Competitor: Erick Marin
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Vehicle: 2008 Lotus Exige S240
Horsepower: 290
Club: Square One

SOCIAL

Facebook: /erickgmarin
Instagram: @le_batkid

Photography by @merrick_media, @chrshoots, @noah_sneezes

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

GRP Carbon Fiber Intercooler Tubes
GRP Carbon Fiber Valve Cover Plate
GRP Aluminum Oil Cap
Radium Engineering Oil Catch Can
Radium Engineering Coolant Expansion Tank
Genesis High Impedance 550 cc Injectors
Walbro Fuel Pump
LETSLA Short Throw Shifter
Sector 111 Shifter Reinforced Kit
Sector 111 Engine Mounts
Moroso 6 Quart Oil Pan
ReVerie Carbon Fiber Daytona Intake
2.90" Supercharger Pulley
Odyssey PC625 Battery

EXHAUST

Larini Sports Header
Larini DeCat
Larini Muffler GT2

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Charlie X Tune

DRIVETRAIN

Sector 111 Clutch Pipe
Fidanza Flywheel
ACT HDSS Clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

Forgeline GW3 wheels
TOYO PROXES R888R tires

BRAKES

AP Brakes
Giro Disc Front and Rear Cup Disks
Pagid Sport Cup Brake Pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Front Camber Arms
BOE Fabrication Toe Links
Sector 111 RTD Brace
Nitron Race 3-Way Coilovers

EXTERIOR

Industry Garage Widebody
Custom Aero in Carbon Fiber
ReVerie Carbon Fiber Hatch
ReVerie Carbon Fiber Inner Trunk Cover
ReVerie Carbon Fiber Fender Louvers
ReVerie Carbon Fiber Quarter Panel Louvers
ReVerie Carbon Fiber Side Sills
ReVerie Carbon Fiber Front Access Panels
ReVerie Carbon Fiber Side Scoops
Difflow Diffuser
APR Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
APR Carbon Fiber Front Lip
APR Carbon Fiber Mirrors
GB Composites Carbon Fiber Gas Lid
GB Composites Carbon Fiber Rear Windshield
GB Composites Easy Access Under Tray
Voltex Carbon Fiber GT Type 2 Wing 1600mm
BOE Fabrication Clam Hinge
Sector 111 Front and Rear Tow Hook
6K HID Conversion
GRP Carbon Fiber Headlight Housing
GRP Red Headlight Halos
GRP GT Taillights
GRP Carbon Fiber Splitter Rods
Blue Streak Fab Wing Reinforcement Mounts
Elise-Parts LED license plate lights
Dress up Bolts in titanium

LIGHTING

6K HID Conversion
GRP Carbon Fiber Headlight Housing
GRP Red Headlight Halos
GRP GT Taillights
Elise-Parts LED license plate lights

INTERIOR

Bride Zeta IV seats
Takata 4 point Harness
GRP Carbon Fiber Instrument Cluster
GRP Carbon Fiber Center Council
GRP Carbon Fiber Passenger Airbag Cover
GRP Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel
GRP Billet Aluminum Handbrake Handle
GRP Stainless Shift Knob “GG”
ReVerie Carbon Fiber Inner Door Sills
Sector 111 Alloy Pedals

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Pioneer AVH-X7700BT
Rear View Camera

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Probably all the carbon fiber bits. Only because you can’t tell they’re there until you’re up close, and start paying attention to the details."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Engine swap, turbo, or a combination of both.

