New 'Baja' Tacoma commercial

I don't know about driving a truck that's actually named "Baja" in Baja----sorta like Groucho Marx's axiom of not being a member of a club that would have him as a member....

Since the "Taco" in my name comes from my Tacoma....I guess I'm in double trouble


However, I sure wish they'd come out with a true off-road ready little truck: Small (like the old days); solid axle; twin t-case; manual hubs and trans; turbo diesel; lockers; big tires; heavy duty skid plates; heavy duty bumpers; no A-TRAC, no electronic beeping, no 'hill decent assist'.

Sorry just day dreaming. I know most of those will never happen

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Originally posted by Taco de Baja Quote: Originally posted by chuckie Kinda like all the folks whose nickname is "BAJA" Fred, George, Jack, Tom, willie, Charlie, Sue etc etc etc...Makes ya wonder... Since the "Taco" in my name comes from my Tacoma....I guess I'm in double trouble However, I sure wish they'd come out with a true off-road ready little truck: Small (like the old days); solid axle; twin t-case; manual hubs and trans; turbo diesel; lockers; big tires; heavy duty skid plates; heavy duty bumpers; no A-TRAC, no electronic beeping, no 'hill decent assist'. Sorry just day dreaming. I know most of those will never happen

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Originally posted by Mexitron Quote: Originally posted by Taco de Baja Quote: Originally posted by chuckie Kinda like all the folks whose nickname is "BAJA" Fred, George, Jack, Tom, willie, Charlie, Sue etc etc etc...Makes ya wonder... Since the "Taco" in my name comes from my Tacoma....I guess I'm in double trouble However, I sure wish they'd come out with a true off-road ready little truck: Small (like the old days); solid axle; twin t-case; manual hubs and trans; turbo diesel; lockers; big tires; heavy duty skid plates; heavy duty bumpers; no A-TRAC, no electronic beeping, no 'hill decent assist'. Sorry just day dreaming. I know most of those will never happen I'm pretty happy with our 2009 Tacoma despite it all...though there was one annoying beep I kept getting driving up the sandy washes----whenever the truck would slide sideways, which happens a lot going up those deep sand spots, the truck would beep....I guess its a sensor for driving on ice/snow to let you know if you're sliding.......

The beep-beep-beep is the VSC alerting you it is 'working' at correcting the slide-out. In a sand wash, I also got that when I first took my '10 Tacoma south of San Felipe... YOU CAN TURN IT OFF... Stop driving, press and hold the VSC button (car with skid tracks) for 3-5 seconds. A VSC OFF light will come on. Now, you have no VSC or traction control until you press the button again, or re-start the truck. However, if the system detects you are in danger of rolling, it will re-activate to save your truck.

You also can disable the beeper if you don't get used to it!

VSC= Vehicle Stability Control (from Bosch), the greatest safety item on cars since the seat belt, it has been said.

TRAC is limited slip (in H4), and A-TRAC (in L4) is like super-limited or non-slip... basically is 'automatic lockers' on the front and rear... available only on Off Road TRD 4WD Tacos (2009+)... Some special order Tacos had it earlier. The 4Runners, FJ Cruisers, Land Cruisers and Lexus SUVs had it before the Tacoma and Tundra Off Road TRDs got it.

Of course the rear locker is still there... but is rarley needed now that we have A-TRAC!

[Edited on 5-4-2012 by David K]

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Originally posted by David K Quote: Originally posted by Mexitron Quote: Originally posted by Taco de Baja Quote: Originally posted by chuckie Kinda like all the folks whose nickname is "BAJA" Fred, George, Jack, Tom, willie, Charlie, Sue etc etc etc...Makes ya wonder... Since the "Taco" in my name comes from my Tacoma....I guess I'm in double trouble However, I sure wish they'd come out with a true off-road ready little truck: Small (like the old days); solid axle; twin t-case; manual hubs and trans; turbo diesel; lockers; big tires; heavy duty skid plates; heavy duty bumpers; no A-TRAC, no electronic beeping, no 'hill decent assist'. Sorry just day dreaming. I know most of those will never happen I'm pretty happy with our 2009 Tacoma despite it all...though there was one annoying beep I kept getting driving up the sandy washes----whenever the truck would slide sideways, which happens a lot going up those deep sand spots, the truck would beep....I guess its a sensor for driving on ice/snow to let you know if you're sliding....... The beep-beep-beep is the VSC alerting you it is 'working' at correcting the slide-out. In a sand wash, I also got that when I first took my '10 Tacoma south of San Felipe... YOU CAN TURN IT OFF... Stop driving, press and hold the VSC button (car with skid tracks) for 3-5 seconds. A VSC OFF light will come on. Now, you have no VSC or traction control until you press the button again, or re-start the truck. However, if the system detects you are in danger of rolling, it will re-activate to save your truck. You also can disable the beeper if you don't get used to it! VSC= Vehicle Stability Control (from Bosch), the greatest safety item on cars since the seat belt, it has been said. TRAC is limited slip (in H4), and A-TRAC (in L4) is like super-limited or non-slip... basically is 'automatic lockers' on the front and rear... available only on Off Road TRD 4WD Tacos (2009+)... Some special order Tacos had it earlier. The 4Runners, FJ Cruisers, Land Cruisers and Lexus SUVs had it before the Tacoma and Tundra Off Road TRDs got it. Of course the rear locker is still there... but is rarley needed now that we have A-TRAC! [Edited on 5-4-2012 by David K]

Cool---good to know David----thanks!!!!

