Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Alex281 · Mar 25, 2020

was there a 5.29 tune available for 04b04 at some point? can someone send it to me? due for gears tomorrow morning and thinking about changing from the 2.0 ole 13079 tune thats been running absolutely perfect (before the 35's lol)

Shellshock · Mar 25, 2020

Alex281 said: ↑

was there a 5.29 tune available for 04b04 at some point? can someone send it to me? due for gears tomorrow morning and thinking about changing from the 2.0 ole 13079 tune thats been running absolutely perfect (before the 35's lol)
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Everything is available here

https://www.ovtuned.com/pages/2-0-public

Alex281 · Mar 25, 2020

Shellshock said: ↑

Everything is available here

https://www.ovtuned.com/pages/2-0-public
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the 5.29 beta tunes are not, i can see the 5.29 is still downloadable for the 2019 ecu's in the flash manager but not for the 2017's so im just gonna assume they were never made.

smikec · Mar 25, 2020

wiljayhi said: ↑

Give me 2.0 final or give me death!
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death it is

El Chivo Norteño · Mar 25, 2020

OVTune[OP] said: ↑

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What does this mean for the future?
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15. What if we have a handheld? Accessory version or OFT? We will still be providing the files from 2.0 for handhelds. OFT versions will also get access to a version of vF Tuner that works with those handhelds. So nothing really changes there.
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Any news on if the Accessory Version handheld tuner is ever going to work on trucks newer than '18? Asking as I still have one sitting on my desk in the original box.

BlazinBlue · Mar 26, 2020

Taco16LB said: ↑

I remember several mentionings of a self tuning feature from Mat over the last 3 years along with custom tuning for individual truck owners . Does anyone recall him saying a self tuning option was the only future option once 2.0 final was released ?
Mat seems to be saying this was clearly stated multiple times in the past .
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Here is a snippet, saying 2.0 will be the next and final update.

OVTune[OP] said: ↑

"Snipped"

It's set to be fixed in the next, and final update.

So all of it is set to be finalized in 2.0.
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Taco16LB · Mar 26, 2020

BlazinBlue said: ↑

Here is a snippet, saying 2.0 will be the next and final update.
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I think I get it now , it is my reading skills . I was taking it as the final 2.0 tune and not 2.0 is the final tune .
Well I am betting 2.0 is everything I have been waiting for and have high hopes it will be soon .

ben dover · Mar 26, 2020

@OVTune I’m excited for the roll-your-own approach moving forward! I know you’ll release more details closer to release but will we have the option to put a performance based tune in the Drive slot and a Normal driving tune in the ECT slot? Would be nice for those of us who drive in ECT 100% of the time.

Tbrooks2444 · Mar 26, 2020

I’ve got 100 miles around town on the new 04b31 5.29 reg beta. Shifting feels good and the truck seems to accelerate better(smoother). MPG looks better too (so far). My truck is not on any recall lists, so I’m not to worried about anything for now. Overall, everything feels really good. I have no issue with the “stock” feel at the beginning of pedal press..

OVTune · Mar 26, 2020

first post updated to include recent changes / events.

once again........ NO we are not stopping all products / service for tacomas......

reg keys will be out today

TWTaco · Mar 26, 2020

OVTune[OP] said: ↑

Hey everyone. With all the craziness going around with this COVID stuff, there are some changes we are making, at an accelerated rate.
we had originally planned to *eventually* switch over to our editing software and become a tool provider, with tune support / examples / tuning tutorials.
Due to current world events, my kids being home for the rest of the year, and a sharp decline in sales, we are making this change sooner than anticipated.
Not only will this allow us to better assist everyone, but we can open the tuning "box" to the community and allow even more refined community driven development.

First question everyone is going to ask. "does this affect 2.0 release? will we still get it?" No it does not, yes you will still get it.

What does this mean?
It means this. Here is our Tacoma flash kit, and this is the last opportunity to get it, before we make the switch to supporting everything only through vF tuner.
Once we are out of stock on flash kits, it will no longer be available, in this form.
Tacoma 3.5L Flash kit, $499
https://www.ovtuned.com/collections/ovtune-products/products/toyota-tacoma-2grfks-calibration
EDIT on supply, actually only 15 left

