Manual transmission Fan Club and BS thread (All Generations Welcome)

Hi guys. I was in 3rd gear and accidentally pulled on the shifter without the clutch and felt the stick rumble a little. Did I grind gears potentially? I couldn't hear because of loud music, thanks!

 

Awesome. Truck still shifts fine. Thanks for info.

 

New to the party of TW but have had manual in all but one of my vehicles (the college beater). The Tacoma carries on the streak!

 

Relax and enjoy the thought that there are (perhaps) millions of people out there that cannot steal your truck....or, there are (perhaps) millions out there that don't want to because they can't stand manuals. You are in very good company, my friend.

 

Getting my shift knob today. What is the grommet for?

 

I don't want you to go out of your way, but I would love some! Thanks

 

I live in AZ so I'll be home around 5 pm. But I think I got the gist of it. i got a 3/4" rubber grommet today so I should be fine!

 

Look how good it looks!

 

Nice shifter.

My OCD couldn't deal with that grommet fitment though.

JK,

 

Haha I didn’t do that. The gf wanted to help out so I let her put it in. I’ll redo it in a week or so when she forgets about it!

 

Smart man lol

 

Well just found out Canada is getting the shaft on the OR SBDC 6mt is non existent only auto's have the OR package now for 2018. Guess ill track a 2017 really wanted a cement grey wait for 2018 even just to get it. Im pissed ,after that they are going to say there is no demand for 6mt tacos?

 

Dying breed my friend...dying breed.

The needs of the MT outweigh the needs of the colour...

 

I agree. But id also be willing to drive to the US to get what I want if I was in that situation.

 

I cross the boarder frequently for my acquisitions...the problem in this situation is the almighty Dollar conversion in conjunction with Toyota Canada being somewhat dodgy with their participation in the warranty for a US vehicle. Tis what it is

 

Ah, just the thread I'm looking for, Now to delete my other..

What has been peoples experience with going from the 4'30 gears to 4'88 gears when going to 33 inch tall tires (or its metric equivalent)

 

There's never been a 3rd Gen DCSB OR 6M/T option in Canada AFAIK. DCSB Sport, AC OR, or Pro are your only options for 6M/T (V6).

AC OR 6 M/T is still available in '18 last I checked... but I guess that won't work for you since you need a DC?

 

Just like the other Canadians here I'm disappointed that we cant get the DCSB OR MT in Canada. The DCSB SPT is the closest for me. So my question is, how much the Sport MT give up compared to the OR MT in off-road capability?

I know stuff like tires, suspension, skid plates can easily be added later, at a cost. But the locking diff seems to be the biggest think the sport is missing compared to the OR. Just wondering if its worth the time and dollars to do a conversion. And is there any thing else the Sport lacks compared to the OR when it comes to off-road performance.

Thanks,
Brian

 

Welcome...I got the 6MT sport. My .02 ... if you're wondering if the locking diff is that big of a deal between the two trims, then you more than likely do not need a locking rear diff for what you do with the truck. I won't pretend to speak for all MT aficionados out there but for me, the MT really enhances the driving experience of this vehicle...all around. Now, the OR has softer suspension than sport...better? Depends on your driving style, and topography.

Either way, the needz of the MT > the needz of anything else.

Unless you hard off-road more than you on road, then find an OR MT, cuz the needz of the MT > the needz of anything else.

Good luck!

 

Great words.