I bought one, installed it and went to bed. That same night I was reading through some forums about throttle controllers and I removed it from my car immediately. I'm keeping it until proven okay to use. These cars are quick enough, I don't like something messing with my throttle
For those asking, some on the forums are experiencing problems after a while because of the voltage in connection to the sensor. Ending up in an expensive repair bill. Not all users are experiencing this but some are which is a cause for concern. Same risk with most aftermarket products, some have issues, most don't.
I drive a 2001 Honda Prelude and yesterday took one of these Lexus for a test drive at the dealership.. I thought there was a problem because when I press the gas pedal 1/4 of the way down the car wasn't moving. I have instant acceleration on my Prelude. It is a nice car.. still unsure if I'm going to trade in the Prelude for this.
Did you throw it in sport mode? It changes the pedal resolution & trans tune thus giving you the response you’re looking for. I have a 19 is300, and I’m okay with it. It is annoying that you really need to hammer the pedal down to get it where other cars mostly are already at. I think it’s just a way for Toyota to get their epa numbers and maybe the reliability points…. I still love the car, if I wanna boogie, I’ll throw her in sport.
a custom tune gets rid of this, lexus detunes the hell out of these cars to make them comfort and luxury, there a multiple builds of people making 300 whp N/A with just fbo, and people making 330whp+ with N/A FBO E85, Ported Throttle Body, and Ported Intake Manifolds
Yes the install process should be exactly the same bro. But you would need to buy the correct wire harness for your year. They should have it on the Apexi website if not then eBay.
Your links no longer work for this part do you have a new link for the throttle controller? Would you recommend headers and the ARK Grip exhaust over your muffler delete and mid pipe or do you feel what you’ve done was adequate and budget friendly? I have the exact same car in Mica blue same year and all.
Is it bad for the U660E transmission due to the sudden jolt? I think this is one of the reasons there is a ramp up from factory when you press the pedal
This does not alter the engine at all. But only your petal. Bascialt the controller mimics as if your are pressing on the gas so ever so slightly on idle. And decreasing your distances of a pushed petal.
Great tutorial bud. What exhaust setup are you running? Would love to see some sound clips. Just ordered my Remark Double Wall Quad Tip Axle Back and doing a muffler delete with it, but your setup sounds great.
Thank you brotha, much appreciated! I am running a Tsudo Midpipe with muffler deletes. I have heard a couple Lexus with the remark set ups and they sound pretty sweet! I will be making a full video of my exhaust set up soon.
@@Loudbasshead_ Nice man! I'm from NY so I don't think I'm able to do midpipes to pass emissions but really want it for the sound haha. But looking forward to your video.
@@Loudbasshead_ BRO! thank you for making this video. I haven't found anyone else running tsudo midpipe with muffler deletes and I'm itching to cut my mufflers off. Thanks!
No problem! Stay tuned bro I will be uploading a exhaust video of my set up tomorrow! It has been highly requested. Subscribe for more content but thank you for supporting brotha!
@@Loudbasshead_ i had the remark axle back exhaust with quad burnt tips so do you have any midpipe would recommend to reduce the drone , just by a little bit ?
Adding a Midpipe would give you more drone since it would remove the secondary cats..if you have the remark axle back due to that exhaust not having any mufflers .
Ay bro I like your video but I was wonder how is the Lexus is350 for power is it good enough or is it slow? wanting to know i just wanted to know from people that had experiences with this car
It’s honestly pretty fast, definitely way faster than the slow 250 or even the 200t. Faster than the RC350 as well. It has good power and it’s enough to get by I really like it
@@sezarkhelani5891 in my opinion I think the Lexus would be more reliable in the long run.. but you might Get more performance out the bmw and probably spend more money in parts.
@@Loudbasshead_ no worries...just that i see them for 69 for a lion power to Apexi for 249 but all claim to do the same so that i dont waste $$ i thinkn $69 wont break the bank😁thankx for you feed back 🤙
Hey was thinking of getting this for my 350 too to get rid of the lag, is it worth it over just driving in sport + mode, did you notice any significant response?
yes even being in Sport+ mode with the throttle control activated makes a difference. I do believe it’s worth it as well as many other people that’s been in my car and agree
Any details? As in turning it off and on fast and also does it feel more like a car like back in the day with cable throttle? Sorry for million questions . Also how does it feel in the moments where u need to accelerate to not get hit by other drivers?
