Thanks for taking the time to do this. Really nice camp shots

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate, still learning how to work with video, a lot harder than It would seem, but a good excuse to get out there and have a bit of fun.

Thank you, for bringing us some information about the real abilities of the Raptors. I am waiting to see more ;) . Greetings from Austria!

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome Austria!! Thanks for watching, more to come.

Keep em' coming mate. This is the truck I'm looking at when it arrvies in the UK, so your vids are a real help with info on the type of mods I will be wanting to make.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate, Hopefully the modifications I make should be fairly simple and kept to what I think is the bare essentials. The trade off for having ultimate Off Road ride comfort and handling is the payload capacity is greatly reduced.

Finally!!! Can't wait to watch this...cheers for taking the time and effort

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Mate you were quick on this one!! The video had literally been uploaded for 1min and boom you were on it!! It was hard to overlay the time with the speedo but later runs with a different time keeper I could achieve closer to 9.3sec...I'll have to sack my old man from official time keeping duties. Either way a fairly substantial increase in power for a simple plug n play device, when you watch the speedo the 0-60 is insanely quick.

@layaaa4u

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a subscriber with notifications on mate! I'm sold on the DP Chip but I still need to get the approval from the Mrs first 😢

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Champion!! You are right, a DP Chip is a fairly large investment, it was a bit of a gamble when I first got one as you were saying before there isn't much real time user videos out there on the chip. Power is Up fuel usage is Down, Im converted.

Love our Raptor still makes me smile when I jump in it

Hey bro just found your channel awesome stuff just looking at a 2020 raptor great help from you and your true no BS videos cheers man.

Nice truck (Ute)😁. Great overhead video shot and nice scenery driving through the lake. Greetings from the U.S. Awesome color truck too. Love that color and the blue one. 🚛🚛

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday Jim, Thanks for watching and the great comment 👍🏻 I love the Grey, it hides the dirt nicely and Blue, well what can I say but pure Ford 😎

@jimh.412

5 жыл бұрын

@@RoundTheFire Yep I have a grey F150 FX4 and it definitely hides the dirt and grime. I've also owned many Rangers but they discontinued them in 2011 in the U.S. and now they are just bringing them back this year. No Ranger Raptor for us yet but they will I believe in a few years bring one here or they would be stupid not too because they would sell everyone of them as long as they priced it right compared to the F150 Raptor. Keep up the good videos. I like to see regular people drive them and use them and not just auto journalists who take them on 100 mile trips and then give their opinions. 😁

Nice video 👍. Great work!

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍🏻

Good work mate, nice vids 👍

@RoundTheFire

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 🍺👍🏻

Nice work mate, keep the data coming.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, thanks for the comment. Off road video coming soon 👍🏻

Absolutely top job on the music, it's fantastic to watch a video without having your eardrums blasted out, you just earned a sub from me, BTW where were you in the water as it looks like a fantastic spot Cheers!

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, great little camping spot Northern NSW just west of Grafton on the Boyd River.

Nice work on the Vid mate! Good to see someone working on camping/towing power upgrades instead of of just flat out. Keen to hear what you average km's per 100 towing has improved by. What drone are you running for your aerial shots? Just started doint some stuff with a DJI spark myself. Keep up the great vids!

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday Mate, great comment, much appreciated. 👍🏻 I’m definitely more focused on building this Ute up as a family overland/touring rig...will it be the right truck for what I’m going to ask of it and expect it to deliver in the future?...well that’s what I intend to find out and have a bit of fun documenting it along the way so others can make up their own minds. I’m using the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum for the drone shots, still learning all the do’s and don’ts with using a drone for filming. I’ve mainly used the drone as an aid for hunting.

Wow........the Ranger is almost unstoppable.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Not quite unstoppable, but for what you get straight out of the box, factory off road warranted its fairly close. I think the Ranger Raptor is the best set up Ute available on the market today for 4x4 travel. Of course there are some minimal mods i think are required for remote 4x4 travel but that is all personal preferences mainly neatening up load carry, fuel range and self recovery equipment.

