Competitor: Ian Alvarez
Location: Fullerton, California, USA
Vehicle: 1983 Toyota Corolla
Horsepower: 200
SOCIAL
Instagram: @ian_ae71
Photography by @goodrun.jp
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=[3177] title=[Ian Alvarez]}
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
Toyota 4AGE swapped 1.8L stroker engine
Webber carburetors
ITG high flow filters
EXHAUST
4-1 TRD exhaust manifold
Borla Cat Back
DRIVETRAIN
Toyota TRD 5 speed manual transmission
AE86 GTS drive train
WHEELS & TIRES
Konig Rewind wheels
BRAKES
EA86 OEM
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
KYB G-force shocks and struts
Watanabe Lowering springs
EXTERIOR
BMW Austin yellow paint job
INTERIOR
OMP steering wheel
TRD short shifter
NRG shift knob
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
Engine swap
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
Track suspension
SPONSORS
Firm 400
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Ian Hernandez
Location: Denton, Texas USA
Vehicle: 2016 Ford Mustang
Horsepower: 417
Club: Team Ronin
SOCIAL
Instagram: @coyoterenegade
Photography by @viglnte @bonitashots
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=[3245] title=[Ian Hernandez]}
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
Ford Coyote 5.0L
EXHAUST
Corsa extreme catback
Corsa off-road long tube headers
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
93 octane Gearheads tune
WHEELS & TIRES
Ferrada CM2 cobre
Nitto 555G2
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Accuair air suspension
BMR camber links
BMR K member
Whiteline sway bars
Whiteline end links
Steeda strut mounts
Steeda jack rails
Steeda front control arms
BMR knuckle to toe arms
EXTERIOR
@visracing terminator hood
@i5_autohaus gt350 bumper
@Liquivinyl canards
Axial Sequential Turn signals
@liquivinyl gt350 splitter
@andersoncomposites gt350 carbon fiber fenders
@liquivinyl type 4 side skirts
@speedformstyle aluminum louvers
@mf_autodesigns carbon fiber louvers quarter
@downforcesolutions v2 diffuser
@sigala_designs gt350rr wing
@sigala_designs carbon fiber trunk
LIGHTING
Oracle lighting RGBW headlights
Raxiom turn signals
Euro taillights
INTERIOR
Seats- @Corbeauseatsusa RRB
Cage- @competitionmotorsport
Steering wheel- @Lpperformanceco gt350 forged carbon
Shifter- @bartonshifters
Shiftknob- @anarchymotive
SPONSORS
@steedaautosports
@downforcesolutions
@jaxwaxdfw
@completecarbon
@mvp_decals
@slickflickwallets
@mishimoto
@diodedynamics
@sickspeed
@liquivinyl
@raxiomlights
PHOTO GALLERY
Ikaika Mokiao had considered the R32 Skyline his dream car for as long as he could remember, so when LTMW built a 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R and put it up for sale, Mokiao jumped at the opportunity to finally own his dream machine.
Owner: Ikaika Mokiao
Location: Honolulu, HI
Vehicle: 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 400
Club: Dragtech Racing Hawaii
SOCIAL
Facebook: Ikaika Mokiao
Instagram: @mokes808
Photography by Ikaika Mokiao, @raiden_75_, @riesphotography, @stancestaggermedia, @air_culture_hawaii, @petroleum_jesse, @therandomjdmfan97, VisualsbyMelwin.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
EXHAUST
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
DRIVETRAIN
WHEELS & TIRES
BRAKES
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
EXTERIOR
LIGHTING
INTERIOR
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
SHOPS/MECHANICS
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Irvin Brizuela
Location: Northridge, California, USA
Vehicle: 2020 Acura TLX A-Spec
Horsepower: 290
SOCIAL
Facebook: /irvinstanleyb
Instagram: @tsf_aspec96
Photography by Irvin Brizuela
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=[3054] title=[Irvin Brizuela]}
EXHAUST
Straight pipes
WHEELS & TIRES
Hankook Ventus 12 Evo 2
Infinitwerks wheels 19x9.5 (f), 19x10.5 (r)
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Air Lift Performance suspension
EXTERIOR
Carbon fiber part coming from @wc_carbonfiber
INTERIOR
Carbon fiber coming from wc_carbonfiber
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
Carbon fiber parts
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
Widebody
SPONSORS
@airridesupplybakersfield
@wc_carbonfiber
@qualityhydrographics
@carlock
SHOPS & MECHANICS
LSD Motorsport
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Isaac Godinez
Location: Bastrop, Texas USA
Vehicle: 2020 Ford Mustang RTR
Horsepower: 490 (estimate)
SOCIAL
Instagram: @_turtlemedia_
Photography by @rgh.media
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=[3225] title=[Isaac Godinez]}
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
K&N cold air intake
EXHAUST
Borla Xpipe
Flowmaster axle back
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Custom pop and burble tune
DRIVETRAIN
10R80
WHEELS & TIRES
RTR aero 7
Nitto NT555 G2
BRAKES
Brembo brakes
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
RTR suspension
EXTERIOR
RTR spec 5 wide body
Anderson composite gt350R wing
Plastidip done by @justthedipz
LIGHTING
Oneuplighting underglow
INTERIOR
Carbontastic steering wheel
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
Spec 5 wide body from RTR vehicles
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
MBRP active exhaust
SPONSORS
Oneuplighting
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Isac Ramos
Location: Cypress, Texas, USA
Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Horsepower: 282 whp
Club: Exalted Royalty
SOCIAL
Facebook: /isac.ramos.77398
Instagram: @mericangen
Photography by @superman_392.
