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INCREASE gas mileage? APEXI throttle controller? DOES IT WORK?

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Old Nov 18, 2019 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by richy350
Do you guys feel there is more low end torque???
Does it actually make driving more FUN and ZIPPY
Yes, definitely. Car downshifts faster/more frequent as well. Beautiful sounds with FBO😎!

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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by richy350
Do you guys feel there is more low end torque???
Does it actually make driving more FUN and ZIPPY
Absolutely. I'd avoid the purple mode however, it makes the trans work much harder & I ain't crazy about that. Mine never leaves red.
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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 08:34 AM
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I think OP posted in the wrong section as his name and his previous posts say he has an IS350. That being said, MPG highly depends on commute and driving. I avg 19-21 with my FBO ISF as my commute is mainly highway, my tune/exhaust only ISF previously could do about the same. About 250-280 miles a tank filling up around 13-14 gallons. Longer trips I can squeeze out 28-29 mpg, but have to stay at 60-70 which is near impossible with everyone going 80+. MPG is a big reason I have an F as my G37 and WRX got worse, as do all my buddies with CTSV/M3/AMG.
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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by richy350
Do you guys feel there is more low end torque???
Does it actually make driving more FUN and ZIPPY
To me, no...it doesn't feel like there is more torque but adds fun to the drive and maybe a little more zippy in feel
Just to add, I have this APEXI controller to go with my FBO and RR-Tune F.
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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 01:42 PM
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Default Reverse tap in

For those of you that have installed, where did you splice into the reverse line? I can’t seem to find an easy one under the dash unless I’m overlooking it.
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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Matador98
For those of you that have installed, where did you splice into the reverse line? I can’t seem to find an easy one under the dash unless I’m overlooking it.
Most people prob don't do it. Just simply turn the throttle controller off if you need to reverse.

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Old Nov 30, 2019 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Matador98
For those of you that have installed, where did you splice into the reverse line? I can’t seem to find an easy one under the dash unless I’m overlooking it.
don’t bother connecting that grey wire. 100mph in reverse = priceless 😀

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Old Nov 30, 2019 | 10:31 PM
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Awesome mod. Must have.

Only use it in RED (when in sport mode)
==> personally call it the “SPORT PLUS”
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Old Dec 5, 2019 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Rossi
Awesome mod. Must have.

Only use it in RED (when in sport mode)
==> personally call it the “SPORT PLUS”
With Budget in mind should I save longer for the Tune or just get the throttle controller in the mean time and in between time?
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Old Dec 5, 2019 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Toprawman
With Budget in mind should I save longer for the Tune or just get the throttle controller in the mean time and in between time?
Get both. The throttle controller doesn't add any performance....just adds fun, if that makes sense to you. Tune adds both.

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