LEXUS GX460 - BEAT-SONIC THROTTLE RESPONSE CONTROLLER 

Have you messed around with the app? A lot easier than using the dash button.

@@GXBOB, yes sir. Very nice. Love it

@@art2lyd12 That’s what she said.

Omg you’re going to love it. ❤️ Make sure to download the shift power app.

Whaaaaat??? I haven’t seen you in such a long time caboose!

i also keep it on the green. I tried going back to oem and can not do it....ever.

You did all 200+ videos within 5 weeks??? That amounts to a lot of bad jokes. 🍷

Recent studies show that this channel will only make you more stupider.

Thanks for posting this comment. It helps reconfirm what I’m describing is not BS. Did you download the app? So much easier to use .😀

I got to excited to download the app cuz it was such an easy process to adjust the speed control in the cockpit! But I will now download the app.....I took my truck for a 2 hours drive on the highway and really tested the functionality of all the lights from Amber to Red, again you were so correct! On the Highway that's when your gonna FEEL what the Red mode should do! Ho Lee Cow....thank you for your research and took the time to show this Awesome Product...thank you again my friend 😀

It's worth $219! I will back this product 100%

@@RuckusLee2019 wait till you see my next video.😀

i recommend u use the app on your cellphone instead of the arrow button. There are more options to choose from using the app. Glad u liked it, i still use mine on a daily basis. Stuck on the green arrow color. Anything else is too quick for me.

The Knightrider led light doesn't last if you live in a rainy state. Mine got waterlogged and stopped working. I tried everything to waterproof it but water still got in. So make sure you find a way to seal it from water damage.

Thanks Billabong!

This is one you should definitely do. What a game changer it is.

@@GXBOB hard to imagine this luxury tank getting up and going like my ls460, but it looks like this mod will do that! I may have to paint racing stripes on it afterwards! 😁

I totally agree with you. Laying on my back using both hands helped. Make sure you download the app. Way better than using the button switch.

@@GXBOB Just drove the car. WoW! What a fun and very noticeable difference!

@@vincentdemarco6374 oh yeah baby!

Hey! So the throttle response controller allows you to use less power to accelerate if that makes sense. Over time your foot and calf will thank you on long trips. Even in short trips i feel like I’m driving a Porsche. And yes your gas pedal will become more sensitive versus the old Lexus signal delay that was built in to the oem mapping.

@@GXBOB got it! Thanks for the quick response.

no i haven't and no i havent' any comments for something i don't intend to install any time soon. I will though once i begin my GX470 build in due time.

I wouldn't feel safe with any Spacers for any vehicle Mr. JiCa! Just simply get the correct OFFSETS, Or Wider Wheels for the GX460. I will be making a 📹 video to show the GX460'S Community as soon as I install my 2020 new front grill to tie in with my 22"x9 T37 Volk Ray Wheels.

@@RuckusLee2019 Do you have a link to your video? I"d like to check it out.

Thanks Ahmed, it has the best of both worlds. Family and soft porn.

Hey Shurly, i haven’t tested that out yet but will do this weekend and report back to you.

Yup, switch panels also has an app too! Doing apple carplay soon. 😄

Thanks Derrick but i got a long way to go.

Hey Jeffrey, not sure if you are the original owner or how old your suv is, but i would almost bet that your seat was removed at one point and wasn't put back properly. There are many reasons why your seat could have been removed, one is the upholstery was initiated that can lead to many many parts and hardware being loose afterwards. Another reason is the drivers seat is the most used seat in the entire vehicle which, (with age and friction of sliding in and out) can cause things to come loose over time. I would remove the 4 bolts holding your seats down , tilt it back, and start wiggling things around underneath your seat as a starter. And i don't mind you coming on to ask questions. Thanks for joining the community!

Plus it gets you hot babes.

Hey Kevin, not exactly sure what kind of scenario would allow a thief that much time to go thru the hassle. They would be in panic mode once they realize the vehicle has throttle kill switch.

@@GXBOB Since this isn’t inexpensive device, I need to convince my wife that this anti-theft function works well.

@@kevin04cty read up on relay attacks. It happens more often than you think

Thanks Billabong. By the way my surf brand preference has always been Maui and Sons

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Joseph, i use my throttle response controller on a daily basis and have not had the issues you are describing. Those issues are independent of your throttle signals to your ECU. If you want to do process of elimination, disconnect the throttle response and drive your truck around for a couple of days to see if the problem persists or if the problem goes away.

Thank you Bob!

Of course. Not sure if i was going to do it to this truck or a GX470 i'm going to be building.

Hahaha, i do recommend the app installed. A lot easier to manage the speed settings than looking at a bunch of colors and remembering what each color represents.

I second Sam. Can you do 0 to 60 for with and without the module? I am curious if this is just giving initial jump vs constant power to higher speed

@@Nnon11026hj hmmmm….. you want me to put Big Bertha on a Dyno. Let me ask around.

@GX*BOB actually no. Bob. I just watched the clip you posted from Beat sonic and they explained how this worked. So it was good enough. But thank you for the video as always.

