Competitor: Joe Costello
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario 
Canada
Vehicle: 2020 Honda Civic Si Coupe
Horsepower: 220
Club: flushlifestyle.tm

SOCIAL

Facebook: kushtello97
Instagram: stanced10thgen

Photography by Joe Costello

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Storm The Falls: Niagara Falls, ON (Sept 18, 2022)
TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 12 @ 1:00 PM - Sept 18 @ 3:00 PM ET
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Storm The Falls: Niagara Falls, ON] id=[3447] title=[Joe Costell]}

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

PLM intake

EXHAUST

Invidia

WHEELS & TIRES

Enkei RPF1, Emerald Blue wheels

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Coilovers
Camber arms
Stance mods

EXTERIOR

GReddy front lip
Carbon side skirts

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Stance

SHOPS & MECHANICS

All In One Auto

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Joe DeGaetano
Location: Jackson, New Jersey, USA
Vehicle: 2004 Honda S2000
Club: Zero LimitZ

SOCIAL

Facebook: /JoeyCupcakes
Instagram: @joey_ap2

Photography by @codymedia

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown (Jun 19, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Jun 14 @ 12:00 PM - Jun 19 @ 5:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2788] title=[Joe DeGaetano]}

MODIFICATIONS

• Lots of carbon fiber
• Lots of suspension goodies
• Lots of body mods

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Pride Motorsports

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Joe Di Grigoli
Location: Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda RX-7
Horsepower: 320

SOCIAL

Facebook: /giuseppedg24
Instagram: @don_peppino24

Photography by @imlucdubois

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ DRIVE Festival: Bowmanville (Sept 10-12, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 11 @ 3:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ DRIVE Festival: Bowmanville 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2892] title=[Joe Di Grigoli]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

13B streetported
Front mount intercooler
HKS Intake
Koyo Radiator
IRP Water Pump

EXHAUST

HKS Downpipe
Custom Midpipe
HKS Carbon Ti catback

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Haltech ignition
Apexi Power FC ECU
Greddy Turbo Timer

DRIVETRAIN

Exedy Clutch
B&M Short shifter

WHEELS & TIRES

Work emotion XD9 - 18x9 +30 (f), 18x10 +38 (r)
Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position Tires - 235/40/18 (f), 265/40/18 (r)

BRAKES

Stoptech brake pads/rotors
Stoptech SS braided brake lines

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

HSD Coilovers
Cusco carbon fiber strut bars
ST Front sway bar

EXTERIOR

Feed front bumper
Shine Feed CF side splitters
Hella horn supertone
Twinz design v1 rear diffuser
99spec wing carbon odula blade and end caps
Evo-r carbon door accents
CP Titanium strut bar nuts

LIGHTING

Katana V1 Tail lights
Led bulbs inside/out

INTERIOR

RE-Amemiya shift knob
Aftermarket cup holders
Pillar gauge pod
AEM X-Series AFR Gauge
AEM X-Series Boost gauge
99 Spec éfini steering wheel
RWB Nakai-San signature on Dash
Banzai Racing PFC Commander holder

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Alpine ILX-207 Double din radio

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Feed front bumper

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Single turbo
V mount intercooler
Valved exhaust
Underglow

SPONSORS

European Autobody

SHOPS & MECHANICS

CFD Auto Collision
RX-Tuning
ABM Auto Center
iGarage
Markham alignment

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Joe Velazquez
Location: Whittier, California, United States
Vehicle: 2012 Nissan 370Z Nismo
Horsepower: Dyno Tuned 320hp

SOCIAL

Facebook: /joe.velazquez.739
Instagram: @cherry_bomb_nismo

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=[2941] title=[Joe Velazquez]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Nismo R-tune CAI
Mishimoto 19-row oil cooler
Mishimoto power steering cooler
Mishimoto silicone hoses
Mishimoto radiator
Quantum Solenoids
Top Secret oil catch cans
Top Secret engine cover

EXHAUST

Motordyne Long-tube headers
Tomei Y-Pipe
Amuse RS silent exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Uprev Dyno tuned

DRIVETRAIN

Action Clutch Stage 3 Clutch/Flywheel
ZSpeed CMAK V2 kit
RJM Tilton HD clutch system

WHEELS & TIRES

Nismo 57CR Clubsport wheels - 19x10.5+12 (f/r)
Toyo Proxies Sport - 275/35ZR19 (f), 295/35ZR19 (r)

BRAKES

R1 Concepts front 6/4 POT BBK
Stainless Steel Brake lines

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system
Cusco front and rear sway bars
SPL Front upper control arms
SPL Front Bumpsteer outer tie rod
SPL Front end links
SPL Rear mid links for air suspension
SPL Rear traction arms
SPL Rear camber links
SPL Rear end links
SPL Eccentric lockout kit
Top Secret strut tower brace