SPONSORS

Modded World
Meguiar’s

SHOPS & MECHANICS

GS Motorsports
Vanta Auto Salon
J&M Paint and Body

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Erik Perez
Location: Temecula, California, USA
Vehicle: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette
Horsepower: 495

SOCIAL

Instagram: @moddedc8

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Borla Exhaust
• Halltech Intake

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Dura Flex Aero Wide Body
• Custom Chassi Mount Wing
• Air Suspension
• AVD.1 3 Piece Wheels

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• RPM Rollbar

SPONSORS

• Borla
• Adv.1
• RPM Rollbar
• DuraflexAero
• Halltech Systems
• SC Motorsports 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• SC Motorsports

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Erubey Camacho-Rivas
Location: Colton, California, USA
Vehicle: 2015 Subaru BRZ
Horsepower: 215 whp
Club: Boxer Squad

SOCIAL

Instagram: @baybay96

Photography by Chrispy.media.

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Apr 2, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Mar 28 @ 1:00 PM - Apr 2 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3192] title=[Erubey Camacho-Rivas]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Perrin cold air intake

EXHAUST

Tomei UEL headers
Manzo over-pipe
Invidia front-pipe
Invidia n1 catback

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

E85 tune

DRIVETRAIN

Exedy clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

Work Emotion T5R 2-piece wheels - 18x9.5 +22 (f), 18x10 +24 (r)
Federal SS595 tires - 225/40/18 (f/r)

BRAKES

R1 Concepts drill and slotted rotors
R1 Concepts brake pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system
Dual VIAIR compressors

EXTERIOR

Vis carbon fiber hood
Vis carbon fiber trunk
Fly1 Motorsports carbon fiber vented fenders
Fly1 Motorsports carbon fiber louvers
Apr front splitter
2017 Subaru BRZ bumper conversion
2017 Toyota 86 conversion headlights
2017 brz clear jdm taillights
Rear bash bar w/ jack point

INTERIOR

Works bell short boss hub
Works bell/ likewise collab rapfix quick release
Likewise shift knob
Likewise brake button
Viilante quick release steering wheel
Honey comb carbon fiber: center dash piece, shift bezel, gauge cluster front cover, gauge cluster top cover, ac control cover, ac control pillars, & door handles
2017 Subaru BRZ limited seats

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Apple CarPlay head unit

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Still waiting on delivery I have an Artisan Spirit rear bumper and paint job waiting. Also In search for oem brembo brake calipers and pads. Probably some aftermarket seats and more carbon in the interior."

SPONSORS

Autokouture

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Autokouture

 PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Esteban Rodriguez
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Vehicle: 2019 Honda Civic Sport
Horsepower: 150 whp

SOCIAL

Facebook: /esteban.rodriguez.94
Instagram: @10thgen_esto

Photography by @sharky.visuals

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Hot Import Nights: Orlando (Dec 12, 2020)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM - Dec 9 @ 2:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[HIN: Orlando 2020 - Stage 1] id=[2632] title=[Esteban Rodriguez]}

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• KTuner

WHEELS & TIRES

• Vors wheels 18"
• Tires - 215/35/18

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Truhart air suspension
• Air Lift Performance management

EXTERIOR

• Type R front bumper
• Side skirts

LIGHTING

• LED

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• PRV 6" speakers with tweeters (f/r)
• PRV 8" speakers with tweeters in the rear deck (4)

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Music because I always like to play loud music and to bring the party to my friends."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Wrap the car

SPONSORS

• Josue Window Tint

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Josue Window Tint

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Ethan Nguyen
Location: Rockport, Texas, USA
Vehicle: 2016 BMW M4
Horsepower: 550 whp

SOCIAL

Facebook: /ehzzey
Instagram: @ehzey
Twitter: @ehzzey

Photography by @Josh.Bigornia, @Kmmcaliley.

