1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

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

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Mar 10, 2018 at 6:29 AM
    Anchovy

    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2017
    Member:
    #229096
    Messages:
    6,387
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    TRD Ferguson
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Off Road (OVTuned)
    I can't wait for everything to ship, all of this talk is making me antsy
     
  2. Mar 10, 2018 at 7:02 AM
    SouthtownTaco

    SouthtownTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2016
    Member:
    #182082
    Messages:
    315
    Gender:
    Male
    San Antonio, TX
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Offroad
    RCI Under Armor, Tailgate Lock, Bakflip F1, derped grill
    The wait...
     
    2016trdtacoma and ebbs15 like this.
  3. Mar 10, 2018 at 8:19 AM
    Saeros

    Saeros #dealermole

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2016
    Member:
    #201228
    Messages:
    434
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Canada, Eh!
    Vehicle:
    2022 Venza Limited
    The only reason I justified to myself I should use the 91 octane tune is that I live right beside Point Roberts, WA. Premium there is still cheaper than our regular.
     
    2016trdtacoma likes this.
  4. Mar 10, 2018 at 8:20 AM
    bshammer0

    bshammer0 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2016
    Member:
    #201655
    Messages:
    3,366
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brandon
    Nashville, TN
    Vehicle:
    2017 DCSB TRD OR 4x4
    Prinsu, TruckCovers USA, Coverking, OVTuned
    ebbs15 and 2016trdtacoma like this.
  5. Mar 10, 2018 at 8:36 AM
    acemastr

    acemastr Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2016
    Member:
    #180906
    Messages:
    933
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma Limited 2WD AT
    OVTune
    ECT doesn't change power, it just changes throttle response and gear shift points.

    He's using 1 fuel map.

    This is the same as most 'Sport' buttons in cars, it speeds up the throttle response and holds onto gears longer, that's it.
     
    bshammer0 likes this.
  6. Mar 10, 2018 at 8:53 AM
    mlventurini

    mlventurini Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231084
    Messages:
    63
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Michael
    Vehicle:
    2017 DCSB TRD Off Road
    The waiting is the hardest part! I emailed the serial number yesterday morning. Still waiting on activation key.
     
  7. Mar 10, 2018 at 8:57 AM
    acemastr

    acemastr Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2016
    Member:
    #180906
    Messages:
    933
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma Limited 2WD AT
    OVTune
    New dongles are pre-registered aren't they? which skips the sending serial part?
     
  8. Mar 10, 2018 at 8:59 AM
    Dirtridercrf250

    Dirtridercrf250 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2017
    Member:
    #218232
    Messages:
    1,738
    What does said ignition calibration consist of and what where the factors that made you release a new map?
     
  9. Mar 10, 2018 at 9:13 AM
    OVTune

    OVTune [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2017
    Member:
    #214557
    Messages:
    8,112
    OVTune
    rest of the pending shipments go out today.
     
    Tao, 2016trdtacoma and bshammer0 like this.
  10. Mar 10, 2018 at 9:19 AM
    TWTaco

    TWTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2015
    Member:
    #172601
    Messages:
    5,947
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    :spy: :notsure:
     
  11. Mar 10, 2018 at 9:21 AM
    ebbs15

    ebbs15 Lord Winchester

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2013
    Member:
    #112452
    Messages:
    3,451
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brandon
    Spokane Washington
    Vehicle:
    09 Lexus GX470
    any chance of getting my license key today? I don't know what's involved on your end, but if not I'm gonna take the wife camping and flash on Monday
     
    bshammer0 likes this.
  12. Mar 10, 2018 at 9:21 AM
    SouthtownTaco

    SouthtownTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2016
    Member:
    #182082
    Messages:
    315
    Gender:
    Male
    San Antonio, TX
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Offroad
    RCI Under Armor, Tailgate Lock, Bakflip F1, derped grill
    That's my understanding yes. You still need to email the dongle number to Matt and he emails the license key back to activate the dongle. That's where I'm at right now - trying to sit on my hands! Can you hear Tom Petty "Waaaaiiiting is the hardest part!!"
     
    ebbs15 likes this.
  13. Mar 10, 2018 at 9:22 AM
    ebbs15

    ebbs15 Lord Winchester

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2013
    Member:
    #112452
    Messages:
    3,451
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brandon
    Spokane Washington
    Vehicle:
    09 Lexus GX470
    no it skips the registering the dongle part. you still have to send the SN to Matt for a license key.
     
  14. Mar 10, 2018 at 10:03 AM
    bvt69dart

    bvt69dart New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2017
    Member:
    #220998
    Messages:
    3
    Been watching long enough! Ordered tune for my '16 OR today. I hope it changes my attitude towards truck...
     
  15. Mar 10, 2018 at 10:06 AM
    go2cnavy

    go2cnavy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2016
    Member:
    #198172
    Messages:
    1,236
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    ‘17 OR DCLB. VF Tuned, 5.29s, Dobinson’s MRR
    OVTuned w/ 5.29s 2” lift on Dobinson’s MRR paired with ICON RXT leaf packs. SCS RAY 10s Toyo Open Country AT III 285/70R17
    It will. No question.
     
  16. Mar 10, 2018 at 10:40 AM
    2016trdtacoma

    2016trdtacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2017
    Member:
    #217908
    Messages:
    1,672
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Trevor
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    OV Tuned 16 TRD OR 6MT
    It will, guaranteed.
     
  17. Mar 10, 2018 at 10:48 AM
    fishmando

    fishmando Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2017
    Member:
    #210718
    Messages:
    69
    Gender:
    Male
    I'm going to look like a nube here, and it might be because I have a 6MT, but what is ECT?
     
    MOC221_ likes this.
  18. Mar 10, 2018 at 10:53 AM
    RushT

    RushT Amateur Everythingist

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2017
    Member:
    #238171
    Messages:
    5,646
    Gender:
    Male
    North Texas
    Vehicle:
    '18 DCSB TRDOR Inferno
    Anybody get their ‘18 tune via email yet?
     
  19. Mar 10, 2018 at 10:58 AM
    MOC221_

    MOC221_ 3 pedal metal

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2016
    Member:
    #178858
    Messages:
    7,850
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Frank
    Vehicle:
    2019 DCSB Sport M/T Barcelona Red
    vF Tuned; ADM; Core SS
  20. Mar 10, 2018 at 10:59 AM
    fishmando

    fishmando Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2017
    Member:
    #210718
    Messages:
    69
    Gender:
    Male
    TeecoTaco and MOC221_[QUOTED] like this.
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Products Discussed in

To Top