Competitor: Chris Sams
Locaiton: Camano Island, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z
Horsepower (whp): 340

SOCIAL

Facebook: /chris.sams.39948856
Instagram: @1awkwardduck

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=[2812] title=[Chris Sams]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Supercharged

EXHAUST

• Injen SES Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Stillen piggyback ECU

WHEELS & TIRES

• Diablo 20" wheels

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance 3p

EXTERIOR

• Custom paint

LIGHTING

• LED underglow

INTERIOR

• Custom

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Kicker Solo Baric L7 10" subwoofers
• Pioneer head unit
• Infinity surround speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Lambo doors

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Z1 Motorsports

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Christian Cervantes
Location: Calexico, California, USA
Vehicle: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Horsepower: 515
Club: @team.elevate_

SOCIAL

Facebook: /chris.cervantes.94
Instagram: @chris_evil_x

Photography by @robert_1187

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

TPC RED spec turbo
MAP tubular manifold
MAP intercooler pipes
MAP 3.5 intake
MAP intercooler
DW1300cc
Radium fuel rail
AEM FPR
Walbro 450lp
MAP AN fuel filter and lines
Mishimoto aluminium radiator hoses
APR carbon cooling plate
Zeitronix flex fuel system
Driven Fab catch can
MAP power steering reservoir system

EXHAUST

MAP downpipe
MAP testpipe
TOMEI catback

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

AEM digital gauges (boost, AFR, oil pressure)
Zeitronix E reader
Android Tesla 12" headunit
APEXi turbo timer

DRIVETRAIN

ACT HDSS clutch kit
ACT flywheel
WK short shifter assembly
Torque shifter bushings

WHEELS & TIRES

Volk Racing CE28 SL 18x10.5
Aquilles ATR Sport 275/35/18

BRAKES

R1 concepts rotors
R1 concept ceramic pads
Stoptech braided lines

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

BC track coilovers
Whiteline front and rear sway bars
Whiteline front and rear endlinks
Whiteline Roll center and bushings
Whiteline rear control arms
Whiteline control arm bushings
Megan racing rear toe arm
Cusco chassis underbraces
Torque engine mounts

EXTERIOR

Varis v3 front carbon lip bumper
Varis Runduce carbon side skirts
Charge speed wide fenders
Seibon carbon hood
APR GTC-300 67'
Rexpeed carbon trunk spoiler
Rexspeed carbon mirror covers
Rexspeed carbon vortex generator
OEM window visors
Custom roof wrap

LIGHTING

Vland headlights
Mars Tailights
Mars rear bumper lights

INTERIOR

Custom carbon accents
Recaros leather/sway
Custom carbon steering wheel

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Android Tesla style 12" headunit
OEM Rockford Fosgate Audio system

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Tomei catback

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Varis rear bumper
Full vehicle wrap
Airlift 3P system

SPONSORS

MAPERFORMANCE
Mishimoto
Whitline suspensions

SHOPS & MECHANICS

I do my own work

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Spocom 2021
HIN 2021
GHS events
Elite Tuner events
Mexico Baja events

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Cole Eady
Location: Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus LS400
Horsepower: 300
Club: @_jokerzcrew_

SOCIAL

Facebook: /cole.eady
Instagram: @why.so.lserious

Photography by NGTV Media, R-Bee Media

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

1UZFE 4.0 V8

EXHAUST

Custom exhaust - headers back
True dual straight pipe to extended blast pipes out the back

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

MoyoTuning ECU piggyback

WHEELS & TIRES

Weds Kranze Cerberus
Three piece wheels
19x9.5 +22/+25
Triple Chrome (3/4 inch lips FB)
225/40/19 tires for minor stretch

BRAKES

Upgraded 6 piston BBK on the front from a newer LS430
Ceramic pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Tanabe Adjustable Coilovers
Custom alignment to allow for -6 degrees camber all around

EXTERIOR

LED upgrade on all exterior lights
Front JDM clear turn signals
Grey/Silver diamond stitch hood bra
Custom 2inch front lip
Cherry Blossom Livery 🌸
5% tint all around
Candy Cane JDM tail lights
Custom table trunk hinges
Club vinyl (JOKERZ CREW)

LIGHTING

Dancing Bluetooth underglow
Footwell underglow
Green LEDs all around

INTERIOR

JDM Center console Phone
Custom cherry blossom sub cover
Hardwood trunk floor

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

10 inch Terminator subwoofer
Kenwood double din head-unit
Sony 1000W amp

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

My imported JDM Weds wheels are my favourite , all for the culture , and the WOW factor!

