Tyler Walter: 2015 Scion FR-S

Tyler Walter originally bought his 2015 Scion FR-S as a smart-choice daily driver that would also double as a weekend car, but everything changed when he first saw the Rocket Bunny V1 kit. Inspired by Toronto's car scene, as well as his father who spent his twenties buying and modifying muscle cars, Walter made his FR-S his own unique ride.

Owner: Tyler Walter
Location: Campbellville, ON
Vehicle: 2015 Scion FR-S
Horsepower: 220 whp
Club: N/A

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Tyler WalterVader 86
Instagram: @twalt24

Photography by @colaphoto_.

Tyler Walter 2015 Scion FRS TBGLIVE1

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Grams 72mm throttle body
Skunk 2 power box intake

Tyler Walter 2015 Scion FRS TBGLIVE4

EXHAUST:
MXP equal length headers
MXP over pipe
MXP Catback

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Open Flash tuning tablet

Tyler Walter 2015 Scion FRS TBGLIVE3

WHEELS & TIRES:
Forgestar F14 wheels
Continental Extreme Contact DW tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
BC Racing coilovers

BRAKES:
StopTech

Tyler Walter 2015 Scion FRS TBGLIVE5

EXTERIOR:
Rocket Bunny V1 kit
VIS Racing AMS style carbon hood
VIS Racing AMS style carbon trunk
Frozen Black wrap

LIGHTING:
Custom Painted Headlights
Buddy Club Taillights
F1 style 3rd brake light
LED Multicolour DRL

INTERIOR:
Carbon wrapped accents
VADER 86 engraved console insert and doorsills
Red aluminum Accents
Custom shift knob

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
CSCS Best Scion - Event 1 2016
CSCS Best Scion - Event 2 2016
CSCS Best Scion - Event 4 2016
CSCS Best Scion Overall 2016
Importfest 2016 - 3rd place
ERTEFA 2016 - Best FRS - Street class
Racewars 2016 - Best FRS x2

Tyler Walter 2015 Scion FRS TBGLIVE2

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"The frozen black wrap makes the vehicle look menacing and beautiful at the same time."

FUTURE MODIFICATION:
Engine swap - 2JZ or LS

SPONSORS:
Sekanskin
Burning Rubber
Milton Volkswagen

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Sekanskin
Burning Rubber Tire and Speed
Cyrious Garageworks

Tyler Walter 2015 Scion FRS TBGLIVE7

Marylene Maheux: 2007 Ford Mustang

Marylene Maheux's passion and hobby in automotive started at a very young age, and it runs in her family. "I was daddy's little girl and worked under the hood of my father's car," recalls Maheux. In 2013, Maheux and her husband purchased a 2007 Ford Mustang V6 4.0L convertible. At the time, the Mustang wasn't running. Together, along with their 4 teenage kids, started the build process. "My husband is a certified mechanic and machinist," mentions Maheux, "and helped acheive our overall goal with the Mustang."

Maheux has 3 sons and 1 daughter, and 3 of them are different. "2 of them have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and another is autistic," mentions Maheux, "but these differences did not stop them from achieving their dreams!" Maheux's 18 year old daughter is enrolled in an automotive mechanics program and starts in September of 2017, and her 19 year old son wants to pursue a career in automotive body work. Maheux and her family share a strong bond, and it's their passion in automotive that keeps them positive, together and happy.

Owner: Marylene Maheux
Location: St-Jean Sur Richelieu, QC
Vehicle: 2007 Ford Mustang
Horsepower: 325
Car Club: Petrol Descendants

Written by Randi Bentia.
Photography by Jonathan Gauthier, Red Wave Production

SOCIAL
Facebook: Marylene Maheux
Instagram: @mustanggirl6

10 Marylene Maheux 2007 Ford Mustang Tuner Battlegrounds

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
BBK shorty headers
JLP Performance P-Flow air intake kit
Steeda underdrive pulley

