Recent content by Danube

I do agree that the engine braking is really effective, especially in low traction environments, but all Toyota's I've wheeled off-road before have been better at choosing just how much engine braking you can have on tap. The tacoma just gives it all, then randomly upshifts when it wants. I'm...

I've not tried the off-road features. (MTS and descending) I'll give it a shot next time, but honestly, I have no interest in letting the computer gauge anything my foot can't.

Going to throw in my experience too, because the transmission has been quite an annoyance. I did a bunch of wheeling these last few weeks, and just can't figure out how to get it to shift in 4 low. I've offloaded a prior gen sequoia, and a gx 550 Overtrail plenty, and haven't experienced the...

Hooks to hang helmets, moto/ski boots is always awesome.

I've read about the electronic systems changing modulation. In my experience, if there was air in the system, it would be more consistently mediocre instead of intermittently soft. At least that's how it always feels on my motorcycle and mountain bike. I highly doubt I'm over-working the fluid...

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This trip didn't have any heavy cargo other than several people in the car. I use the brakes a lot since I'm in an area with lots of elevation fluctuation. I find too often that I come to a stop significantly slower than what I expect. 80% of the time, they feel perfect, but after heavy use...

Hey all, I've got nearly 7k miles on my 26 Tacoma. Since around 5k miles, I've had intermittent brake fade. It's not super significant, but absolutely noticeable. I went camping over the 4th of July, and coming back over the mountain passes, had it happen quite badly. The initial bite point...

I found a marketplace deal I couldn't pass up. 8,400 lbs of Yule marble in the form of two massive blocks, driving over Red MTN pass in Colorado. Got a million very curious stares.