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What changes would you make to the next TRD Pro?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen TRD Pro (2014-2021)' started by stewtopia, Dec 21, 2018.

  1. Dec 31, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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    Darkness

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  2. Dec 31, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    Programming is not done, the AC module likely has a temp sensor (the gen 2 does) and it's probably more than just a basic parts swap to retrofit.

    Lots of opinions everywhere about upgrading a platinum versus starting with the Pro. Clearly from my profile you can see which route I chose. Plenty of others in this forum that chose the opposite.
     
  3. Dec 31, 2018 at 5:46 PM
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    Programming in the car most likely accepts either dual zone climate or hot/cold. To have separate computers or software would just be stupid. The digital thermometers / sensors and the switches combined probably cost just a few dollars (I get that every dollar counts, too).

    The cost to have both parts supplied most likely saves very little money vs just having dual zone climate. I know a few engineers at Ford and Chrysler and they claim that it's more expensive to do it this way, but you gain back the money + more by having more people buy the higher trims for those features. That's on a lot of options too.

    I get that you have to distinct your trim levels, but some things should come standard by now. Rear view cameras are standard, but not climate control?
     
  4. Dec 31, 2018 at 10:45 PM
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    Funny how you mention you wish all were temp instead of hot/cold - I absolutely 1000% prefer hot/cold over temperature. I have the hardest time finding a comfortable temperature on long trips with the temp settings compared to high low. If it gets just a hair chilled I raise it 0.5 degree and suddenly it's too hot, compared to hot/cold where I can adjust it 2 or 3 clicks, and if that gets too warm I go back 1 or 2 clicks cold. To me using the HVAC in vehicles was never broken, why did they go try and fix it, they only made it worse (this isn't just a Toyota problem).
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2019 at 2:20 AM
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    Whoa. Dual climate control was one of the biggest reasons I got the limited instead of the pro. That and there were no incentives on the pro trucks. I was able to make my truck ride like a pro for less than a stock truck would have costed and I got more creature comforts. I'll agree that they need to base the pro off of a limited.
     
  6. Jan 1, 2019 at 7:04 AM
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    doggiecareman YOLO / Best to do it with a Toyota

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    The no incentives is aggravating. Had to go with a local credit union through the dealership for decent financing rates. 3% vs 5.25% for 60 months with Toyota financial. The only incentive I had was 500.00 off MSRP for a loyalty discount.
     
  7. Jan 1, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    The seats in my 2017 Pro are terrible!!
     
  8. Jan 1, 2019 at 5:43 PM
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    I agree. Terribly uncomfortable not only for long road trips, but even 20 minutes going to work each day. Leather is way too tough.
     
  9. Jan 1, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    I have though about taking it to a local upholstery shop and doing something with the foam in the center of the seat. I sit on it rather than in, and I am pushing maximum density as well!:benchpress:
     
  10. Jan 1, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    I don't see what the big deal is with the Raptor. I saw nearly 10 Raptors in a 12 hour shift. I don't see what's so special about them. Try to find 10 TRD Pros in the same 12 hour shift and that would be impossible.

    It makes me laugh when Pro owners want to put the silly little lights in their grill like the Raptor. The PRO could use some improvement in creature comforts and some offroad stuff.

    I'm a PROUD TRD Pro owner and have the tendency to the the 'Jeep' wave when I see another Pro.

    I travel with my Pro and I take it offroad. Therefore, my comment above is most accurate.

    I've taken my Pro over Cinnamon Pass in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado but I highly doubt a Raptor could've done it.

    I might be biased, but I'm simply not a Ford guy...and will never be. Just saying.
     
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  11. Jan 11, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    parking sensors, crawl control, locker?
     
  12. Jan 11, 2019 at 12:47 PM
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    are the seats different than the other models, comfort wise?
     
  13. Jan 11, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    This +35’s wider stance
     
  14. Jan 24, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    Echoing many of the suggestions above, TRD PRO should be built off a premium package, not the SR5. Nuf said on that.

    I'm not a big fan of a locker, but see where people like/want them. I'd be in favor of the 4WD systems and options available on the Tacoma, including a full time 4WD system, the ability to put the transfer case in Neutral, and a supercharger back as an option.
     
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  15. Feb 3, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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    I would make the TRD package have a smooth ride to sport ride control system, like the early 350 Lexus' in the 00's. With one press of a button you could go from sport ride to smooth ride.
     
  16. Feb 3, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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    For the Toy to compete it will need wheel travel plan and simple. Shocks, lockers and bigger tires don't get it done without travel. This is were the Raptor wins every battle. If you could get 10 to 15 inches of wheel travel or more front and rear Toyota would be a sure winner.
     
  17. Feb 3, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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  18. Feb 3, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    The idea of a TRD pro is great. But it’s always going to disappoint now that ford made the raptor. Toyota is too conservative to make a balls to the wall offroad truck.

    The Raptor is a different truck than a normal F150. The trd pro is just a slightly modified version of the original.

    At least the tundra is so superior to the f150 that we don’t need a redesign to be pretty good offroad
     
  19. Feb 3, 2019 at 11:49 PM
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    Agree
     
  20. Feb 4, 2019 at 12:10 AM
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    AlmightyCrash Tundra Rookie, Jeep Veteran

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    Lockers, wider stance (wide flares with wider offset wheels), larger wheel wells to allow for larger tires, 360 cameras, a couple of limited edition rare color packages, CarPlay, if scoop stays then make it functional
     
  21. Mar 2, 2019 at 11:03 PM
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