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Custom Diamond stitch interior (pillars /door cards / front and back arm rests / center column)
Star light headliner
Side splitters
Rear aero
Low profile big wing

SPONSORS

Fitment industries
Sick speed
Lowered empire
Jokerz Crew

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Prior Tire

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Cornie Reimer
Location: Morden, Manitoba, Canada
Vehicle: 1991 Toyota MR2
Horsepower: 300
Club: @undefinedimports

SOCIAL

Facebook: Cornie Reimer
Instagram: @gracer_sw20
Video: YouTube

Photography by @aspect.visual

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Driven: Winnipeg (Sept 11, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 11 @ 4:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Driven: Winnipeg 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2990] title=[Cornie Reimer]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Hybrid CT26 Turbo
GReddy boost controller
GReddy intercooler
EXHAUST
Full Berk exhaust

DRIVETRAIN

LSD

WHEELS & TIRES

Advan RG3
Falken RT660 tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Stance USA coilovers
Upgraded endlinks

EXTERIOR

Authentic GReddy Gracer side skirts, front lip and rear spats
Autopista wing

INTERIOR

TRD seats
Vertex/Tuned in Tokyo steering wheel

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Kenwood Stereo

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The wheel setup would have to be my favorite. I've always loved the RG wheels and have always wanted to own a set and paired with the Falkens the car feels incredible and really well planted."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Bigger turbo
1000cc injectors
Walbro fuel pump
Forged pistons
GSC S2 cams
Meth injection
Standalone ECU

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Velocity Epic

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dan Atkinson
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2015 Ford Focus ST
Horsepower: 290
Club: Canadian Car Community (Jokerz Crew)

SOCIAL

Facebook: /daniel.atkinson.545
Instagram: @princejack7

Photography by Dan Atkinson

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Driven: Montreal (Sept 25)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 20 @ 5:00 PM - Sept 25 @ 6:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Driven: Montreal 2021 - Stage 1] id=[3031] title=[Dan Atkinson]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

MBRP intake
Boomba Intake Spacer
Green Air Filter
HKS SSQV BOV
JBR Intake Elbow
Massive Speed Balance Shaft Delete
Massive Speed Oil Control Baffle
MBRP Cold Air Intake Pipe
Mishimoto MLine Intercooler
Mishimoto Charge Pipes
Mishimoto Charge Pipe Elbows
Mishimoto PCV Catch Can
NGK Step Colder Plugs

EXHAUST

Depo catless downpipe
AWE track cat back

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Cobb accessport
Stratified custom tune

DRIVETRAIN

AirTec Short Shifter Arm
Boomba Racing Trans Shifter Solid Bushings
PowerFlex Upper Engine Mount
PowerFlex Upper Transmission Mount
Steeda Rear Motor Mount

WHEELS & TIRES

Enkei RPF1 18x9+35
265/35r18 NITTO NTO5

BRAKES

Brembo Front Calipers & Hoses
PowerStop front and rear Drilled and Slotted Rotors
PowerStop front and rear Carbon Ceramic Pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

BC Racing Coilovers
Cobb Front Sway Bar
Cobb Rear Sway Bar
Massive Massacre Rear Strut Bar
SPC Rear Camber Arms
SPC Rear Toe Arms
TB Performance Strut Bar
TB Performance Front Traction Bar
TB Performance Rear Traction Bar
WhiteLine Adjust Front End Links

