Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Such a tease

 

Downloaded the new FM yesterday, dongle user.
Had a few small issues, but my mess ups. The biggest one being I somehow managed to download the wrong tune files for my 04B03. Got stronger reading glasses on, figured it out.

I had the original 1.05, 93 tune.
Loaded the 1.05 91 Base tune. Drove for about 10 miles. For me a little underpowered. I have a 2017 TRD OR, with 285/70r17 and a ARE Linexed cap.

Loaded 1.05 93 Base tune, drove for about 2.5 hrs. Perfect! Especially cruise control.
93 gas here is about $2.25, Costco, Sam’s.

When the 04B03 Performance tunes come out I will be checking out the 91 Performance tune. Since on longer trips outside of my area can’t find 93 octane.

I assume the 04B03 tunes are not available now?

 

MY2018 Auto
ECU 04A60 and ECU 04A61
Performance and Gearlock Tunes are now available for download through flash manager.

If anyone has any download issues , tune issues, etc please let me know.

 

WeeHoo!!!
THANKS MAT!

 

Got them. Now to flash and drive!
Thank you, Mat.

 

Perfect! Really happy to see this flash manager is making tune distribution and updates so easy.
This will make future progress, tunes, much more streamlined.

 

Ovtune, What ECU version does your test truck have?

 

04B04

 

04B03 still to come?

 

Mat don’t know if anyone asked you yet but what’s your favorite tune in your test truck and why?

 

I've been on 87 Base (04B04) for 4 days, and loving it (although i still have 91 in my tank). I was on 1.04r 91, this new 1.05 87 base actually feels like is has more power, perfect idles, better shifting points so far and getting ~2 mpg better (was are 17 something, just hit 19 yesterday, all around town driving). I am sticking with 87, happy as a clam here!

 

Any idea why I get this message? Can anyone upload this file please. I get the same error for performance only (none-gearlock). I can download the 93 octane base which doesn't really interest me.

 

The performance or gear-lock tune files are not available yet for the 04B03 ECU ID. He's working on them now. Should be ready soon™.

 

So I'm a couple hundred miles in on 1.05 91 octane performance w/ gear lock. Shift points while in D are still much too early. If the "performance" tune had the shift points of ECT, it would be so much better. For my taste, this exact scenario (91 octane, performance w/ gear lock/ ECT on), but reduced tip in, and soften the super touchy throttle, would be a winner. I was actually driving around town in D w/ECT on yesterday and its cool how it doesn't downshift every single instant you touch the throttle, and since its holding gears a bit longer than without ECT, its not lugging around at 1100rpms either. Pretty cool stuff!

 

Yeah mine said “shipped” since Feb 7th. Turns out UPS lost it. Hoping to get a new tracking code soon.

 

I've got about 300 on the same tune. Tip in could be lower for sure. I'm debating flashing the mpg tune as I'm concerned the throttle will be to touchy offroad but I really want the gearlock option. @OVTune would it be a ton of work to get a mild performance tune? Say half way between performance and base on just the tip in but keep gear lock? I'd love you long time

 

@OVTune

04A61: Flashed 87 gear lock this morning. Initial subjective review follows:

Shift points in S4 for city driving are spot on in my view.

Tried in D but it never shifted above 4th gear. I’m guessing it’s because I was speed restricted in the city. I’ll give it a go on the hwy later. Shift points so far for my driving style in D are good as well.

Gear lock shifting is taking me a bit of getting used to but it does work as advertised. Probably be able to tow in 5th but we’ll find out when the snow goes. I wanted this tune specifically for towing.

Thanks to all who gave us a heads up on the performance tune throttle response. For me it’s a matter of changing input weight to compensate.

Overall, well worth waiting for this tune. Night and day difference from stock.

Thanks, Mat

 

04B03 today i cant wait! :-D.. Now well see if those cops will catch me this time! Kidding...”

 

@OVTune

Not sure if others have contacted you about the logger but I'm having issues with it. When I open the program up it lets me select what device I want to use to connect to the truck and I select the tactrix adapter. It brings up the stat info lower on the screen and then just shuts down. Haven't been able to get any further with it.

 

Is the Performance tune the same one that was formerly called "Full Otto?"