PASMAG 173

THE TOUGHER THE TIRE, THE EASIER THE ESCAPE.

Any Vehicle.

Every Terrain.

CONTENTS 48 STREET SWEEPER

John Santos’ Time Attack S2000

Beefy Clanton’s unicorn RC F build

Jason Helmick’s radical FR-S

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SHOW STOPPERS AND AWARD WINNERS

THE PEAK OF THE CAR SHOW SEASON HAS COME AND GONE, AND WITH IT, A WHOLE BUNCH OF HARDWARE WENT HOME WITH ITS AWARD WINNERS - SOME OF WHICH ARE FROM OUR VERY OWN SHOWS WITH THE TUNING 365 TOUR OF 2022 ! We were thrilled to spend the busy season with all of you, meeting some of you for the first time, checking out your latest builds, and of course, handing you the hardware to recognize your hard work.

In addition to your usual PASMAG content like the hottest new products, we made sure this issue of PAS highlights some of the most prolific show-stoppers and award winners throughout the year - and not just winners from our Tuning 365 Showcase, either! You may have noticed the big show-stopper on the cover: John Santos’ badass S2000, a bonafide racecar that doubles as a street car.

From there, we also take a look at two continuous award winners in the form of a couple of Team Hybrid builds you may already recognize - Joshua Stubstad’s Toyota Supra and Jason Helmick’s Scion FR-S. Naturally, we also have a wide variety of award winners to showcase from Tuning 365 shows we held throughout 2022, with winners from Englishtown, St Louis, and Salt Lake rounds of Formula DRIFT.

However you slice it, this issue of PASMAG is a celebration of excellence and dedication to the craft of building vehicles. As always, thanks for picking up and reading our celebration of all things cool and automotive. We’ll see you at the next show!

ADAM GORDON

@gordon.leadfoot EDITOR

SEMA Member

PRODUCTS HOTNEW

DRESS UP BOLTS

Stage 2 Titanium

Hardware Engine Bay Kit for 2000-2006 BMW M3

$359.99 | DressUpBolts.com

Designed for the BMW E46 M3, this 73 piece Stage 2 engine bay kit includes bolts, screws, nuts, and washers manufactured from extremely durable, anti-corrosive, and lightweight GR5 titanium metal. This kit replaces hardware in the following locations: fenders, strut towers, headlights, hood latch, strut tower bar, fuse box, fan shroud, reservoirs, oil dipstick, and air intake scoop. Available in red, true burned, blue, purple, polished, gold, and black finishes.

PROJECT KICS

NEODYMIUM Magnetic Drain bolt

Mackin-Ind.com

A high quality and simple replacement for the oil drain plug of Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus, Mitsubishi, Subaru,

HEATSHIELD PRODUCTS

Lava Hot Rod Sleeve

HeatshieldProducts.com

Protecting wiring, fluid lines, and hoses from heat and exposure has reached a new level with Heatshield Products’ new Lava Hot Rod Sleeve thermal barrier protective sleeves. The sleeves use specially-formulated volcanic rock-based fibers for the most effective and durable thermal barrier. This also makes the sleeve oil, fuel, chemical, and acid resistant to give your components an extra level of protection. Lava Hot Rod Sleeve expands up to 15% more than its static diameter, making it easy to fit over components for installation. Includes heat shrink material to seal open ends. Available in 1/4-, 3/8-, 1/2-, 3/4-, 1-, and 1.5-inch diameters.

DESIGN ENGINEERING INC.

Turbo Heat Shields

DesignEngineering.com

Offered in attractive, easy-to-install designs, the Design Engineering turbo heat shields come in kits that include any necessary locking ties or wire. They are available in multiple models including GEN-3 TITANIUM, the most technologically advanced version for several turbo sizes, Ultra 47 for T3 and T4 sizes, and ONYX Series Black versions for T22 and T25 sizes.