EXTERIOR

Agency Power Shorty Antenna
Diode Dynamics SL1 H11 Fog Lights
FogLightGuy Acid Green Fog Light Lenses
Ford Performance ColourMatched Spoiler
GelBadges Ford Overlays
GelBadges ST Inlays
Global Windows
Global Horn Delete
Hella Super Tone Horns
Hella Sharp Tone Horns
KillAllWipers Rear Wiper Delete
Rally Armour Mudflaps
TRC Front Splitter
TRC Rear Spats
TRC Side Skirts
Trunk Springs
VegaMotorworks Front Canards
VegaMotorworks Window Vents
VelossaTech Big Mouth

LIGHTING

LED RGBW Underglow
LED Cornering Lights
Sequential LED Mirror Signals (Smoked)
Smoked Third Brake Light
SpecD Smoked LED Tail Lights
Tinted Headights (Vivid HEX Dark)

INTERIOR

GlowShift Boost Gauge
GlowShift Voltage Gauge
GlowShift Oil Temp Gauge
Custom shift and e brake boot
Billetworkz weighted shift knob
Custom steering wheel, Alcantara and leather

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Wheels. The colour stands out, not a common combination for the vehicle. Love how the car looks with them, great stance.

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Wide body
Big turbo

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dan Clarke
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2013 Hyundai Genesis
Horsepower: 370
Club: Streetstars Exclusive

SOCIAL

Facebook: /dan.clarke.583
Instagram: @forestcity.bk2

Photography by @streetstarscustoms

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=[3015] title=[Dan Clarke]}

EXHAUST

Solo Performance

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Stage 3 custom tune

WHEELS & TIRES

Heritage 3 piece

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3p

EXTERIOR

Custom wrap

LIGHTING

Light excel lighting

INTERIOR

Corbeau Seats and starlights

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Kaption audio

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Custom printed wrap

SPONSORS

Streetstars Customs

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Streetstars Customs

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dan Huy Nguy
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Vehicle: 2020 Toyota GR Supra
Horsepower (whp):  600+
Club: SD Supra MKV

SOCIAL

Facebook: /Danhuynguy
Instagram: @maxspeedmkv
YouTube: video 1

Photography by @nmr_media

2021 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 2: BATTLE 12
Voting Schedule: Jan 14 @ 1:00 PM - Jan 19 @ 1:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[TBG 9 Playoffs: Stage 2] id=[2710] title=[Dan Huy Nguy]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• HKS full carbon fiber intake system
• CSF custom intake with built-in water to air intercooler
• ID 1050cc port injectors FTP charge pipe

EXHAUST

• AFE catted downpipe
• HKS dual tatinium tips catback exhaust system

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Ecutek racerom custom stage 3 tuned with full e85 by Jeffrey Payn and Delicious Tuning
• MOTIV REFLEX injectors control unit
• Bimmercode coded BCM

WHEELS & TIRES

• HRE 540R custom 3 pieces wheels - 19x10.5 (f), 19x12 (r)
• Michelin PS4S tires - 265/30/19 (f), 325/30/19 (r)

BRAKES

• OEM Brembo brakes - 4 pistons
• OEM Brembo brakes - 1 pistons 

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance with 3H management system
• SD Auto Salon custom air compressors boxs
• Flowair Ride 4gl air tank
• RSR active damper cancelation kit
• Cusco upper front and rear power brace
• Cusco under front and rear power brace
• Cusco front and rear sways bar with SPL adjustable endlinks

EXTERIOR

• HKS widebody kit  with Streethunter carbon fiber wing
• NVS carbon fiber side mirrors cap
• NVS carbon fiber front bumper and hood vents

LIGHTING

• LED RGB underglow
• LED RGB engine bay
• LED RGB interior led
• Speed Industry F1 4th brakes light
• Sequential LED turn signal

INTERIOR

• East Coast Supra carbon fiber steering wheel
• NVS full carbon fiber dashboard trims
• NVS  carbon fiber center console  and cups holder
• Braum Racing seats with yellow seats belts

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• 8" entertainment system
• JBL speakers (12), subwoofers (2)

