June ‘23 delivery) for my ‘23 2-door Wildtrak and it’s the best Bronco, in my opinion. The Raptor is big. I prefer the look and nimbleness of a 2-door (not available on Raptor), I get the Fox suspension and upgraded suspension components, and it’s 1,000 lbs lighter. Love my Bronco, I’m sure you’ll love that one too.
Congrats on your new Bronco Raptor ! Personally I think your Badlands Bronco is better looking. I'm not a fan of those huge fender flares on the Bronco Raptor. Looking forward to see what you do with it.
Flairs not body colour or skid plate contrast are unique .. Thinking like the H2 for a larger Suv the rail frame was nice. But it never met the all terrain of my Military H1 .Like the size compared to the Old Big Bronco and K10 the f-150 raptor tows 6k nice to have the options and not go Excursion for a good Suv. The underbody suspension OEM is sweet there for your Broctor...Ford came along way from the Bronc II on a Ranger frame like my old one. Only down side is parking lots and malls are harder with them shrinking spaces to fit more bity buggies in.
I Called it :) Congrats! Looking forward to see what you do with this beast. I run a 21 Badlands as well, Fabtech full setup, Cooper 37's Rockslides, Warn Bumpers ect ect. I have decided to go all in and keep it, getting a Arnadillo Hardtop, and more Injen upgrades. The Raptor though is still a huge upgrade to go to, as it's a platform that does not need a lot. I guess in the end, you have to decide where and how you want to have your vehicle setup. At any rate, I think your decision was a good one for you. So enjoy it and start the MOD machine again!
I've had my Bronco Raptor 5 days now. Picked it up after somebody couldn't take their order. Only difference is mine is white. The thing is a real dream to drive. Ill be watching to see what you come up with for yours.
At the 8:28 mark it appears that someone has broke out the red “Sharpie” and started coloring the stitching on the passenger side seat. A technique I am familiar with. Did it on my Badlands Bronco and my Chevy Silverado ZR2 Bison Edition!
Before going off-road I would clear PPF that hood. WARN Winch again. Baja Designs, KC, Diode Dynamics or Rigid Industries Off-road lights. Spare tire brake light. Amp Research slider. ADD "Stealth fighter " bumpers again
your window flopping is not the design. it means your window isn't adjusted to spec and there is a document by Ford that specifies how to adjust it to a 3mm overlap. We adjusted ours and it doesn't flop, no leaks, no whistles. It's great.
Congratulations Mitchell. Kudos for going with the Bronco Raptor in beautiful Black. With those crazy fender flares, any other color gives the Bronco Raptor a sorta "duck-billed platypus" look - like something from a 1980's JC Whitney catalog. Be sure to highlight any mods you make to the Bronco Raptor, you have a way of starting trends with your viewership.
I still don’t understand why Ford just doesn’t put a coyote in it. So many people want a V8! You can then get rid of the turbos (and a lot of heat) and still have more HP out of a naturally aspirated engine.
dude that's the best decision you made I had a Bronco Outer Banks and I changed with a Bronco Raptor 2023 Azure-Gray I'm ready to make some changes that's the best
I don't blame you for upgrading and congrats, I just had 2 wishes and 1 complaint with the bronco raptor, 2 wishes - 2 door raptor and 5.0L coyote motor (i know it's too big to fit), 1 complaint - I can't stand the look of fender flares on the bronco raptor. Just to big, and looks like an afterthought to meet requirements for covering the tire. I wish they would have instead done prerunner fenders that integrated the flare. Not sure if the aftermarket has addressed removing these and having another cleaner bolt on option. I couldn't buy one without knowing the aftermarket has fixed this
Congrats! Still enjoying the simplicity of my Everglades from Town & Country. Still salty you weren’t there when I took ownership😂 For me it’s an off road vehicle so I don’t need the bigger engine or speed. Next upgrade is Goat Fabrication Rock Rails. Those cutout kiddie pool fenders have to be the first upgrade! Come on Ford! 😊
Excellent Decision! I thought that would be the Direction you May Have Been Heading In! Please do something about the Silver Skid plate! Do not like the Color at All! You May be Surprised to hear...i do like the Fender Flares! Up here in Canada, that would save a lot of Vehicle Damage, Due to Rock Chips, Snow and Ice!
