2018Playoffs

  • Ismael Martinez: 2016 Subaru BRZ

    Ismael Martinez bought his 2016 Subaru BRZ two years ago after an accident took his Integra away from him. With some help from his girlfriend, he has worked on the car to bring out its performance potential, as well as its looks.

    Owner: Ismael Martinez
    Location: Santa Clara, CA
    Vehicle: 2016 Subaru BRZ
    Horsepower: 230 (estimated)
    Club: N/A

    SOCIAL:
    Instagram: @izzy_dgaf408

    Photography by Maria.

    Ismael Martinez 2016 Subaru BRZ TBGLIVE2

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
    E85

    EXHAUST:
    Nvidia N1 exhaust
    PL headers
    No Name front pipe

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
    Stage 2 OFT tune

    Ismael Martinez 2016 Subaru BRZ TBGLIVE4

    WHEELS & TIRES:
    Volk Racing TE37 wheels
    Hankook RS4 tires

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
    D2 lowering springs

    BRAKES:
    StopTech brakes

    Ismael Martinez 2016 Subaru BRZ TBGLIVE3

    EXTERIOR:
    Battle Aero chassis mount wing w/ APR deck
    Seibon carbon fiber hood
    Seibon carbon fiber trunk

    LIGHTING:
    Valenti smoked taillights

    INTERIOR:
    Personal steering wheel
    NRG quick-release
    NGH hub
    Bride Lowmax bucket seats
    DnL shift knob
    NRG harness bar
    NRG harness belts

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
    "Bucket seat. Since I'm short the bucket seats just has me in place so I won't move around."

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
    Turbo

    SPONSORS:
    Dice Motorsports
    Notorious Wraps
    Sickspeed
    Dargon LED

    SHOPS/MECHANICS:
    Dice Motorsports

    Ismael Martinez 2016 Subaru BRZ TBGLIVE5

  • Shane Hickey: 1987 Mazda RX-7

    Shane Hickey picked up his 1987 Mazda RX-7 after challenging himself to confront his fear of rotary engines. Thanks to some careful maintenance, the RX-7 has become his daily driver ever since. With a handful of carefully selected modifications, he has changed up the car to suit his style.

    Owner: Shane Hickey
    Location: Pleasanton, CA
    Vehicle: 1987 Mazda RX-7 GXL
    Horsepower: 120 (estimated)
    Club: N/A

    SOCIAL:
    Facebook: Shane Hickey
    Instagram: @_rotard

    Photography by Shane Hickey.

    Shane Hickey 1987 Mazda RX7 TBGLIVE3

    EXHAUST:
    Racing Beat header-back exhaust

    WHEELS & TIRES:
    Advan Oni wheels 
    Yokohama Super Advan Sport tires

    Shane Hickey 1987 Mazda RX7 TBGLIVE9

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
    PBM Pro Coilovers
    SuperPro Caster Bushings
    Teals Extended inner Tie Rods
    Teals Extended Ball Joints
    Villains Ball Joint Extensions
    Mazda Trix Bump Steer

    BRAKES:
    StopTech rotors
    StopTech brake pads

    Shane Hickey 1987 Mazda RX7 TBGLIVE4

    EXTERIOR:
    Cut fenders
    Volvo 740 lip

    Shane Hickey 1987 Mazda RX7 TBGLIVE8

    INTERIOR:
    Bride seats
    Street Faction seat rails
    Momo steering wheel
    Moon Eyes shift knob

    Shane Hickey 1987 Mazda RX7 TBGLIVE2

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
    "I enjoy my fenders a lot, although the lips are not as pretty. I've yet to see anyone do what I've done with my fenders on FC."

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
    1-off molded wing

    Shane Hickey 1987 Mazda RX7 TBGLIVE6