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• HKS widebody kit
• Custom stage 2 tuned by Delicious Tuning and Jeffrey Payne

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Delicious Tuning E85 flex fuel kit
• e85 tune by Jeffrey Payne
• Port injection kit

SPONSORS

• NVSpecialties
• Air Lift Performance
• Braum Racing
• Tuner Jeffrey Payne and Delicious Tuning
• Speed Industry
• LD97 Forged Wheels
• Elite Finish
• SD Auto Salon
• SOS Customz 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• SOS Customz bodyshop
• Speed Industry
• SD Auto Salon
• LD97 Forged Wheels
• Tuned by Jeffrey Payn
• Delicious Tuning
• Elite Finish

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

• Elite Tuner SoCal 2021 2nd best Supra
• Elite Tuner Las Vegas 2021 1st place best of Supra and Judge's Choice Award
• HIN Los Angeles 2021 Hottest Crowd Pleaser Award
• Spocom San Diego 2021 Best Toyota
• Supra in Vegas 2021 2nd place Best of Supra and Inspirational Award
• 2021 Tuner Battle Grounds SoCal online Winner Award
• Father's day 2021 Best father and son build

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dario Retych
Location: Snohomish, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda RX-7 Type R
Horsepower (whp): 300+

SOCIAL

Facebook: /RetychRacing
Instagram: @venusrx7

Photography by @rclvisuals2.0, @carsnstuff7165, Dario Retych

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=[2828] title=[Dario Retych]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• 13B-REW Twin Turbo

EXHAUST

• HKS Downpipe and Midpipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• KnightSports ECU
• HKS Fan Controller
• Defi Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Water Temp, and Boost Gauges

DRIVETRAIN

• 5 Speed Manual Transmission
• Torsen LSD

WHEELS & TIRES

• 18" RacingHart CR Wheels

BRAKES

• Mazda OEM Brakes

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• HKS Racing Spec Coilovers

EXTERIOR

• C-West N1 Front Bumper
• Bomex Side Skirts
• MK4 Supra Wing
• Ganador Mirrors

LIGHTING

• KnightSports pop-up headlights

INTERIOR

• Full Black Interior

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Sony XAV-AX5500 AV Receiver

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Rear Spirit R RX-7 Badge

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Single Turbo
• New ECU and Tune

SPONSORS

• The Lime Bar & Grill in Kirkland
• J2 Racing

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Atkins Rotary
• Ryan Henson
• James Retych
• Josie White

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Darrick Phillips
Location: Arlington, Texas, USA
Vehicle: 2014 Infiniti Q50 Sport
Horsepower: 338
Club: Dallas Nissan Infiniti Enthusiast

SOCIAL

Facebook: /darrick.phillips
Instagram: @dphillips44
YouTube: video 1

Photography by @bronzy_media

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuned Originals: Lewisville (Sept 11, 2021)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 8 @ 2:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuned Originals: Lewisville 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2878] title=[Darrick Phillips]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

3.7L
Standard bolt ons - exhaust, intakes, pulleys

EXHAUST

Stillen

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Phoenix Radio Tesla screen for the Q50

WHEELS & TIRES

Work VS MS 20" wheels

BRAKES

Akebono calibers
Z1 2-piece rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3h

EXTERIOR

Stillen spoilers all the way around

LIGHTING

LED lighting and emblem

INTERIOR

Carbon / wood combo

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Boston Acoustics 12" subwoofers
Diamond Audio D7 amplifiers
Monster Cable wiring
Focal Utopia door speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Tesla screen

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Stillen supercharger

SPONSORS

Mannet Detailing Products

SHOPS & MECHANICS

DNE / DIE Performance

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dave Reimer
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Vehicle: 1994 Mazda Miata M Edition
Horsepower: 600

SOCIAL

Instagram: @1rmdave

Photography by Dave Reimer

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Driven: Winnipeg (Sept 11, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 11 @ 4:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Driven: Winnipeg 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2994] title=[Dave Reimer]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

