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
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{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: David Cardinal
Location: Benson, Arizona, USA
Vehicle: 2018 Kia Stinger GT1
Horsepower: 430
Club: Team Hybrid

SOCIAL

Facebook: /Koolaid5150
Instagram: @no1lksu_stinger

Photography by David Cardinal

2021 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 2: BATTLE 27
Voting Schedule: Jan 14 @ 1:00 PM - Jan 19 @ 1:00 PM ET
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{alratings group=[TBG 9 Playoffs: Stage 2] id=[3081] title=[David Cardinal]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• K&N typhoon dual intakes
• HKS plugs
• NGI oil dipstick
• BmS oil cap
• Mishimoto radiator cap
• Agency Power Intercooler
• Go Fast Bits Hybrid Blow Off valves

EXHAUST

• MBRP Catback
• Ark performance mid pipes

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Burger Motorsports Jb4 Tuner

WHEELS & TIRES

• Klassen ID M53R wheels - 19x8.5 (f), 19x9.5 (r)
• Nitto 555 tires

BRAKES

• Brembo

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Demand p1 Air management
• Air Demand Air struts

EXTERIOR

• Ark performance carbon fiber hood
• Ark performance carbon fiber duck bill spoiler
• Ark performance carbon fiber side skirts
• Back half wrapped by Digital Printz 

LIGHTING

• Velossa Tech lit kit

INTERIOR

• Mat Metrics diamond mat

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Harmon Kardon 18 speaker system with two factory 8" subwoofers
• Custom Skar Audio 12" enclosure

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Air ride 

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Air lift 3p management system
• Lap3 ecu tune
• Lap3 larger turbo upgrades
• Carbon fiber door handles
• White line racing sway bars and braces

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

• IFO Tucson - KDM cladding
• Elite Tuner
• Hot Import Nights
• Obsessions - Best Import
• Severed in the southwest top 75

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: David Chea
Location: Rochester, New York USA
Vehicle: 2009 Infiniti G37s
Horsepower: 330

SOCIAL

Facebook: dave.chea
Instagram: d_chea89

Photography by David Chea, flyguyzay

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Street Scene 8: Jamesville, NY (Jul 16, 2022)
STAGE 2: BATTLE 1
Voting Schedule: Jul 14 @ 1:00 PM - Jul 15 @ 2:00 PM ET
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Street Scene 8: Jamesville, NY 2022 - Stage 2] id=[3316] title=[David Chea]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Tig welding creations 3" titanium intakes

EXHAUST

AFe power catback w/ Tig welding creations titanium tips

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

LimpMode tuning with Uprev

DRIVETRAIN

JWT clutch, flywheel, and slave

WHEELS & TIRES

19" Work Meister S1 & Yokohama Advan tires

BRAKES

Akebono calipers & Z1 2 piece rotors 

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Airlift Performance 3P

EXTERIOR

IPL bumpers
CMST Glass carbon fiber hood
Successful automotive carbon fiber fenders
South Bay auto carbon fiber M mirrors

LIGHTING

OEMassive full LED headlights
JDM Skyline taillights

INTERIOR

VQcarbon steering wheel
Braum racing seat and seat belts
Braum racing harness bar
Mazterpiece carbon dash
Likewise shift knob

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Glass carbon hood with the titanium engine bay details

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Rear mount turbo kit

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Carlisle Import and performance
Best Nissan/Infiniti
StreetScene 1st place Infiniti
Battle at the borders 1st place Infiniti

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: David Christensen
Location: Ogden, Utah USA
Vehicle: 2000 Lexus GS300
Horsepower: 360
Club: n/a

SOCIAL

Instagram: davie.guns

Photography by stm._photography

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Salt Lake City (Sept 17, 2022)
TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 12 @ 1:00 PM - Sept 17 @ 2:00 PM MT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Salt Lake City 2022] id=[3431] title=[David Christensen]}

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

2JZGTE

EXHAUST

Cat back 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

HKS

WHEELS & TIRES

Work Euro wheels

EXTERIOR

Junction Produce body kit

LIGHTING

OE replacement 

INTERIOR

Custom diamond double gold stitch

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Double din

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Air suspension 

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Single turbo 

SPONSORS

Power cult performance
Utah pic a part

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Power cult performance

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Scrapefest - 1st Place
Down to Earth