@@GXBOB no need to be that scientific with a dyno. just a friend with a stop watch and your right foot smashing the gas and shouting “60!” When you get there. Curious if the different settings are meaningfully more effective!

Hey B Evans, I've had the product for quite some time now without fail. Also to note, that if there were obvious signs of issues after having sold thousands of throttle response units to the market, the internet would have indicated so with complaints. I haven't read of any pertaining to Beat-Sonic's throttle responsive system as of yet. Hopefully others can give their input in here as well. Thanks.

Hey Grigor, that would be an interesting test. Unfortunately, i have no way of testing that without recreating your circumstance because other systems are involved (cruise control). Even if a throttle response doesn't improve your issue, at least you would have paid for what its intended for - a quicker take off. Try it out and maybe reach out to the folks at Beatsonic with your questions.

I have to assume the opposite will happen in mpg's but the difference will be so miniscule that it won't matter to people like you and me because we're filthy rich. So the answer is no you won't save gas but i doubt you'd waste gas either since the sensitivity compensates for using a heavy foot on your gas pedal just to get it moving. Thats the tradeoff if understand what i'm saying.

@@GXBOB "because we're filthy rich"... my God, you're so hilarious and that got me cracking...🤣🤣

Only one way to find out. 😊

Jeffrey, you’re not the first to request this. I’m considering doing that once i get all this other stuff crossed off my list first. Thanks for the request.

@GX*BOB sure thing! And the closest video I found on RU-vid was a guy doing it to a 4runner. Probably very similar!

Hey bob good evening bro hey I have a Quick question the alpha Rex GX 460 headlight I did not see any website they sale Gx headlight plz let me now how to buys the gx headlight thanks I’m wait For your response👍

@@mianamjad3859 hey! You have to keep checking the Alpharex website, they said it’ll be coming out early this year. I’ll post it up once they notify me too

If you’ve been watching my videos you’ll realize i don’t worry about mileage because my kids believe i have a money tree growing in our backyard.

Appreciate the response. Was curious if Green mode was a reduction over stock mileage. I just got my 2017 with 29K miles. Really enjoy your videos and I need one of those trees so I can pay for all the mods you made me want...more. Good practical how to do it knowledge you provide. I'll do the MTS/CC mod, tires, and decide later.

I use it still to this day. I have it on the green setting and it works great. I don't think i can ever go back to stock again.

@@GXBOB thanks i didnot install it yet. Maybe on July 4. But it super hot here in Bay Area.

To answering your first question, you have to set it while you’re near the suv because it sets thru the control button or with the bluetooth capability of your phone app. It stays on the last setting you leave it on via memory. So if i leave for a few days, I’ll set on lockout mode before i leave the truck and I’m done till i get back.

Dumb question, what is to stop a thief from pushing the button to change modes? Pw protected i assume.

I'm sure this will help you with pulling your camper off the start.

On my 3rd day with this mod. It starts where you left off. Download the app, the app is so much detailed and straight forward. You won’t be disappointed.

@@GXBOB thats all I need...thanks

@@GXBOB Does the gas mileage tank? Not that it was ever great, anyway....LOL!

@@doctorwgca I think the benefits outweigh the cons. Super fun to zip around the city now. I've been punching it everywhere i go. LOL.

Okay let’s be honest. I’m on my 3rd day using it. I found that having it open on my app with the cellphone in front me in my cellphone holder was a lot easier to adjust the settings rather than to switch thru each color on the button and trying to remember which color is which setting. The app is really great and detailed and very user friendly. So far…i honestly don’t think i can go back to default and drive with the Lexus oem setting after i rode around with this mod for some time now. I love it!!!

Well tommy, why don’t you try driving one week with eco mode on and drive one week with eco mode off. Calculate the difference in mpg’s between the two. While you’re at it, feel the difference in throttle response between the two settings.

No Robert. I’m on the west coast. I only go to Florida when my company sends me on business trips

@@GXBOB I put a deposit on a new GX460 recently at the Lexus dealership. I hope I don't chicken out.

TBH, haven't paid attention. I"m just enjoying how quick the truck takes off.

Shifter +|~ only allows you to shifts gears manually instead of preset shifts. It does not provide quicker response time if you’re going toe to toe with a Porsche 911 turbo at a red light confrontation.

D is not eco mode.. it simply shows eco when you arent accelerating past a certain point.

@@GXBOBI picked it up. It’s the best upgrade. Truck is now a real V8.

I want to say the wires behind the starter button creates a loop or disconnect when you shut off your engine. I also want to say it is connected to your factory's oem security system. If you remove that component, we would not know that disconnect would affect other parts of your vehicle. Great idea though. But then again, my relay set up does the same thing except its worry free. I don't have to remember to take the button out and to either hide it somewhere or carry it with me and God forbid, i forget where i left it last. Now i'm stuck with a truck that won't start because its missing a starter button.

Haha . Yes the switch does go back to stock setting if you want it off via switch or phone app.

@@GXBOB 'Off' means, 'Why did I buy this sheet...' LOL!