Great vid champ. Does the chip install give a noticeable increase in power? I’ve just demo’d a MY20 Raptor and it seemed a little flat when accelerating. Be great to get that bit extra👍👊

@RoundTheFire

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. The chip gives noticeable PULL down low and more legs when running highway speed for long overtaking. The throttle controller will give you more SNAP out the gate, all depends on what you are gonna be doing. I’ve got the chip and throttle controller and the difference from stock is much better.

Hey mate nice video, just curious have you notice much difference in the fuel economy since you have put the chip in or is it fairy negligible. Just need a good excuse to justify one to the mrs. Cheers mate.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday Trent, Yes definatly a big reduction in the L/100 numbers especially when towing, on average 2-3L/100K

How does it go towing 1.5tones keen to know as think of change to a raptor but to tow a camper trailer

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

I'll have a full video on how the Raptor Tows with the Pro's and Cons coming up in the next few weeks. Without spoiling the next video the Raptor is very capable at pulling the 1.5T weight, I am getting more than 30% fuel saving over my Landcruiser Prado pulling the same trailer. Keep in mind that my Raptor is now converted to 185Kw and 600Nm of torque over the standard 157Kw and 500Nm of torque. There are some downsides to towing with the Raptor...but that's in the next video.

Flippen HOT FORD!

Good job bro!! I want one for family and I!!! #raptorlife

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Very happy with the Raptor so far, works very well for the way my family travels/camps!!

That intro was fucking EPIC!

@RoundTheFire

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate

Hey mate how do you find the fuel economy around town with the chip, my raptor is getting around 13.5L/100km and was wondering if the chip helped you with that. My engine still only has about 2500km on it so she is still pretty tight

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday mate, I installed the chip when my engine was 200ks old. My fuel economy in that early run in stage was sitting around the 12L/100. After 2500ks I’m getting a fairly consistent 10.8L/100 round town driving. 👍🏻

@JonathanGrainger1975

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoundTheFire thanks for these videos Damo. Really informative. Glad not to get an Aussie doing a no BS car review. I've clocked up 3000k on my new Raptor and love it. Might do the fuel tank upgrade soon

@RoundTheFire

4 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanGrainger1975 Thanks mate, Im 12 months in mine now and still absolutely loving it, great trucks. One thing I've found with the fuel tank is the fuel gauge is off and the DTE won't read accurately.

Mint camping spot what was the total coast of the power upgrade

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday Mate, I got my DP Power chip on a seasonal deal for around $1500 delivered with a free Plug-n-Go throttle controller. I saved money by Installing it myself. Link to the install video here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaWH25KhlrvNqsY.html

thanks for doing this .knowing ford don't have a good reputation for reliability I am interested to see how the new platform holds up when modified . how long before it shits the bed. it must be annoying that a chipped raptor is no quicker than a 35k mq triton in stock form

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment mate, I think there are a lot of people out there wondering how this new breed of Ute will fair outside of all the marketing hype, if it has a place out bush or if it’s just a mall pony. I think that’s the main reason I started making these videos to put a bit of unbiased information out there. To be honest I didn’t really research other utes for their 0-100 as it’s not something I think is really important out in the bush but a fair few people asked about it. Let’s see how it goes in the long run 👍🏻

Nice jump over the cattle grid.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍🏻🇦🇺😎

Has there been any push back or faults you have heard about after installing the chip Damo ?

@RoundTheFire

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had zero issues from Ford with having the chip installed on my truck.

Hey Damo, where abouts is that place you were camped ?

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Northern NSW about an hour west of Grafton.

Is it normal for it not to redline when you're chasing a good time? I mean i get that it's a diesel and naturally they max out about at 5000rpm or so. But from what I saw it bearly got to 4000rpm before changing gears. There definitely was more left in it. I drive a focus diesel and also chipped. I don't mean to compare the two but I can easily get closer to red line once I drop the hammer. All done in auto not manually shifting. Just curious as I think there is a better time to be made maybe if you choose to stretch them gears in manual mode or something. Unless ofcourse you were changing them manually early on purpose to protect the tranny.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

It generally never bumps the red unless as you said I run it in manual. Those changes were all auto and in sport mode, which on average holds the gears a lot longer. I’m going to say the 10 speed box has a bit of a hand in that and possibly the near 2.5 tons of weight may come into play as to the optimal torque/RPM range? I’m still learning the feel of it myself, the engine and gearbox behave unlike any of my previous 4x4s.