2020 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 3: BATTLE 41
Voting Schedule: Nov 17 @ 2:00 PM - Nov 19 @ 12:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[2020 Playoffs: Stage 3] id=[2450] title=[Isac Ramos]}
EXHAUST
WHEELS & TIRES
BRAKES
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
EXTERIOR
LIGHTING
INTERIOR
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
SPONSORS
SHOPS & MECHANICS
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Isaiah Lucero
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Vehicle: 2015 Scion FR-S
Horsepower: 215 whp
Club: @vadedmob
SOCIAL
Facebook: Isaiah Lucero
Instagram: @zayylucero
Photography by @slightlykrispy, @iamkre8tiv, @daniello_productions.
2020 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 2: BATTLE 21
Voting Schedule: Nov 10 @ 2:00 PM - Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[2020 Playoffs: Stage 2] id=[2484] title=[Isaiah Lucero]}
EXHAUST
WHEELS & TIRES
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
EXTERIOR
LIGHTING
INTERIOR
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"The custom heart taillights from Japan!"
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
SPONSORS
SHOPS & MECHANICS
PHOTO GALLERY
Ish Malhi bought the car back in 2015 and started building from day one. Without the help from friends (Reid, Jas, Kevin and many others) this build wouldn't have been possible.
Competitor: Ish Malhi
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 630
Club: drvsafenotslow.com
SOCIAL
Facebook: /ishrajmalhi
Instagram: @gtr.ish
Photography by @briezaecinema, knpgn
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=[2992] title=[Ish Malhi]}
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
61 mm Spectrum motorsports turbo
Acl bearings
Wiseco pistons
Eagle rods
Nitto gaskets
Je pro seal head gasket
Super tec head overhaul
Arp hardware
Greddy timing belt
Fluid ampr damper
Oem water pump
Oem ported oil pump fitted with spool spline drive
RIPS racing single throttle body intake manifold
R34 coil conversion kit
Koyo rad
Mines cam cover baffles
Tomei oil pan baffles
Id1000cc injectors
4inch intercooler
EXHAUST
6boost exhaust manifold
Custom built downpipe
50mm tail wastegate
Invidia catback
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Haltech ecu
BIT canbus gauge
Aem wideband
DRIVETRAIN
5 speed rb26 awd transmission
WHEELS & TIRES
Ssr ms3 18x9.5
Nexen 275/35r18
BRAKES
R34 Brembo brake upgrade
Hawk front pads
Project mu rear pads
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Fortune 500 coilovers
Cusco front and rear swaybars
Cusco front and rear strut bars
EXTERIOR
Gurney spoiler extension
N1 trunk lip
N1 hood lip
Dmax carbon fiber vented hood
Ts diffuser
Tbo side skirts
LIGHTING
Oem headlight built by winnipeg hid
INTERIOR
Mines cluster
AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA
Kenwood stereo
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"Spectrum motorsports turbo who needs a radio when you have turbo whistle."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
Moo powwwaa baby
SPONSORS
Midnight_rbz
That_red_alumiduty towing
SHOPS & MECHANICS
Canadian cylinder head
Dynamotorsports tuning
Jit auto
Reid and dao's garage
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Issam Beg
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z
Horsepower: 244
Club: @proluxury_conceptz
SOCIAL
Instagram: @sailawayxv
2021 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 2: BATTLE 32
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=[2894] title=[Issam Beg]}
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
AEM Cold Air Intake
Borla Short Tube Headers (In transit/pending)
EXHAUST
Invidia Gemini Dual Burn Tip Catback Exhaust
Berk Technology High Flow Cats
WHEELS & TIRES
19" Three Piece Wheels - Weds Kranze Vishunu
BRAKES
Monroe pads with stock calipers
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Air Lift Performance Management/Bag over coils conversion (BC Racing Extreme Low Struts)
EXTERIOR
KBD - INGs Front Lip
KBD - INGs Rear Lip
LIGHTING
LowGlow - Underglow
Custom Ghozt Module Head lights w/ Showmodes
Custom Ghozt Module Tail lights w/ Showmodes
INTERIOR
Grip Royal Custom Quick Release Steering Wheel
RED laser cut seat covers
AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA
Pioneer Double Din
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
Air Lift 3P + Kranze 3 piece wheels
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
Widebody
SPONSORS
@Speedfreaksusa
@proluxury_conceptz
SHOPS & MECHANICS
Proluxury Conceptz - Sherry
Desi Auto - Tan
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Izzy Irizarry
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Tacoma
Horsepower (whp): 160
Club: Freaks of Nature
SOCIAL
Facebook: /izzy.tacomole
Instagram: @tacomole_fon
YouTube: video 1, video 2, video 3, video 4
Photography by Izzy Irizarry, Tuckn' Clothing
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=[2724] title=[Izzy Irizarry]}
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
WHEELS & TIRES
BRAKES
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
Cowl delete would have to be my favorite mod right now.
