Does anyone know if this thing works or is really just for show is there a REVIEW on it and does it work with an 01 CL-S

 

There is some controversy on whether the apexi's effects work long term or if the computer overrides these changes. You can use it on an 01 CL-S and it does allow for some slight tuning of the a/f ratios as well as the vtec engagement. It also lets you see certain engine & adjustment readings.

I would highly recommend getting a boomslang harness if you do decide to get one, makes installation a breeze and helps tremendously if you need to remove it for whatever reason.

 

I know i f'ed my civic moter messing with that thing, waste of $ unless you have mods out the ass

 

Is it worth spending the money, how much better can the acceleration get, are the factory setting not pretty much the best they can be because its not like I have any performance mods besides a CAI and a cat back

 

I have the apexi neo which is pretty much the same thing and i think its a necessity for making power. I gained 17 whp off my tune, and i only had cai, headers, and spacer. I was running really rich when i first came in and with the neo the tuner just pulled fuel in different spots of the a/f curve to make it run more lean. Also about the cars stock ecu over taking the tune in the long run is not something i had a problem with. I did a touch up and the numbers were almost the same as the day i got it tuned. I dont know what your plans are for this car, but you can have all the boltons in the world, but unless you tune for a/f you will never see the full potential. Vtech was set to engage at 4800, i did not want to go any lower just in case of cels.

 

shameless plug: i have a boomslang harness for sale.