EXTERIOR

Varis Arising II Body Kit
Varis Arising II Carbon fenders
Varis Arising VSDC bonnet
Varis Arising FRP Wing
Varis Ti license plate bracket
Craft Square mirrors
JDM fourth brake light
JDM taillights
Shaved door handles

INTERIOR

Works Bell short boss
Works Bell Rapfix quick release + flipper
Voltex steering wheel
Vertex turn signal extension
Bride Super Seat rail RO
Bride Japan Vorga Seats
Varis x Willans Harnesses
Varis V2 carbon shift knob
Thin Blue Line suede headliner
Next Level Performance roll cage
ASR harness reels
JDM Nismo carbon kick plates

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

None

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"It would have to be Top Secret strut bar, Top Secret Engine Cover, and Top Secret Catch Cans only because a handful were made, (possibly less) and I own them."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

OS Giken Super Lock LSD
JDM Nismo carbon kick plates
JDM Nismo carbon B-Pillars
CJM top hat
Greddy oil pan
Amuse trunk bar
Amuse silent Y-pipe
Rev U coolant reservoir
Endless BBK or Nismo BBK

SPONSORS

@kuruzauto
@quantum_solenoid

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Performance Shop @Concept 3
Body shop @techsauto
@zona_z34 my Nissan expert

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Joel Tellez
Location: Wilmington, Delaware USA
Vehicle: 2015 Honda Civic Si Sedan
Horsepower: 190
Club: @cc_kustomz

SOCIAL

Facebook: /joel.j.tellez
Instagram: @joel_thee_goat

Photography by Joel Tellez

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown (June 11, 2022)
TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: June 6 @ 1:00 PM - June 11 @ 2:00 PM ET
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3301] title=[Joel Tellez]}

EXHAUST

Custom rear exhaust

WHEELS & TIRES

18x9 xxr

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Riaction coilovers

EXTERIOR

Accord sport front bumper
Carbon Fiber hood

LIGHTING

Spec D front headlights

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

The whole car!

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Full Turbo build 

SPONSORS

Cckustomz

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Cckustomz

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Johann Ave
Location: Sedro-Woolley, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 1991 Mazda Miata
Horsepower (whp): 115

SOCIAL

Facebook: /DeadMrDesigns
Instagram: @anarchy_mx5

Photography by Johann Ave, Michelle Dee

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=[2821] title=[Johann Ave]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Mild cam
• Header
• Custom intake
• Shaved and painted engine bay
• Dressed up

EXHAUST

• Custom modified Manzo

DRIVETRAIN

• Exedy Stage 1 clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

• VR7 wheels - 15x9
• Dunlop Direzza tires - 205/50/15

BRAKES

• Performance pads
• Slotted rotors
• Stainless steel brake lines

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Coilovers
• Adjustsble control arms
• Manual rack conversion

EXTERIOR

• Custom metal flake/ lace paint
• Custom Itasha Livery drawn by me.
• Custom rear diffuser
• Custom targa hardtop w/ louvers
• Custom tint
• Lip
• Rear flares
• Stretched roll fenders
• Canards
• Custom skirts

LIGHTING

• LED headlights, taillights, corner markers, signals, interior lighting

INTERIOR

• Corbeau Seats
• Roll cage
• Finecut shifter
• Custom door cards, trim

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Kicker 6.5 speakers in UTV pods
• Kicker 120w 2-channel amplifier
• Kicker 400w 8” subwoofer under seat
• Rockford UTV headunit
• Wireless charging phone mount

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The custom livery of my personal artwork."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Acura 3.2L v6 swap
• FD RX-7 front nose swap
• Pushrod suspension

SPONSORS

• Dead Mr. Designs

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Johann Ave

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Luong
Location: Orem, Utah USA
Vehicle: 2019 Toyota Camry XSE
Horsepower: 380
Club: Team Elevate

SOCIAL

Facebook: johnluong1080
Instagram: luong.john

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Weapon R Cold Air Intake
• Weapon R Catless Headers
• Custom Downpipes
• Valvetronic Carbon Fiber Exhaust
• Fuel Flex E85/ 91
• Tuned by D3 Performance

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Khann Bumpers Kit
• Battle Aero Widebody Kit
• Lexus Style Triple Beam Headlights
• Lexus Style Nike Taillights
• Lexus Style Side Skirt Extensions
• Yofer V2 Front Lip
• Yofer V2 spoiler
• Custom RGB Acrylic Hood Prop
• Custom License Plate
• Custom Acrylic IG Handle
• Carbon Fiber M Mirror Caps
• Custom Folded Trunk
• Universal Air Bag Struts
• 3PC Weds Kranze Bazreia Wheels