@sourwords1808

5 жыл бұрын

Round The Fire I think you might be on point about the optimal torque. I guess it reaches the highest torque before needing to red line therefore doesn't loose momentum. Also WOW, that thing has a 10 speed? My goodness. Do you find it does a good job selecting the right gear for your driving habbits? Or maybe gets a little static "confused" like I herd with the new Mustang 10 speed. Thanks.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly the first time I’ve noticed a lag in the box was filming the 0-100 footage. There is a slightly noticeable dry spot between 60-80 where I though “we should be pulling harder here” when attempting to go from 0-100. If I aim to hit 100 hard at any other starting speed even as low as 10 there is no issue, pull the entire way? PS The last time I got a speeding ticket was driving a buddy’s turbo diesel focus 👍🏻

Damo, I spoke to local TJM who sell the DPCHIP and they did not see any DPCHIPS for Ranger Raptors out yet (they get inventory lists frequently), these would obviously need to be very specific for the vehicle, wondering if you using the correct chip?? You mentioned you got your chip from Berrima, they are just around the corner from my location also.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday Mate, I got my DP Chip directly from Berrima Diesel, I just checked their website again and they have now changed the listing to combine the Raptor and PX3 2.0L - 10 speed Auto (previously they had them listed as 2 seperate items) here is the link where I got mine. Im not affiliated with these guys...would be nice if I was :) www.berrimadiesel.com/ford-ranger-raptor-px3-2.0l-twin-turbo-diesel-10-speed-auto?search=ranger%2520raptor&description=true

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Also the slim line weather shields were a little over $200 for the set of 4. The only bull bars and winch mounts I can find right now are from option 4x4 👍🏻

@b0wen11

5 жыл бұрын

I'd hold out for the TJM Bar (named Chaser) or the ones from Rino4x4 or AFN4x4 both in dev. as they look really nice on the Ford Ranger (i'd go just the winch bar). I'm getting the dealer to install the black weather shields this Wednesday (around same price). I noticed you dont have a cover on your tray, what are you planning for that? I'm getting a Tuff Tonneaus cover tomorrow (around $450), i spoke to mate about the roller covers (he has a wildtrak) and he mentioned they flex and become distorted/disconnect from the tray when going offroad, so not ideal for touring. Just did Gunshot fire trail today in my Raptor (near Moss Vale), handled it like a dream, the others in the group where pretty impressed on how it handled big mud holes/ruts, just cruised through them like they weren't even there.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

@@b0wen11 Cheers Mate, I didn't know AFN were planning on designing a bar, ill check that out. I take my dog out bush with me so it pretty much rules out any type of hard or soft cover for the tub, I'm currently looking at either mounting an over tub rack or a set of full length tub draws, just still trying to work out where the best place to mount a dual battery system. Nice work on using your truck for what its made for on the Gunshot Trail, these rigs are super smooth and very capable off road.

@henriwolbrink

5 жыл бұрын

There is a company in Germany which sells many off road accessories. They mention in a KZread video that they have tried many. But al of them have given them problems with the parking distance sensors. Even though their suppliers told them that there would be no issues. So be aware when buying one and get a written warranty that they will work.

Hi mate, really close to buying from BD- the package with throttle controller is on special! the drop down box asks if the engine is common rail?

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

G’day Steve, yes that’s correct, all 4 of the injectors are fed off of the same fuel line (ie common rail injection system) FYI blokes have been messaging me saying they have been getting discounts on their chips by calling Berrimah Diesel directy and mentioning they saw my DP CHIP Install video. 😎👍🏻

Good video! Is possible other video from 50kmh or 60 to 140/150kmh (or similar)? I think we would see more differences. Thancks!

@diyanything4319

5 жыл бұрын

Don't think it would reach 150

@sourwords1808

5 жыл бұрын

Cliff Sinclair lol you shouldn't comment about cars if you really think it won't reach 150kph. That thing could easily reach 180 and eventually to 200kph provided long enough road is available.