GM LS2 engine built by me, Summit “ghost cam”, trick flow calve springs, bored 0.20 over, new bearings and rings, ls6 intake and heads.
Turbonetics ball bearing 7275 with a billet wheel.
Custom water meth injection
3 core procharger intercooler
60lb injectors
Turbosmart wastegate
Jgs 60mm blow off valve

EXHAUST

3” from turbo back, magnaflow muffler and v bands at every connection

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Holley Terminator X ECU
2 bar map sensor
Dakota digital sgi-bt speedo/tach interfaces

DRIVETRAIN

Tremec T56 transmission
Custom aluminum driveshaft
Getrag differential with LSD
Custom axles from DSS

WHEELS & TIRES

15x8 Enkei RPF1
225/50R15 Mickey Thompson et street r in rear
225/45r15 Hankook RS4 in front

BRAKES

Stoptech pads front & rear

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

FDF fabrication roll bar
Koni Sport shocks
Ground control coilovers with custom rates
E36 BMW front swaybar
Custom electric powersteering

EXTERIOR

Custom mirrors
Race louvers hood vents
Aerocatch hood latches

INTERIOR

Nardi woodgrain steering wheel
Nardi woodgrain ebrake
Raceseng custom shift knob
Hurst billet shifter

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Pioneer CD player
VDO boost gauge
Rockford Fosgate 6.5” 2 way door speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Engine swap because it was a big challenge but hugely rewarding."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

New coilovers
Lotus seats
Front lip
Refresh interior

SHOPS & MECHANICS

I built this car, no one has ever touched it but me. Paint, engine, turbo and tuning all done by me.

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Debbie Askew
Location: Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Supra
Horsepower: 382

SOCIAL

Facebook: /debbie.scottaskew
Instagram: @thesuprachicks

Photography by Debbie Askew

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=[3007] title=[Debbie Askew]}

EXHAUST

Catted downpip

DRIVETRAIN

8 speed auto RWD

WHEELS & TIRES

20mm spacers

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Lowered

EXTERIOR

Turbulence grey
Streethunter wing, front lip

INTERIOR

Black leather

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Streethunter wing and front lip in a gorgeous gloss carbon fiber - they sing to my soul! It is just the right amount of right!"

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Blitz strut bars, BBS wheels

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Touge Tuning

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Derrik Olson
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Vehicle: 1975 Datsun 280Z
Horsepower: 470

SOCIAL

Facebook: /derrik.olson.5
Instagram: @seeseven70

Photography by @d.enns_

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Driven: Saskatoon (Aug 28, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Aug 23 @ 12:00 PM - Aug 28 @ 5:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Driven: Saskatoon 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2865] title=[Derrik Olson]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• 408 stroker LS
• 6.0 iron block bored .030 with a 4.0 stroker crank
• AFR 230cc heads
• Comp cams 235/242 cam
• Fast 102mm intake
• Fast 102mm throttle body

EXHAUST

• Cx Racing headers with 1.75 primaries
• Custom stainless dual exhaust, welded and fabricated by Derrik Olson

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Custom Megasquirt ECU, tuned by Derrik Olson
• Speedhut gauges

DRIVETRAIN

• Built Tremec T56 6 speed manual
• McLeod Racing clutch
• Quiafe r200 LSD differential

WHEELS & TIRES

• Watanabe RS8 custom wheels by @love20bee
• Mickey Thompson street comp tires - 275/40-17 (f), 315/35-17 (r)

BRAKES

• Wilwood discs

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Custom electric power steering
• BC Racing coilovers
• 5 point IHRA roll cage
• Full polyurethane bushings

EXTERIOR

• Lexus Eminent White Pearl paint

LIGHTING

• Vision x LED headlights

INTERIOR

• Custom interior and upholstery done by Derrik Olson
• Carbon dash and console by @pauloatretrospec

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Pioneer avx-w4500nex double din head unit
• JBL 6x9 speakers
• Alpine 6-1/2 rear speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The whole front of the car is carbon fiber body panels."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Jenvey individual throttle bodies

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Deven San Miguel
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX Type S
Horsepower: 210 est.