When you turn the car off the unit turns off as well, when the car turns back on the unit is off and you would need to click it on manually, it is left stock if not turned on. Also it feels really responsive when in red mode. More than enough to get over cars or react when you feel like you might get hit.
Eric Alonzo thanks for the response back , truly appreciate it. Last question, can you link harness and controller? Their site doesn’t seem to have them I stock
Reference the connector that came from apexi there should be one that’s identical to the oem one that connects to the gas pedal , there’s a small tab you have to push or lift (I forget) but it’s really hard to do if you don’t know where the tabs are , it helps to connect and reconnect the harness to itself just to get an idea of how to connect /remove it before trying it on the pedal
Bro you’re instructions and information was useful, however you haven’t mentioned what year car is it, and you haven’t mentioned what model the car, you need be more informative doing these videos.
I bought one, installed it and went to bed. That same night I was reading through some forums about throttle controllers and I removed it from my car immediately. I'm keeping it until proven okay to use. These cars are quick enough, I don't like something messing with my throttle
What was the negative/ potential harm from installing this?
so what did you actually find out wit these forums about the cons to these?
For those asking, some on the forums are experiencing problems after a while because of the voltage in connection to the sensor. Ending up in an expensive repair bill. Not all users are experiencing this but some are which is a cause for concern. Same risk with most aftermarket products, some have issues, most don't.
Just use a tunner device and map different tunes
Keep up the vids bro haven’t seen much is350 content💯
Thank you bro! Appreciate the support, I will definitely be uploading again soon, I got a lot of goodies on the way. 👍🏼
I drive a 2001 Honda Prelude and yesterday took one of these Lexus for a test drive at the dealership.. I thought there was a problem because when I press the gas pedal 1/4 of the way down the car wasn't moving. I have instant acceleration on my Prelude. It is a nice car.. still unsure if I'm going to trade in the Prelude for this.
Did you throw it in sport mode? It changes the pedal resolution & trans tune thus giving you the response you’re looking for. I have a 19 is300, and I’m okay with it. It is annoying that you really need to hammer the pedal down to get it where other cars mostly are already at. I think it’s just a way for Toyota to get their epa numbers and maybe the reliability points…. I still love the car, if I wanna boogie, I’ll throw her in sport.
a custom tune gets rid of this, lexus detunes the hell out of these cars to make them comfort and luxury, there a multiple builds of people making 300 whp N/A with just fbo, and people making 330whp+ with N/A FBO E85, Ported Throttle Body, and Ported Intake Manifolds
Amazing camera work!!!! THANK YOU so much for this!
Thanks for the video homie. I watched a few time when installing mines. Help a lot!
What model? And how’s it going with yours?
yo did it improve the throttle response ?
Hell yeah definitely getting this
Definitely worth it😊
@@Loudbasshead_ bro will this work on an is250 06 model
Yes the install process should be exactly the same bro. But you would need to buy the correct wire harness for your year. They should have it on the Apexi website if not then eBay.
I got you right here my guy👌🏼
shop.redline360.com/products/apexi-smart-accel-controller-lexus-is250-is350-w-harness-2006-2013-417-a014-410-a001
@@Loudbasshead_ dude bet I just got my is250 and the lag is horrible bro so I need this asap
Great vid. Where would you recommend looking for RCs content? Like forums or yt channels?
Bro how many mm of spacers are you running on that setup? Nice ride!
great camera work with 1 hand. whats the update on it? any problems?
Your links no longer work for this part do you have a new link for the throttle controller?
Would you recommend headers and the ARK Grip exhaust over your muffler delete and mid pipe or do you feel what you’ve done was adequate and budget friendly?
I have the exact same car in Mica blue same year and all.
what suspension are you on and any spacers to make the wheels fit better?
rsr superdowns lowering springs & im running 20mm spacers all around.
it’s a must cop 💯👌🏽
Definitely worth it bro!👌🏼
@@Loudbasshead_ what intake you have. Can you post the video for the Exhaust system you have
What exhausted do you have???
super dope, I've been reading on some forums of issues, have you had any problems since installing?