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Suede RGB Starlights
• VIP Tables
• VIP Setup
• Custom RGB Acrylic door props
• Custom RGB Trunk Setup
• Samurai Sword Shifter
• Leather Diamond Stitching Floor Mats

SPONSORS

• Air Ride Equipment
• Universal Air
• Battle Aero
• Dzign Kulture
• Plus Soap

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Maendel
Location: Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada
Vehicle: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
Horsepower: 200 whp

SOCIAL

Instagram: @smallnslow

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: @johnmaendelphotography

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=[2988] title=[John Maendel]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Garrett GT1446 turbo
ATM Holey cowl air intake
Blow-off valve

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Adjustable pedal controller
ECU tuned by 500 Madness

DRIVETRAIN

Short throw shifter

WHEELS & TIRES

Nitto Neo Gen tires 215/40/17 (f/r)

BRAKES

Upgraded brake pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

1.5-inch lowering springs

EXTERIOR

Tinted windows - 15% rear, 35% front

LIGHTING

Upgraded halogen headlight bulbs

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

My current favourite mod on the car by far is the ATM Holey cowl cold air intake. It relocates the air filter to sit just outside the engine bay under the cowl where it can get much colder air the stock intake location. The filter also happens to sit directly in front of the a vent that brings air into the cabin of the car, meaning all those sweet, sweet turbo noises come straight into the cabin making it sound like there is a big turbo sitting right in the glove box."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Bigger turbo, bigger intercooler, slight wide body kit

SHOPS & MECHANICS

500 Madness

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Moss
Location: Blasdell, New York USA
Vehicle: 1994 Acura Integra GSR
Horsepower: 350

SOCIAL

Facebook: john.moss.9693
Instagram: 838racing_moss

MODIFICATIONS / PARTS LIST

• B18 Turbo
• RC injectors
• Edelbrock intake
• AEM fuel rail
• HKS BOV
• Nitrous
• 3" Stainless steel piping to a GReddy muffler
• Hondata S300v3
• Autometer gauges
• Apexi boost controller
• Tein edc suspension
• Racing hart C1
• Yokohama ADVAN tires
• Drilled and slotted rotors
• Tein coilovers
• House of Kolour Kandy brandywine painted by Bill Allen at aggressive auto body and paint
• Nissan 240 S14 projector headlights
• Sparco seats
• Momo steering wheel
• Momo pedals
• Momo brake handle
• DC sport short shifter
• Autotek amp
• JL audio 12W0 subs
• JL audio door speakers
• Kicker tweeters

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Aggressive auto body and paint - Billy Allen
• 838 racing
• Evans tuning - Jeff Evans

SPONSORS

• Aggressive auto body and paint
• 838 racing 

PHOTO GALLERY

 

 

 

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Competitor: John Nguyen
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Vehicle: 2016 Subaru WRX
Club: Altered Racin

SOCIAL

Facebook: John Nguyen
Instagram: @1badasspanda

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown (Jun 19, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Jun 14 @ 12:00 PM - Jun 19 @ 5:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2764] title=[John Nguyen]}

ENGINE / PERFORMANCE

• Perrin Patch mount
• Perrin Pulley Cover
• Mishimoto Race Top-Mount Intercooler Kit
• Mishimoto Baffled Oil Catch Can System
• Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit
• Mishimoto Transmission Cooler
• Mishimoto Silicone Radiator Hose Kit
• Mishimoto Aluminum Coolant Overflow Tank
• Mishimoto CNC Battery Tie-Down
• Cobb Big SF intake
• TurboXs Blowoff

EXHAUST

• Custom catback exhaust

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

• Rays Gram Lights 57CR Gold wheels - 18x9.5 +38
• StopTech Rear 2 Piston ST-28 Big Brake Kit

EXTERIOR

• Seibon CW-Style Carbon Fiber Hood
• Seibon C-Style Carbon Fiber Trunk Li
• Varis Body Kit
• Custom liquid wrap

INTERIOR

• Braum Racing Elite seats
• Takata 5 point harness

SUSPENSION / CHASSIS

• Tein Type A coilover
• Tein EDFC active pro
• Whiteline sway bars (f/r)

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• John Nguyen
• Hitchcock Autoworks

SPONSORS

• Chemical Guys
• PepBoys SpeedShop
• Mishimoto
• Hitchcock Autoworks
• Rogue Enterprise

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Revell
Location: Rockwall, Texas, USA
Vehicle: 2012 Infiniti G37 Sedan
Horsepower: 431
Club: Team Hi-Def

