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Tacomas are 8 speed auto in case you didn't know...

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Joe23, Aug 15, 2019.

  1. Aug 15, 2019 at 4:23 PM
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    Joe23

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    https://youtu.be/WBn2A8YfurA?t=1695

    always thought that last line of defense guy was a bit of a goof but holy shit this confirms it.

    why the fuck lie about something like that, just look like a clown.
     
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  2. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    SitrucR

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    wow. Seriously, I can’t believe he even went there. Like serious. Lol. What a goof. Totally misspoke. What a liar. Wow.
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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    auskip07

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    specs are so easy to get right. how come people mess them up so many times
     
  4. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:22 PM
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    If you care about specs...sure. Some people who drive Tacoma’s aren’t necessarily “enthusiasts”, even if they like modding them.

    I literally don’t know the hp/tq specs for my current Tacoma. I’m such a goof.
     
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  5. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    i once guest dj’d on a alternative radio station and one of the bands i played was knapsack who i knew to be from the bay area and on the radio i said they were possibly from the boise area. i didn’t realize i had even said that until afterwards. sometimes the dome gets scrambled. shit happens.
     
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  6. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    Theres not fault in saying you dont know. why make something up?
     
  7. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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    Pressure of being on video?

    I don’t know.
     
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    Horse power is one thing. But taco and 8 speed? Maybe in 2027
     
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    su.b.rat

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    this is a really good question. please get an answer from the world.
     
  10. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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    Mopar Mussel

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    The ZF8 would be cool in a Tacoma, though.
     
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  11. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    world full of know it all's.
     
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  12. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    i agree. it's just that not talking is harder than talking sometimes.
     
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  13. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    modern marketing ploy
    like intentionally misspelling something attracts more attention, they know if they mess up the specs in their video, more people will spread it saying "HA look at these dumb asses"

    or maybe not
     
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  14. Aug 15, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    Ronny is awesome I watch his stuff. LLOD no thanks. Was never a fan before this.
     
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    Mine only goes to 6, anyone know how to activate the other 2? Is there some sort of ritual?
     
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    Perhaps he know something we don't? What if Toyota forgot to update transmission specs in their literature :eek::D:crapstorm:
     
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  17. Aug 15, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    There’s 6 plus reverse plus neutral = 8

     
  18. Aug 15, 2019 at 6:15 PM
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    Holy crap...mind blown!
     
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    Even more if you have auto, they get that drive gear.
     
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    I can only dream! I had a 3 series with a ZF8 right before my Tacoma... you can imagine my disappointment.
     
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