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TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS @ TUNER EVOLUTION: ANAHEIM, CA (JAN 14, 2018)
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Dana Balthasar purchased his 2015 Lexus RC F in March of 2017, and planned to modify it right away. He wanted his build to stand out and be unique, and with a love for widebody cars, the path forward was clear. With a full Pandem kit and some new wheels from Work, this RC F attains a one-of-a-kind look.

Owner: Dana Balthasar
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
Vehicle: 2015 Lexus RC F
Horsepower: 467 (Estimated)
Club: N/A

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Dana Balthasar
Instagram: @socaldana_rcf

Photography by JC Pepino.

EXHAUST:
Armytrix Valvetronic stainless steel exhaust system w/ dual burnt tips

WHEELS & TIRES:
Work Emotion CR3P wheels
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires
H&R Track+ spacers

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Air Runner air suspension system

EXTERIOR:
TRA Kyoto Pandem Widebody kit
Avery Dennsion ColorFlow vinyl wrap

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
SEMA 2017
Cleanculture SoCal Season Closer - Top 50

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"I don’t really have 1 favorite modification. My favorites are my Pandem wide body kit and my Work CR3P Wheels. The body kit is my favorite because I’m the only person in the US running the full kit and I feel that separates my car from others, and my wheels are another favorite because they look great and fit the cars look so perfectly, plus knowing I’m the first person running these wheels before they are available for the public makes it even better."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
PPE Headers
Brembo Brakes
Upgraded Audio system

SPONSORS:
Armytrix
Avery Dennsion
WORK Wheels
TRA Kyoto- Pandem
TOYO Tires
H&R

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Infinite Auto Design
Daley Visuals
Airrunner
Tucker Tire
Jon Sibal Design Works

Miguel Mendoza-Hall is the second owner of his 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution, having owned it since 2009. With a focus on keeping a clean appearance, the Evolution has been through many changes and iterations before arriving at this point. With clean looks and plenty of power on tap, this Evo is one potent performer.

Owner: Miguel Mendoza-Hall
Location: Westminster, CO
Vehicle: 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution RS
Horsepower: 850+ whp
Club: Team Daily Driven Revolution

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Mig Migs
Instagram: @mig_migs27

Photography by @ben_cooper_photography.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Tobz Performance Built and fully forged 2.3 L block and head
Manley Super lightweight crank
Manley Turbo Tuff rods
GSC R2 cams
Skunk 2 Fully ported Pro series intake manifold
STM Fully ported and coated exhaust manifold
Forced Performance FP Zero turbo

EXHAUST:
MAP Performance Downpipe
ETS Test pipe
Perrin Performance Intercooler
ETS UICP/LICP
RS*R Cat back exhuast
Torque Solutions Polyurethane exhaust hangers

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Speed density ECU tune
AEM Electronics Gauges (boost, EGR, oil pressure)

DRIVELINE:
Torque solutions Upgraded driveline bushing
Beatrush Upgraded driveline

WHEELS & TIRES:
Work Meister S1 3P wheels
Michelin Pilot Super Sports tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Bilstein PSS9 coilovers
Whiteline Roll to center kit and upgraded bushings

BRAKES:
RacingBrake Upgraded rotors, pads and lines

EXTERIOR:
Rexpeed carbon fiber side skirts
APR carbon fiber rear diffuser
Carbon fiber front lip
Rexpeed rear window vents

LIGHTING:
JDM Evo 7 taillights
HID upgraded headlights
Upgraded LED bulbs

INTERIOR:
Braum Racing Elite-X Series red stitch seats
Redlinegood upgraded red stitch shift boot and center console cover
Hydro-dipped carbon fiber style trim pieces

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Alpine head unit
JL Audio 10-inch subwoofer
Boston Acoustics component speakers

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Street Tuner Mayhem Auto Show – 2010-2017
2009 Best Appearing Vehicle – Class runner up
2010 Best Appearing Vehicle – Class runner up
2014 Best Appearing Vehicle – Drift/track runner up
2016 Best Appearing Vehicle – Class runner up
2017 Best Appearing Vehicle – Class runner up

CU Sport Club Car Show – 2010 – 2016
CorSport Auto Show – 2009 – Best in class
Simply Fresh Fitment Car Show – 2010
Invited to AutoCon LA