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
4runner bed sides - one body line from fender to rear of bed.
SPONSORS
SHOPS & MECHANICS
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: J.J. Alfano
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Vehicle: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Horsepower: 400 hp
Club: Asphalt Anarchy
SOCIAL
Facebook: /jjalfano
Instagram: @jjalfano
Photography by J.J. Alfano, Shifting Gears Media, Robert Goodwin.
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=[2682] title=[J.J. Alfano]}
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
EXHAUST
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
DRIVETRAIN
WHEELS & TIRES
BRAKES
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
EXTERIOR
LIGHTING
INTERIOR
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
SHOPS & MECHANICS
SPONSORS
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Jack Batalski
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Vehicle: 1995 Honda Prelude
Horsepower: Over 500
Club/Team: Envision
SOCIAL
Instagram: @Cb7274
{module title="TBG12 Playoffs Voting"}
PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS
SHOPS & INSTALLERS
PHOTO GALLERY
Owner: Jack Lokey
Location: Rosenberg, TX
Vehicle: 2016 Nissan 370Z
Horsepower: 308
Club: GentlemanZ
SOCIAL
Facebook: /jack.lokey
Instagram: @iwasnamedjack
Photography by @forgottenfocus, @ryan.media.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
EXHAUST
WHEELS & TIRES
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
EXTERIOR
LIGHTING
INTERIOR
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"Air suspension - I love dropping my car to the ground."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Jack Tsai
Location: Neshanic station, NJ
Vehicle: 2008 Bentley Continental GTC
Horsepower: 661
Club/Team: Regiment Zero
SOCIAL
Instagram: jacktsaimotorsports
PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS
Competitor: JackUltraMotive
Location: Lynnwood, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower (whp): 352
SOCIAL
Instagram: @jackultramotive
Photography by @tom_leers
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=[2796] title=[JackUltraMotive]}
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
EXHAUST
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
WHEELS & TIRES
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
EXTERIOR
LIGHTING
INTERIOR
AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
SPONSORS
SHOPS & MECHANICS
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Jacob Clark
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA
Vehicle: 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 350 whp
SOCIAL
Facebook: /Jacob.clark53
Instagram: @217gt_r
PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
PHOTO GALLERY
Competitor: Jacob Ecija
Location: Chula Vista, California, USA
Vehicle: 2002 Acura RL
Horsepower: 200
Club: Styled by KJ
SOCIAL
Facebook: /jacob.ecija
Instagram: @static.jacob
Photography by Jordan Kaneshiro
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=[3152] title=[Jacob Ecija]}
EXHAUST
One off cat-back
WHEELS & TIRES
Leon Hardiritt Beil
Federal 595
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
One off coilovers
Shortened and tilted spindles
Custom front upper control arms
Custom rear upper control arms
T-Demand Toe Arms
EXTERIOR
High Radius Rear Fenders
J-Style Front Lip
Wald LS400 sideskirts
Styled by KJ rear lip
Styled by KJ eyelids
Styled by KJ grill
LIGHTING
Underglow Kit
Interior LED Lighting
INTERIOR
Junction Produce Neck Pillows
Junction Produce Curtains
AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA
Sony XAV-AX 1000
Kicker 500 watt amplifier
Kicker 10in subwoofer
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"All of the one off parts on the car are my favorite, as the RL is more times than not overlooked in VIP culture because it isn't a true VIP chassis. When I decided to build it I knew it was going to take a lot of work to make it unique and stand out. With that making completely one off parts was necessary to get the car to the point to where it's at now. In addition, all of those parts brought Styled by KJ closer and made us innovate and really push ourselves creatively and execution wise."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
"Eventually I want to continue to push the envelope with the KA9 chassis. I want to relocate the gas tank into the trunk along with raising the floor of the car. I want it to be a mixture of the true VIP style with the body kits and tight fitment, but I also want to harness the Onikyan style VIP builds too of driving as low as possible."
SHOPS & MECHANICS
Styled by KJ
PHOTO GALLERY
Owner: Jacob Owen
Location: Maryland Heights, Missouri, USA
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda RX-7
Horsepower: 330 whp
Club: n/a
SOCIAL
Facebook: /jacob.owen.54
Instagram: @jacob.owen_photography
Photography by Jacob Owen Photography.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
EXHAUST
Performance Electronics
WHEELS & TIRES
BRAKES
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
EXTERIOR
LIGHTING
INTERIOR
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
SPONSORS
PHOTO GALLERY
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