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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Raul4431, Dec 13, 2021.

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  1. Dec 13, 2021 at 5:10 PM
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    Bared my shaft. Added a shift ball and URD Short shifter.20200311_162612.jpg
     
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  2. Dec 13, 2021 at 6:11 PM
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    The 2WDlow mod unless you like going 50mph in reverse

     
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  3. Dec 13, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    Your going to want that speed in reverse sometimes!
    upload_2021-12-13_20-24-37.jpg
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    It all makes a bit of a difference. The tune was nice.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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    Redline MT90 and stay away from Jiffy Lube
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    I'm actually thinking about getting a replacement shift knob for the 2013 Mazda3 I totaled a few weeks ago before I bought my TRD-OR. Same gear pattern but the Toyota knob just doesn't hit me in the feels like my Mazda's did.
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2021 at 8:18 PM
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    Benny blanco

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    Need a tune, it’s on the list, I just don’t live near a tuner.
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2021 at 8:51 PM
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    Gonna throw a pro knob on soon, planning to tune next year :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:40 AM
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    Thats awesome I really got to see the short shifter in action someday. But looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
     
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  10. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:45 AM
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    Same. Before I go through the expense and effort I need to figure out if it's going to be comfortable since my right hand rarely leaves the shift lever. It's a comfortable position right now (more comfortable than my Mazda, actually) and I'd hate to ruin that just for a slightly faster shift.
     
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  11. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:46 AM
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    Well said! Exactly my thought process.
     
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  12. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:03 AM
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    Core shifter with an extension.
     
    su.b.rat, Dec 14, 2021
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  13. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:05 AM
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    Get out you got a video! okay not going to lie that seems much better than the throws I'm out here doing:D. Thanks for the video.
     
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  14. Dec 14, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    The short shifter is a bit of a misnomer... it shortens the shifts but doesn't shorten the shifter. The shifter raises approximately an inch because of the decrease in leverage created by the extension and spacer. The travel of the shifter into each gear significantly decreases by approximately ½ the travel. So your hand position doesn't change too much.

    Also I would recommend removing your hand from the shifter when not shifting. Using the shifter as a rest has a way of wearing out shift forks in the transmission faster.
     
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    Speedfreak, Dec 14, 2021
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  15. Dec 14, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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    CVC tuning offers the coyoza tune on your side of the coast, it's supposed to be the best m/t tune out there. i'm waiting for someone in the southeast to be able to do it.
     
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  16. Dec 14, 2021 at 10:25 AM
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    Hmm, so a shortened throw would place my hand further forward in each of the even gears, including the gears I spend most of my time in (4th and 6th), but make the odds a little less of a stretch to get into. I'm going to have to think on it.

    Never had a problem with the shift forks, and even if I do that's on me and I'll just have the transmission rebuilt, but I do make sure my hand does not rest on the shifter in neutral to prevent wear on synchro's.
     
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  17. Dec 14, 2021 at 10:30 AM
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    my local tuner ranked Coyoza below KD Max even for the manual and said those who tried KD max after Coyoza liked it better. :notsure:
     
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    My real problem is I’m 3 hours from la and 3 hours from sf.
     
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  19. Dec 14, 2021 at 10:56 AM
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    Really? I'm curious as to what they liked about the kdmax better than the coyoza. I've got kdmax right now, but i'd pay the $$$ to give the coyoza a shot.

    Damn, no man's land right there for a quick tune.
     
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  20. Dec 14, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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    not sure the specifics on what they liked better.

    so you arent liking KDmax?
     
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