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Engine, I love the 2.3L stroker motors for cruising and putting down some power."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Future build: 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution RS (~800 whp, ~670 tq)
Engine: Fully rebuilt 2.3L engine (forged internals and performance parts)
Forced Induction: Forced Performance FP Zero turbo
Supporting Mods: Fuel and spark performance parts to support the hp/tq output
Interior: Aftermarket seats and other interior components
Exterior: Avery ColorFlow wrap, aftermarket JDM wing, custom carbon fiber front canards
Suspension: Fortune Auto suspension with piston lift system (cups)
Wheels: New 18 inch wheel setup
Tires: New tire setup

SPONSORS:
Carbon Collective
Sickspeed
Seek Clothing
SSR Wheels
Braum Racing Seats

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Tobz Performance Tuning
Detective Powder Coating
STM Performance

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS @ TUNER EVOLUTION: ANAHEIM, CA (JAN 14, 2018)
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Nikko Flores had a dream to build and modify a car to his personal tastes since he was much younger, but he didn't know exactly what it would be until he saw the FR-S. When he finally took ownership of the car, he began working on his plan to change things up.

Owner: Nikko Flores
Location: Anaheim, CA
Vehicle: 2016 Scion FR-S
Horsepower: 195 whp
Club: N/A

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Nikko Flores
Instagram: @nikko_flores

Photography by @berwhintoo.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Tomei Equal length header
Tomei Overpipe
EVS Test Pipe

EXHAUST:
Tomei Type 80-R

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Ecutek tuned by Church’s

WHEELS & TIRES:
Work Meister M1 3P wheels - 18x9.5 -8 (f), 18x10.5 -30 (r)
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 2 tires - 235/40/18 (f), 275/35/18 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Fortune Auto 500 coilovers w/ Swift springs

EXTERIOR:
Rocket Bunny V2 Kit
DAI Canards
Carbon Fiber Splitter with rods

LIGHTING:
Spec-D headlights
Toms (JDM) Taillights

INTERIOR:
Bride Zeta III Bucket Seat
Works bell short hub
Works bell tilt
Personal Neo Grinta 330mm

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Bucket seat because it change the feeling of driving a regular car to a race car."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Rear seat delete with a roll cage and second bucket seat
Gauges in the passenger dash
Boost

SPONSORS:
Dress Up Bolts

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
LTMW

Markis Sarkis bought his 1992 Mazda Miata when he was 16 years old and before he could even drive. It didn't take long before he started modifying the car over the winter. Each year it was a new iteration, going from different forms of stance, finally arriving at a functional setup after Sarkis spent some time spectating drift events. Today, Sarkis drives his Miata on the track as well as the street, blending function and form the best way he can.

Owner: Markis Sarkis
Location: Stouffville, ON
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 90 whp
Club: Nextmod

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Markis Sarkis
Instagram: @its.markis

Photography by Markis Sarkis, Christopher Jameer, Colin Holmes.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
R-Theory Engine Mount Spacers
R-Theory Engine Belly Guard
Garagestar Skid Plate

EXHAUST:
RC Fab blast pipe

DRIVELINE:
Welded differential

WHEELS & TIRES:
BBS RS wheels - 15x9.5 (f), 15x10 (r)
Zestino Gredge 07R tires - 195/50/15 (f)
Hankook Ventus RS3 tires - 225/45/15 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Frame Notches (done by RC Fab)
Custom Front UCA (done by RC Fab)
Rear Adjustable UCA
BC Racing Extreme Low Coilovers (24k/32k)
R-Theory Sway Bar Endlinks

BRAKES:
Hawk Performance pads

EXTERIOR:
Newtype Canards
GV Front Lip
GV Side Skirts
Vintage Chrome Mirrors
Arios Blister Overfenders
Autokonexion Duckbill (moulded to trunk)
Vorsteiner Porsche 991 Carbon Fiber Diffuser (retrofitted)

LIGHTING:
Sylvania Rectangle Headlights
Custom Angry Eyes Cover (done by RC Fab)
Clear Marker Lights

INTERIOR:
Full Tan Interior Conversion
Zebra Skin Door Cards
MT Motorsports Roll Bar
Woodgrain Steering Wheel
Sparco Quick Release

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Ertefa 2016 - Best Mazda Miata
Import Expo Toronto - 3rd Place Best Mazda

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Zebra Doorcards: I love this mainly because I saved them from getting thrown out but I also find that my car was supposed to be this super clean "show car" but the door cards are just wild and so "in your face" and everyone always laughs about them."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
PS Duce Front Bumper/Side Skirts
Bride Vios III
Takata Drift Harness
Hydro E brake
We Are Likewise Shift Knob

