Those are some nice mods. The problem with any pedal based "tuner" (throttle response controller) is that they run off of the voltage of the gas pedal circuit which has a very narrow range. If something happens with your aftermarket device and it draws any amount over that range, it will put your vehicle into limp mode. You are much better off spending a little more and actually getting an ECU tune from someone that knows what they're doing. I tried a throttle response device and after some time, it started causing problems. Throttle response devices only change the throttle response. They do not alter the shift points or the air/fuel mixture which is where the real magic happens. They also don't take into consideration tire size, vehicle weight and gearing. Banks Power has a great explanation of this and why a throttle response device should be avoided. Unfortunately, they don't cover the benefits of an ECU tune because they want to sell their device that plugs into the OBD-II port. However, they do provide some important information.
I’ll look at it. So far no issues or problems like that with this one. If my Runner has any issues though it will be the first thing I check. Thanks for the info.
I totally agree, although I have dogs so no matter what I do it’s either gonna be dirt with the grey, or dog hair with the black😂 Either way I’m screwed 😂
Great video. I've been thinking about getting seat covers, but I was worried that the covers would reduce the impact of the heated and cooling seats. Do you find this to be an issue?
My 4Runner has heated seats and they still let the heat through but I don’t have cooling seats so I couldn’t say for sure. I could see that being an issue though because most cooling seats are ventilated and these covers are not so no real way for the air to come through them.
Hey, What’s Up! That “chip” upgrade.. aren’t you just varying the input signal to peak sooner than what your foot is physically inputting on the pedal? In other words, maybe your foot is at 20% input normally, but the “chip” is sending a 60% input signal to the ECU? What is it actually doing for you? Love that color on your 4Runner!!! Thanks!
I wish I knew, but honestly I can’t answer your question other than to say it’s definitely faster than it was and much quicker to respond when I touch the gas. Prior to that upgrade I could peg my foot to the floor and not get the response that I get on some of the settings. How they accomplish that I’m not sure. I like it better though!
Yeah, that probably is a better term for it. Whatever it does, it does it well though. That’s for sure because even my wife noticed it immediately when she drove it today and she barely ever drives this vehicle.
Shouldn’t be an issue but there’s only one way to know for sure. Go test drive one and see if it’s comfortable for you. I know some big guys that drive them and never heard any complaints though.
@@8Jallin Definitely gas mileage is not the best in the 5th generation. I bought mine mainly because I put an enormous amount of miles on it traveling with my dog for training and competition. I know it's a super reliable vehicle that will get me anywhere I need to go. Gas mileage would have been nice but it was a compromise I was willing to make for reliability.
Mine have been on since 2021 and I have no issues at all with that. I live in the Southeastern US though. We have family up North and they might as well not even get vehicles at all as quick as the salt on the roads eats through them😂
@Thankyou_3 That’s crazy. I can’t imagine only keeping a vehicle as reliable as the 4Runner for only 10 years. I plan on keeping mine forever. If I ever do have to get rid of it I’m buying another one.
Those are some nice mods. The problem with any pedal based "tuner" (throttle response controller) is that they run off of the voltage of the gas pedal circuit which has a very narrow range. If something happens with your aftermarket device and it draws any amount over that range, it will put your vehicle into limp mode. You are much better off spending a little more and actually getting an ECU tune from someone that knows what they're doing. I tried a throttle response device and after some time, it started causing problems. Throttle response devices only change the throttle response. They do not alter the shift points or the air/fuel mixture which is where the real magic happens. They also don't take into consideration tire size, vehicle weight and gearing. Banks Power has a great explanation of this and why a throttle response device should be avoided. Unfortunately, they don't cover the benefits of an ECU tune because they want to sell their device that plugs into the OBD-II port. However, they do provide some important information.
I’ll look at it. So far no issues or problems like that with this one. If my Runner has any issues though it will be the first thing I check. Thanks for the info.
My only gripe with the 4Runner is that Toyota never really updated all the trims to have a black headliner. The grey just gets too dirty too fast
I totally agree, although I have dogs so no matter what I do it’s either gonna be dirt with the grey, or dog hair with the black😂
Either way I’m screwed 😂
I like the seat covers!
Thanks for the information.
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Great video. I've been thinking about getting seat covers, but I was worried that the covers would reduce the impact of the heated and cooling seats. Do you find this to be an issue?
My 4Runner has heated seats and they still let the heat through but I don’t have cooling seats so I couldn’t say for sure. I could see that being an issue though because most cooling seats are ventilated and these covers are not so no real way for the air to come through them.
Hey, What’s Up! That “chip” upgrade.. aren’t you just varying the input signal to peak sooner than what your foot is physically inputting on the pedal? In other words, maybe your foot is at 20% input normally, but the “chip” is sending a 60% input signal to the ECU? What is it actually doing for you? Love that color on your 4Runner!!! Thanks!
I wish I knew, but honestly I can’t answer your question other than to say it’s definitely faster than it was and much quicker to respond when I touch the gas. Prior to that upgrade I could peg my foot to the floor and not get the response that I get on some of the settings. How they accomplish that I’m not sure. I like it better though!
@ Interesting.. regardless, glad it is working out for your setup!! Thanks again.
That’s absolutely what it is, it doesn’t change the tune, it’s not a tuner, it is just changing the throttle response.
Yeah, that probably is a better term for it. Whatever it does, it does it well though. That’s for sure because even my wife noticed it immediately when she drove it today and she barely ever drives this vehicle.
Thats just a pedal commander not a tune
Thanks for the video. I been thinking of buying a 4Runner in the future but I’m 6”3 with long legs. Do you think that would be a problem?
Shouldn’t be an issue but there’s only one way to know for sure. Go test drive one and see if it’s comfortable for you. I know some big guys that drive them and never heard any complaints though.
Avoid the moonroof/sunroof options. They take up space which means less head clearance from the roof.
@@rdm5913 yeah. I will . Since I plan on having this truck forever I don’t want no future leaking issues . 😌
@@IceHausDogTraining yep when I’m ready I’ll go test a new one. Hopefully the hybrid gets you more miles per gallon in the future.
@@8Jallin Definitely gas mileage is not the best in the 5th generation. I bought mine mainly because I put an enormous amount of miles on it traveling with my dog for training and competition. I know it's a super reliable vehicle that will get me anywhere I need to go. Gas mileage would have been nice but it was a compromise I was willing to make for reliability.
those throttle response tuners will destroy your throttle body and throttle body positioning sensor. Notably when you have a battery that dies.
I haven’t had any issues yet. I will definitely follow up with another video in the future if I do though. Thanks for watching!
Never get those raptor lights if you live in the rust belts. The wires will corrode and cause electrical issues as the vehicle ages.
Mine have been on since 2021 and I have no issues at all with that. I live in the Southeastern US though. We have family up North and they might as well not even get vehicles at all as quick as the salt on the roads eats through them😂
@@IceHausDogTrainingI am in Ontario Canada and the corrupt government put so much salt on the road, vehicles barely lasting a decade.
@Thankyou_3 That’s crazy. I can’t imagine only keeping a vehicle as reliable as the 4Runner for only 10 years. I plan on keeping mine forever. If I ever do have to get rid of it I’m buying another one.
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