EXHAUST
Dual X-pipes exhaust with Pypes mufflers

02 Marylene Maheux 2007 Ford Mustang Tuner Battlegrounds

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
SCT chip

DRIVELINE
3.73 Rear gear

09 Marylene Maheux 2007 Ford Mustang Tuner Battlegrounds

WHEELS & TIRES
American Racing VN215 Classic Torq Thrust II 1-piece wheels - 18-inch
Michelin tires - 245/50-18 (f)
Continental tires - 275/45-18 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Eibach lowering spring kit (1.6-inch drop (f), 2-inch drop (r))

BRAKES
OEM

01 Marylene Maheux 2007 Ford Mustang Tuner Battlegrounds

EXTERIOR
Custom Duraflex widebody
Carbon Creations carbon fiber hood
Steeda wing
Custom front and rear lip, sideskirts
Original Grabber orange and black paint

LIGHTING
Car Lighting District LED lights
2010 Razor Lightning taillights

03 Marylene Maheux 2007 Ford Mustang Tuner Battlegrounds

INTERIOR
Custom painted Grabber orange grabber leather seats

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
JVC head-unit
Polk Audio 12-inch 500watt subwoofers (2)
Rockford Fosgate 800 watt amplifier

04 Marylene Maheux 2007 Ford Mustang Tuner Battlegrounds

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS
Hot Import Nights 2017: Loudon, NH - Tuner Battlegrounds #TBGLIVE Winner
Hot Import Nights 2017: Loudon, NH - 5th Place Hottest Overall, Hottest Female Ride
Autorama: Montreal - 1st Place Convertible Modified
Salon Auto-Sport: Quebec - 3rd Place Convertible Modified
Classic Import - Best Mustang
Ayer's Cliff Drag and Show n Shine - Best Ford, Best Mustang
Torque Modified - Top 75
Bagged vs Static - Top 10
Laborday Showdown - Best Ladies Car
All Ford Show: Vermont - Best 2005-2009 Mustang
All Ford Show - People Choice

11 Marylene Maheux 2007 Ford Mustang Tuner Battlegrounds

FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"The wide body is my favorite modification because it makes me unique."

08 Marylene Maheux 2007 Ford Mustang Tuner Battlegrounds

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
Supercharger, hydrolic suspension, deep-dish wheels

SPONSORS
Autoglym Canada
Prospect Automotive
Dynamique Auto Sound
Carosseries Technipro
Car Lighting District

SHOPS & MECHANICS
Mustang Revolution - Granby, QC
Carosseries Technipro - Longueuil, QC

05 Marylene Maheux 2007 Ford Mustang Tuner Battlegrounds

Sam Natividad: 2013 Mazda 3

Sam Natividad purchased his 2013 Mazda 3 as a daily driver, but his passion for cars took over shortly after taking ownership. Inspired by his friends who are also car enthusiasts, Natividad is building to keep the dream alive.

Owner: Sam Natividad
Location: Pickering, ON
Vehicle: 2013 Mazda 3
Horsepower: 140 whp
Club: Team Endless Possibilities

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Sam Paulo Natividad
Instagram: @sampaulo17

Photography by FD Photography, King Cudia, Duanne Assistidio.

Sam Natividad 2013 Mazda 3 TBGLIVE13

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Corksport short ram intake
Carbon fiber engine cooling plate
Carbon fiber fuse box cover
Body colored engine cover

02 Sam Natividad 2013 Mazda 3 Tuner Battlegrounds

EXHAUST:
Corksport cat-back single-exit exhaust

WHEELS & TIRES:
BBS RS wheels - 18x10.5 (f/r)
Nankang tires - 225/40/18

Sam Natividad 2013 Mazda 3 TBGLIVE18

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Air Lift Performance double bellow front and rear bags
BC Racing rear coilovers

Sam Natividad 2013 Mazda 3 TBGLIVE17

EXTERIOR:
Aftermarket auto exe front 2-tone bumper.
Custom made front splitters
Custom made side splitters
Rear lip
Oem style trunk spoiler
Rear window visor