SOCIAL

Facebook: /john.revell.79
Instagram: @infini_g37

Photography by @tamiiir7

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

3.7L Supercharged Stillen Vortech V3
Ecutek Tune
AMS Alpha Nissan GT-R 4 Bar Map Sensor
Injector Dynamics ID1000 Fuel Injectors
SOHO Motorsports Air to Air Conversion kit
SOHO Motorsports Intercooler
Chrome Plated Y-Pipe to Throttle Bodies
Tial BOV
NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plugs
Deatsch Werks DW300 Fuel Pump 340LPH
Engine Bay Wire Tuck
Motordyne ART Pipes
Level 10 Bullitproof Valvebody
Stillen Transmission Oil Cooler
Stillen Supercharger Engine Cover
Polished Stillen Manifold
Polished Power Steering Reservoir
ARC Brazing Catch Can/ Rad Reservoir
Vibrant Performance Stainless Steel Braided Hose

EXHAUST

ARK Grip Dual Exhaust
ART Test Pipes

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Innovate Motorsports Vacume/Boost Shift Light Gauge
Innovate Motorsports Oil Pressure and Temp. Gauge
Innovate Motorsports Dual Lambda Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
Tripple Pillar Gauge Pod

DRIVETRAIN

7AT Level 10 Bullitproof Valvebody

WHEELS & TIRES

SevenK Forged Hydra 19x10 Square Set
Toyo Proxes

BRAKES

R1 Concepts High Aluminum Forged 8 Piston Calipers Front
R1 Concepts High Aluminum Forged 6 Piston Calipers Rear
R1 Concepts 380mm High Carbon Alloy 2 Piece Cross-Drilled Diamond Slotted Rotors Front
R1 Concepts 365mm High Carbon Alloy 2 Piece Cross-Drilled Diamond Slotted Rotors Rear
R1 Concepts Performance Sport Brake Pads
Stainless Steel Brake Lines

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance Air Suspension
Air Lift Performance 3H Management
Duel Viair Compressors
SPC Rear Camber Kit
Cusco Front Strut Bar

EXTERIOR

VIS Racing Terminator Carbon Fiber Hood
Seibon Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
Seibon Carbon Fiber Fenders
Successful Automotive Bella Duckbill Carbon Fiber Trunk
Successful Automotive Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
Successful Automotive Carbon Fiber Side Splitters
Carbon Fiber Diffuser & Side Spats
707 Motoring Carbon Fiber Pillar Posts
Stillen Roof Spoiler
Carbon Fiber Front Mesh Grille
Infiniti OEM Chin lip Spoiler
LED Turn Signal Mirrors
TBW Aluminum Under Tray
Carbon Fiber Fuel Door Lid

LIGHTING

Black Housing Headlights with Morimoto Quad Halos
XK Glow Underglow

INTERIOR

Braum Elite-X Racing Seats
Braum Racing Harness Bar
Braum 5 Point Racing Harness
Planted Racing Seat Brackets
VQ Vortex Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel
Carbon Fiber Steering Column
Carbon Fiber Instrument Cluster Bezel
Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters
Carbon Fiber Q50 Shift Knob
GlowMount Airlift Controller
Fitted Customs Airlift Controller Cup Holder
Diamond Stitched Floor Mats
Double Diamond Stitched Black Leather Door Panels
Double Diamond Stitched Black Leather Arm Rest
Double Diamond Stitched Black Leather Back Seat Inserts
Alcantara Headliner
Alcantara Dash
Alcantara Center Console
Alcantara Airbag Cover w/ Carbon Fiber Infiniti Emblem

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Workshop 12 Samsung Tab A In Dash Tablet Screen

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"SOHO Air to Air. I installed this kit in my garage."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Widebody
Paint

SPONSORS

R1 Concepts
SevenK Forged

SHOPS & MECHANICS

John Revell

PHOTO GALLERY

Owner: John Rizo
Location: Wharton, New Jersey, USA
Vehicle: 2015 Scion FR-S
Horsepower: 300 whp
Club: Vorged Society

SOCIAL

Facebook: /RS1RIZO
Instagram: @rs1_rizo

Photography by @jhy.sen, @__b.media, @codymedia, @gahlashot, @domproof.