SOCIAL

Facebook: /devensanmiguel
Instagram: @dc5.dev

Photography by @liftedfozzy204

PRODUCT BATTLE: DRESS UP BOLTS
STAGE 2: BATTLE 1
Voting Schedule: Oct 26 @ 12:00 PM - Oct 27 @ 11:00 AM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Product Battle: Dress Up Bolts 2021 - Stage 2] id=[2983] title=[Deven San Miguel]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Injen Cold Air Intake
RBC Intake Manifold

EXHAUST

Skunk2 Alpha Race Headers
Tanabe Medallion Touring Catback Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

K-PRO V3

DRIVETRAIN

DC5R Limited Slip Differential
Acuity 6-Way Adjustable Short Shifter

WHEELS & TIRES

Wedssport TC105N - 17x9 +35 (f), 17x8 +30 (r)
Yokohama Advan AD08R - 255/40/17 (f), 235/40/17 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Tanabe Front Strut Bar
J's Racing C Pillar Bar
Silver's Coilovers 10K Front/12k Rear w/ Swift Springs
Progress 24mm Rear Swaybar and Endlinks
Buddy Club P1 Front Ball Joints
Energy Suspension Hyperflex Suspension Bushings
Whiteline Front Sway Bar End links
SPC Rear Camber Arms

EXTERIOR

Seibon Mugen Style Hood
Casale High-rise Duckbill Wing
PCI Sideskirts
Painted Suzuka Blue from the Honda S2000

LIGHTING

DC5R HID Headlights
Morimoto 6000K D2R HID Bulbs and Ballasts

INTERIOR

Mugen Steering Wheel
NRG Tilt Hub/Short Hub
EP3 Seats
Type R Floor Mats/Door Cards
Spoon Shift Knob
Gutted Rear

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Kenwood KDC-X330 Head Unit

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"My paint - it absolutely blows my mind how good of a job we did. And being able to say that I did that makes me really happy."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

All motor engine rebuild, hoping to shoot for 280whp revving up to 10K

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Birchwood Reconditioning Centre - Daniel Ciereszko (paint), Rigs Sofronio (body work)

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Devin Perez
Location: Ventura, California, United States
Vehicle: 1994 Honda Prelude
Horsepower: 300+

SOCIAL

Instagram: @bluedreambb1

Photography by: @spiritofmotorsport

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

F20B 2.0L VTEC engine
86mm Bore
Sleeved by Golden Eagle
Arias forged pistons w/ HD pins
KS Tuned forged rods
ACL Race bearings
Garrett 0.82AR Turbo
GReddy piping, intercooler, blow-off
Aeroquip fittings and hoses
RC Fuel injectors
KS Tuned Balance Shaft removal kit
AEM Fuel components
PTP Heat Protection
DEI Turbo Blanket
Treadstone Stainless Manifold
Tial Wastegate
Vibrant flanges

EXHAUST

Custom 3-inch stainless piping
Vibrant resonators w/ Megan Racing Muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Hondata S300 with Bluetooth & Electronic Boost Control
Tuned by Bisimoto
Tablet interface
AEM Wideband
Autometer Pressure Sensors
Full custom wire harness
Auxiliary fuse panels, time-delay circuits, lighting controls etc.
Optima Yellow Battery

DRIVETRAIN

Honda M2F4 Transmission
Wavetrac LSD
Gearspeed carbon synchros
Raxles CV shafts
Manual steering conversion
ABS removal conversion

WHEELS & TIRES

Rays Engineering Volk Racing TE37 wheels - 16x7 (f/r)
Federal 595 RS-R tires - 205/50/16 (f/r)
Project Kics Lug nuts

BRAKES

StopTech slotted rotors
StopTech street performance pads
Goodridge SS brake lines
ATE Typ 200 DOT 4 fluids - ABS removal conversion

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

BC Racing DS coilovers
Hasport billet polyurethane engine mounts
Front custom subframe
Spherical joints
Energy suspension polyurethane bushings
Suspension Techniques Swaybars
Custom chassis bracing for swaybars
DC Sports tower braces