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Originally posted by Mexitron Quote: Originally posted by David K Quote: Originally posted by Mexitron Quote: Originally posted by Taco de Baja Quote: Originally posted by chuckie Kinda like all the folks whose nickname is "BAJA" Fred, George, Jack, Tom, willie, Charlie, Sue etc etc etc...Makes ya wonder... Since the "Taco" in my name comes from my Tacoma....I guess I'm in double trouble However, I sure wish they'd come out with a true off-road ready little truck: Small (like the old days); solid axle; twin t-case; manual hubs and trans; turbo diesel; lockers; big tires; heavy duty skid plates; heavy duty bumpers; no A-TRAC, no electronic beeping, no 'hill decent assist'. Sorry just day dreaming. I know most of those will never happen I'm pretty happy with our 2009 Tacoma despite it all...though there was one annoying beep I kept getting driving up the sandy washes----whenever the truck would slide sideways, which happens a lot going up those deep sand spots, the truck would beep....I guess its a sensor for driving on ice/snow to let you know if you're sliding....... The beep-beep-beep is the VSC alerting you it is 'working' at correcting the slide-out. In a sand wash, I also got that when I first took my '10 Tacoma south of San Felipe... YOU CAN TURN IT OFF... Stop driving, press and hold the VSC button (car with skid tracks) for 3-5 seconds. A VSC OFF light will come on. Now, you have no VSC or traction control until you press the button again, or re-start the truck. However, if the system detects you are in danger of rolling, it will re-activate to save your truck. You also can disable the beeper if you don't get used to it! VSC= Vehicle Stability Control (from Bosch), the greatest safety item on cars since the seat belt, it has been said. TRAC is limited slip (in H4), and A-TRAC (in L4) is like super-limited or non-slip... basically is 'automatic lockers' on the front and rear... available only on Off Road TRD 4WD Tacos (2009+)... Some special order Tacos had it earlier. The 4Runners, FJ Cruisers, Land Cruisers and Lexus SUVs had it before the Tacoma and Tundra Off Road TRDs got it. Of course the rear locker is still there... but is rarley needed now that we have A-TRAC! [Edited on 5-4-2012 by David K] Cool---good to know David----thanks!!!!

You should see some of my posts on Tacoma World on the traction controls, Steve! It is sad that Toyota makes such great trucks, but is so bad at information on how to use the technology they have.

Between three buttons (VSC, A-TRAC, Rear Locker) and the 4WD dial, you have 9 choices of drive modes in an Off Road 4WD Tacoma (2009+)...

VSC is Vehicle Stability Control (keeps vehicle going where intended)

TRAC in H2 is a limited slip system that regulates engine output.

AUTO LSD in H2 is a limited slip system that doesn't regulate engine output.

TRAC in H4 is a limited slip system that doesn't regulate engine output.

A-TRAC in L4 is a system that equalizes torque across the front and rear axles to keep the truck moving over severe off road surfaces or lack of surface (with only one tire of four on solid ground, A-TRAC can move the vehicle). Some slipping occurs to allow steering and adjust to the surface traction needs.

REAR LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL is available to equalize the torque across the rear axle with no slipping of the rear tires. Steering can be affected, so Toyota recommends use for emergency (stuck) situations.


UP TO NINE DRIVE MODES

1) Normal street driving: H2 TRAC ON and VSC is on.

2) Slippery conditions, to get moving from a stuck: H2 AUTO LSD ON (VSC is off under 30 mph). Press VSC button once while moving or stopped.

3) Spinning tires prefered: H2 VSC OFF/ TRAC OFF. Press and hold down VSC button 3+ seconds, while stopped.

4) Loose dirt, sand, snow: H4 TRAC ON and VSC is on.

5) Spinning tires prefered, off pavement: H4 VSC OFF/ TRAC OFF. Press and hold down VSC button 3+ seconds, while stopped.

6) Spinning tires prefered with low gearing torque: L4 (with A-TRAC off)

7) Steep grades, large rocks, deep mud, severe traction conditions: L4 with A-TRAC ON. Press A-TRAC button once.

8) Spinning tires in front only: L4 with REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKED.

9) L4 REAR LOCKED and A-TRAC ON. A-TRAC comes on automatically when speed drops to under 3 mph to provide front traction to get you going, again.

ALL Tacomas have 1-3. ALL 4WD Tacomas have 1-6. ONLY 4WD OFF ROAD TRD Tacomas have 1-9.

This chart is very handy to see how to use the VSC button (Toyota calls it a switch):




ENJOY!