2020 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 1: WILDCARD ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Nov 3 @ 2:00 PM - Nov 9 @ 12:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[2020 Playoffs: Stage 1] id=[2230] title=[John Rizo]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Speed by Design 500x turbo kit
• Radium Engineering dual oil catch can
• Mishimoto oil cooler

EXHAUST

• Speed by Design turbo manifold
• Tomei over pipe
• Invidia catless front pipe
• MXP S quad tip catback exhaust 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• AEM boost gauge
• AEM air fuel ratio gauge
• Tuned by Open Flash Performance

WHEELS & TIRES

• Continental Tire Extreme Contact Sport tires -  245/35/18 (f), 275/35/18 (r)
• ESR Forged ES4 wheels - 18x9.5 -15 (f), 18x11 -20 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance 3H kit
• Front crash bar
• Front strut tower bar

EXTERIOR

• Rocket Bunny V1 wide body kit (replica)
• TRD body kit
• APR front splitter
• Nur Spec spoiler (replica)
• Seibon carbon fiber hood

LIGHTING

• OEM corona LED fog lights
• 2017 86 tail lights

INTERIOR

• Cipher Racing seats, 4-point harnesses
• Suede and Alcantara trim

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

• OEM Plus Audio 500Q

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The turbo (install) was my favorite because I got the chance to install it myself with help from a friend. Plus, it gave the car a little extra kick with stock internals, stock fuel pump and stock injectors."

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Off Camber Auto Sport
• Pure Euro Motorsport LLC

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Saft
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Vehicle: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Horsepower (whp): 147
Club: Simply Legends

SOCIAL

Facebook: /grizz.bear.186
Instagram: @grizz_702

Photography by @alphy_a1, @crashed.media

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Elite Tuner: Las Vegas (May 22, 2021)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: May 17 @ 12:00 PM - May 19 @ 2:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Elite Tuner: Las Vegas 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2730] title=[John Saft]}

EXHAUST

• Resonator delete and muffler delete

WHEELS & TIRES

• Regen5 R32 wheels, custom painted - 18x8.5 +35
• Achilles DTR Sport tires - 225/40/18

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Raceland Ultimos (mk6 jetta 55m w/ torsion beam kit)

EXTERIOR

• Generic chin spoiler and winglets, color matched
• Spoilerking rear window and trunk spoilers, color matched
• Dragcutters rear spats and diffuser
• Custom painted hood, mirror caps, upper and lower grill, wheels, aero, and roof

INTERIOR

• Black Forest Industries shift knob

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Line Output Converter
• Wiring kit
• Pioneer GM-D8601
• JBL 12" subwoofers (2)
• Custom enclosure

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"My paint. I'm not a professional painter by trade, but I'm learning custom paint. I've painted the roof, hood, mirror caps, upper and lower grills, chin spoiler, winglets, rear window spoiler, trunk spoiler, and the subwoofer enclosure."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Carrying the paint scheme outside and into the interior
• Hybrid turbo upgrade
• Downpipe
• Tune
• Better brakes
• Aftermarket clutch

SPONSORS

• Las Vegas Auto Paint

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• John Saft

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Sambilay
Location: Parlin, New Jersey, USA
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 335XI
Club: Zero Limitz

SOCIAL

Facebook: /john.sambilay.1
Instagram: @aired_out_e90

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown (Jun 19, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Jun 14 @ 12:00 PM - Jun 19 @ 5:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2789] title=[John Sambilay]}

MODIFICATIONS

• FBO tuned with MHD Stage 2+
• Wrapped in 3mM Deep Space Flip with Inozetek accent
• Air Lift 3P suspension
• P3 multi vent gauge
• Radi8 wheels
• Federal 595 Evo tires

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Darkside Racewerks
• So Fresh Wraps
• John Sambilay

SPONSORS

• So Fresh Wraps

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Sharkey
Location: West Islip, New York, USA
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Laurel

SOCIAL

Facebook: /therealbenfranklin
Instagram: @johnsharkey

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown (Jun 19, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Jun 14 @ 12:00 PM - Jun 19 @ 5:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2745] title=[John Sharkey]}

PERFORMANCE

• RB25NEO swap
• Pulsar gtx3076
• Rev9 exhaust manifold
• Blitz BOV and intercooler
• Foward facing manifold
• Megasquirt
• Custom fuel system

EXTERIOR

• VS aero kit
• OEM repaint with 2 tone paint
• Custom LED tails
• Heart exhaust tips
• Street Glow neon
• OEM parking pole

INTERIOR

• Custom Nismo cluster
• Restored OEM interior
• Nismo shift knob
• Tomei steering wheel

CAR AUDIO

• Sony CarPlay head-unit
• Kicker speakers

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• John Sharkey
• @akaxatuo

SPONSORS

• Meguiar's
• Permatex
• Fast Orange
• Spray Nine

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Townsend
Location: Paw Paw, Michigan, USA
Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet SS
Horsepower: 463