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Hot Import Nights: Houston (Dec 19, 2020)
STAGE 2: BATTLE 2
Voting Schedule: Dec 17 @ 12:00 PM - Dec 18 @ 2:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[HIN: Houston 2020 - Stage 2] id=[2650] title=[Ethan Nguyen]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• VRSF chargepipes
• VRSF J-pipe
• Insane Performance crankhub
• aFe drop in filters

EXHAUST

• VRSF downpipes

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Bootmod3 tune

DRIVETRAIN

• DCT

WHEELS & TIRES

• Volk TE37 Ultra M-spec wheels
• Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• EMD suspension

EXTERIOR

• AA Concepts carbon fiber front lip
• AA Concepts carbon fiber diffuser
• AA Concepts carbon fiber sideskirts
• AA Concepts carbon fiber spoiler
• Suvneer GTS hood
• Custom forged carbon grilles
• Custom forged carbon hood vent
• Carbon fiber mirror caps

INTERIOR

• Custom carbon fiber steering wheel

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"My favorite modification is defiantly my TE37s. This spec is so simple yet so clean in my opinion. These are a special order color called Diamond Black which in all honestly looks like a mix of gunmetal and black. By far the best that has changed the look of my car."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Flossman carbon fiber fenders
• EOS front splitter
• HRE wheels
• Carbon fiber trunk
• Carbon fiber exhaust tips
• Custom aluminum DCT paddles
• Active Autowerke exhaust
• Pure turbo high flow

SPONSORS

• Throtl

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• BMW of Corpus Christi - Jimmy
• Elite Automotive of C.C. - Joel
• Dr. Sudz Detailing - Brandon
• Alamo Tire Services - Juan

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Evan Oswald
Location: Winder, Georgia USA
Vehicle: 2008 Infiniti G37S Coupe
Horsepower: 350
Club: @cleanculture_atlanta

SOCIAL

Instagram: @7evan__

Photography by @7evan.visual

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Atlanta (May 7, 2022)
TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: May 2 @ 1:00 PM - May 7 @ 3:00 PM ET
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Atlanta 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3211] title=[Evan Oswald]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

3.7L VQ37VHR
Z1 dual long tube intakes
Z1 performance tune

EXHAUST

Ark Grip full exhaust system
Berk test pipes

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Z1 performance tune

DRIVETRAIN

6 speed manual transmission
Fully serviced clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

Aodhan DS02 19x9.5 / 19x11

BRAKES

Akebono brakes

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

JDM Sport coilovers
Slammed suspension

EXTERIOR

G37S Sport package (bumpers & trim)
Duckbill wing
Slammed suspension
Great fitment

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Bose sound system

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"My favorite modification is the combination of my wheels and suspension to complete the lowered / stance look i'm going for."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

RS-Enthalpy tune on June 5th
Carbon fenders
Carbon trunk
Carbon hood
Front & side splitters

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Antech Motorsports - Andy

PHOTO GALLERY

Owner: Ezekiel Mata
Location: Commerce City, Colorado, USA
Vehicle: 2018 Ford Mustang GT PP1
Horsepower: 490 whp
Club: Midnight Vibes Car Club

SOCIAL

Facebook: /ezekiel.mata.77
Instagram: @harou_5.0

Photography by @stephymataa.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• GT PP1 base model

EXHAUST

• Stainless Works catless lth

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• SCT x4 from Palm Beach Dyno

DRIVETRAIN

• MT-82-D4 3.73 gear ratio

WHEELS & TIRES

• Firehawk Indy 500 wheels - 255/xx/19 (f), 275/xx/19 (r)
• PP1 stock wheels
• 1 inch spacers

BRAKES

• Brembo 6 piston

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Steeda Progressive lowering springs with PP1 suspension

EXTERIOR

• Carbon fiber accents hood vent, front bumper winglets, rear decklid, light covers, coyote rest decklid emblem

LIGHTING

• Underglow led kit

INTERIOR

• Forged carbon fiber steering wheel
• Carbon fiber interior console, shift knob, door handle outside trim and inside, passenger mustang emblem, cluster, ac vents, steering wheel trim and emblem

