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In your opinion..

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Baconyoulikeapig, Nov 15, 2019.

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Which is more ideal?

  1. Keeping the engine at 2k RPM for longer periods (using ECT Power) with less shifting

    33 vote(s)
    70.2%
  2. Constantly having transmission shift to keep RPMs down to 1500

    14 vote(s)
    29.8%
  1. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:15 PM
    #1
    Baconyoulikeapig

    Baconyoulikeapig [OP] Active Member

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    Out of curiosity.
     
  2. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    themovielifedc

    themovielifedc Well-Known Member

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    Leaving it on D and just slightly more foot throttle works just fine for me
     
  3. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:25 PM
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    maineah

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    I drive a 6 speed and I can tell you anything below 2 grand your torque curve takes a nosedive plus the annoying hunting an automatic does at lower revs.
     
  4. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:32 PM
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    Undertow

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    Where is option C to purchase a manual transmission?
     
  5. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    su.b.rat

    su.b.rat broken truck

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    if you want your gear to make sense get the MT.
     
  6. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    Chew

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    This one gonna be Friday-riffic
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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    Grossomotto

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  8. Nov 15, 2019 at 4:56 PM
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    @T.A.C.O.M.A

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    i shift my auto into the manual mode and keep it at 5k.
    I dyno'ed my shit and thats where she purrrrs.

    roast 35s or die, bitches.
     
    Last edited: Nov 15, 2019
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  9. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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    PhenixFord

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    Let the transmission do it's job. :)
     
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  10. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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    su.b.rat

    su.b.rat broken truck

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    no I'll do it thank you.
     
  11. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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    PhenixFord

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    Maybe I should have specified "AT" ???
     
  12. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    su.b.rat

    su.b.rat broken truck

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    guess so. banter, ain't nobody serious here at 7 on Friday. :)
     
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  13. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    daddy_o

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    S4 and ECT on is what I use most. If I have to go over 45 mph then I will bump up to S5 or 6.
     
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  14. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    Grossomotto

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  15. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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    The hammer

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    I just put the hammer down or the pedal to the metal which ever works first :D
     
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  16. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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    ICU1

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  17. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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    @T.A.C.O.M.A

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    growing up, i always thought real race cars had actual hammers in them, that you would engage like a switch to make more power.

    fukn days of thunder...
     
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  18. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    The hammer

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    That sounds like a great flick to watch tonight

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:20 PM
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    hiPSI

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    Step 1. Put it in D.
    Step 2. Drive
    Step 3. Don't overthink.
     
  20. Nov 15, 2019 at 5:24 PM
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    G8R_Taco

    G8R_Taco Just passin thru….

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    This stands on its own. Nuff said. :thumbsup::rofl:
     
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