LIGHTING:
Custom painted headlight housing
Aftermarket HID conversion kit

Sam Natividad 2013 Mazda 3 TBGLIVE19

INTERIOR:
Hydrodipped camouflage interior trim panels. 
NRG steering wheel with hub and quick release.
Sparco r100 racing seats. 
Custom trunk setup with hardwood flooring and hard lines with 5 gallon airlift tank and dual compressor

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Pioneer AVH 300 single DIN head unit

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
NVUS Summer Showcase - 2nd in Class

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"The auto exe bumper. It made a big change on the front end."

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Nextmod
Jspecperformance
Jun Torres
PDM

Sam Natividad 2013 Mazda 3 TBGLIVE10

Neal Woon-Fat: 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R

Neal Woon-Fat was looking for a build that would last him his lifetime, and he narrowed it down to a choice between an RX-7 FD and the Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R. When he finally decided on the GT-R, he had already started acquiring parts for the car before it landed on North American soil. After eight years with his Skyline modified in and out, including a built motor, he started to feel the need for a refresh. In December of 2016, Kei Muira released a rendering of the Pandem R32 wide body kit, and Woon-Fat knew what he had to do. "Seeing the kit now on the car, it feels as though I’ve been waiting for this kit all my life," he says. "I’m ready to show everyone else this rebirth. "

Owner: Neal Woon-Fat
Location: Mississauga, ON
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower: 375 whp
Club: Team TBA

SOCIAL:
Facebook: TBA Brand Apparel
Instagram: @tbaprojectr32

Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Unite Media.

02 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Nismo front mount intercooler
Nismo 1.2mm head gasket
Nismo oil cap / rad cap
HKS turbo actuators
Nissan R33 oil collar
Nissan N1 R33 turbos
Nissan N1 oil pump
Nissan N1 water pump
Nissan N1 crank bearings
Nissan N1 connecting rod bearings
ARP head bolts
Brian Crower intake and exhaust valves
Brian Crower valve springs and retainers
Wiesco forged 87.5mm pistons/piston rings
GReddy Power Extreme II exhaust
GReddy intercooler piping
GReddy fuel rail
GReddy oil catch can
GReddy radiator deflector
GReddy oil cooler
GReddy oil filter relocation kit
Koyo Type Z aluminum radiator
M’s Factory hi-flow air intakes
Blitz blow off valves
FAL slim electric fan
APEXi L-Jetro standalone
Bosch fuel pump
680CC injectors
Vibrant hoses and clamps

EXHAUST:
GReddy turbo-back exhaust

04 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Defi BF Series 60mm boost gauge
Defi BF Series 60mm EGT gauge
Defi Controller II unit
APEXi L-Jetro standalone

DRIVELINE:
Hicas delete

06 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

WHEELS & TIRES:
Work L1 3-piece Meister wheels - 18x9.5 -55 (f), 18x11 -55 (r)
Nitto Invo tires - 265/35/18 (f), 295/35/18 (r)

08 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
BC Racing coils
Nismo front tower strut bar
Nismo rear tower strut bar

BRAKES:
VTTR 6-piston brakes
VTTR 330mm cross drilled front rotors
VTTR front steel braided brake lines
Rear cross drilled rotors

02 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

EXTERIOR:
Nismo front bumper air ducts
Nissan N1 headlights
Seibon vented carbon fiber hood
TBO opened mouth grille
Ignited 6000k HID bulbs
Ganador mirrors
Full Pandem R32 widebody kit
Rear window roof spoiler
240 Rocket Bunny duck bill trunk wing

10 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

LIGHTING:
HID lighting
Car Shop Glow R32 taillights

INTERIOR:
Key!s Racing steering wheel
Nismo gauge cluster
Nismo steering wheel hub
Nismo shift knob
Bride seats
Bride seat rails
Bride custom interior rear seats and floor mats
Defi BF Series 60mm boost
Defi BF Series 60mm EGT gauge
Defi Controller II unit
Greddy dual A-pillar 60mm gauge pod
C-Shift short shifter
JDM leather shift boot
JDM leather handbrake boot
Vibrant Performance foot pedals