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"E85 tune for the price of the gas and power gain."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Procharger D1X with smaller pulley for 700+whp
• Sai LI Return fuel system for e85 max package
• VMS Drag pack wheels with MT et SS tires
• Boundary Oil pump gears and sprocket
• Comp Stage 2+ Blower cams
• Ben Calimer stage three transmission MT-82
• Mantic triple disc clutch 26 spline
• Hellhorseperformance digital cluster for 2018+
• Hellhorseperformance 4in sync to 8 inch sync
• 1400hp axles from the dss
• Carbon fiber drive shaft from DSS
• 4.10 Gears 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Immortal.racing

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Fabian Herrera
Location: Hesperia, California, USA
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Matrix XRS
Horsepower: 173
Sound Pressure Level (dB): 150
Club: Unique Technique

SOCIAL

Facebook: /ftwraiders
Instagram: @ftwraiders

Photography by @r0cean11

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS 9 PLAYOFFS
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Jan 7 @ 1:00 PM - Jan 13 @ 1:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[TBG 9 Playoffs: Stage 1] id=[3045] title=[Fabian Herrera]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

1.8l 2ZZ-GE
Polished radiator
Glass radiator hose
Polished intake manifold
Polished valve cover
Air brushed plastics
INJEN cai
DC upgrade polished alternator

EXHAUST

Magnaflow

DRIVETRAIN

6 speed

WHEELS & TIRES

18inch hypnotic cnote

BRAKES

Drilled slotted rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Custom air suspension from Universal air

EXTERIOR

All door handles and antenna is shaved
Full custom airbrushing that's brought into all the jams
Tilt hood
Aftermarket wing and front bumper

LIGHTING

Clear head and taillights that's are tinted

INTERIOR

Dash pillars headliner is wrapped with suede. All seats and carpet redone to match suede and yellow stitch
Custom door panels
Momo steering wheel
Airbrushed trim

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

JVC head unit
Doors has 3 DD 8inch mids and 2 tweeters in each door.
2 15inch sundown team series sub's
Back hatch has 4 DD 12 inch mids and 4 DD horns
Sound digital 8000.1D 400.4D 1200.4D 3000.1D
And 3 full throttle batteries

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

My favorite would be the paint because allot of people are shocked because its paint they think its a wrap.

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Redo rear suspension
New rims
Redo some of the interior

SPONSORS

Fulltbrottle

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Altered image did the amazing paint

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Fadean Lam
Location: Whittier, California, USA
Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Supra
Horsepower: 645

SOCIAL

Facebook: /fadean.lam
Instagram: @jdm_faddy

Photography by @jd.photoz, @mr2mivin, @creatornate

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Apr 2, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Mar 28 @ 1:00 PM - Apr 2 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3154] title=[Fadean Lam]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

2JZGTE
Precision 6266
ID 1050x cc Injectors
520 walbro pump
ETS 4" FMIC
Tial Bov
Tial 42mm EWG
Flex Fuel 

EXHAUST

Powerhouse Racing DP
HKS carbon Ti 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Link G4x ECU
BTI 3.5 display gauge
VLS boost, oil pressure, wideband gauges
Stu Hagen TRD cluster

DRIVETRAIN

V160

WHEELS & TIRES

Advan TC4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4s

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

HKS Hipermax GT
TRD front strut bar

EXTERIOR

Whifzbit Style Carbon front lip
Gramstyling Carbon skirt skirts extension
TwinZ rear diffuser
TRD style spoiler 

LIGHTING

S2 headlights

INTERIOR

Braum Advan Racing Seats

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Kenwood Double Din
Soundlogic AMP/Sun combo

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Stu Hagen TRD cluster

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Full Ridox Widebody Kit

SPONSORS

Braum

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Onexhid

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

GearHead Society - JDM Class - 1st Place
Elite Tuner - JDM Class - 1st Place
Import Face Off - Toyota Class - 1st Place

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Favio Torres
Location: Branford, Connecticut, USA
Vehicle: 2015 Honda Civic Si
Horsepower: 240 whp (estimated)
Club: N/A

SOCIAL

Facebook: /favio.torres.315
Instagram: @favio_midori

Photography by Favio Torres.