Is it bad for the U660E transmission due to the sudden jolt? I think this is one of the reasons there is a ramp up from factory when you press the pedal
This does not alter the engine at all. But only your petal.
Bascialt the controller mimics as if your are pressing on the gas so ever so slightly on idle.
And decreasing your distances of a pushed petal.
I Like your Lexus bro, I’ve owned 3. Do you think this would be ok for a 4 Cylinder?
Great tutorial bud. What exhaust setup are you running? Would love to see some sound clips. Just ordered my Remark Double Wall Quad Tip Axle Back and doing a muffler delete with it, but your setup sounds great.
Thank you brotha, much appreciated! I am running a Tsudo Midpipe with muffler deletes. I have heard a couple Lexus with the remark set ups and they sound pretty sweet! I will be making a full video of my exhaust set up soon.
@@Loudbasshead_ Nice man! I'm from NY so I don't think I'm able to do midpipes to pass emissions but really want it for the sound haha. But looking forward to your video.
Tomek Jurski I live in NYC as well I just installed the ARK exhaust system on my 16’ IS 300 f sport
@@Loudbasshead_ BRO! thank you for making this video. I haven't found anyone else running tsudo midpipe with muffler deletes and I'm itching to cut my mufflers off. Thanks!
No problem! Stay tuned bro I will be uploading a exhaust video of my set up tomorrow! It has been highly requested. Subscribe for more content but thank you for supporting brotha!
Does it work on a 2018 IS 300 f sport ? So like from a dig the gas pedal is faster in response ?
Does it still working fine? Asking because i been waiting for this time
Is there IS F or GS F?
What midpipe you using ? What would recommend for midpipe + remark exhaust? To clear the drone ?
I’m using the tsudo midpipe with a muffler delete. If you don’t want drone I highly recommend getting aftermarket mufflers paired with the Midpipe
@@Loudbasshead_ i had the remark axle back exhaust with quad burnt tips so do you have any midpipe would recommend to reduce the drone , just by a little bit ?
Adding a Midpipe would give you more drone since it would remove the secondary cats..if you have the remark axle back due to that exhaust not having any mufflers .
Ay bro I like your video but I was wonder how is the Lexus is350 for power is it good enough or is it slow? wanting to know i just wanted to know from people that had experiences with this car
It’s honestly pretty fast, definitely way faster than the slow 250 or even the 200t. Faster than the RC350 as well. It has good power and it’s enough to get by I really like it
@@Loudbasshead_ I see, thanks for the reply don’t know which one Beamer f30 N55 or that
@@sezarkhelani5891 in my opinion I think the Lexus would be more reliable in the long run.. but you might Get more performance out the bmw and probably spend more money in parts.
What exhaust do you have installed?
Check out my exhaust video on my channel
Good info.... theres cheaper models with BT you think they'll produce same throttle response?
honestly I wouldn’t know, I have seen some cheaper models that plug into the obd but haven’t heard any reviews on it.
@@Loudbasshead_ no worries...just that i see them for 69 for a lion power to Apexi for 249 but all claim to do the same so that i dont waste $$ i thinkn $69 wont break the bank😁thankx for you feed back 🤙
@tee Martinez how did the 69$ controller work?
@@KhanCordice i hvnt pulled the trigger yet....i see good and bad reviews and hate to waist 70, 80 or 100 just pull later😭
OMG I love it I am definitely going to get it for my lex
Would it work on an 09 LS460???
How is it now? Do you still have it?
Hey was thinking of getting this for my 350 too to get rid of the lag, is it worth it over just driving in sport + mode, did you notice any significant response?
yes even being in Sport+ mode with the throttle control activated makes a difference. I do believe it’s worth it as well as many other people that’s been in my car and agree
@@Loudbasshead_ thanks man!
@@Loudbasshead_ can you add a link, the link you Provided don’t work no more
Can’t wait to put this on the is500 l
So how’s your car been since the install? Still running good
No issues since the install. Loving it bro
@@Loudbasshead_ cool beans I shall try it then
Is the harness the same for the 2014 350?
Yes same one
What exhaust is on this thing? Sounds dope!
