Michael Cuyugan

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Owner: Michael Cuyugan
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Matrix XR
Car Club: Team Hybrid/ Autocraft
Horsepower: 140
Website: Car Club

Michael never thought he would build this car. It used to be his daily driver from Las Vegas to O.C. almost every week. He was attending car shows for his Lexus IS300 when he came across Linda's ‘Team Praxxis’ Toyota Matrix, which inspired him to start building his. Considering not a lot of people build a Matrix, it’s always a  challenge to find parts, so when he does they’re always a must to get.

Photos ByMike_1slwtrx

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
TRD short ram intake
DC headers
Mishimoto Radiator
OBX stage 1 cams

WHEELS & TIRES
Drag DR25 green powdercoated wheels - 18x8 +35 (f/r)
Falken tires

SUSPENSION
Tokico shocks
TRD lowering springs
Meagan (strut bar, sway bar)
Energy suspension bushings control arm front and rear
Mishimoto oil catch can

EXTERIOR
Custom metallic black paint
XRS Toyota Matrix front and rear bumper
Custom side skirt

INTERIOR
Custom suede (roof panel, door, trunk)

AUDIO
Sony XAV-72BT head unit
POLK AUDIO MM651UM 2-way coax speakers (f/r)
Hifonics Brutus BRZ2400.1D amplifier
Sony 10-in. 2400 W subwoofer
Custom headrest monitors

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SPONSORS
 Thanks to Team Hybrid Sponsors:
Mishimoto
BFGoodrich
Energy Suspension
NOS Energy Drink
Meguiars
Clutch Master
Grafik Impact
Autocraft

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