No. This is the Bronco you will be getting for the foreseeable future. However, it wouldn’t shock me if they came out with the current Generation Bronco with a bed on the back. Similar to a Jeep Gladiator.
Looks great. . .Mitchell: The real reason you able to switch vehicles: Mrs. Watts gave you, her blessing! You said in other vids a while ago she "allowed" you to have multiple vehicles!
New car, chance to start adding all the bits you want while taking us on the new journey. In two years' time, you can start all over again with the 25 model year.
Congrats on the Bronco Raptor! I wanted one of these badly, but family and life changes forced me out of the market. I look forward to seeing the changes.
I’m badlands owner, so enjoyed watching watching what you did with your last, but I’m glad you’re moving onto something new. It’ll be fun to watch you build 🦖 out! You should start with the ugly fenders first!
I don’t understand why they can’t put the 3.5 eco boost in it. That would make it a true raptor. It’s a good decision if you are happy with your purchase and have the funds
Great decision...stock is near perfect. Maybe some vehicle appearance changes but mechanically it’s perfect. For the supposed V8 aficionados this 3.0 Eboost is more efficient, more powerful, carbon infused for durability , and when taken care of will last just as long. Let the comments fly but between this and the Raptor R this a better vehicle, purpose built, and will outperform in desert dual
I like everytying about the Braptor except the flares, I can;t stand how they look. I know AFC is making some molded fenders so looking forward to see how they look
@Town and Country TV: Damn! I was hoping it was a Ranger Raptor. You would have saved $30k and had plenty of loot for any mods or to buy a Maverick. Good luck with it Mitchell!
I think your Badlands was way more unique. No one else had that look. End of the day, your decision. I just wish I had decisions like that to have to make. Definitely Jelly!
That was a no brainer as soon as you said you were get rid of you're bronco . The only reason I got a base bronco was to build it to what I want and ford doesn't build it so I have to.
Since it's ( Funeral ) Black you could put a Antimatter Blue pinstripe on the driver's side and a Rapid Red pinstripe on the right/passenger side as a Memorial to those 2021 only Bronco colors.
I said either Raptor R, or Bronco Raptor. I really thought Raptor R though. Can’t wait to hear all about the Bronco Raptor and your experience with it. Congrats!!!
You should do a video showing off the borla atak vs awe exhaust system for the bronco raptor. Awesome choice and I am sure you will like it better even though the other one you had was nicely done. 👍
Badlands was better, The Raptors still has the ugliest fender flares Ive ever seen. Maybe switching the fender and quarter panels carbon fiber (APG) and get the width needed so you can remove them. Not sure you've seen their video on there Black Bronco Raptor, but it's well worth checking out!!
Nice ride... However, 50cc per cylinder isn't exactly a massively larger engine. I mean, 3 cubic inches per cylinder (18 cubic inches total) is pretty laughable. The standard 2.7 is approximately 165 cubic inches and the 3.0 is approximately 183 cubic inches, 11% bigger, that's it.
Go with RRW dark bronze wheels with the 37x13.50x17 tires of your choice. I think the dark bronze would look so good with the black and be something different than regular old black wheels.
I hope I’m not stirring the pot, but I have to wonder if ADV gave you any grief for including their “beta” top with your Badlands…or maybe what they don’t know won’t hurt them? Any reason why you didn’t keep that top to transfer to the Raptor?
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You never thought you'd own one??? You own a Flipping Ford GT. You work at a Ford Dealership and can choose any Ford you want, because you get a discount & can afford it. Congrats on your NEW Bronco Raptor.
Lol right? Typical “youtuber” clickbait. That’s rich coming from this channel.
I should’ve explained that a little better in the video.
I originally built my badlands BECAUSE I didn’t like the flares on the Braptor. I never thought I would switch to a vehicle that I built to compete against.
The Ford GT is still owned by TC Ford. It's cka The Express Pickup vehicle because it fits thru drive thrus so well. LOL
I don't know how much you will be able to modify it, some mods may negate some of the tech that's built into it. Besides, it's damn near perfect the way it is.
At the end of the day people only buy raptors as status symbols. Marginal feature increase over the badlands that wont even be utilized
This. Also, the 2.7 has the same block and when tuning gets fully unlocked the difference won’t be that drastic.