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: David Daiuto
Location: Monroe Township, New Jersey USA
Vehicle: 2002 Volkswagen GTI
Horsepower: 300
Club: @outcastzclique

SOCIAL

Facebook: David Daiuto
Instagram: @ruinedmk4gti

Photography by @_dolce_media_

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=[3299] title=[David Daiuto]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Intake manifold
Forged diverter valve

EXHAUST

downpipe and 3in straightpipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Stage 2 tune by BnM autoworks
Boost gauge
Oil pressure gauge
Voltage gauge

WHEELS & TIRES

Watercool ind 3 piece forged mt10
Verceli tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3h bags

EXTERIOR

Completely sanded car down surface rusted and clear coated over
Front valance
Rear valance

INTERIOR

Seats out of Volkswagen cc
Rear seat delete with stained wood floor

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

The exterior of the car overall

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Looking for a new set of 3 piece wheels
Big turbo kit
Sai/pcv delete
Paint or wrap

SPONSORS

Outcastzclique
Rollineuroz

SHOPS & MECHANICS

BnM autoworks

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Pandafest
Dubs at the lake

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: David Gaines
Location: Yakima, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2013 Subaru Legacy
Horsepower (hp): 165
Club: YakTownSubies

SOCIAL

Facebook: /DueceDuece2011
Instagram: @5th_gens_4days

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=[2792] title=[David Gaines]}

WHEELS & TIRES

• XXR wheels
• Toyo Ultra 900 tires

BRAKES

• Stoptech drilled and slotted rotors
• Carbon ceramic pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• GT struts with Tein lowering springs
• Front STI strut tower brace

INTERIOR

• Ivory w/ cloth upholstery

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Yeti theme
• White and red color combo

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• 2013 Outback bumper
• GT drivetrain swap

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Subie Solutions

Competitor: David Navas
Location: Simi Valley, California, USA
Vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic Si
Horsepower: 310 whp
Club: Team Elevate

SOCIAL

Facebook: /david.navas.355
Instagram: @davidnavas18

Photography by Dreamzraw.

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=[3185] title=[David Navas]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

L15b 1.5L
27won W2 turbo kit
27won CAI
27won inlet pipe
Prl Motorsports intercooler
Rv6 down pipe and mid pipe

EXHAUST

Invidia R400 Gemini exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Sirimoto flex fuel kit with ethanol gauge
Hondata
Powermetric dub stage tune

DRIVETRAIN

Action Clutch stage 5 clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

Cosmis XT-006R wheels - 18x9.5 +10 (f/r)
Hankook Ventus V12 tires - 225/35/18 (f), 225/40/18 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

BC coilovers extreme lows
Swift springs 18k front 16 k rear

EXTERIOR

Jsracing front grille
Custom grill brace (blue)
Hella horns
Battle aero get wing
Trackspec Motorsports hood vents
Avs front and rear window visors
Ikon Type r front end conversion
Ikon Type r side skirt
Type r style fender add on
Custom fender vents
Homemade front splitter
Homemade side skirt
Homemade rear diffuser
Homemade front and rear vent plates

LIGHTING

VLAND ARCHAIC Headlights

INTERIOR

Buddy club carbon steering wheel
Buddy club harness
Cipher harness bar
Nrg prisma bucket seats
Planted seat brackets
Acuity short shifter
Center console delete
Skunk 2 shift knob
Carbon fiber dashboard pieces
Sirimoto flex fuel gauge

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Favorite mod would have to be the 27won turbo kit the car feels more responsive. Can’t forget about Acuity instrument short shifter it feels great and looks crazy with the center control delete."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

"Future mods would be to build the block for more hp. Goal is to reach 450hp."

SPONSORS

Frameless Mounts

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Kiki from Supertuning

 PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: David Shealy
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 240SX
Horsepower: 
Club: KoruWorks

SOCIAL

Facebook: Davids OneLucky Seven
Instagram: 

Photography by David Shealy.