SOCIAL

Facebook: /morgan.townsend.146
Instagram: @ss_morgy

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St. Louis (Aug 28, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Aug 23 @ 12:00 PM - Aug 28 @ 3:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St. Louis 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2853] title=[John Townsend]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• 6.2l ls3
• ported throttle body
• vcm otr intake
• btr stage 3 camshaft

EXHAUST

• kooks headers
• catless mid pipe
• solo back exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• koza performance tune

DRIVETRAIN

• mcleod rxt 1200 clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

• ace aff02 wheels - 20x9 +38 (f), 20x10.5 +48 (r)

BRAKES

• brembo

EXTERIOR

• twisted wrench grilles
• josh jacques rear spoiler
• mobile attractions v2.5 front splitter

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• btr stage 3 cam

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• lsa supercharger
• bc racing coil overs
• bc forged wheels

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• John Townsend

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Tuckwiller
Location: Brighton, Colorado, USA
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan 240SX
Horsepower (whp): 420
Club: R-Rydes

SOCIAL

Facebook: /john.tuckwiller
Instagram: @trbomofo

Photography by GB Media, Fleeting Memories Media, Bankrupt Media, AMP Media Denver, Cody Lyon

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• SR20DET redtop
• Garrett GTX3076R with twin scroll exhaust housing
• DOC manifold
• Supertech dual valve springs / titanium retainers
• GReddy rocker arm stoppers
• Titanium Works Spark Plug Cover
• Wiring Specialties Custom Harness
• Custom valve cover with carbon overlay
• ARP mains / ARP Head studs
• CP Pistons
• Eagle H Rods
• ACL mains and rod bearings
• ISR Intercooler
• Custom titanium boost piping
• GReddy Intake Manifold
• Injector Dynamics 1000 CC
• Radium Fuel Rail
• ATI dampener pulley
• Nismo Motor Mounts
• Chasebays tucked radiator and fan
• Mazworx AN radiator line adapters
• Tial BOV and Wastegate
• Titanium Works engine external fasteners
• Steven Nelson Carbon velocity stack
• GReddy pulleys
• KRC power steering pump/reservoir
• Titanium Works 710 Cap
• Custom SS open wastegate dump
• Custom Downpipe
• VI Engineering Custom catch can
• Vibrant AN connectors and line
• PTP turbo blanket
• Custom IACV line connect and sensor holder
• Gold film firewall
• Chasebays power steering kit
• GReddy oil pan
• Tomei Head gasket
• ATL 16 gal fuel cell
• Fuel Lab pre filters
• Bosch 44
• Mazworx surge tank
• Fuel Lab inline fuel lab main pump
• VI Engineered Engine Breather setup
• Steven Nelson Hex Carbon Radiator Cover

EXHAUST

• Custom stainless steel exhaust
• Vibrant muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• AEM fuel/oil/ethanol/MAP/IAT/boost sensors
• AEM Infinity
• AEM CD07
• AEM boost, oil, fuel, A/F gauges

DRIVETRAIN

• Exedy Hyper Single
• Circuit Sport short throw shifter
• Nismo trans mount
• KAAZ 1.5 LSD
• Nismo Slave cylinder
• Aluminum single piece driveshaft
• Chase bays clutch line

WHEELS & TIRES

• SSR Professor SPL, hyper black wheels - 17x9 (f), 17 x10 (r)
• BFGoodrich G Force Super Comp tires - 235/40/17 (f), 275/40/17 (r)
• Titanium Works Extended lug nuts

BRAKES

• PBM Z32 front / rear calipers
• Z32 drilled and slotted rotors
• Wilwood Rears
• Chase bays master cylinder
• Chase bays interior brake line kit
• Z32 SS brake lines

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• PBM bag over damper
• Air Lift Performance management system
• ISR tension rods
• Nismo power brace
• Techno Toy Tuning Front LCAs
• SPL eccentric lock kit
• 5 lug hub swap
• Tein inner and outer tie rods
• Painted to match K member
• PBM Rear knuckles
• Stance rear upper and traction rods
• Shaved firewall
• Shaved front / rear strut towers
• Stance rear subframe bushings

EXTERIOR

• S15 conversion
• S15 radiator support
• S15 headlights
• S15 bumper support
• C-West front bumper
• Seibon Carbon Hood (painted)
• S13.5 conversion fenders (25 MM)
• Spirit Rei Front/side carbon lip kit
• Bomex side skirts
• Bomex rear lip kit
• S15 spoiler (center section removed)
• Custom molded 50 MM overs
• 180SX S13 Silvia Kouki taillight kit
• Battery kill switch in rear key hole
• Custom PPG black paint and clear
• Aerocatch hood latches
• Titanium Works Wire Mesh