I get why you swapped and am looking forward to watching you build this up, but I waited 745 days (may ‘21 order - June ‘23 delivery) for my ‘23 2-door Wildtrak and it’s the best Bronco, in my opinion. The Raptor is big. I prefer the look and nimbleness of a 2-door (not available on Raptor), I get the Fox suspension and upgraded suspension components, and it’s 1,000 lbs lighter. Love my Bronco, I’m sure you’ll love that one too.
Love the Bronco Raptor! And those silver skid plates are that color to hide the scratches. That's literally the only reason.
Congrats on your new Bronco Raptor ! Personally I think your Badlands Bronco is better looking. I'm not a fan of those huge fender flares on the Bronco Raptor. Looking forward to see what you do with it.
Flairs not body colour or skid plate contrast are unique .. Thinking like the H2 for a larger Suv the rail frame was nice. But it never met the all terrain of my Military H1 .Like the size compared to the Old Big Bronco and K10 the f-150 raptor tows 6k nice to have the options and not go Excursion for a good Suv. The underbody suspension OEM is sweet there for your Broctor...Ford came along way from the Bronc II on a Ranger frame like my old one. Only down side is parking lots and malls are harder with them shrinking spaces to fit more bity buggies in.
I Called it :) Congrats! Looking forward to see what you do with this beast. I run a 21 Badlands as well, Fabtech full setup, Cooper 37's Rockslides, Warn Bumpers ect ect. I have decided to go all in and keep it, getting a Arnadillo Hardtop, and more Injen upgrades. The Raptor though is still a huge upgrade to go to, as it's a platform that does not need a lot. I guess in the end, you have to decide where and how you want to have your vehicle setup. At any rate, I think your decision was a good one for you. So enjoy it and start the MOD machine again!
I've had my Bronco Raptor 5 days now. Picked it up after somebody couldn't take their order. Only difference is mine is white. The thing is a real dream to drive. Ill be watching to see what you come up with for yours.
At the 8:28 mark it appears that someone has broke out the red “Sharpie” and started coloring the stitching on the passenger side seat. A technique I am familiar with. Did it on my Badlands Bronco and my Chevy Silverado ZR2 Bison Edition!
Can’t beat a Raptor version!
Before going off-road I would clear PPF that hood. WARN Winch again. Baja Designs, KC, Diode Dynamics or Rigid Industries Off-road lights. Spare tire brake light. Amp Research slider. ADD "Stealth fighter " bumpers again
Mitch, Great deal!!! Please go with the Tibus Portals!!!!!! (Bronc Buster) Eventually, I will go with them on my '23 Badlands Sasquatch.
your window flopping is not the design. it means your window isn't adjusted to spec and there is a document by Ford that specifies how to adjust it to a 3mm overlap.
We adjusted ours and it doesn't flop, no leaks, no whistles. It's great.
The window pre-drop .. any insight on that coming to all models with an OTA update?
Congratulations Mitchell. Kudos for going with the Bronco Raptor in beautiful Black. With those crazy fender flares, any other color gives the Bronco Raptor a sorta "duck-billed platypus" look - like something from a 1980's JC Whitney catalog. Be sure to highlight any mods you make to the Bronco Raptor, you have a way of starting trends with your viewership.
Curious about what is available to get rid of the fender flares
I still don’t understand why Ford just doesn’t put a coyote in it. So many people want a V8!
You can then get rid of the turbos (and a lot of heat) and still have more HP out of a naturally aspirated engine.
dude that's the best decision you made I had a Bronco Outer Banks and I changed with a Bronco Raptor 2023 Azure-Gray I'm ready to make some changes that's the best
I don't blame you for upgrading and congrats, I just had 2 wishes and 1 complaint with the bronco raptor, 2 wishes - 2 door raptor and 5.0L coyote motor (i know it's too big to fit), 1 complaint - I can't stand the look of fender flares on the bronco raptor. Just to big, and looks like an afterthought to meet requirements for covering the tire. I wish they would have instead done prerunner fenders that integrated the flare. Not sure if the aftermarket has addressed removing these and having another cleaner bolt on option. I couldn't buy one without knowing the aftermarket has fixed this
Congrats! Still enjoying the simplicity of my Everglades from Town & Country. Still salty you weren’t there when I took ownership😂 For me it’s an off road vehicle so I don’t need the bigger engine or speed. Next upgrade is Goat Fabrication Rock Rails. Those cutout kiddie pool fenders have to be the first upgrade! Come on Ford! 😊
Excellent Decision! I thought that would be the Direction you May Have Been Heading In! Please do something about the Silver Skid plate! Do not like the Color at All! You May be Surprised to hear...i do like the Fender Flares! Up here in Canada, that would save a lot of Vehicle Damage, Due to Rock Chips, Snow and Ice!