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Clarion VRX765VD AM/FM DVD Multimedia Station
Clarion SSS501 Signature Series Components
2 x Clarion PXW1052 10-inch Subwoofers
2 x Clarion DPX2251 Amplifiers
KnuKonceptz Kolossus Fleks Kables (1/0 and 4 Gauge)
KnuKonceptz Klear Speaker Kable (10 and 16 Gauge)
2 x KnuKonceptz Krystal RCA Kables
2 x Kompact Kap 1.2 Farad
KnuKonceptz KonFUSED 3-Way Distribution Block
KnuKonceptz KonFUSED Ground Distribution System
KnuKonceptz KonFUSED Battery Terminals
KnuKNoceptz ANL Fuse Holder

05 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Importfest - Best Nissan, Best JDM (multiple years)
CSCS - Best of Show (multiple events)
SCP - Best Nissan, Best JDM (multiple years)

11 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
Body kit

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Air suspension

07 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

SPONSORS:
Nitto, Nextmod, Dspeed, TBA Brand, Pancross LLC, Trakyoto

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Nextmod Mississauga
Dspeed Performance

12 Neal Woon Fat 1990 Nissan GTR TBGLIVE

Richard Brown: 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

Richard Brown comes from a family which is loyal to GM. When shopping for a car of his own, he says he liked the Cruze because he saw the potential for many modifications to change things up.

Owner: Richard Brown
Location: Bowmanville, ON
Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Horsepower: 138 (estimated)
Club: Elusive Rides

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Richard Brown
Instagram: @ritchy_est95

Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Richard Brown.

Richard Brown 2015 Chevrolet Cruze TBGLIVE5

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Injen cold air intake

EXHAUST:
Axle-back dual exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Volt gauge
AFR gauge

WHEELS & TIRES:
Fast Rennen wheels - 17x7.5 (f/r)
West Lakes tires - 225/45/17 (f/r)
Blox black spiked lug nuts

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
FK coilovers

EXTERIOR:
Vinyl Wrap (front bumper, hood, roof and trunk) 
Custom made splitter
Chrome delete strip on trunk
GT Racing style back bumper
Spyder taillights

Richard Brown 2015 Chevrolet Cruze TBGLIVE3

INTERIOR:
Color-matched painted trim
LED lighting
Hardwood trunk

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
2017 Niagara Truck and Tuner Expo - Top 15 Domestic
2017 Canadian Automotive Expo - Top 3 In Class
2017 CSCS Final Round - 2nd Place Chevy

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"My new favorite modification would have to be my GT style racing back bumper because I really like the look of it, and it gives more of an aggressive look from behind."

Richard Brown 2015 Chevrolet Cruze TBGLIVE4

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Racing style seats
Dress up interior more
Audio modifications (not certain on what to do yet)
Some engine bay work

SPONSORS:
Sick Speed

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Roy Nichols
Grounded Conceptz

Richard Brown 2015 Chevrolet Cruze TBGLIVE2

Kiran Persaud: 2010 Hyundai Genesis

Kiran Persaud purchased the 2010 Hyundai Genesis because of its affordability, top speed, sporty look and ability to handle plenty of modifications. The aftermarket support for the Genesis has expanded tenfold since it came out, and Persaud used that to his advantage. 

Owner: Kiran Persaud
Location: Markham, ON
Vehicle: 2010 Hyundai Genesis 2.0T
Horsepower: 220 whp
Club: NVUS

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Kiran Persaud
Instagram: kiranpersaud63

Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Dillon Persaud, Stanced Imports, MRD.