LIGHTING

• XK Glow underglow

INTERIOR

• Corbeau TRS seats (alcantara wrapped)
• Corbeau harnesses
• Honda S2000 Start Button
• Alcantara Headliner
• New carpet
• Custom Roll Cage
• Custom Gold PPG paint, Full rear shave of interior panels and rear strut towers
• Odyssey Battery rear mounted (hidden)
• Alcantara dash and center console
• Steven Nelson carbon accented pieces
• ARC power panels
• Dimick Motorsports Custom interior wiring
• VIAIR air compressors
• 2.5 gallon air tank
• Steven Nelson carbon fuel cell cover
• Titanium plate over fuel cell
• Grip Royal Steering wheel alcantara wrapped and carbon inlay
• Steering wheel quick release

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The overfenders into the body with the S15 wing - when you look down the body lines from the front," and "the ceramic coated black paint."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Sound System - "working with Steven Nelson on a new carbon panel and then will outfit with sound."

SPONSORS

• Steven Nelson Racing
• Titanium Works
• Man Cave of Colorado
• American Steel Hot Rods

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Dimick Motorsports
• American Steel Hot Rods
• Carz Performance
• Glass House Paint Studios
• 1609 Paintworks

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Ubalde
Location: Menifee, California, United States
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda RX-7
Horsepower: 435 
Club: Team Hybrid

SOCIAL

Facebook: /jubalde
Instagram: @jubalde

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Shane Brady

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Sept 18)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Sept 13 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 15 @ 2:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[T365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2943] title=[John Ubalde]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Aluminum 5.7 Corvette GENIII LS engine, built, installed and tuned by Hinson SuperCars
Patriot 706 64cc Stage 2 Heads
Ported & Polished 650 Lift Springs
Titanium Retainers
Hinson Subframe
Hinson Transmission Brace
Hinson Torque Arm
Patriot Cam 225/229
MSD 8.8mm Wires w/ jackets
Holley Sniper 92mm Throttle Body
LS6 Intake Manifold
Auto Specialties under-drive pulley
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
AeroMotive FPR
Micron Inline Fuel Filter
Battery Relocation kit to Passenger Rear
Custom Carbon Fiber Cooling Panel
AFe Filter w/ Custom Cold Air Intake Piping
HOWE Custom Aluminum Radiator
Volvo 740 Radiator Electric Fan
Fully working A/C and adjustable HEID Power Steering

EXHAUST

Custom 4-inch Exhaust Piping
ReinHard Titanium Double Cannonball Exhaust
Hinson Custom Long Tube 1 7/8-inch Headers

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

MSD 2step Launch Control
HP Tuners Custom Tuned ECU
ProSport Premium EVO 60mm Digital Gauges (Oil Pressure Peak/Hold, Oil Temp Peak/Hold, Water Temp Peak/Hold)

DRIVETRAIN

T56 6-Speed Transmission
Hinson Motorsports T56 Short Shifter
Cobra 8.8 Differential (3.73 gears)
Hinson Dif. Brace

WHEELS & TIRES

Blitz Type 03 Custom Step-lip wheels - 18x10.5 (f), 18x11.5 (r)
BF Goodrich G-Force Comp2 Tires - 255/35/18 (f), 275/35/18 (r)

BRAKES

WILWOOD BBK 6-Piston Calipers
X-Drilled/Slotted 2 piece rotors
WILWOOD Stainless Steel Braided Brake lines
ABS Delete w/ WILWOOD Proportioning Valve

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers
12k SWIFT Springs
Fortune Auto Air Piston Lift System (APLS) 
Dual VIAIR 444c Compressor setup
CUSCO Strut Tower Bar
Adjustable updated Tie Rods
HURST Line-Loc

EXTERIOR

Custom 50th Anniversary Red Metallic Candy paint
Avery Dennison Roaring Thunder Vinyl wrap
Ceramic Coated 10H IGL Kenzo
99 Spec OEM Mazda JDM Front Bumper
GroupA Motoring AD9 Carbon Fiber Hood
GroupA Motoring FEED 20mm Wide Front and Rear Fenders
MazdaSpeed Carbon Fiber Front Lip
LegSport Carbon Fiber Front Canards
LegSport Carbon Fiber Side Deflectors
99 Spec 3-Piece Rear Adjustable Spoiler Mounts
ODULA Carbon Fiber Center Spoiler
CarShop Glow Carbon Fiber tail extension
Shine Auto Carbon Fiber FEED Side Skirt Extensions
Re-Amemiya Carbon Fiber Pro Rear Diffuser
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser Vortex Generators
Carbon Fiber Wiper Cowl
AeroCatch Flush Hood Pins
RE-Amemiya Side Mirrors
Griffith Racing Rear Tow Hook
Custom Carbon Fiber RX-7 front plate