I have a 23’ Outerbanks SAS and my window does not do that when I unlock it. Would be cool if they could patch that in an update
The small Broncos are nice and definitely popular. Have you heard of any reputable talk on Ford building a new full sized Bronco?
No. This is the Bronco you will be getting for the foreseeable future. However, it wouldn’t shock me if they came out with the current Generation Bronco with a bed on the back. Similar to a Jeep Gladiator.
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
Looks great. . .Mitchell: The real reason you able to switch vehicles: Mrs. Watts gave you, her blessing! You said in other vids a while ago she "allowed" you to have multiple vehicles!
Shadow Black and Antimatter Blue are the 2 Most IMPRACTICAL colors you could buy ANY Brand 4X4 in.
New car, chance to start adding all the bits you want while taking us on the new journey. In two years' time, you can start all over again with the 25 model year.
Congrats on the Bronco Raptor! I wanted one of these badly, but family and life changes forced me out of the market. I look forward to seeing the changes.
I love it! Tune the engine and let’s see what this Braptor can do
I’m badlands owner, so enjoyed watching watching what you did with your last, but I’m glad you’re moving onto something new. It’ll be fun to watch you build 🦖 out! You should start with the ugly fenders first!
Congratulations Mitchell on your new Ford Bronco Raptor!! You deserve it!
I don’t understand why they can’t put the 3.5 eco boost in it. That would make it a true raptor. It’s a good decision if you are happy with your purchase and have the funds
I like that there are BF Goodrich A/T tires on it. Looks good. Congrats and have fun.
Based on the motor alone great decision. Now if they come out with a raptor r version like the f150 you'll have to upgrade one more time
Congratulations. What does your better half think? You still have the lightning? Beautiful, wish I could get one, just got a 4 runner love it.
Congrats! Very cool and the black looks great and helps cover up the fender flares.
Love it. Super jealous. But I’m sticking with my Badlands SAS.
Great decision...stock is near perfect. Maybe some vehicle appearance changes but mechanically it’s perfect. For the supposed V8 aficionados this 3.0 Eboost is more efficient, more powerful, carbon infused for durability , and when taken care of will last just as long. Let the comments fly but between this and the Raptor R this a better vehicle, purpose built, and will outperform in desert dual
That’s a pretty bold statement, V8 all the way, get Roush under the hood pull that TwinTurbo girly engine out and stick a V-8 under the hood
I like everytying about the Braptor except the flares, I can;t stand how they look. I know AFC is making some molded fenders so looking forward to see how they look
Congrats on the new Raptor. I still love my Base 2dr. RIP2theBase 😂
Same! Have a black 2 door base with a manual transmission and I love it. 👍🏼
Congratulations and enjoy! I have a feeling Ford will be making a Bronco Raptor R soon.
Great choice. The bronco Raptor is a amazing machine
Sorry if I missed it, but did the ADV roof not fit this Raptor?
Great decision! Braptor is fire!
@Town and Country TV: Damn! I was hoping it was a Ranger Raptor. You would have saved $30k and had plenty of loot for any mods or to buy a Maverick. Good luck with it Mitchell!
I think your Badlands was way more unique. No one else had that look. End of the day, your decision. I just wish I had decisions like that to have to make. Definitely Jelly!
That was a no brainer as soon as you said you were get rid of you're bronco . The only reason I got a base bronco was to build it to what I want and ford doesn't build it so I have to.
Since it's ( Funeral ) Black you could put a Antimatter Blue pinstripe on the driver's side and a Rapid Red pinstripe on the right/passenger side as a Memorial to those 2021 only Bronco colors.
Nice bronco! If you have lots of room for 37s it only makes more sense to upgrade to 40s lol
It needs a v8 option instead of a crap Oboost! Ford should offer an f150 based bronco to.