EXTERIOR

3M Vinyl Wrap
Kaminari fiberglass full lips and spoiler kit
S2000 side marker add-on
Shaved antenna, locks, etc
Glass moonroof retrofit
Seibon Carbon Fiber hood
Trackspec hood vent with Titanium hardware
Aerocatch hood latches
Underhood LED lighting

LIGHTING

Front headlight custom projector retrofit
Morimoto components
JDM Headlight housings
D2S bulbs
Exterior full LED conversion
Under-hood LED lighting, switch activated
Interior LED illumination
Gauge cluster custom illumination

INTERIOR

Recaro seats w/ Alcantara black, blue/grey carbon inserts
Custom black suede headliner
Leather accents
Lloyd Custom floor mats
Gauge mounting
Custom gauge retrofitting

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Lenovo tablet interface to ECU, music, internet
Aux. dedicated interior circuits for modern components
Sony Bluetooth music system
USB charging

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Turboing the engine; The task from the start to present has been such a long arduous journey that begged for refinement toward a function = form level. Allowed me to express a design through hose routing, etc. It's also so rewarding to make more power and play around with ECU tuning parameters, expanding to new sensors, more power, the awesome sounds it makes, display of my craftsmanship."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Rollcage, full chassis welded for road racing. Fabrication shop TBD.
Further conversion to road racing spec, from street spec.
Harnesses
Undercarriage full tray aero covers

SHOPS & MECHANICS

WC Fabrication (Will) Ventura, California: Exhaust and chassis bracing
Bisimoto Engineering, Ontario, CA - Engine Dyno Tuning
Honda P.A.C.T. Rio Hondo, Whittier, California: Professional Training completion, Scholarship, Motivation.

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dharminder Randhawa
Location: Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
Horsepower: 250
Club: @blesslyfeinc

SOCIAL

Facebook: /D.randhawaa
Instagram: @2steplegend

Photography by @blesslyfeautospa, @905streetkings

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=[3010] title=[Dharminder Randhawa]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

1.4 L Multiair Turbo (Garrett 1446)
Custom FMIC from Speedfactory

EXHAUST

ATP 3" Downpipe
Straight Piped

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Tork Motorsports (Flasher)

WHEELS & TIRES

XXR 531 Wheels - 17X9 +35
Mirage Summer Tires - 205/40/17

BRAKES

Brembo rotors with generic ceramic pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

BC Racing Coilovers
DNA Engine Mount, Wishbone

EXTERIOR

Custom front bumper with Cavillino girl
Blacked out emblems
Tinted 5% all around; windshield 50%
Rallyarmor mud flaps
WeatherTech visors

LIGHTING

HID kit
RGB Demon Eyes

INTERIOR

Full leather bucket seats with red guts
OEM+

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Demon eyes - it gives the car a evil look with out going overboard with halos or etc. This is projector demon eye."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Big Turbo
Built Motor
Injectors
Catless downpipe
Tubular manifold
External wastegate
Air ride suspension
Carbon fiber widebody flares, molded to the body
Carbon fiber diffuser, front lip, hood, doors, trunk

SPONSORS

Tork Motorsports
Blesslyfeinc
Carprosbrampton

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Blesslyfe Inc
Gtechauto
Tork Motorsports

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Drew Ewing
Location: Farmers Branch, Texas, USA
Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Laurel Club S
Horsepower: 350 est.
Club: Divine

SOCIAL

Instagram: @drewskiiiiiiiii

Photography by @one.20th

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuned Originals: Lewisville (Sept 11, 2021)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 8 @ 2:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuned Originals: Lewisville 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2919] title=[Drew Ewing]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Apex intake
Apexi blow off valve
Emusa front mount intercooler

EXHAUST

Apexi mid pipe
Apexi muffler section
Test pipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Apexi power fc