@alexriera3836

5 жыл бұрын

​@@diyanything4319 KPH no MPH

NA version has only 2.3L I4 Ecoboost torque monster, many here wish for a diesel option.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday Mate, Yes the ecoboost definitely produces the berry’s in the power department but I believe you cannot go past a Diesel engine for economy, reliability and longevity from your power plant. Not to mention that if the purpose of your truck was for overland travel, petrol engines produce an entire new set of headaches especially when considering water crossings. Interestingly enough many of us here in Oz were a bit disappointed we didn’t get a larger F150 sized Raptor!?

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, I wanted to get one of the boys to pull a double grab off the tail gate for the jump shot but no one was down for a bit of nitro circus action.

@TyFenwick

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 hahaha I’ll pay to see that !

I thought the chip is meant to speed you up, not slow you down? lol. Any ideas what happened?.

Thanks Damo for uploading this, how do yo ufind it drives overall with the chip as opposed to no chip ?, Great to see someone who is actually using the vehicle where it should be rather than posing off in the city, how do you find it off road generally, is it capable straight out of the box, and enough power to get you in and out of trouble ?

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday Mate, Thank you. The plan behind these video clips is to document how I build this ute to suit my needs for my next trip to Cape York. I would say its not an absolute necessity to add the power chip to the Ranger Raptor as the 2lt engine with the 10 speed gearbox straight out of the box is surprisingly VERY good at delivering the goods, however after adding the chip I think the ute feels and performs more like "RAPTOR" aggressive. As far as off road capability goes straight out the box, one word "AWESOME" The Ranger Raptor is the smoothest, most comfortable and quiet 4x4 I've owned/used on the dirt and out bush, the ute is very technologically advanced with the 6 terrain modes built in to the computer (I'm still learning what they all do and how they change the car) but out of the box its almost as easy as tell the car what obstacles you want to conquer and it does the work for you. VERY happy so far.

@zaneh6224

5 жыл бұрын

@@RoundTheFire Nice, thanks Mate for the detailed reply, I will keep a keen eye on what you do to it, I am tossing up to get one or go with another XLT, then which engine, I really like the 10 speed idea, but they only team it with the 2.0L, guess I will have to go drive it as I am happy with the 3.2 it's a manual supercab (very rare), I think when they do a full replacement model will only offer one engine, I am looking at an Auto as the manual is a bitch in the city stop start traffic and the 6 speed Auto has a lag off the line whereas the manual is not bad, wondering if they are going to release a Raptor Supercab same as in the US for the F150 Raptor comes in both flavours, keep us up to date as you start modding it 👍👍

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Ive always been a manual only type of fan, purely because no fuss select the gear you want and go + you can't push start an auto in the bush. However the tech in the new autos are good to go, limp mode means you can't entirely get stranded...just boringly slow home to rescue, Auto = much more control on challenging obstacles and a much more relaxed drive in city traffic. Either way I think the XLT is a good choice but I think you won't be disappointed with all the XLT features + the ride and comfort of the Raptor. Stay Tuned.

Is that how it sounds with a stock exhaust??

@RoundTheFire

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s the note inside the cab with all the windows up from the stock exhaust you can hear in the video.

What is the exact benefit of the throttle control. To be honest, I have never heard of this mod.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday Mate, The throttle controller boosts your factory fly by wire throttle controllers signal to the engine and in turn eliminates the built in lag response from the time you push the pedal to the time the engine receives the signal. In short it allows you to have a more responsive pedal whilst applying smaller inputs.

@henriwolbrink

5 жыл бұрын

Thx. Though I think it is strange that a manufacturer would build in a delay in their throttle response. I can understand that they implement a certain distance in the movement of the pedal. It makes it easier to maintain a constant speed without using the cruise control. But they could change this during sport or baja modes. And it could be giving more control when driving off road. But building in a delay on response sounds strange to me. I will see if I can find more information about this. And if so, let you know. Regards from Spain. Where it will be released somewhere in the middle of 2019. Best regards.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

You are spot on the money there, that’s what I mean about the delay, it’s when you are holding the throttle steady minor movement of the pedal won’t register so you have a smooth driving experience. The throttle controller eliminates this and will pick up on every movement and can also amplify the input by around 30% if you choose that setting. You can also simply reduce the response with a punch of a button to a pre programmed setting to relax the throttle for bumpy or loose terrain to reduce wheel spin or add more control over big rocky terrain.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Sport and Baja mode change the shift pattern, the engine RPM, traction control settings, tighten the steering wheel for better feedback and adjusts what speeds you can kick in/out your differential lock.