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Atlanta (May 8, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: May 5 @ 12:00 PM - May 8 @ 5:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[T365 @ Formula DRIFT: Atlanta 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2671] title=[David Shealy]}

EXHAUST

• Aftermarket muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

WHEELS & TIRES

• Konig SSM wheels - 18x9.5

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Tein springs

EXTERIOR

• Custom Ultra White paint trimmed in black cleared with a four color pearl
• Origin Lab ground effects
• OEM Silvia spoiler

• Grip Royal steering wheel
• NRG quick release

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

• Clarion single din head-unit

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• KoruWorks
• David Shealy
• Kendrick Autobody - Corey Davis

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dawson Thomas
Location: Bloomsdale, Missouri, USA
Vehicle: 2016 Scion FR-S
Horsepower: 205

SOCIAL

Facebook: /dawsont3
Instagram: @_thatfrs

Photography by @majeski_media, Dawson Thomas

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=[2867] title=[Dawson Thomas]}

EXHAUST

• Hks hi power single exit
• Tomei UEL headers
• Blox catless front pipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Open flash tablet tuner

WHEELS & TIRES

• Blitz technospeed z1 3 piece
• Federal 595

BRAKES

• Cquence drilled and slotted rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance suspension
• Out of system camber plates
• Custom rear lower control arms

EXTERIOR

• Vis racing carbon trunk
• Ikon motorsports front lip
• Nia auto designs rear spats
• OLM carbon rear diffuser
• Bayson r side skirts
• Carbon side marker deletes
• Carbon front badge
• Omnique tints neo silver mirror tint 15% all around

LIGHTING

• LED all around
• Valentini carbon sequential tails

INTERIOR

• Carbon fiber trim
• Tomei shifter
• Wearelikewise shift boot

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Blitz tow strap - adds a more aggressive look to the rear end."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Custom headlights
• Starlight headliner
• Carbon side badges

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• AEP

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dean Dupree
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Vehicle: 2002 Acura Integra Type R
Horsepower: 650

SOCIAL

Instagram: @rhd_dc5

Photography by @kseriesonly.tm @quintanas.tm

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
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{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3167] title=[Dean Dupree]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Fully built k20a2
Custom turbo kit 

EXHAUST

Custom out the hood

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Hondata kpro v4
AEM oil/boost/air fuel gauges

DRIVETRAIN

Quaife sequential transmission

WHEELS & TIRES

Wedssport SA90 wheels - 17x8+25
Achilles ATR Sport 2 tires - 235/45/17

BRAKES

Brembo big brake kit

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Megan Racing coilovers SPEC-RS Series
Buddy Club suspension parts

EXTERIOR

Custom jewel eye headlights
Mugen bumper
Carbon wing

INTERIOR

Buddy Club racing spec seats
Custom 6 point cage
Custom X bar in the trunk
Takata harnesses
AiM Sports MXG 1.2 Strada racing display

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The Quaife sequential transmission because it is different from everyone else."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

AWD

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Dean Dupree

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Spocom San Diego, CA
Extreme autofest
Daily Drivers

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: Denise Long
Location: Mesa, Arizona, USA
Vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Horsepower: 680 whp
Club: Team Hybrid

SOCIAL

Facebook: Denise Long-Anderson
Instagram: @girlsloveasphalt

Photography by Denise Long.

2020 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 3: BATTLE 43
Voting Schedule: Nov 17 @ 2:00 PM - Nov 19 @ 12:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[2020 Playoffs: Stage 3] id=[2605] title=[Denise Long]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• LT4Chevrolet

EXHAUST

• Straight pipe 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Track and time

WHEELS & TIRES

• Custom painted wheels
• Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires

BRAKES

• Brembo

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Magnetic suspension with track and launch control

EXTERIOR

• Wrap
• Chassis-mount wing
• Battle Aero side skirts
• Gorilla Splitters front splitter
• Custom rods diffuser
• Custom airbrush under the hood by Angel Silva 

LIGHTING

• RGB headlights
• Underglow and interior lighting by dreamautomotivelighting 

INTERIOR

• Diamond floor mats
• Racing seats
• Carbon fiber trim

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Rockford Fosgate amplifier
• Custom box in the trunk

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Wrap

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Kooks headers
• E85 flex fuel