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Hot Import Nights: Connecticut (May 8, 2021)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: May 3 @ 12:00 PM - May 5 @ 2:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[HIN: Connecticut 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2654] title=[Favio Torres]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• KTuned headers
• KTuned 72mm throttle body
• RBC manifold swap
• Type S oil pump swap
• 750cc injectors
• Deatschwerks 300cc fuel pump

EXHAUST

• KTuned exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Hondata FlashPro

DRIVETRAIN

• Carbon synchro

WHEELS & TIRES

• RAYS Gramlights 57DR wheels
• Falken Azenis semi slick tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• D2 Racing sport coilovers
• SPC rear camber arm

EXTERIOR

• Carbon console trim

LIGHTING

• Custom PrecisionWorkz headlights

INTERIOR

• OE red and black Si seats

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Touchscreen to screen middle console

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"PrecisionWorkz headlights is my favorite because I just love the design and the projectors with a diamond logo design."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Car wrap
• Supercharger
• Flex fuel 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Kyaotunning (dyno, base map tunes)

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Fernando Carmona
Location: Grand Prairie, Texas USA
Vehicle: 1999 Nissan Skyline
Horsepower: 650

SOCIAL

Instagram: @_drivesideways

Photography by @_drivesideways

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
RaceWars: Ennis, TX (Jun 5, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: May 30 @ 12:00 PM - Jun 5 @ 7:00 PM CT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[RaceWars: Ennis 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3249] title=[Fernando Carmona]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Built RB26DETT
Garrett GTX4088

EXHAUST

APEXi

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Haltech Platinum Pro

DRIVETRAIN

OEM transmission
Exedy Stage 3 clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

TOYO R888

BRAKES

Brembo

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Blitz

EXTERIOR

Ztune fenders
Mines style front bumper
Mines rear spoiler
Mines carbon fiber duck lid
Seibon DS style carbon fiber hood

LIGHTING

Nismo taillights

INTERIOR

GTR Interior
Recaro seats
Nismo gauge cluster

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Japanese Clarion Radio

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The sound of the turbo spooling then 'stustustusururu' of the BOV."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Headliners with alcantara

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Dynastay Performance - Tay Mahn
Hail No Pointless Dent Repair - Pedro Vasquez

PHOTO GALLERY

Owner: Fernando Rivera
Location: Killeen, TX
Vehicle: 2013 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower: 650
Club: Team Daily Driven Revolution

SOCIAL

Facebook: /fernando.e.rivera.3
Instagram: @slogtr

Photography by @mervhernandezphotography, @t.media.takes, @ab.photomedia.

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Hot Import Nights: Dallas, TX (Aug 8, 2020)
WINNER
Click Here for Standings

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• AMS FMIC
• 

AMS Down pipes


• Boostlogic Engine Breathing system


• 1000cc fuel injectors


• NX nitrous oxide system


• Speed Density kit


• GotBoost E85 conversion kit
• 

HKS Fuel pumps


• HKS trans oil pan
• 

Tial wastegates

EXHAUST

• Boostlogic Midpipe and catback
• 

Boostlogic 3" upper and lower intercooler pipes

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Cobb V3 Accessport
• 

Cobb tune by Boostlogic

DRIVETRAIN

• Jack's Stage 2 built transmission
• 

Shep Trans Level 5 front axles

WHEELS & TIRES

• Bronze Volk Racing TE37 Ultra Wheels - 20x10.5 +26 (f), 20x12 +13

 (r)

BRAKES

• Brembo brake system
• 

DBA 5000 T3 slotted rotors
• 

Girodisc Street/Strip brake pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system