SPONSORS:
Nextmod
Newtype Performance
RC Fab
R-Theory Motorsports
GoClean
Akii Tire
Zestino Tire Canada
Bagged Proper

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Uzii at Versatile Automotive
Michael and Marvin at Steelcase Tire
Jon Lee at Akii Tire
Justin at Stouffville Chrysler
Ryan at RC Fab

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Mario Kassamani wasn't originally looking for the E90 M3, but when a friend of his mentioned that he was selling his 2011 BMW M3 he couldn't resist. Within one week of owning the car, the modifications began. Kassamani's goal was to build a head-turning show car that could also hit the circuit and show off its functionality. It looks like he succeeded!

Owner: Mario Kassamani
Location: Glendora, CA
Vehicle: 2011 BMW M3
Horsepower: 560 whp
Club: LTMW

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Mario Kassamani
Instagram: @e90mario

Photography by Renz.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
ESS VT2-625 Supercharger
TiAL 50mm Blow Off Valve
High Performance Rod Bearings
CSF Triple Pass Radiator
CSF Oil Cooler
CSF Power Steering Cooler

EXHAUST:
Macht Schnell Race (Catless) X-Pipe
Agency Power Exhaust

DRIVELINE:
CSF transmission cooler

WHEELS & TIRES:
BBS E88 wheels - 18x9.5 (f), 18x10.5 (r)
BBS Japan green center caps
Toyo R888R tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Bilstein B16 Damptronic Coilovers

BRAKES:
StopTech Big Brake Kit - 380mm front /355mm rear

EXTERIOR:
Full BMW Individual Java Green Paint Respray
Arkym Carbon Fiber Hood
Carbon Fiber Front Bumper & Lip
Dinmann CF Side Splitters
Dinmann CF Rear Diffuser
RKP/IND BMW Motorsport Mirrors
APR GTC-300 Adjustable CF Wing
BMW Performance Spoiler

LIGHTING:
Custom OSS Design Headlights

INTERIOR:
Reupholstered Sparco SPX Seats
Takata 4-Point Harness
AutoPower Roll Cage
Awron Digital Telemetry Gauge
Custom Rear Seat Delete
Reupholstered Door Panels, E-brake Boot, DCT Boot, Arm Rest
Custom Dinmann CF Steering Wheel
Custom Gauges
IND Floor Mats

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
AUTOCON 2017- Streets of Long Beach
SPOCOM 2017- Anahiem
SEMA 2017 Feature Car

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"There are many special parts on my car, but one of my favorites has to be the genuine BMW Motorsport mirrors from the M3 DTM race car. These mirrors were sourced from BMW Motorsport Germany and had custom mounting brackets fabricated when they arrived in the US. It's just one of those super unique pieces that you won't see with anyone else."

SPONSORS:
LTMW
Toyo Tires
APR Performance
Dinmann CF
Sparco

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
LTMW

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS @ HOT IMPORT NIGHTS: HONOLULU (DEC 23, 2017)
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Dyrell Acosta and his father purchased the 1973 Toyota Celica you see here from California, and had it shipped over to Hawaii. Since then, the father-son duo has been building the car, adding their own personal tastes into the modification process. Inspired by 80s style with a new twist, the Celica is all sorts of cool.

Owner: Dyrell Acosta
Location: Waiphau, HI
Vehicle: 1973 Toyota Celica
Horsepower: 110 whp
Club: Garage Kids

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Dyrell B Acosta
Instagram: @sacidonn_

Photography by Jonathan Lorian.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
3TC Motor 89mm bore
Single 45 side draft carburetor (Makuni)
Act clutch
Lighten Flywheel

EXHAUST:
Doug Thorley headers
Cherry Bomb glass pack
Thrush 2-inch exhaust

DRIVELINE:
Single-piecec driveshaft
390 differential

WHEELS & TIRES:
Custom widened OEM 1973 Corolla SR5 wheels - 13x10 
215/50/13 tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Front T3 Coilovers
Rear 350z springs and drop shocks

EXTERIOR:
Custom Blue
Painted Rotisserie style
Rust Proof Undercarriage

INTERIOR:
Fully custom black Interior
Recaro style bucket seats

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Alpine head unit
Custom Precision Power audio system

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Motor Swap, because it is always exciting to put a new heart."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Upgraded Front lighting
Upgraded Rear LED Lights
Paint

SPONSORS:
PanchKits
GarageKids

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
GarageKids