Competitor: Vern Lapuz
Location: Irvine, California, USA
Vehicle: 1992 Acura NSX
Horsepower: 400
Club: Garage Life
SOCIAL
Facebook: /vernmlapuz
Instagram: @vernlapuz
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Photography by @dat_taro_fit, @phot8os, @bapmedia_
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
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
Comptech Supercharger (Polished)
Comptech Fuel lines and Fuel Rail
Comptech Headers
Comptech Fuel Pressure Regulator
Comptech Carbon Fiber Intake
Cantrell Concepts billet carbon fiber oil cover
Cantrell Concepts cold air induction
Cantrell Concepts billet carbon fiber dipstick
Cantrell Concepts billet carbon fiber coolant tank cap
Science of Speed polished coolant bottle
Gruppe-M Carbon Kevlar Engine Cover
Gruppe-M Carbon Fiber Intake Scoop
EXHAUST
Gruppe-M Style II dual tip exhaust
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Comptech Supercharger PiggyBack Computer
Blitz DC Instruments - Temp gauge, Pressure gauge, Boost gauge, DC Live Unit
DRIVETRAIN
5 Speed Manual NSX-R Gearing
Exedy Clutch
WHEELS & TIRES
Volk Racing TE-37SL Black Edition - 18 x 9.5 +22 (f), 19 x 10.5 +12 (r)
BRAKES
AP Racing Big Brake Front - 4 Piston
13" Slotted Floating Rotors
G-Tech steel braided lines
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
NSX-R Front Chassis Braces
Tein RA Coilover Suspension
Science of Speed/Comptech Sway bars
Studio RSR Rollbar/Cage and Engine Brace
EXTERIOR
KPMF Iced Titanium Blue with gloss carbon parts
Custom Monterey Blue Paint Job (underneath)
2003 Acura NSX Headlight Conversion
Custom One Off Burn Up Front Bumper
Taitec wide fenders
Lechers side skirts
Custom one off Gruppe M rear valance
Gruppe M Carbon Fiber side ducts
Craftsquare GT Carbon Fiber Mirrors
Science of Speed JGTC Carbon Fiber Hood
Seibon Carbon Fiber Trunk
Pride Carbon Fiber Rear Air Duct
Cantrell Concepts Carbon fiber fuel filler with fuel filler cap
Marga Hills Front Fenders
Marga Hills Side Spats
Taitec Carbon Fiber JGTC Wing
NSX-R Door Badges
NSX-R Front and rear emblems
LIGHTING
OEM Lighting with LED bulbs
INTERIOR
Bride Seats
- Driver - Red Bride LowMax Vios w/ Carbon Kelvar Backing. Gradiant center along with all pads and protectors.
- Passenger - Red Bride LowMax Zieg3 w/ Carbon Kelvar Backing. Gradiant center along with all pads and protectors.
Bride Seat Rails
Momo Tuner Steering Wheel with NSX-R Horn Button
Worksbell ShortHub
Worksbell Quickrelease
Worksbell Lock
Eclipse Navigation Unit
Honda Navigation Pod with Screen
5 piece carbon fiber trim kit
Zanardi Shift stalk with Titanium shift knob.
JDM NSX-R Carbon fiber shift boot
S2000 AP2 Cluster conversion kit from Johan
Zanardi Edition Floor mats
S2000 Push button starter
AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA
McIntosh MCC301M amplifier
McIntosh MCC404M 4 Channel amplifier
Custom stealth kick panels
Custom trunk setup with screens
Focal Crossovers
Eclipse Navigation System
JL Audio W3 V2 8inch Sub
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"It would have to be the exterior kit, because it's one of a kind, with 4 different JDM pieces put together, but flows so well together as if it was made to be put together."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
Full turbo setup doing 800-1k in power
SPONSORS
Studio RSR
Volk Racing
Mackin Industries
Toyo Tires
Chemical Guys
SlipLo
SHOPS & MECHANICS
HQ Engineering
Science of Speed
AutoTech Center
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS
SlammedEnuf - 1st Place Acura
Las Vegas Auto Salon - 1st Place Acura
Origins - Best JDM
JCCS - 3rd place best NEO Honda and Acura
PHOTO GALLERY
