FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We are here to provide you with all the answers you need to make your user experience as enjoyable as possible. Check out our list of most frequently asked questions. If the answer you need can't be found here, or you have some other inquiry, send your question to justin@mobileantics.com. We try to respond to all inquiries within 24 hrs.
WHY VF TUNER?
vF Tuner is not like other tuning companies. They don't throw a car on a dyno, find power, call it a day, and that's that. Every car they design calibrations for they purchase and do extensive, sometimes year long rounds of development and testing before they release anything. vF Tuner ensures, on their own R&D vehicles, that what they provide is safe, efficient, and delivers.
In some cases, simply finding horsepower and torque is not the ultimate goal of a calibration. They seek to find out and fix any potential bugs, issues, or simply less than desirable traits of OEM calibrations. This includes things like throttle response, transmission shifting, and other beneficial parts of a complete calibration.
WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER TUNING MY TRUCK?
The Tacoma is known for terrible throttle response and "gear hunting" issues. One of the most affordable ways to solve these problems is with a tune. Common tune variations include:
Tire Size: Stock, 33", or 35"
Fuel Type: Regular (85-89) or Premium (90-94)
Gear Ratios: Stock, 4.88, or 5.29
Enhanced Throttle Response
IS THE TUNE SAFE?
vF tunes are as safe as can be. They test everything on their own cars, and never release to the public until it is tested and verified. At times this means months of in house code testing and bug extraction.
WILL THE TUNE VOID THE WARRANTY?
vF Tuner states that, "While this product is developed for off road and competition use, vF Tuner has not had anyone notify them of any warranty concerns." The ECU ID still reads out the same when the dealership connects to read it. Overall you will need to take into account the potential risk and make your own decision.
IS TUNING REVERSIBLE? CAN I GO BACK TO STOCK?
Absolutely. Your vehicle can be flashed back to stock at any time, in less than 5 minutes.
WHERE WILL MY TUNING TAKE PLACE?
We are located in north Phoenix but do what we can to cater to customer location. The following locations are our standard meetup spots:
North Valley - Wells Fargo Bank at 21040 N. Tatum Blvd (Desert Ridge)
West Valley - AMC Deer Valley 17 at 31st Ave & W. Behrend Dr, (Deer Valley Town Center)
Southeast Valley - US Bank at 2060 E. Rio Salado Parkway (Tempe Marketplace)
*Meetups outside of those locations are on a case-by-case basis. 50+ miles adds a fuel surcharge.
WHAT IS YOUR TUNING AVAILABILITY?
Currently we are flexible on tuning times. Just text/call 602-618-7883 or email justin@mobileantics.com and we'll set something up.
HOW LONG DOES THE TUNE TAKE?
Your tune should take less than 30 minutes.
DO YOU OFFER TUNES OUTSIDE OF ARIZONA?
As of now we only tune in AZ. However, I do travel out to Vegas throughout the year.
DO YOU OFFER GROUP DISCOUNTS?
Yes! If you can pull together a group of 5 or more trucks, Mobile Antics will offer a discount to each owner. Email us for more details on tiered pricing!
ARE YOU ABLE TO TUNE OTHER MODELS OF TOYOTA VEHICLES?
Although we focus on the 3rd Gen (2016+) Tacoma, we can also tune other Toyota vehicles. If you drive a Tacoma 4.0l (2005-2015), 4Runner 4.0l (20010-2019), Tundra 5.7L (2007-2021), or Lexus GX460/470, please inquire. 2020+ 4Runner tunes coming in Q3 2022!
DO YOU OFFER CUSTOM TUNING?
Currently we only offer YotaWerx and vF Tune packs. If you are in need of custom options, contact us directly.
CAN YOU UPDATE MY TSB?
Yes, we have the software required to update your TSB (dealers charge $150+ for this service). First we will identify your vehicle's ECU. From there we'll check to see if there is an update available and if so, we'll run the flash update. You can get your truck tuned without applying a TSB update, but we believe that being on the most recent ECU provides a better base for the VF tune.
WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ME IF I MODIFY MY TRUCK IN THE FUTURE?
If at some point in the future you increase your tire size, re-gear, change fuel type, etc., Mobile Antics will re-tune your truck for FREE. Just email justin@mobileantics.com with your re-tune request.
CAN'T I JUST BUY THE SOFTWARE DIRECTLY FROM VF TUNER AND DO IT MYSELF?
Yep, you sure can. For about $740 you can get the software/hardware you need to flash your own vehicle. The question is, "Do you want to pay 164% more AND have to manage/learn how to use the software?" With Mobile Antics, we can save you time, money, and hassle.
THERE SEEM TO BE OTHER TUNES ON THE MARKET GOING BY DIFFERENT NAMES. WHAT'S THAT ALL ABOUT?
OV Tune (now vF Tuner) set the standard for Tacoma tuning. After releasing their in-house developed tune packs, vF Tuner users started using the software to edit the maps on the base tunes. Once edited they are re-branding the tune and selling them under a new name. There are a handful of branded tunes on the market now. The tunes are simply different versions to suit different palettes, but there are also tunes out there that you want to avoid. If you are considering one of these tunes, be mindful of: who created it, how it was tested (dyno, ample datalogging, etc.), and where they made map edits. Do they claim their tune provides more power? If so, why? Is it up high in the power band (above 5K RPM) where it's not needed? Are they relying heavily on throttle modifications? Tuning is an art and a science, and you want to make sure that the tunes you are buying are going to be safe & reliable for your truck over the long term.
DO YOU OFFER A SUPERCHARGER TUNE?
Yes!! In May 2022, YotaWerx tuning released their "Stryker" 90mm pulley supercharger tune for the N/A Tacoma 3.5L. This is one of the few SC tunes on the market, and will substantially improve the performance of your supercharger-modified Tacoma.
DO YOU OFFER A SUPERCHARGER TUNE?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We are here to provide you with all the answers you need to make your user experience as enjoyable as possible. Check out our list of most frequently asked questions. If the answer you need can't be found here, or you have some other inquiry, send your question to justin@mobileantics.com. We try to respond to all inquiries within 24 hrs.
WHY YOTAWERX TUNING?
Founded by Marc & Christian, their history in the offroad and tuning community goes back for more than 24 years; both of them have been tuning vehicles within the VW, Audi, BMW, Porsche, and Mazda communities as real enthusiasts. Between them, they have owned and enjoyed a handful of sports-cars and Toyota 4x4s'. They've have even modified 1st gen Toyota's.
Before tunes are available to the community, they are pressure tested on our own personal Toyotas. YotaWerx tunes are developed not only on a dyno, but born on the road. They are tested with our network development team across every possible terrain, climate, and elevation available to you in North America; in states such as Colorado, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Florida, Washington, and Texas. Also including countries such as Canada, Mexico, and Panama.
We are committed to offering you Professional Level Tuning.
WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER TUNING MY TRUCK?
The Tacoma is known for terrible throttle response and "gear hunting" issues. One of the most affordable ways to solve these problems is with a tune. Our YotaWerx Tunes are drivability tunes, and will address 3 key areas: improved shifting, increased low end torque, and enhanced throttle. Common vehicle specs we can customize include:
Tire Size: Stock, 33", or 35"
Fuel Type: Regular (85-89) or Premium (90-94)
Gear Ratios: Stock, 4.88, or 5.29
Battery Type: AGM (only available on 3G Tacoma)
*Not all vehicles are able to be tuned with specific tire size, gear ratio, or battery type
IS THE TUNE SAFE?
We believe our tunes are safe. We put hours of testing into our tunes and even test on our own vehicles. We never release to the public until tunes are tested and verified. At times this means months of data logging and refinement.
WILL THE TUNE VOID THE WARRANTY?