DRIVETRAIN

Skyline 5 speed manual swap
LSD diff swap

WHEELS & TIRES

R33 gtr rays wheels
Advan v601

BRAKES

350z bermbo brake swap

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

5 lug conversion
Bc DS coilovers
Adjustable suspension arms

EXTERIOR

Rocket bunny trunk spoiler

LIGHTING

Led headlights

INTERIOR

Bride racing seats
Custom bride back seats
Custom cup holders
Harness bar
Racing harnesses
Nrg short hub
Nrg quick release
Momo steering wheel
Nismo horn button
Nismo shift knob
Custom bride shift boot
Custom door panels

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Head unit
8in skar audio sub

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

BC DS coilovers

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Boost controller
Bigger turbo
Intake manifolds

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Drew Ewing

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dylan Le
Location: Garden Grove, California, United States
Vehicle: 2015 Subaru BRZ
Horsepower: 198.7 hp
Club: Team Elevate

SOCIAL

Facebook: /dylan.le.3591
Instagram: @hehebrz

Photography by: @tfad_terrence

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=[2928] title=[Dylan Le]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Delious Tuning flexfuel kit

EXHAUST

Invidia R400 catback exhaust
JDL UEL catted headers
JDL dual resonated combo pipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Ecutek eE5 tune by Zach tucker @CSG

WHEELS & TIRES

BC Forged RZ05 wheels
Federal 595 tires
Project Kics Lugnuts

BRAKES

Wilwood 6-piston front BBK

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Fortune Auto Air Piston Lift System

EXTERIOR

Noblesse Front Bumper
Rowen Side skirts
Unbranded Louver
Drambeenie spolier raisers
2017 86 wing
_pinky_86_ CF vented Fenders
VIS racing AMS CF hood
HNC custom chassis splitter and diffuser
CF side marker delete

LIGHTING

Valenti Smoked Taillights (Black Gold Edition)
Valenti smoked 4th brake light
Headlights by @limitless_retrofits

INTERIOR

Crescendo Audio Amp
Sundown Audio 10-inch subwoofer
Braum Alpha X seats
Purple cluster and AC lighting
CF E-brake handle
NRG short hub
NRG 4.0 CF quick release
NRG CF steering wheel
Braum 5-point harness
Braum harness bar
3D-woven floor mats
WeAreLikewise Daytona shiftt knob
WeAreLikewise Extender

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Noblesse Front Bumper by Noblesse Japan Custom Aero designed by me, in collaboration with HNC bodyworks."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Varis rear bumper by Varis Japan
Livery
Wilwood rear brake kit

SPONSORS

HNC bodyworks
JR Wheel
Limitless_retrofits
Moesupra_performanceparts

SHOPS & MECHANICS

HNCbodyworks
JRwheel

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dylan Nagy
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Vehicle: 2000 Toyota Celsior

SOCIAL

Facebook: /dylan.nagy.7
Instagram: @dylan_nagy

Photography by @shotsbymarselo, Dylan Nagy

WHEELS & TIRES

• Weds Kranze Vishnu wheels, freshly rebuilt - 20x9.5 (f), 20x11 (r)
• Weds hardware wrapped
• Toyo Extensa HP II tires

BRAKES

• R1 concepts drilled + slotted rotors with anti-rust coating
• Ceramic pads
• OEM calipers

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance 3p air strut and management kit
  T Demand front adjustable top hats
• Figs engineering FUCAs, rear toe links, rear lower camber arms, traction arms

EXTERIOR

• Custom two tone inspired wrap job
• Wald lip kit
• New OEM Celsior headlights and OEM LED tail lights
• New OEM factory gold badging

INTERIOR

• Custom Rolls Royce inspired starlight headliner
• OEM Celsior lace seat covers
• USDM swapped navigation/head unit
• Junction Produce Tsuna Knot and FusaF

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Wheels - they are simple and can really change the look of the car."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Figs engineering RUCA
• Custom exhaust

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Odd man out (suspension install) - Devin Jeffrey
• A-1 Auto Service (alignment)
• Mercenary Auto Care (detailing) - Jason Coates

PHOTO GALLERY