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KDMax-Pro Tuning--NOW YotaWerx Tuning

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by PapaRee, Mar 22, 2021.

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  1. Dec 19, 2022 at 11:43 AM
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    Yes we can thank CAFE regulations for the unorthodox factory tune. Emissions is everything theses days. Toyota engineers trying to do it all. It's great to know the engine and transmission is bullet proof with regular maintenance and drivability is more traditional feeling with a tune.
     
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  2. Dec 19, 2022 at 12:51 PM
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    I see you mentioned a “full year” if your still on the same tune from a year ago you owe it to yourself to get the latest KDMAX Pro 9.0 upgrade, it is light years ahead of where the tunes were a year ago!
     
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  3. Dec 19, 2022 at 4:42 PM
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    Hard to imagine that it can get better. Going to try it out. Thanks for the heads up!
     
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  4. Dec 19, 2022 at 6:04 PM
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    If anyone is on the fence about a tune… here is a local guy in Georgia giving a real-time review of a KDmax 9.0 tune (and tossing the Pedal Commander) on his stock 2021 Toyota Tacoma!

    Please subscribe to the channel and reach out if you have questions!

    https://youtu.be/JXnazWDQf3g
     
    Stormpeacock, Dec 19, 2022
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  5. Dec 20, 2022 at 3:08 PM
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    Merry Christmas and happy tuning…

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  6. Dec 21, 2022 at 5:42 AM
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    Tuned this beautiful overland rig with 5.29, 37 tires and a lot of weight.Mrs Cardona was super happy how his Taco felt with the Kdmax Pro 9.I personally drove it and it was fantastic!
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  7. Dec 21, 2022 at 7:02 AM
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    @ivan5105 what that grey or silver thing just below the front bumper. Almost looks like a front air dam?
     
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  8. Dec 21, 2022 at 7:24 AM
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    I think is the skid plate.
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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    Can anyone explain how the adaptive cruise control works when tuned? Does it simply revert back to the stock tune when cruise is engaged?
     
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  10. Dec 21, 2022 at 8:07 AM
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    Correct, the tuning software doesn't have that area opened up to the tuners.
     
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  11. Dec 21, 2022 at 10:02 AM
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    Correct. We can’t alter the stock Adaptive CC settings due to liability, but we do change the shift points and the tune improves the adaptive cruise system to work better.
     
    PapaRee, Dec 21, 2022
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  12. Dec 21, 2022 at 10:53 AM
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    Got it. So there is no problem using the adaptive cruise while tuned?
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2022 at 10:54 AM
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    I did a comparison test when tuned with the XT tune on Normal and Adaptive cruise.
    I drove approximately 125 miles on each and they operated the same with shift points and when they downshifted and after climbing the hills how long it took to upshift (usually within 100’). The latest KDMAX Pro 9.0 has just refined it a little more and cruise is actually usable again without wondering what’s going on.
     
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  14. Dec 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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    Correct. No problem.
     
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  15. Dec 21, 2022 at 2:15 PM
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    That is probably a TRD Pro skid plate. They are white.
     
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    Was thinking perhaps he fabricated a drop down air dam at cruising speeds :burnrubber:
     
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  17. Dec 22, 2022 at 6:17 AM
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    So if I drive around rather calmly, I probably want the Lite Throttle option? Can't the ECT power button be mapped to the Normal Throttle option?
     
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  18. Dec 22, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    ect would give you more umph, for sure. I believe it has been said, it does change the throttle sensitivity too. @PapaRee , or @TWTaco will chime in, I am sure. Ski
     
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  19. Dec 22, 2022 at 8:39 AM
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    Yes if you get the Lite throttle you get Sport with ECT on. Or have it set for Normal if you like.
     
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  20. Dec 22, 2022 at 8:42 AM
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    You can test drive any setting to help you feel what works best for your driving style.
     
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