@@doctorwgca i would put it to off if someone else was driving it.....girlfriend, wife, family member, 16 year old daughter....

@@GXBOB Somebody else driving my GX??? Blasphemy!

@@doctorwgca Somebody's gotta take over the GX when i pick up my candy apple red Porsche 911 turbo wide body convertible from the dealership.

The white color is the first setting which is the stock setting

@@GXBOB There is a more expensive alternative called Pedal Commander. Did you try that one too?

Contact Beat-Sonic on their website

Yes. White mode puts everything back to default. But after you play around with the other settings, you’ll never want to go back to oem

Lost around 3mpg on green

Same thing on my end

Upgrade stereo. Jam it! Done! 😀

I don't know what you're talking about, it plays fine on my 85 inch i have hanging in my bathroom.

@@GXBOB 85? That's it? No, please don't tell me that my GX brother is poor....😉

@@doctorwgca i have 2. One for my left eye and one for my right eye.

haven't tried that but an alternative is to just roll up the switch and zip tie it under your dash somewhere. Use the phone app to do all your settings.

@@GXBOB so the app does do the disabling of the gas pedal?

I agree. The good thing is the Beat Sonic provides an app that syncs with your throttle unit so you can play around with the parameters to best suit your needs. The dashboard switch is defaulted at 25% which is what i set it on and i found that perfect for my type of driving. The app is real time and i can feather my throttle in a split second when needed to.

@@GXBOB if you lock your car with the app can a thief turns it on by pressing the switch to activate your car into driving mode?

There sure is! You crawl under your dash and unplug it.

I love this thing. I keep it on the green setting for my daily drive. I don't think i could ever go back to oem after driving with this.

Yes i still have it connected

Hey James. I really don’t know but gas mileage was the last thing i was worried about when i decided to buy a GX.

Yes but does it have anti theft???

Hey Juan. I use this daily on the green setting. I have grown so used to it that if i ever removed it, the GX would be a completely different vehicle.

yes the app is pretty awesome. The app also gives you more options to choose from. I use the app myself and not the button. The button is only there in case you're using your cellphone for other apps such as Waze.

no, it does not. Your Lexus vehicle already has a similar unit but with default settings. All this does is replace the factory unit with one that allows you to change the settings yourself manually. This is plug and play meaning, you can always remove it and put it back to OEM very easily.

Much appreciated bro

if you're concerned about gas mileage, you kinda bought the wrong truck. Might want to look into Toyota Rav4.

It’s too early to tell. Besides, i don’t really pay attention to my gas mileage unless it’s really obvious.

The links are right below the video. Just click on the title and a drop down will appear.

Thanks Darren. Unfortunately I’ll be removing it from my suv this weekend and will sell it separately. I’m selling the GX460 to pick up a GX470.

@@GXBOB so the 470 & the 460 are similar right? Hopefully they are cross my fingers my friend!

@@GXBOB Hey Bob, mind explaining your decision for going back to GX470 from the 460? Thanks and a very informative video here.

Yes

I keep it on the green setting which is one notch above oem. After driving like yours for a year i can’t imagine myself going back to the stock setting. I like it and it still works as good as Day 1

Yes I keep it on the green setting, which is one above oem. If I removed it I would not be used to driving stock and would most likely hate the difference.

@@GXBOB I got the controller a year ago after I bought my new 2023 GX. It's still in the box. First I wanted to wait for after the 1 year free service/oil change at the dealership. Now I'm wondering if this thing was to fail or short out, could the throttle go full on by itself?, unless this is fail-safe design...........

Yes i do

Hey Daniel! Any and all throttle response controllers weren’t meant for improved fuel economy so I’m assuming your question is how bad will my mpg’s get. To be very honest, I’ve kept my settings on eco mode and haven’t seen any major difference to my mpg. I’m guessing the quicker throttle response is efficiently burning your fuel right away as opposed to sucking your fuel during the initial lag time to get your vehicle to initially move. Not sure if that makes sense. I don’t have numbers documented but at the same time i didn’t buy my GX for the awesome gas mileage either. 😊

@@GXBOB Thanks for the quick reply. I have been getting better mileage then I hear most people report. I usually get between 13 to 21 MPG and I use premium grade gas almost exclusively. With regular I get 13 no matter city or highway so I don't use regular unless I have to. The reason for my question was that last year I drove 26,000 miles so it is a major consideration to me. I have followed your videos and done them on my GX. Mostly the LED change overs. I'm getting to the mileage where replacing the fluids is going to be a requirement. So keep them coming.

Did you try it already?

It works as advertised in advancing your throttle response. I pass cars with ease without the hesitation. I have no regrets and plan to move this controller to my next vehicle when I upgrade.

@@GXBOB thanks for responding. But in US and in Europe different story. Controller redistributes power on gas pedal range , you apply throttle pedal 10% however engine is commanded 80%. On 2 lane road people think they still have a lot more power left, however when push pedal to the metal nothing happens. We had lots of head on accidents. In few Eastern European countries they banned these.

I’m also known for causing divorces too.