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What are the white strips on the tach and speedo?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Z50king, Jun 21, 2015.

  1. Jun 22, 2015 at 6:43 PM
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    medic2230

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    Makes you feel old school like when we had an actual transfer case shifter.
     
  2. Jun 22, 2015 at 6:44 PM
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    Does it seem that the 8k on the tach and the 0mph on the speedo are closer to the surrounding circle than the opposite side of the dial? Maybe those things light up? I can't tell
     
  3. Jun 22, 2015 at 6:46 PM
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    :puke:

    I just noticed it has P, N, D, and is semi automatic with " + " and " - " gear selection on the left of the shift gate. Just like my mom's Camry.

    Goodbye Tacoma truck. Hello Tacoma minivan.
     
  4. Jun 22, 2015 at 6:49 PM
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    Looking at the visible lights, I see

    TRAC OFF
    ????
    Slippery Road picture OFF
    AUTO ???
    ABS
    BRAKE
    Park
    Seatbelt picture
    Airbag picture
    Tire Pressure picture
    Truck Turning Right
    Truck Turing Right (twice?)
    4LOw

    ECT PWR
    ????
    Check Engine Light (?)
     
  5. Jun 22, 2015 at 7:36 PM
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    Hello 4Runner. Hello Tundra.
     
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  6. Jun 22, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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  7. Jun 22, 2015 at 7:42 PM
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    Hello minivans.
     
  8. Jun 22, 2015 at 7:43 PM
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    Yup very Audi like to me :thumbsup:
     
  9. Jun 22, 2015 at 7:43 PM
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    Hello 2015
     
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  10. Jun 22, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    Hello Herniator.
     
  11. Jun 22, 2015 at 7:48 PM
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    Hello there.
     
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    Welcome to the 21th century..... Toyota :laugh:
     
  13. Jun 22, 2015 at 7:50 PM
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    I'm just stoked that they still have ECT power. Works wonders in my 1st gen...
     
  14. Jun 22, 2015 at 7:56 PM
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    Buy a manual don't have to worry about ECT.
     
  15. Jun 22, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    It will be just like how VTEC adds power to a Honda. MORE POWER!
     
  16. Jun 22, 2015 at 8:17 PM
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    Snowman I have a problem for your solution…

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    Being a former vtec owner I am somewhat of an expert here. Vtec = mmmmmmmmmBAAHHH
     
  17. Jun 22, 2015 at 9:00 PM
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    When vtec is on low rpm, your engine is just make less power. So vtec takes away power.
     
  18. Jun 22, 2015 at 9:11 PM
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    That's about right ...
     
  19. Jun 22, 2015 at 9:11 PM
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    Subbed for VTEC debate.
     
  20. Jun 24, 2015 at 8:09 AM
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    If they would have simply put that interior, with all of it's features, in the current design of truck I would have been happy.

    Oh, and in the OP the first photo, def a reflection
     

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