EXTERIOR

• Top Secret front bumper
• 

Top Secret Canards


• Top Secret front splitter


• Top Secret undertray 

• Zele Side Skirts


• Difflow carbon fiber side shrouds


• Difflow rear diffuser and fins

LIGHTING

• FlyRide custom sequential headlights, taillights
• 

JBD GTR door projector welcome lights



INTERIOR

• Recaro racing seats


• MD custom carbon fiber/alcantara digital steering wheel


• VividRacing carbon fiber extended paddle shifts

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

• Bose 3.25" Twiddlers (5
• 

Bose 1.5" Tweeters (2)
• Bose 6.5" wide-range door speakers (2)
• Bose 9" ND subwoofers (2)
• Bose digital 8 channel amplifier

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"I would have to say the Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system. It's always a great thing to be able to lift the car up when going up a steep driveway, speed bump or rugged road. It also gives the car character and a completely different look when parked and completely aired out."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Trunk show setup - custom fiberglass subwoofer boxes, amplifier for the trunk

SPONSORS

• M2 Luxuries


• CarLock

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Boost Logic - Austin, TX
• 

EDI (Jeremy Brewer) - Killeen, TX
• 

Outrageous Customs - Killeen, TX

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Francesco Rende
Location: Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2005 Acura TL 6MT
Horsepower: 270

SOCIAL

Facebook:/francesco.rende.7505
Instagram:@FrancescoRende

Photography by:@FrancescoRende

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Driven: Toronto (Sept 18, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 13 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 18 @ 3:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Driven: Toronto 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2908] title=[Francesco Rende]}

EXHAUST

• Custom exhaust system

WHEELS & TIRES

• Rotiform KPS wheels - 18x9.5 (f/r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Neo Motorsport coilovers
• RV6 strut tower brace
• Adjustable rear control arms

EXTERIOR

• A Spec lip kits
• Front JDM style lip

LIGHTING

• Custom headlights
• Custom taillights

INTERIOR

• Hybrid Racing short shifter

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Pioneer head unit
• Kicker 12-inch Spec D subwoofers (2)

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• The custom headlights. I built them myself with little knowledge on headlight building.

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Frank Le
Location: Long Beach, California, United States
Vehicle: 2004 Honda S2000
Horsepower: 250

SOCIAL

Facebook: /frank.le2
Instagram: @jst_bfrank

Photography by @okamii_media

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS 9 PLAYOFFS
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Jan 7 @ 1:00 PM - Jan 13 @ 1:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[TBG 9 Playoffs: Stage 1] id=[2931] title=[Frank Le]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Honda Engine F22 Ported and Polished
Supertech Valve Sprint & Retainers
AEM CAI V2
ABV Crankcase Release

EXHAUST

Js Racing 3-2-1 Headers Street set
JsRacing Header-Back Dual Exhaust R304 Race Set
Custom Straight Pipe

DRIVETRAIN

SPEC Carbon Twin Clutch Kit

WHEELS & TIRES

Advan TC4 wheels - 18x10.5 (f/r)
Toyo Tires R888R tires - 265/35/18 (f/r)

BRAKES

Rotora 6-piston front BBK w/ pads
Hawks DTC-60 rear pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Axle Spacers
Urethane mounts
JRZ RS1 with Eibach Spring custom setup

EXTERIOR

1800mm Js Racing Swan Neck
Js Racing Front Splitter
Js Racing Fender Wind Fence
Mugen Hardtop
Js Racing WideBody

LIGHTING

Exterior Underglow
Interior Footwell Glow

INTERIOR

Completely Gutted for weight reduction
Ballade Roll Cage
Sparco EvoIII Seats
NRG quick release hub and steering wheel
TypeR shifter
Fire Extinguisher

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Sony head unit
Kenwood door speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Js Racing 1800mm Swan Neck as it is the first and only one in the states. It fits the S2000 design perfect with it's aero curve."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

"Engine: Phase 1: Bore F22 to F25 Phase 2: Turbo F25 Phase 3: K24 Swap Suspension: Complete WiseFab spherical setup."