Invidia Midpipe & muffler delete. Everything else is stock
hey brother can you send me the link to get it
Midpipe is discontinued
I wish he would’ve let it get to 4 gear that’s where it lags most
Brutal 👍👍👍👍
Any details? As in turning it off and on fast and also does it feel more like a car like back in the day with cable throttle? Sorry for million questions . Also how does it feel in the moments where u need to accelerate to not get hit by other drivers?
When you turn the car off the unit turns off as well, when the car turns back on the unit is off and you would need to click it on manually, it is left stock if not turned on. Also it feels really responsive when in red mode. More than enough to get over cars or react when you feel like you might get hit.
Eric Alonzo thanks for the response back , truly appreciate it. Last question, can you link harness and controller? Their site doesn’t seem to have them I stock
shop.redline360.com/products/apexi-smart-accel-controller-harness-417-a021?variant=32943658860624¤cy=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrtrNy9zk7AIVievjBx3MegssEAQYCiABEgJWK_D_BwE
www.jmautosports.com/product/apexi-410-a001-smart-accel-controller/Default.aspx?gfid=p50090&source=googleshopping&adpos=&scid=scplpp50090&sc_intid=p50090&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhNjEp9zk7AIVsyCtBh1d1AWTEAQYASABEgLyjPD_BwE
@@Loudbasshead_ ty man! Just ordered! God bless you bro, and keep the videos coming! 👍👍👍
Does this void warranty?
How is your mpg so good? I get like 15-16 average
I’m getting about 21-23 combined bro
Hey so I got my hands on this controller. Is it ok to to drive in manual?
Yes it’s totally fine
my car has the check engine light and when i turn my car on, it revs by itself
Bs on how fast you got the clip off was sitting there for 15 minutes pressing tf outta the clip and still wouldn’t come lose
Can you please send me the link !
How’s your apexi controller throttle working?
Working great since day one no issues!
@@Loudbasshead_ thank you, i will look into it. Which mode you keep as it for daily drive ?
does the same controller work for 17?
The controller unit itself is the same but the wiring harness changes for the 17+ models
@@Loudbasshead_ can you send me the right parts
Any reason why you chose this apexi vs pedal commander?
not much, just preference. Have more experience buying apexi products in the past too.
Its been 8 months hows it holding up?
I love it, no issues at all
@@Loudbasshead_ Thanks for the response! Gonna order mine today
hey brother if you can send me the information to find it
You have a link to this
Is200t?
I’m having a hard time unplugging my OEM throttle controller.. any suggestions?
Reference the connector that came from apexi there should be one that’s identical to the oem one that connects to the gas pedal , there’s a small tab you have to push or lift (I forget) but it’s really hard to do if you don’t know where the tabs are , it helps to connect and reconnect the harness to itself just to get an idea of how to connect /remove it before trying it on the pedal
Sold getting me one !!
Does the Mufflers needs to be removed for this?
Exhaust spec?
Subscribe, stay tuned. I will be uploading a exhaust set up soon!
How much was it?
2 fitty bro
What IS model is this ?
IS350 f sport
@@Loudbasshead_ how much was it ?
@@danielpatino7187 got mine for 22k
@@Loudbasshead_ my bad, I meant how much I as the throttle controller
oh haha, my fault.. I got the controller when it was on sale for about $150
Think it would work with is200t ?
Yes they have it for the 200t model as well you just need to buy the correct harness for your year
Before installation: 19 mpg
After installation: 9 mpg
🤣🤣🤣
i drive a lexus gs350 and average about 11-12 city and sometimes 8-10 on heavy traffic
@@quanity2062 Ouch!
😆
So I can feel, sound and look faster.. but we aint?
it doesnt add HP ...it just a quicker throttle reaction
I PURCHASED A STEALTH THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL FAULTY PRODUCT!
Get a PedalCommander.....better than Apexi
Bro you’re instructions and information was useful, however you haven’t mentioned what year car is it, and you haven’t mentioned what model the car, you need be more informative doing these videos.
??? He literally said it was a 2016 IS350 in the first 10 seconds of the video.
Lmao bruh how u get 20mpg I get 17-18mpg max
haha bro that was before the install. Now I’m having so much fun with it I’m averaging around 17-18 as well