Kiran Persaud 2010 Hyundai Genesis15

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
AEM cold air intake
HKS SSQV4 blow off valve
GT Custom Exhaust muffler delete w/ titanium tips

Kiran Persaud 2010 Hyundai Genesis9

EXHAUST:
GT Customs custom exhaust

Kiran Persaud 2010 Hyundai Genesis12

WHEELS & TIRES:
Varrstoen ES6 wheels - 19x9.5 +12 (f), 19x11.5 +15 (r)
Nankang NS2 tires - 225/35/19 (f), 245/35/19 (r)
Black extended spiked lug nuts

Kiran Persaud 2010 Hyundai Genesis13

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
BC Racing Extreme Low Coilovers (Front)
Scion FRS - BC Racing Coilovers (Rear)
326 Power Springs
Tein Strengthed Tie Rods
Whiteline Front End Links
Whiteline Rear End Links
ISR Performance Front Tension Rods
ISR Performance Front Lower Control Arms
ISR Performance Rear Lower Arms
ISR Performance Rear Camber Arms
ISR Performance Rear Toe Rods
Parts Shop Max Rear Upper Control Arm

Kiran Persaud 2010 Hyundai Genesis16

EXTERIOR:
Avery Diamond Red Vinyl Wrap (Sparkly Red)
M&S Front Lip
Newtype Performance Custom Front Splitter
Newtype Performance Custom Side Splitters
Ixion Rear Diffuser
Fog Bezels Painted Gloss Black

Kiran Persaud 2010 Hyundai Genesis10

LIGHTING:
Superlux V3 taillights
Sylvania ZXE headlight bulbs
Sylvania ZXE fog light bulbs

INTERIOR:
Custom fabric pillars
Crown Royal shift boot
Bubble shift knob
VIP custom tray
Bliss & Boundary VIP pillows

Kiran Persaud 2010 Hyundai Genesis2

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
PIONEER AVH 270BT double din deck
PIONEER TS-D1602R 6.5 speakers
MTX Terminators subwoofers
MTX TNA 251 amp

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Ertefa 2016 - Street Class - Best Genesis Coupe
Miss Sexy x Wheels Direct / EXPO Show 2016 -  Best KDM
Radica's Hot & Spicy Show & Shine 2017 - Best KDM & Best Wrap
ONT Rides Show & Shine 2017 - 2nd Best Hyundai
Strada Show & Shine 2017 I - Best Hyundai, Best Wrap, Best Low Ride
Strada Show & Shine 2017 II - 2nd Best Hyundai, Best Wrap
Wheels Direct Block Party Show 2017 - 2nd Best Wrap

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"My favourite modification would have to be the Diamond Red wrap on my Genesis Coupe. In the sun it is sparkling red with gold and silver flakes. In the shade or on a cloudy day it looks like the OEM red but until it hits the light it’s like BAM! A whole new shade of red tossed with some sparkles."

Kiran Persaud 2010 Hyundai Genesis811

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
AirLift suspension
Work wheels

SPONSORS:
Fabulous Auto
HeadTurner Customs
Nextmod
Newtype Performance
Go Clean
Sick Speed

SHOPS / MECHANICS:
Fabulous Auto
Noble Performance

Kiran Persaud 2010 Hyundai Genesis3

Farid Nurmohamed: 2003 Lexus IS300

Farid Nurmohamed has been building, tweaking and rebuilding his IS300 for years, finally getting close to where he wants it to be. Like many IS300 owners, Nurmohamed chose this platform as a starting point because of its combination of performance, handling prowess and renowned reliability. In addition, he was drawn in because of the aftermarket potential, both in performance and aesthetics. Nurmohamed has always been a fan of wide, beefy styling, and that's the direction he took his IS300 in from day one. He tells us that his favorite part of the build is all the different ways to cleanly pull off a wide, function-built stance while still pushing the boundaries of style and fitment.

Owner: Farid Nurmohamed
Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2003 Lexus IS300
Horsepower: 200 whp (estimated)
Club: NextLevel

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Farid Nurmohamed
Instagram: @farid.nurmohamed

Photography by jon_fnomenal, Christopher Jameer.