LIGHTING

Car Shop Glow V2 LED Front Turn Signals
Car Shop Glow V1 LED Rear Tail Lights
EVO-R Knight Sports LED Low Profile Pop-Up Headlights

INTERIOR

Custom SEIBON Carbon Fiber Door Panels
Carbon Fiber Center Console
Carbon Fiber HVAC frame
Carbon Fiber Gauge Dash Frame
Carbon Fiber Triple Gauge Pod
Carbon Fiber ProCar Evolution Seats
ProSport Premium EVO 60mm Digital Gauges (Oil Pressure Peak/Hold, Oil Temp Peak/Hold, Water Temp Peak/Hold)
Corbeau Seat Rails and Brackets
Works Bell Steering Wheel Hub Adapter
NRG Quick Tilt System
Renown 130R Suede Steering Wheel
Weighted Neo-Chrome Shift Knob
SakeBomb Passenger Foot Rest
Hinson Battery Relocation Kit
Custom Aluminum Dead Pedal

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Alpine ILX-W650 Stereo
Alpine MRV-M500 AMP
Alpine SPR-50C Type R Speakers
Alpine 12-inch S-W12D2 Subwoofer
Custom trunk molded sealed box

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Fortune Auto APLS Setup and BLITZ Type03 Custom Wheels."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Odula CF Front lip

SPONSORS

ChamorroBoy86
Fortune Auto Suspension
GroupA Motoring
BFGoodrich
Amsoil Lubricants
WILWOOD Brake Systems
FinalSpeed Garage
Renowned
Status Racing

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Final Speed Garage in Murrieta, CA

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: John Wakely
Location: Ile Bizard, Quebec, Canada
Vehicle: 2007 Mini Cooper S
Horsepower: 425
Sound Pressure Level (dB): 138

SOCIAL

Facebook: /john.wakely.9
Instagram: @one_only_jwb

Photography by John Wakely, Calvin Liberal

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tri City Expo: Kitchener, ON (Aug 21, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Aug 15 @ 1:00 PM - Aug 17 @ 2:00 PM ET
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tri City Expo: Kitchener, ON 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3408] title=[John Wakely]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Custom Multi map RPM motorsport tune
Big front mount intercooler
1.9L over sized pistons
Peaugot 5008 aluminum valve cover
CP Carrillo forged pistons
CP Carillo H beam forged Rods
ARP rob bolt
ARP head studs
Manly race bearings
Turbo blanket
44mm precision turbo w
Air intake Alta
silicone inlet upgrade
Silicone coolant hose upgrade
Forged bov spring/Purg valve
Black beltline mod
Front mount oil cooler
Nitrous express 75hp wet shot 

EXHAUST

Custom JWB Downpipe with high flow cat
Custom jwb exhaust
Muffler JCW r56

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Gerddy 50mm oil temp boost volt Gaia be
AEM wideband gauge
Custom JWB gauge pods
RPM Motorsports multi map tune 

DRIVETRAIN

Custom Titainum drive shafts
Custom twin disk competition clutch and light weight flywheel

WHEELS & TIRES

XXR 530 17x9.75
Custom copper powedercoat 

BRAKES

Front and rear custom 14" TEI racing big brake kit
2 piece disks 

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Front strut bar
BC Racing coilovers
Whiteline 29mm front and rear sway bars
Custom chassis braces
Adjustable upper and lower rear control arms

EXTERIOR

Liberty walk widebody kit
Rear JCW super GP diffuser
Titanium body fasteners
Custom carbon fiber aero
Vented Carbon duell AG hood (from UK)
Custom mounted APR GT mirrors
Custom semi gloss black paint
Custom super GT carbon wing and mounts(track days) 

LIGHTING

Custom UK GP WRC spec headlights
Custom UK Union Jack LED tail lights
Relocated LED pod daytime running body lights 

INTERIOR

Sparco chrono xl seats
Takata 6 point race belts
Custom OEM carbon flat bottom steering wheel
Full blackout Interior
Custom rear brace rear seat delete
Custom 4 point roll cage

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Kicker Audio component speakers front and rear (amped)
(2) Kicker Audio 8-inch L7 subwoofers, custom carbon fiber box (amped)
Android multi function apple car play radio

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

I hand-built the car myself. I love all of it!

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Carbon fiber hatch
Carbon fiber Liberty Walk flares
Carbon fiber interior trim
Repaint new colour 

SPONSORS

Killproof Apparel
Kicker Audio
Competition Clutch
TEI Racing
3M Canada
CP Carrillo
Takata Japan

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Hassan Latif (helper/friend)

PHOTO GALLERY