Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

I use boot camp on a MacBook. vm isn’t recommended by Matt

 

Can someone link me to the new flash manager? I haven't reflashed the tune in 6+ mos and noticed the all the tune files and flash manager I have downloaded don't work.. and the first post seems to be missing until tbd. I need that 1.04 in my life. TIA

 

Get ready for a rough ride, sir. If something so trivial as a legal disclaimer for a tune is giving you a hard time, I don't even want to think about the other loops you get caught in.

 

OV himself said no more file sharing.. sorry but I don’t think we can share .. just shoot him an email and he’ll get u them during business hours

 

The design is commonly refered to as a "headifold." The cast exhaust manifold that bolts to the block, makes this style of engine well suited for turbo installation. Ford uses this type of head with their Ecoboost 2L, 2.3L and 2.7L engines. I've seen a variant of the 2.3 (focus RS) push over 700hp (highly modified of course). There is definitely potential for power.

 

Please see my previous post regarding this. There is literally nothing bare metal hardware is doing differently than a VM regarding this tune. You still get a unique system ID, USB interface, etc. I think the "unsupportedness" of virtualization is more of a desire for reduced complexity when dealing with trouble tickets. If you're use to virtualization, it's virtually (pun intended) the same thing as using hardware, only a heck of a lot cheaper and more manageable.

 

Oh I know. I run windows almost exclusively inside a vm. I think the biggest thing is using a solid product like fusion instead of something like virtual box.

I flashed the TSB from a windows 7 vm. I’ve done all OVT from windows 10 boot camp.

From a supportability Id want some consistency and simplicity. There’s already enough variables with windows without adding additional layers and complexity for people that aren’t tech savvy.

 

Well VM didn’t work for me and Bootcamp did on the same machine

 

Oh yes! If you're going to go VM, don't skimp and use VBox. You will likely regret it. With Mac, Fusion is the only way to go there. Also, totally agree on the tech savvy thought.

 

You'd have to be more specific than "didn't work". I'm wiling to bet people with bare hardware have said the same thing in this 1500 page thread. If you try again and need some help, hit me up. I'll get you hooked up.

 

Let’s put it this way. It wouldn’t even load the software and I had a principle level developer helping


Tried bootcamp and it was a no brainer

 

I use vm’s daily, never had an issue. I think the reason Mat doesn’t want people to use it, is because it adds complexity to already somewhat complicated setup

 

Way worth it. So much brighter and better do it before the V5s

 

In the Army we have a saying for the likely cause, user head space and timing. I kid, I kid.

 

Ok

 

Well, FM V1.09R is now completely dead.

 

Is that the most recent version?

 

It’s the last one before the version that will be used with 1.05 It was live yesterday,,,, still,,,, I think and loaded with files. I looked mine up and it had copies of all the files Matt had mailed me.

 

Since the tune is for off road use only, that means you can disable the governer? j/k

 

I have trust issues with my Taco's transmission. I am hard of hearing and I can't tell what gear I'm on. What setting or device is out there for people to see what gear they are in while in "D"?

inb4 > get a MT > shift to "S: mode

You mean PEBKAC (Problem Exist Between Keyboard and Chair)?