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POLL: OVTune Reviews (3rd gen)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bshammer0, Feb 25, 2018.

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How would you rate OVTune? (1 lowest, 5 highest)

  1. 1 (MT) - meh

    21 vote(s)
    2.5%

  2. 2 (MT)

    6 vote(s)
    0.7%

  3. 3 (MT)

    13 vote(s)
    1.5%

  4. 4 (MT)

    36 vote(s)
    4.2%

  5. 5 (MT) - best mod, hands down

    70 vote(s)
    8.2%

  6. 1 (AT) - meh

    49 vote(s)
    5.8%

  7. 2 (AT)

    27 vote(s)
    3.2%

  8. 3 (AT)

    61 vote(s)
    7.2%

  9. 4 (AT)

    169 vote(s)
    19.8%

  10. 5 (AT) - best mod, hands down

    400 vote(s)
    46.9%
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  1. Feb 3, 2021 at 12:23 AM
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    WalkerMatthews

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    you need the Vftuner software, and the Tacoma 3.5L tune pack. Vftuner is the program you open that tunes the truck. The tune pack ends up being files on your pc that you load into vftuner to be flashed onto your truck. They are about to simplify the ordering process real soon though, so maybe wait.
     
    WalkerMatthews, Feb 3, 2021
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  2. Feb 6, 2021 at 7:45 AM
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    EastVanTaco

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    Simplify?? How
    I was told I also need a tactix adapter or something which is also around $200?
    Is that correct?

    Has anyone tried to tune themselves and had issues? Truck left in limp mode etc?
     
    EastVanTaco, Feb 6, 2021
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  3. Feb 6, 2021 at 7:55 AM
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    soida

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    I was frustrated with ordering from the website and had a lot of trouble getting questions answered. I found someone locally that was licensed and had them tune the truck for me. They were doing a group event through FB. This was a life saver because it saved me a lot of cash and I didn't have to deal with communication issues etc. I am computer literate but not as much as the ppl here LOL so having it done for me was awesome.

    The group had options but if you wanted a custom tune then you had to pay extra. I had the regular 87 tune with 33's for my truck. If i wanted another tune instead I think it was just another 50 to change it out.

    My humble advice is pay a local to do it for you if you were as frustrated as I was lol..

    He also updated my ECU to most current since the dealer refused to do it..
     
    soida, Feb 6, 2021
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  4. Feb 6, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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    EastVanTaco

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    Found a guy close to where I live ...only a 4 hr drive lol.
    $350 Canadian to tune it.
    Im torn lol.
     
    EastVanTaco, Feb 6, 2021
    #704
  5. Feb 11, 2021 at 9:17 AM
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    Badbasic

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    Is there a list of those performing the tunes? Trying to find someone close to Charlotte, NC.
     
    Badbasic, Feb 11, 2021
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  6. Feb 11, 2021 at 9:56 AM
    #706
    PapaRee

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    PapaRee Pro Tuner

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    PapaRee, Feb 11, 2021
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  7. Feb 17, 2021 at 6:07 AM
    #707
    MaverickT883

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    Check build thread!
    So, someone who is "tech minded" (understands basic programming languages, builds pc and is generally pretty decent with tech) how hard is it to flash yourself?
     
    MaverickT883, Feb 17, 2021
    #707
  8. Feb 17, 2021 at 6:23 AM
    #708
    Pablo8

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    easy. super so.
     
    Pablo8, Feb 17, 2021
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  9. Feb 17, 2021 at 6:24 AM
    #709
    MaverickT883

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    Check build thread!
    Care to explain the process, if you are familiar with it?
     
    MaverickT883, Feb 17, 2021
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  10. Feb 17, 2021 at 6:33 AM
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    Pablo8

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    Pablo8 Here!

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    No because I have not done the latest method. I did the original way. ~Late 2019. Very roughly:

    Get link to download software, download and install software.
    Download tunes, save on desk top.

    Connect to OBD II port in truck with supplied cablelink

    Install tune of your choice, idle car for X minutes, drive like a bat out of hell.

    I wrote the above, even though not current, because for sure someone will now correct me with the latest.
     
    Pablo8, Feb 17, 2021
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  11. Feb 17, 2021 at 7:56 AM
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    Westsideott

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    Should I wait some time/kms before tuning a new truck? I'm eager to tune but only have 2500 miles.
     
    Westsideott, Feb 17, 2021
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  12. Feb 17, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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    PapaRee

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    Did one with 600 miles on it.
     
    PapaRee, Feb 17, 2021
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  13. Feb 17, 2021 at 9:09 AM
    #713
    OVTune

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    OVTune
    We started tuning our R/D truck with less than 20 miles on the clock. :) I wouldn't worry about a mileage.
     
    OVTune, Feb 17, 2021
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  14. Feb 17, 2021 at 9:18 AM
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    Westsideott

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    Grand, for the replies!
     
    Westsideott, Feb 17, 2021
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  15. Feb 18, 2021 at 10:10 AM
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    scottedb

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    Love the way my truck drives after the tune. Excited for some longer road trips to really get to know it.
     
    scottedb, Feb 18, 2021
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  16. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM
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    FlamaBlanca4x4

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    ANyone in the SoCal/ San Diego area that can tune my 3rd gen?
     
    FlamaBlanca4x4, Feb 19, 2021
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  17. Feb 20, 2021 at 4:10 AM
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  18. Feb 20, 2021 at 4:18 AM
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    Ncpi007

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    @SearArtist did mine
     
    Ncpi007, Feb 20, 2021
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  19. Feb 21, 2021 at 10:28 AM
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    C41n

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    This thread might help you guys

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vf-tuner-installation-guide-faq.695951/
     
    C41n, Feb 21, 2021
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  20. Feb 21, 2021 at 10:31 AM
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