SPONSORS

• Colorbomb Wrap
• Michelin Tires
• Amsoil
• Renagade
• Tire Stickers
• Forzaline Auto

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Forzaline
• Colorbomb Wraps
• Angel Silva
• Unique Coatings
• Gorilla Splitters
• Wicked Wrenches

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dennis Newland
Location: St. charles, Missouri, USA
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z
Horsepower: 328

SOCIAL

Facebook: /dennis.newland
Instagram: @tatt2dennis

Photography by True Vision Photography

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=[2852] title=[Dennis Newland]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Full bolt on vq
• Garrett 3582 turbo
• kinetix turbo manifold
• 850cc injectors
• E85

EXHAUST

• Custom made turbo back exhaust by Nocturnal Motor Works

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Tuned by et tuning

WHEELS & TIRES

• Cosmis Xt006r wheels - 18x9.5 +10 (f), 18x11 +8 (r)
• Kenda Kaiser tires - 265/35/18

BRAKES

• Dual caliper in rear
• Hawk Performance pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Full gktech front and back
• Angle kit
• Upper control arms
• Camber arms
• Traction arms
• Toe arms
• BC Racing coilovers

EXTERIOR

• Carbon hood
• Hatch
• Fenders and spoiler
• Wrap with livery from vich n visuals
• Custom front bash bar by Nocturnal Motor Works
• Rear bash bar made by Crane Autoworks

INTERIOR

• Corbeau fx1 racing seats
• Custom aluminum dash by Crane auto works
• 8 point roll cage made by nocturnal Motorworks

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Turbo

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Vh45 engine swap
• LinkECU stand alone ecu

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Nocturnal Motorworks
• Crane Auto Works
• Enthusiast Motorworks

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Derek Hood
Location: Cambridge, Ontario Canada
Vehicle: 2000 Honda Prelude
Horsepower: 175
Club: abandoned.tm

SOCIAL

Facebook: derek.hood.hockey
Instagram: static_derek

Photography by Derek Hood

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=[3399] title=[Derek Hood]}

EXHAUST

3 Inch Stainless

WHEELS & TIRES

Weds Kranze Cerberus 2

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Yonaka Coilovers
Megan Racing Stabilizers

EXTERIOR

Custom Vented Hood
Duck Tail Trunk Spoiler
Rear Window Visor
Greddy Front Lip
JDM Sideskirts/Rear Lip
Devsport Front Splitter

LIGHTING

Eagle Eye Headlights
JDM Fogs

INTERIOR

Sparco Evo Racing Seats
NRG Steering Wheel/Hub
Blue Suede Dash
Custom Fordite Shift Knob

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

My Vented Hood is my favourite because I rushed it 5 days before a big Import show, first time welding and fabricating and I had it finished and I painted it the day before the show. 

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Air Suspension
Custom Rear Diffuser
Shave Engine Bay
Mishimoto Radiator
Wings West Side Skirts/Rear Lip
Custom Molded Widebody

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Importexpo Opener 2018
Ertefa 2018
1326IX Importexpo 2018
Hotwheelz Car Show X 2018
Importexpo Closer 2018
NvUS Showcase 2018
Importexpo Opener 2019

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Derek Matcheski
Location: Middlefield, Connecticut, USA
Vehicle: 1974 Datsun 260Z
Horsepower: 300 whp (estimated)
Club: N/A

SOCIAL

Facebook: /derek.matcheski
Instagram: @derekmatcheski
YouTube: video link 1, video link 2

Photography by Seamus J Hickey (@seamusjhickey).

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=[2653] title=[Derek Matcheski]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• 3.0 L-series stroker N/A

EXHAUST

• Custom Fujitsobo

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• MSD
• Petronix

DRIVETRAIN

• Subaru STI LSD
• Datsun 280ZX 5-speed transmission

WHEELS & TIRES

• Rota RKR wheels
• BFGoodrich Rival tires

BRAKES

• Toyota
• Stoptech

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• BC coilovers

EXTERIOR

• Custom paint

LIGHTING

• Hella H4

INTERIOR

• Custom roll cage
• Custom dash

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• 6 speed swap

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Derek Matcheski

PHOTO GALLERY