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Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OVTune, Jun 9, 2017.

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  1. Jan 2, 2018 at 9:07 PM
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    tweet562

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    Guys, i think it is because of the holidays, that's why it's taking longer. I was able to get my dongle before the holidays and honestly the turn around with Matt was pretty quick in my opinion. I sent in one file in the evening and he would have a file back to me the next day so when i get home i can proceed to the next step. Fairly simple process i thought.
     
  2. Jan 2, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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    I am not positive of what he does with the initial file. Other than make sure he's sending you the correct tuned file.

    For future releases, you won't need to send him anything. Emails will go out in batches. When you get your email it has the updated file, flash it and you're good to go.
     
  3. Jan 2, 2018 at 9:29 PM
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    Dyno day tomorrow!!!
     
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  4. Jan 2, 2018 at 9:46 PM
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    Thanks, good to know.
     
  5. Jan 3, 2018 at 1:08 AM
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    Can we look forward to tune files being sent out after Wednesday?
     
  6. Jan 3, 2018 at 6:01 AM
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    True, but the two tunes I loaded via PC in the past were simply a single file emailed to me. That file was loaded to the truck with a tuning program. No dongle, no initial flurry of emails to register the dongle, just a tune file locked to my VIN. Again, I'm not saying Matt's process is wrong, just different than what I've experienced in the past.
     
  7. Jan 3, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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    I must have missed something. Is this dyno run for 1.03?
     
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  9. Jan 3, 2018 at 9:23 AM
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    Post #9023 - damn that's a lot of posts to keep up with! but yes, today is the day for some 1.03 AT testing!
     
  10. Jan 3, 2018 at 11:23 AM
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    Cant wait to see the updates, lets hope they can get rid of the torque learning
     
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  11. Jan 3, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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  12. Jan 3, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    My anticipation boner won’t go down.
     
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  13. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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    I hope I get to test 1.02c before 1.03. Want to experience both tunes and know the difference.
     
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  14. Jan 3, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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    Soooooooo dyno first impressions? 1.03 refinements?
     
  15. Jan 3, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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  16. Jan 3, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    gonna be a bit. a ton of emails and updates to get to first
     
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  17. Jan 3, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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    :bananadance:Hopefully a bunch of answer files going out
     
  18. Jan 3, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    Subscribing to this thread. Trying to decide between 4.88 gears or OVTune first? Is both needed to make this truck feel like I’m not pulling an invisible trailer everywhere?
     
  19. Jan 3, 2018 at 9:02 PM
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    I have the tune and I'm still considering to gear up, so yes you will definitely need both ecspecailly pulling a trailer...
     
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  20. Jan 3, 2018 at 9:19 PM
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    Well the money pit goes deeper! Anybody have input on which one should be done first for the most immediate improvement? Haha
     
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