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Pulled it to change up the look and because it's nearly impossible to see out the back with it on. Although I need to put it back on tonight for this weekend's trip...
Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.
Specs:
2016 TRD 4x4 Offroad Double Cab Short Bed
6 speed auto, this is my DD so auto was preferred though they do come in 6 speed manuals as well
Yep, CVT Mt. Rainier Stargazer Pioneer for the RTT. Big ol' bitch that hangs out past the tailgate 13 inches, haha.
I tried out a moonroof equipped version as well but decided to go without one as I too had head clearance issues at 6'3". Was slightly bummed but it obviously wasn't a deal breaker.
ah i c i c
def post noodz once the rack is on; been meaning to rub one out lately
Question for those familiar with the 3rd Gen Tacos and E30s.
I test drove a 2019 Tacoma TRD Off-road with the V6 and 6-speed manual today.
Loved the way the truck drove and the options/aesthetics/functionality, etc.
I was disappointed in the power/responsiveness though. This may be due to it having 19 miles so I didn't rev past about 3.5k but still even in the peak torque in 2nd gear it didn't seem to respond the way I expected.
Doing the math the Tacoma should feel as quick or quicker in a straight line than my E30. 4445 lbs / 278 hp = 16 lb/hp for the Toyota vs my M20 325i = 2750lbs/170hp = 16.1 lbs/hp.
It felt sluggish and much less responsive than my E30, which surprised me. I actually liked the way it drove, but was curious your thoughts on the power. If I just need to break the engine in and keep the revs up to stay in the powerband I'm fine with that but if that's as good as it gets it might be hard to drive every day.
FWIW my E30 has a recently rebuilt M20 with the standard mods (sssquid, new/rebuilt afm/injectors/sensors, headers, exhaust) and a 4.10 diff so it's not stock but still the block has 400k and doubt it makes more than 170hp at the crank..
Also fwiw my wifes X5 felt waaay faster than the taco, also surprising since it's 4960lbs/300hp = 16.5 lbs/hp.
Edit: I’m an idiot and didn’t read that you drove a manual...
There have been a lot of issues with the automatic 3rd gen Tacoma’s transmission tuning. I thought there was a recent service bulletin issued that helped a lot. Maybe check to see if that sb had been applied to that truck. Otherwise, a lot of people on Tacoma World resorted to OV Tune to help alleviate their issues.
Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.
It's probably the factory pedal tuning. My 5th gen 4runner is the same way. Feels like there is no throttle input even though your half way into the pedal.
I will start this post by saying that I really wish I had had sliders for today's adventure. Holy moly.
Had the day off, so I grabbed a buddy and we drove down the 17 to the Lake Montezuma exit and headed south on NF-618. Took NF-215 out to West Clear Creek and explored the creek a bit.
Found a rode to a hill top which eventually lead to the discovery of a giant metal water gathering platform that fed into a small drinking hole, which was monitored by US government wildlife cameras. I'm not sure if they saw any interesting animals that day, but they definitely caught two guys poking around.
Pictures don't quite do it justice, but it took us 3 hours to go 10 miles. Needed spotting for 2 of those hours. Got to test out 4Lo though! Thoroughly! Never had traction issues, even at 32 psi, but the abundance of sharp steep rocks was disconcerting without a spotter.
Lots and lots of rocks, lots and lots of issues with stock mudflaps being bent and crushed. One front skid encounter, early on, as the spotter was learning the trucks ground clearance abilities. And several hits on the Predator Tube Step, front drivers side.
As far as power goes, I have no complaints. My truck is definitely broken in, and I am surprised at how it moves.
I have an auto, but it has the 'S' mode. Put it in first at a stop and wind it up and the truck boogies. You definitely need to rev it on up there to get the good stuff though.
If you want one of these things to move, but you never take it above 3,300 rpms, then it ain't going to happen.
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