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KD Max Pro Tune on my 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Agilbert2112, Sep 8, 2023.

  1. Sep 8, 2023 at 4:46 PM
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    Agilbert2112

    Agilbert2112 [OP] Member

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    Got my 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road tuned today by @PapaRee

    • Super nice dude and very easy to work with. He answered any questions I had and was showing me some of the comparisons between the KD Max tune and the stock tune.
    • Quick and painless transaction and probably the smoothest transaction ever.
    • He gave me some stickers and a coozie and also got a hat from him and love it all!
    I went with the Sport Tune and have only had a short drive to work from his place but this is what I noticed already:
    • Fantastic throttle response. Actually feels like I have control and can step on it when I need to and don't have to worry about the lag.
    • The shifting makes it feel like a completely different vehicle. The shift points make sense and sometimes you couldn't even feel the truck shift.
    • Feels more like a truck with an engine in it rather than some minivan that you almost have to floor it to get it to move or react.
    Once the roads dry up I am going to do a 0-60mph to see the difference in the stock. I don't remember the exact number but stock was about 7.5s. I will post what the tune does on it once I get a chance to.

    Overall this tune feels great and I was debating on getting the pedal commander to increase the throttle response but decided to go with the KD Max tune instead. I definitely made the right decision. Pay a little more and get much more of a benefit from the tune. I can't say enough good things about @PapaRee and this experience and definitely recommend him and his tunes.
     
  2. Sep 8, 2023 at 4:51 PM
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    PapaRee

    PapaRee Pro Tuner

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    Thanks Austin! Appreciate the review. Glad you are enjoying the Tune.
     
  3. Sep 8, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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    Road_Warrior

    Road_Warrior There is nothing on my horizon except everything

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    I love my KDMax tune, I’ve had it for a couple years now. Best money I’ve spent on the truck.
     
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  4. Sep 8, 2023 at 4:53 PM
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    Agilbert2112

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    I am betting I am going to feel the same way lol.
     
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  5. Sep 8, 2023 at 4:58 PM
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    Road_Warrior

    Road_Warrior There is nothing on my horizon except everything

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    Probably! I get it updated every once in a while, always worth the money.
     
  6. Nov 19, 2023 at 12:25 AM
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    Agilbert2112

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    0-60 and quarter mile with the tune! Sorry it took me so long to get this and post it lol. Top speed on the quarter mile was 94mph
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2023 at 2:44 AM
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    VaToy

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    Bilsteins 5100s on the top setting, 4runner Gray TRD Pro Sema wheels, 285/70/17 Toyo AT3s, Sumo Bump stops, TRD exhaust, ECGS Clamshell bushing, 1/4 shim for the lean and one inch rear block, OEM Pro grill and garnish OEM TRD Skid plate, TRD CAI, Demon Brackets, Rigid Industries Pro fog lights, OEM Trail Rails sidebars, Diode Dynamics LED SL1 high and low beam lights, OEM Roof racks, Clazzio leather heated seats, Remote Start, TRD Pro shift knob, tinted windows, Rockford Fosgate 4 channel amp for the headunit and sub and amp combo, OEM Puddle lights, OEM tailgate lock, OEM bed mat, LED interior lights, OEM blackout kit for letters, JLT catch can, upgraded 27F toyota True Start battery, Vleds led tail light kit with Pro tail lights, OEM Rave4 side mirrors with convex spotters,just to name a few mods.
    Smart decision OP. I have been running KDMAX tunes since the beginning and every tune impresses me even more. Not bad numbers, looks like a perfect reaction time I assume the computer starts counting one movement is made. Pretty nice!
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2023 at 8:05 AM
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    Mas Olas

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    10 miles north or 400 miles south of the border.
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    It’s criminal that the trucks didn’t leave the factory with this tune!
     
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