What does this mean for the future?
1. After 2.0 releases we will not be making more tunes (as a continual tune update process). But this is not new, we announced that when we were working on 2.0
2. We will focus on supporting Tacomas, and other Toyotas, through our software tool.
3. Our software tool will come with "example" tunes, that can be used as is, or adjusted from that point into a custom tune.
4. We will have instructional videos, references, and information about how to safely use our software for your truck.
5. Tacoma support will not end, as I said, I still expect to tune this truck over the next 5-10 years. But rather than just offering tunes, we will use our truck to develop features for our software that you can use, share, create from.
6. Everything boost related will still happen. The only change being that boost example tunes will be available for free, with our vF Tuner software. Which you can use, edit, and create from
7. Tunes that are on Flash manager will be available in vF tuner as Example tunes, that can be used or referenced from. (Not all tunes will be though, older stuff like 1.03,1.05, etc won't).
8. vF Tuner is a tuning software, that lets you take control. You are not buying tunes, you are buying a tool. Example files are provided with the tool.
9. Will Flash Manager still be available? Absolutely.
10. What if we have a flash kit and want vF Tuner? You already have the flash license and the cable. If you'd like a license for the vF Tuner editor, you will be able to buy it for 60% off ($79)
11. Will OVTune continue making tunes? No we will not (after 2.0). Instead we will focus on developing of Example tunes, features, and other useful options through our software.
12. I don't understand, if I buy vF Tuner.. do I get a tune? Not exactly. You get the tool to allow you to tune the truck yourself, and you get example tunes which you can use, modify, create from.
13. What are these example tunes? They are versions of tunes we have already released to the tacoma community for the 3.5L.
14. How is this better for us(tacoma owners)? One of the biggest advantages right away is that when we develop a new features, or new option, it will be available right away in the next software update. Which gives immediate access for all ECUs. No more delays based on user feedback, tip in "likeness", or other things of that natures. The feature becomes immediately available, and you adjust it the way you want.
15. What if we have a handheld? Accessory version or OFT? We will still be providing the files from 2.0 for handhelds. OFT versions will also get access to a version of vF Tuner that works with those handhelds. So nothing really changes there.
16. Will we be selling more handhelds in the future? Very unlikely. The company that creates them is in Italy, which is really bad right now with COVID19, and to top that off, the parts they relied on came out of areas in asia that got hit even worse.
17. Will we will be sellling more flash kits after this? No. If you want an option for tuning or modifying your truck, you will need to purchase vF Tuner, and either setup a tune from an example file, take it to a dyno tuner, or download a tune from the community (which I fully expect you guys will be making your own tunes in no time. 4.0 guys are doing it!!)
18. What about dump tubes? Nothing changes with these. We will still provide our catted dumps.
19. Can I buy vF Tuner right now? Not yet.
20. What if I bought my Flash kit not long ago, why is it so cheap now? Unfortunately, I don't control the world, or world events. The price change reflects current market situation and future outlook and the fact that they won't be available again after this.
21. So we are screwed? OVTune is leaving us? .....I have a feeling people will think or ask this. Answer: No!
22. What if we have a dongle version kit? Nothing changes, although if you want vF Tuner you will need to use vF Tuners flash software. It is not compatible with dongle software.
23. This seems new, drastic.. what? Actually we have been talking about this for the last several months, and we have been working on this software since 2017. We are just making this change earlier than we expected.

If you guys have ANY questions please let me know.
Do not be alarmed. Don't freak out. This transition was already planned to happen and we have been talking about it here and there over the last 6-8?+ months. We are just making this transition at a different time than we expected to.
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jrdills · Mar 26, 2020

My 2 week check in for 2.0 final, not yet ok see you in 2 weeks.

OriginalMan · Mar 26, 2020

jrdills said: ↑

My 2 week check in for 2.0 final, not yet ok see you in 2 weeks.
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Make that 4 weeks.

Alex281 · Mar 26, 2020

OVTune[OP] said: ↑

first post updated to include recent changes / events.

once again........ NO we are not stopping all products / service for tacomas......

reg keys will be out today
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Any possible updates on a 5.29 tune for 04b04 ecu's? Is there a beta out?

RustyTacos · Mar 26, 2020

Has it been said yet how much the vF itself will will cost, without the cord? Will it be $199 like the others?

Shadowmachine · Mar 26, 2020

If i were a betting man, id say he'll either make a mega post regarding all things involving breakdowns (like his current giant update post , but with some good questions answered in it)....or this thread will become irrelevant and an entirely new thread focused on his new direction will be created. Which im sure he would link here anyway to guide us all to it.

paleh0rse · Mar 26, 2020

OVTune[OP] said: ↑

first post updated to include recent changes / events.

once again........ NO we are not stopping all products / service for tacomas......

reg keys will be out today
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2019 dongle test files today? I'd really like to stop refreshing this thread if you're not actually releasing them this week. Much appreciated!

BlazinBlue · Mar 26, 2020

Taco16LB said: ↑

I think I get it now , I was taking it as the final 2.0 tune and not 2.0 is the final tune.
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I am sure that you are not the only one.

Anchovy · Mar 26, 2020

cameleon50 · Mar 26, 2020

paleh0rse said: ↑

2019 dongle test files today? I'd really like to stop refreshing this thread if you're not actually releasing them this week. Much appreciated!
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+1 on that. My fingers are getting ripped from hitting refresh. LOL!

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