Any modification you do to your vehicle could put a warranty at risk. However, we have not come across a case where a vehicle owner has been denied a warranty claim due to a tune. Your vehicle's ECU ID still reads out the same when the dealership connects to read it. Overall you will need to take into account the potential risk and make your own decision. Also, consult details of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
IS TUNING REVERSIBLE? CAN I GO BACK TO STOCK?
Absolutely. Your vehicle can be flashed back to stock at any time, in less than 5 minutes.
WHERE WILL MY TUNING TAKE PLACE?
We are located in north Phoenix and all tuning is performed at the Wells Fargo Bank at 21040 N. Tatum Blvd (Desert Ridge).
Alternative meetup locations are only utilized when we can schedule multiple customers at the same location in succession. When applicable, alternative locations are limited to the following:
West Valley - AMC Deer Valley 17 at 31st Ave & W. Behrend Dr, (Deer Valley Town Center)
Southeast Valley - US Bank at 2060 E. Rio Salado Parkway (Tempe Marketplace)
*Meetups in Tucson or Flagstaff are done on a case-by-case basis. These trips add a $50 fuel surcharge.
WHAT IS YOUR TUNING AVAILABILITY?
Currently we are flexible on tuning times. Just text/call 602-618-7883 or email justin@mobileantics.com and we'll set something up. We do offer a scheduling feature on our website, but it is not always up-to-date. Contacting us first is always the best option.
HOW LONG DOES THE TUNE TAKE?
Your tune should take less than 30 minutes.
DO YOU OFFER TUNES OUTSIDE OF ARIZONA?
As of now we only tune in Arizona. If you are out of state and there isn't a YotaWerx network tuner located near you, ask us about our DIY Remote Tuning Kit option.
DO YOU OFFER GROUP DISCOUNTS?
Yes! If you can pull together a group of 5 or more trucks, Mobile Antics will offer a discount to each owner. Email us for more details on tiered pricing!
ARE YOU ABLE TO TUNE OTHER MODELS OF TOYOTA VEHICLES?
Although we focus on the 3rd Gen (2016-2023) Tacoma, we can also tune other Toyota vehicles. If you drive a Tacoma 4.0l (2005-2015), 4Runer 4.0L V6 or 4.7L V8 (2005-2009), 4Runner 4.0l (2010-2023), Tundra 5.7L (2007-2021), or Lexus GX460/470, please inquire. We also offer tunes for the 3rd Gen Tacoma with Magnuson Supercharger!
DO YOU OFFER CUSTOM TUNING?
Currently we only offer YotaWerx Tunes. If you have a unique situation and are in need of custom options, contact us directly.
CAN YOU UPDATE MY TSB?
Yes, we have the software required to update your TSB (dealers charge $150+ for this service). First we will identify your vehicle's ECU. From there we'll check to see if there is an update available and if so, we'll run the update. You can get your truck tuned without applying a TSB update, but we believe that being on the most recent ECU provides a better base for the tune.
WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ME IF I MODIFY MY TRUCK IN THE FUTURE?
If you make changes to your vehicle or require a re-flash for some reason, this is done for free within 2 weeks of your tune. Beyond the initial 2-week period, all re-flashes or tune modifications are done at our $50 per hour rate.
CAN'T I JUST DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE AND DO IT MYSELF?
Yep, you sure can. However, most customers are looking to have their rig professionally tuned. With Mobile Antics, we can save you time, money, and hassle. If you prefer doing it yourself, ask us about our Remote Tuning Kit, priced at $650. This comes with a flash cable/license, as well as a YotaWerx tune pack for your vehicle.
THERE SEEM TO BE OTHER TUNES ON THE MARKET GOING BY DIFFERENT NAMES. WHAT'S THAT ALL ABOUT?
OV Tune (now vF Tuner) set the standard for Toyota tuning. After releasing their in-house developed tune packs, vF Tuner users started using the software to edit the maps on the base tunes. That has evolved over the last few years, and now there are a handful of tuning groups selling their own branded tunes.