SPONSORS

Spec32
Element6Design
TFTPerformante
Purol Oil
Masterson Car Detail
Rotora

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Element6Design
Mark Lee

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Frank Mirabelli
Location: Monroe, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 8
Horsepower (whp): 500
Club: FSX Racing

SOCIAL

Instagram: @fsx_racing

Photography by @fsxphoto_motorsport

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle (Jul 31, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Jul 26 @ 12:00 PM - Jul 31 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle 2021 - Stage 1] id=[953] title=[Frank Mirabelli]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Head

• GSC R2 cams
• GSC +1mm valves
• GSX springs and retainers
• Kiggly HLA
• ARP studs

Block

• 2.4L bottom end
• Wisco pistons
• 4h64 crank
• RR rods
• ARP rod and main bolts

Full bolt ons

• AMS Intake
• FIC injectors
• Perrin Fuel Rail
• Tial SSV BOV and 44mm Wastegate
• Percison FMIC

Turbo

• GT35R turbo (Buscher DSM manifold, downpipe)

EXHAUST

• RRE Stealth Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• AEM EMS2
• Zeitronics Engine Monitor and LCD

DRIVETRAIN

• Shep Trans Stage 3 built Transmission

WHEELS & TIRES

• Cosmic XT-206 wheels - 18x11 +8
• Nexen SUR4G tires - 275/40/18 

BRAKES

• DBA rotors and pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• JIC Magic Coilovers
• Full White Bushing kit
• Perrin Caster Adjusters

EXTERIOR

• FSX Racing Custom Widebody
• 100mm front and read overs
• FSX Racing Carbon foam core splitter
• FSX Racing/APR GT-500 Wing
• FSX Racing Carbon canards and end plates
• FSX Racing Carbon diffuser
• Ralliart Mirrors
• Seibon Carbon Hood
• FSX Racing Carbon Rear Canards and end plates

LIGHTING

• Evo 7 Taillights

INTERIOR

• Sparco Evo2 seats
• Sparco Comp harnesses
• Sparco Wheel
• FSX Racing Carbon Door panels
• FSX Racing Carbon Rear seat Delete
• FSX Racing Carbon trunk Floor

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Flip Up DVD

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"FSX Racing widebody because it was handmade and is 1 of 1 in the world."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• TRE Max Locker 12 LSD Rear Differential

SPONSORS

• FSX Racing

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• FSX Racing

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Frank Moreno
Location: Snohomish, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan 350Z
Horsepower (hp): 400
Club: Team NOLIMIT

SOCIAL

Facebook: /FrankCMoreno
Instagram: @zeattle_350z

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle (Jul 31, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Jul 26 @ 12:00 PM - Jul 31 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle 2021 - Stage 1] id=[964] title=[Frank Moreno]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Vortech V3 supercharged
• 77mm upgrade throttle body
• Z1 Motorsports oil cooler
• Mishimoto radiator, fan shroud
• Kinetex velocity manifold
• 666cc injectors
• Walbro fuel pump

EXHAUST

• Nvidia Gemini Tru dual exhaust
• ISR resonated test pipes

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• UPREV MAF sensor
• Innovate Motorsports fuel/air gauge, water temp gauge

WHEELS & TIRES

• 20" Avant Garde AG621R wheels
• Nitto tires

BRAKES

• Brembo slotted / drilled rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Accuair eLevel management

EXTERIOR

• Vertex bodykit
• Custom headlights, taillights
• Custom license plate (zeattle)
• Carbon fiber front fenders, hood
• Wiper delete
• Custom splitters

LIGHTING

• License plate illuminates
• LED around subs and amps

INTERIOR

• Carbon fiber steering wheel
• 370Z Nismo seats
• Custom floor mats
• Custom cup holders
• Carbon fiber pieces

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Android 10.1 pad (workshop12) kit
• Soundstream amplifiers (2)
• JL Audio 12" 3v subwoofers (2)
• Pioneer 6" mids
• Kicker tweets

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Vertex bodykit

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Tomei test pipes

SPONSORS

• Mishimoto
• Fly1motorsports

PHOTO GALLERY