2017 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS CHAMPIONSHIP
SEMA SHOW. LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER
OCT 31 - NOV 3, 2017
STAGE 5: TOP 8
Voting Polls Open: October 3 @ 12:00 PM EDT
Voting Polls Close: October 9 @ 12:00 PM EDT
Click Here for Standings
Ira Alani Fouquette has always been a fan of the JDM Accord, having already owned a CD6. He’s also an avid builder, and says the slow and lengthy process, which is arguably a turn off to some, has been his favorite aspect of modifying the 2009 Acura TSX. Fouquette has plans for new paint patterns on the fuel tank, as well as a custom trunk lid.
Owner: Ira Alani Fouquette
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Vehicle: 2009 Acura TSX
Horsepower: 245
Club: Nokturnal
SOCIAL:
Facebook: Ira Alani Fouquette Muñoz
Instagram: @alani_fouquette
Twitter: @alani_fouquette
Photography by Jonathan Pyle.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
2.4L K24Z3 (Tuned by Church automotive)
CT-E supercharger
Nos Dry 35 shot direct port
CT-Engineering 3.15" high boost pulley
Megan Racing universal oil catch can, overflow reservoir
Injen Short Ram Intake
K-Tuned Fuel rail
Fuel Pressure Regulator, fuel filter, oil dipstick, MAP sensor
Mishimoto radiator, slim fan
Downstar engine & dress up hardware
DW fuel pump
Mugen oil filter
EXHAUST:
RV6 Performance downpipe
RV6 Performance test pipe
Megan Racing cat back exhaust
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Hondata Flashpro
DRIVELINE:
Earls oil cooler
WHEELS & TIRES:
Work VS-XX Wheels - 18x9.5 w/ 3.5-inch lip (f), 19x10.5 w/ 4.5-inch lip (r)
Work Wheels optional center caps
Falken Azenis FK453 tires
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Sub frames custom-painted to match candy & flake on roof patterns
AirRex digital air suspension system
Custom setup using 2-gal tanks (4) and hard lines
Viair 440C compressors (2)
Megan Racing front upper arms
Megan Racing rear camber kit
Megan Racing rear toe control arms
Megan Racing rear traction rods
Ultra Racing front strut brace
Ultra Racing rear sub frame brace
Ultra Racing rear cross member
Ultra Racing rear lower trailer arms
Ultra Racing 16mm rear sway bar
Ultra Racing front lower back sub frame
Ultra Racing front lower sub frame
Downstar lug nuts, valve stem caps
BRAKES:
2008 TL Type-S Brembo brake calipers
R1 concepts eline rotors
R1 Concepts ceramic performance pads (f/r)
Stop Tech steel braided brake lines
EXTERIOR:
PPG custom Blue Pearl paint
Mugen aero front bumper
Modulo rear bumper
Modulo side skirts
Modulo rear spoiler
Accord headlights (European Market)
Accord power folding mirrors (European Market)
Accord rear fog light (European Market)
Mugen license plate bolts
Honda trunk emblem
Shaved roof antenna
LIGHTING
LED lighting throughout the engine bay, undercarriage, trunk and interior by Pablito Salinas
Nokya white DRL & fog light bulbs
INTERIOR
Bride style racing seats
Auto Power roll street bar
Accord airbag (European Market)
Accord sports pedals (European Market)
Accord hazard button (European Market)
Accord floor mats (European Market)
Honda Access optional
LED 3rd brake light
5150 ECU stand
Interior re-upholstered in blue suede and tooled leather trim pieces painted to match exterior
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
Pioneer AVH-X2800BS in-dash receiver
JL Audio 1000 amplifier (1)
JL Audio 300 amplifiers (4)
JL Audio 12-inch W7 subwooofer
Optima yellow top battery
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
2016 Hot Import Nights: San Diego - Best of Show, Best Interior
2016 Norm Reeves Honda Show: Cerritos, CA - Best TL/TSX
2016 SPOCOM: Anaheim - Best Acura, PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds #TBGLIVE Winner
2016 WEKFEST: San Jose - Acura & Honda of the Festival
2016 Extreme Autofest: San Diego - Best of Show
2017 Hot Import Nights: San Diego - Best of Show
2017 Import Face-off: Bakersfield, CA - Best of Show
2017 Cars at the Park: Dinuba - Best Trunk Setup, Best Import
2017 Wekfest: San Jose - Car of the Festival
2017 DUB Show: Anaheim - 1st Place 3 Door Mild
2017 Cruise for the Cause: San Diego - 1st Place Tuner, Best Import
FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
Engraving
SPONSORS
Falken, R1 Concepts
SHOPS / MECHANICS
Auto Fashion USA
South Side Customs
RicheWerks
Ratchet Racing
Pablito Salinas