The different tune brands (for the most part) address the same key issues, but each in their own way. Our recommendation is to do your research, read reviews, and even talk to someone who has run a particular tuning brand personally. The tuner himself is also an important factor. Are they a good communicator? Do they have experience using the software? Are they knowledgeable about Toyota vehicles? Are they going to stand by their work if you have issues?
Tuning is an art and a science, and you want to make sure that the tunes you are buying are going to be safe & reliable for your truck over the long term.
DO YOU OFFER A SUPERCHARGER TUNE?
Yes!! In May 2022, YotaWerx tuning released their "Stryker" 90mm pulley supercharger tune for the Tacoma 3.5L. This is one of the few SC tunes on the market, and will substantially improve the performance of your supercharger-modified Tacoma.
WILL THE TUNE WORK IN DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL?
This is also commonly referred to as Adaptive Cruise Control. Unfortunately our tunes do NOT operate in this mode as of today. Regular cruise control uses the available EROM cruise control tables, but we do not have access to dynamic radar cruise control tables yet. For regular cruise control we lengthen the values in the tables a bit to result in less downshifting. We are hopeful that the next EROM (exclusive code re-writes, developed in-house by vF) update should account for dynamic radar CC. We will make an announcement when we release this functionality.
DO YOU OFFER GEARLOCK FEATURE?
Yes! The Gearlock feature is available for the 2016+ Tacoma. In a nutshell, Gearlock will "lock in" whatever gear you select when manually shifting using S-Mode. Gearlock can only be initiated by activating the ECT Power button. Gearlock is created by setting the ECT tables to only shift at ONE speed, no matter what.
What is ECT Power? ECT is an acronym for Electronically Controlled Transmission. The ECT PWR button is not a turbo boost button. In fact, it doesn’t actually increase the power of your vehicle at all. The ECT PWR button will adjust shift points so you can reach higher RPM levels before shifting into the next gear. This feature would normally engaged when towing/hauling.
Note: Gearlock is an optional feature and must be requested at the time of tune. If you are on a Gearlock tune, the ECT Power button can ONLY be used in tandem with S-Mode. If you try to use ECT Power in Drive, the truck will lose power. A non-Gearlock tune, however, allows normal use of the ECT Power button.
ARE THERE ANY POTENTIAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH GETTING A TUNE?
Any modification done to a vehicle comes with inherent risk. Tires can get a flat, suspension components can leak...even major auto manufacturers (Toyota included) issue recalls. Tuning is no different and is not immune to risk. The most likely risk is a bricked ECU during the flash process.
A bricked ECU occurs when a corrupt flash, incompatible operating system/Calibration or failed update has caused the ECU to no longer function correctly. In most circumstances an event like this results in the vehicle no longer starting. Mobile Antics mitigates this potential by doing the following:
- Ensuring that the software/calibration tools being used are up-to-date
- Ensuring good vehicle battery voltage and backing that up with a portable charging unit (Noco) powered by a Jackery
- Ensuring that the tune files being flashed properly match up with the ECU ID of the vehicle
- Ensuring strong Wi-Fi data connection
In the event that your vehicle's ECU does brick and the vehicle will not start, Mobile Antics will cover the cost of the following:
- Vehicle tow to your place of residence (up to $150)
- Repair of ECU (replacement only if ECU is irreparable)
- Reflash of the stock or YotaWerx tune
After ECU is removed, the order of ECU work will be as follows:
1. First, an attempt will be made to solder repair the ECU & bench flash.
2. Second, if solder/bench flash method does not work, a refurbished ECU will be purchased as replacement. If a refurbished ECU is not available, a new one will be ordered via Toyota/Lexus.
3. Third, once repaired/replaced ECU is functioning, it will be re-installed. At this time customer can choose to have stock tune or YotaWerx tune flashed.
Note: Mobile Antics will not cover cost of a rental vehicle or rideshare. You must find transportation during period of time that ECU is non-functioning.