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Your use of ECT?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacomanista, Jul 18, 2018.

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What’s your use of ECT?

  1. What’s ECT?

    5.7%
  2. Know what it is, but don’t use it.

    15.0%
  3. Seems like a good feature, and plan to use it sometime.

    2.1%
  4. Use it under certain circumstances.

    52.9%
  5. Use it almost all the time.

    24.3%
  1. Jul 18, 2018 at 6:21 PM
    #1
    Tacomanista

    Tacomanista [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Curious as to how much this feature gets used, and how. Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 18, 2018 at 6:23 PM
    #2
    TacoTim16

    TacoTim16 Well-Known Member

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  3. Jul 18, 2018 at 6:24 PM
    #3
    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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  4. Jul 18, 2018 at 6:44 PM
    #4
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Damn right

    I guess "use it almost all the time" is close enough to all the time.

    I used to only use it when towing, but now I leave that shit on until my truck turns it off on its own after like 6 months, then i turn it back on! lol
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2018 at 6:53 PM
    #5
    M-cameron

    M-cameron Well-Known Member

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    ill put it on when merging onto the highway, and when going up steep grades.

    i dont really need it otherwise
     
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  6. Jul 18, 2018 at 6:54 PM
    #6
    ICrazyChrisI

    ICrazyChrisI Well-Known Member

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    With everyday traffic on the freeway when I need to close the gap :D
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2018 at 6:55 PM
    #7
    Stocklocker

    Stocklocker Well-Known Member

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    The novelty wore off and I got used to how to drive the truck. Haven’t used it in many months.
     
  8. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:08 PM
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    TacoCon

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    4K miles and haven't touched it
     
  9. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:11 PM
    #9
    Snatch Me

    Snatch Me Yeehaw

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    It is automatically pushed after engine start button every time...
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:30 PM
    #10
    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    I didnt know you had a 3rd gen. I thought you had a 1st gen...
     
  11. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:33 PM
    #11
    Tacoaric

    Tacoaric Well-Known Member

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    I use it when I’m towing. Otherwise I can’t tell a difference
     
  12. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:33 PM
    #12
    Tehkoema

    Tehkoema Well-Known Member

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    Warp speed actuator.
     
  13. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:36 PM
    #13
    Joe23

    Joe23 Canuckistikian

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    -off road for better throttle response
    -hilly highways
    -sometimes highways in general or just when getting on the highway
    -when I want some more get up and go wont lie I'm a dick and if cunts in front of me are driving too slow I'll get in the right lane even though I can see after a light its blocked by parked car and I'll gun it when the light changes to get ahead. maybe I'm not a dick, maybe dumb cunts around hear just need to do the fucking speed limit at least and not 20km under
     
  14. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:38 PM
    #14
    DawsonDestroyer

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    Always on
     
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  15. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:40 PM
    #15
    Sosk

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    I use ECT mostly on mountain passes here in BC. or towing.

    Less pedal effort on long drives.
     
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  16. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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    Speed Nut

    Speed Nut Well-Known Member

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    Only use it occasionally when towing my 19’ TT to go uphill or entering the freeway.
     
  17. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:53 PM
    #17
    Lt. Dangle

    Lt. Dangle RIP @stun gun 2016-2020

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    Towing only for me.
     
  18. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:07 PM
    #18
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Correct. First gens have ETC
     
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  19. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:12 PM
    #19
    Stocklocker

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    My dads 1990 4-runner has an ECT button. This is old tech from Toyota.
     
  20. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:15 PM
    #20
    a400ryan

    a400ryan Well-Known Member

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    I way more like TW polls than ECT
     
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