Farid Nurmohamed 2003 Lexus IS300 TBGLIVE14

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Figs clutch damper delete
Swift Racing Technologies intake
Cusco rad cooling plate
Figs hood shock dampener kit
Tomei red cam gear

EXHAUST:
Custom 2.5" exhaust piping (from Y-pipe)
HKS dragger exhaust
HKS resonator

Farid Nurmohamed 2003 Lexus IS300 TBGLIVE12

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Swift Racing Technologies race ECU

DRIVELINE:
5-speed W55 transmission
Ralco short shifter

Farid Nurmohamed 2003 Lexus IS300 TBGLIVE1

WHEELS & TIRES:
SSR SP1 wheels - 18x10.5 (f), 18x12 (r)
Toyo R888 tires - 255/35/18 (f), 295/30/18 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Full Air Lift suspension and management w/ custom hardlines
Hotchkiss sway bars
Tanabe front and rear underbrace
Megan front and rear upper strut bars

Farid Nurmohamed 2003 Lexus IS300 TBGLIVE13

BRAKES:
Neo Motorsport front and rear 6-piston BBK
C-cut 2-piece rotors
StopTech stainless steel brake lines
ATE Super Blue DOT4 brake fluid

Farid Nurmohamed 2003 Lexus IS300 TBGLIVE8

EXTERIOR:
Askura Garage rear overfenders
Elixir front bumper
Hipposleek side skirts
Custom rear bumper
Altezza visors
Seibon carbon fiber hood
TRD carbon fiber trunk and roof spoiler
Hella supertones
Voltex Type 5 wing
APR canards

LIGHTING:
JDM dark chrome tail lights
6000k Philips Ultinon D2R HID upgrade

Farid Nurmohamed 2003 Lexus IS300 TBGLIVE3

INTERIOR:
Bridge Ergo 2 leather reclinable seats
TRD seat brackets
Altezza digital cluster
Momo Tuner steering wheel
NRG hub
NRG quick release
Bloxs weighted shift knob

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
10-inch 1800w K710D4 DBdrive subwoofers (2)
Bassworks sub enclosed box
DBdrive AT2000 monoblock Amp
DBdrive 10 Farad Capacitor
Kenwood dx470 dvd audio deck

Farid Nurmohamed 2003 Lexus IS300 TBGLIVE6

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Importfest Toronto 2014: 3rd Place - Best Lexus
CSCS 2014: 1st Place - Best Lexus

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
Wide, beefy fitment

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Twin-turbo 2JZ swap

SPONSORS:
Tire Connection

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
SFG Automotive
Velocity Autobody
Boost Theory
Nextmod
Teknotik

Farid Nurmohamed 2003 Lexus IS300 TBGLIVE5

Shawn Flindall: 2016 Kia Rio

Shawn Flindall wanted to dive into the KDM scene, but he also wanted to do it in a unique way that suited his own personality and style. After deciding on a 2016 Kia Rio LX+, he was motivated by the popularity of the KDM niche in the car scene, and began transforming his compact Korean hatchback into a unique ride of his own.

Owner: Shawn Flindall
Location: Port Hope, ON
Vehicle: 2016 Kia Rio LX+
Horsepower: 138 whp
Club: StaticLows

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Shawn Flindall
Instagram: @sflindall87

Photography by staticlows.com, Alysha Koltan, Lunn Photography

Shawn Flindall 2016 Kia Rio TBGLIVE2

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
AF Dynamic Cold Air Intake
Catless Mid Pipes
Evilla Motorsports Magnaflow Axel-Back Exhaust System
NGK Plugs
Spec D Oil Catch Can
Evilla Motorsports Carbon Fiber Rad Cover
Carbon Hydro Dipped Engine Cover
Carbon Hydro Dipped Relay Cover
Streetz Ville Chrome Fender/Bay Bolts
Blue Engine Bay Glow
SickSpeed Radiator Cap
Mugen Oil Cap
SickSpeed Dual Tone Horns