Noticed you have car seats in the back..how is the room with kids in the back?

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

It's not possible to fit more than 2 car seats in the back as there are only 2 factory fitted mounting points (there wouldn't be enough room to fit 3 across even if there were 3 mounts without turing the kids into sardines) my 3yo sons legs can reach the seat in front (not quite long enough to get a good kick in but I'm sure he is working on it) Overall I think the rear seating area could have benefited with more room but I think that's a fairly common theme amongst most 4 door Utes.

My 2017 Ranger 3.2 he's doing 0-100 in 9,5 s a 0-60 in 3,7 s I have changed ECU remap to 212 HP 550 Nm I thought the ranger raptor was faster than mine in stock. Sorry for my English

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

G’Day mate, thanks for the comment 👍🏻, The Ranger Raptor 2L engine comes standard with 157kw. Which is certainly faster than a standard 3.2L Ranger but definitely no match for your tuned 3.2L running 212kw. 😎

@Gurkanckc

5 жыл бұрын

@@RoundTheFire I think he sad 212hp. Not kw :)

@RoundTheFire

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks mate. I miss read that 👍🏻

Price of the Car?

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Around the AUD $80K mark.

@markporta5730

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoundTheFire That's crazy, a brand new Ranger Raptor would cost AU$60,000 (USD39,000 or PHP2,000,000) here in the Philippines

Ohhh my that's so shocking so sooo sorry to be hursh but I'VE only got the base model 3.2 single piss weak gt20 turbo Not twin turbo like your self and I've got a tune and exhaust and makes 194kw

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Gday Mate, thanks for the comment. Nice numbers out of your 3.2L 5cyl. Like I was saying in the video I'm not trying to make a drag car out of this ute. This 2L 4cyl engine in its standard Australasian spec produces 210Kw so i could certainly ramp it way harder however asking 185Kw out of it seems like a good balance of power and reliability and I also get to keep my 8.5L/100K whilst towing.

Id get a throttle controller first, that will give perceived gain much cheaper than a tuning box that is very expensive and dosnt do anything.

thats better

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Much better, and less stress on the engine, purrs along now nicely with grunt when you want it.

@leonisaacabejuela6907

5 жыл бұрын

yeah i got the same time in stock 10.8 .by the way whats the maximum speed it can go?

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure, I haven’t tried to tap it out yet.

@leonisaacabejuela6907

5 жыл бұрын

yeah thanks man , some say its strugglin to get 140

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve definitely had it to 140, easy...with a trailer on the back.

Someone needs to swap a barra or LS into this thing...

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

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A regular ford ranger with a tune goes from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

😎👍🏻

Should of stalled it up first to 3k rpm then take off mate. Losing valuable time

too faster than na engine

@shaneruthven

4 жыл бұрын

Whatever that means in pigeon English??

To much idle chat. Show us the truck give us the details and truck footage. That's why we are here

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, currently trying to find the best balance...but i agree, more truck footage, also more fun to film...whats your thoughts on video length?

If you want reliable engine take the chip off it will burn out yer fuel pump

@sourwords1808

5 жыл бұрын

John mclaughlin where is the relationship between an engine performance chip and a fuel pump ? If you said injectors, it might have made more sense since it is related, but the fuel pump? Wth?

@johnmclaughlin2845

5 жыл бұрын

Ok you said it When I chopped my transit it was chewing up fuel pumps two I when through the top chip off and all ok 👌

@sourwords1808

5 жыл бұрын

John mclaughlin that still doesn't prove it was the chip that caused it. You're simply assuming it was. But where is the proof?

too slow. weak engine. gutless on hills.

@RoundTheFire

5 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing You haven’t watched my towing video yet? 🤔

@ItsMe-mj3de

5 жыл бұрын

i believe it depends on the driver...