Truck Bedliner would fix the color of the front skip plates.
Should have gone with the Raptor R
I thought the reveal would be a Ford Mach-E since they are allowing dealers to drop the price significantly due to slow sales.
Only thing I didn’t like about the Raptor that made me decide to buy the regular Bronco is the fender flares. They look like an afterthought
lol, stop it. So you forgo a far superior vehicle bc of fender flares?
Yes, because I’m paying big money for it and the first thing I’m going to see every day is the exterior.
Congrats on your new bronco raptor! I think you should get Colton to be your new Uber driver and take you anywhere and everywhere you need to go.
Not a bad idea! 😂🤣
Don’t forget the Bronco Raptor just won its class in the Baja 1000
You know customers who waited 1 1/2 years for a Badlands SAS w/ Hardtop are cursing FOMOCO right now
I really dodnt think you were gonna stay with another Bronco but am not surprised after how your were acting at SEMA everytime you seen one lol
Nice Move---Looks GREAT!
I liked your other Bronco better but I get wanting more power! Congrats...
Love the bronco Raptor but agree with others on the raptor R
It'll be a good idea if you change the front bumper and put a winch on it
I should knew better, I know you like bronco and you like raptor 💥🌋 bronco raptor
Black liner spray to SILVER Skid plate
I said either Raptor R, or Bronco Raptor. I really thought Raptor R though. Can’t wait to hear all about the Bronco Raptor and your experience with it. Congrats!!!
Not a bad idea to cut up the black interior a little
That little red gas can won’t even supply enough gas to start that monster.
But it’s a false sense of security! 😂🤣
You should do a video showing off the borla atak vs awe exhaust system for the bronco raptor. Awesome choice and I am sure you will like it better even though the other one you had was nicely done. 👍
Looking forward to the build!
That's an awesome vehicle. Good for you! Also.. here I was having buyers remorse on Apple Watch Ultra 2. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Badlands was better, The Raptors still has the ugliest fender flares Ive ever seen. Maybe switching the fender and quarter panels carbon fiber (APG) and get the width needed so you can remove them. Not sure you've seen their video on there Black Bronco Raptor, but it's well worth checking out!!
When is “your” Ranger Raptor getting delivered?
The Elephant ear fender flares. LOL
You shouldn't get so Attached to your vehicles, you're gonna make us cry.
As a man, heck yes good trade, but how and why would you customize a Raptor?
You look suffocated in this thing. Wish they were bigger inside
Black will show the scratches more after going off-road.
Mall crawler. Never be off-road
Nice ride... However, 50cc per cylinder isn't exactly a massively larger engine. I mean, 3 cubic inches per cylinder (18 cubic inches total) is pretty laughable. The standard 2.7 is approximately 165 cubic inches and the 3.0 is approximately 183 cubic inches, 11% bigger, that's it.
Damn that’s so clean
Wait… I have a ‘23 and it still does the floppy floppy with the window. Wtf…?
congrats! worth it way more special vehicle
If you squint your eyes, this Raptor looks like Dark Helmet of Spaceballs.
Do the apg upgrade!!Roll tide!
Saw this coming.
I never understood the use of Rotopax. They don't hold enough to be bothered with.
A lot of money for a pavement princess.
Awesome buddy....... Great job........ Greetings from india 🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🤘🏻🙌
Congrats brother
Now that’s what I call a good decision. 👍👍
Go with RRW dark bronze wheels with the 37x13.50x17 tires of your choice. I think the dark bronze would look so good with the black and be something different than regular old black wheels.
I freaking need it!!!
Not a fan of the flares looks a little goofy to me,other than price I’m sure this is a riot
It was a great decision!!
Oh yeah he'll yeah!!
Nice but get ready for the scratches to show!
F&@k yeah brother!
Tell Colton to stop sitting on my hood.
Bahaha! Why do you think he was sitting on it instead of me? I would’ve caved the whole dang hood in! 🤣😂
lower it to make it more of a prerunner
I hope I’m not stirring the pot, but I have to wonder if ADV gave you any grief for including their “beta” top with your Badlands…or maybe what they don’t know won’t hurt them? Any reason why you didn’t keep that top to transfer to the Raptor?