EXHAUST:
Evilla Motorsports Magnaflow Axel-Back Exhaust System
Catless Mid Pipes

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Volt Gauge
Oil Temp Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge

Shawn Flindall 2016 Kia Rio TBGLIVE10

WHEELS & TIRES:
Fast Exploit wheels - 16x8 (f/r)
Ingen A1 tires - 195/45/16 (f/r)
RTX chrome tuner lugs
20-mm spacers

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Evilla Motorsports Strut Bar
Evilla Motorsports Hatch Brace
Evilla Motorsports Torsion Bar
Wasp Racing Coilovers
Megan Racing Camber Bolt Kit

Shawn Flindall 2016 Kia Rio TBGLIVE7

EXTERIOR:
Wrapped in Vvivid Matte Metallic Charcoal
Front splitter lip
Splitter Support Rods
EZ Lip side lip
EZ Lip rear Lip
Front Tow hook
Gennsi 8k HID Conversion kit
Cree LED Pure White Reverse Lights
Carbon K Emblems
Tinted Plate Covers
Black Housing Headlights
Headlight Amber Delete
Tinted Tail Lights
1-inch Sickspeed Hood Spacers
VMS Shorty Antenna

Shawn Flindall 2016 Kia Rio TBGLIVE12

LIGHTING:
Gennsi 8k HID Conversion kit
Cree LED Conversion Lights
Interior LED Light conversion

Shawn Flindall 2016 Kia Rio TBGLIVE3

INTERIOR:
Cipher Auto Racing Seats
Cipher Auto 4 Point Racing Harnesses
Custom Seat Brackets
Cipher Auto Harness Bar
DND Performance Steering Wheel
DND Performance Coilover Shift Knob
Carbon Fiber/Silver Pedals
Fabric Wrapped Shifter Boot
Fabric Wrapped Pillars
Fabric Wrapped Headliner
Matte Black Double Din Head Unit Kit
Rear Seat Delete
False Rear Floor Wrapped in Black Fabric
Amp Rack in Spare Wheel Well
5- Panel Wink Mirror
LED Light conversion
3 pod Gauge Cluster
Volts, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure Gauges

Shawn Flindall 2016 Kia Rio TBGLIVE4

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Sony Double Din Head Unit
6.5-inch MTX Thunder Pro Audio Component Speakers (2)
6.5-inch MTX Thunder Pro 3-Way Mid Speakers (2)
10-inch MTX Thunder Pro2 Subwoofers (2)
Bassworx Inverted Sub Enclosure
1800w Kenwood Amplifier
1800w Amplifier Kit

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Motorama Spring Fever 2017 - Best Wrap
CSCS Round 1 2017 - 1st Place Kia
NVUS Summer Showdown 2017 - 1st Place KDM
GrassRoots 2017 - 1st Place Kia Other
Torque Modified 2017 - Top 75 in Class
Canadian Automotive 2017 Expo 2017 - Top 3 in Class Kia
GrassRoots 2016 - 3rd Place Kia Other
Torque Modified 2016 - 3rd Place Kia

Shawn Flindall 2016 Kia Rio TBGLIVE6

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"I honestly do not have a specific favorite modification, I just love the overall look of the Static Rio and how everything is coming together to complete my vision."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
"There are a few small future modifications that I want to do such as Drilled and Slotted Rotors with Performance pads and SS Brake lines, Half cage, Rear Window Vents, Swift or 326 Springs to get me a little lower and stiffer suspension but at the end of the day the biggest future modification is going to be the engine itself. A complete swap to the 1.6 GDI turbo engine from a Veloster or Forte or a complete custom turbo build on the stock 1.6 GDI N/A. Once I dive into the performance side of this car, I suspect it will be off the road for sometime to complete it."

SPONSORS:
Optimum Wraps
Evilla Motorsports
Cipher Auto
PowerShift Inc
SickSpeed

Shawn Flindall 2016 Kia Rio TBGLIVE1