ISC SUSPENSION

Air Piston Coilover Cup - 20mm Pair

$650 | ISCSuspension-na.com

A coilover air cup kit is a happy medium between actual air ride and static coilovers. In fact, it takes the benefits from both, and for the most part leaves behind the negatives associated with each. That might sound too good to be true, but it’s the truth! Air cups do not sacrifice performance like a traditional air bag, and coilover air cups have the ability for instant height adjustment when needed just like air bags.

ISC SUSPENSION

N1 V2 Coilovers for 2005-2014 Ford Mustang (S197)

$999 | ISCSuspension-na.com

MACKIN CARBON PRODUCTS (MCP)

Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber Spoiler for Tesla Model 3/Model S

Mackin-Ind.com

Mackin Carbon Products’ pre-preg carbon fiber spoiler for Tesla Model 3 and Model S is available in three different types of carbon fiber: wet carbon, matte carbon, or forged carbon. Boasts an easy install with no drilling required. A version for the Tesla Model Y is coming soon.

New V2 N1 coilovers feature a revised upper spring perch and thrust bearing, which is fully sealed and self lubricating, making them essentially maintenance free. These coilovers feature a monotube damper, 32-way adjustable damping, preload separate from ride height, and a lifetime warranty. Multiple spring rates and valving options are available.

PRODUCTS HOTNEW

PROJECT MU

XC6 Caliper Kit for 6H

Project-Mu.co.jp

Project Mu’s XC6 caliper kit for 6-bolt setups is perfect for trucks and SUVs. Features include a forged sport caliper kit with 6-pistons, complete with two sets of TYPE PS brake pads and 1-piece slotted rotors. Also includes a teflon brake line so you can rest assured of this kit’s durability.

VORTECH SUPERCHARGERS

Small Block Chevy Supercharger System

VortechSuperchargers.com

Vortech Superchargers now offers Small Block Chevy owners a way to easily make more power while still retaining air conditioning and power steering if needed. Utilizing a V-3 SiTrim compressor capable of up to 775 horsepower, and a 10-rib belt drive assembly, this new more compact Vortech Centrifugal Supercharger kit has the smallest footprint, and is specifically designed for stock to midlevel modified engines. Available for most 283-383 cubic inch SBC engines with stock or aftermarket heads.

INJEN TECHNOLOGY

SES2300CF Performance Exhaust System for 2020-2021

Toyota GR Supra

$1,629.95 | Injen.com

Made out of oversized 304 stainless steel with mandrel bent tubing, this exhaust system for the GR Supra includes premium V-band clamps and hardware to keep the massive 3.5-inch front and mid section tubing together. The rear section features 3-inch tubing that flows exhaust gasses through a custom investment cast Y-pipe and dual round mufflers that equalize flow for improved sound and performance. 4.5inch carbon fiber tips add superb aesthetics.

• BOLT-ON SPACER KIT

• HARDWARES INCLUDED

• FORGED 6061-T6 ALUMINUM

• BLACK ANODIZED

• 10.9 GRADE STUDS

• THICKNESS: 20MM

• HUB CENTRIC SPACER: NISSAN, HONDA, SUBARU, TOYOTA, AUDI, CORVETTE, MUSTANG, PORSCHE, MITSUBISHI, HYUNDAI, MAZDA, VW

TOC SUPPLIES

P&S OFF ROAD Wide Open All Terrain Wash

$20.00 | TOCSupplies.ca

P&S OFF ROAD Wide Open All Terrain Wash is highly concentrated, highpowered off road wash soap. Perfect for every day washing on ATV's, dirt bikes, off-road trucks, and so much more. Wide Open is pH balanced, but still strong enough to get the job done.

TOC SUPPLIES

Ethos Pro Shine - Ceramic Detail Spray

$16.20 | TOCSupplies.ca

ETHOS PRO Shine Detail Spray is the most versatile spray detailer that can be used on any surface to achieve streak-free, ultra-slick results. Use PRO Shine as a light dust remover between washes, as a clay lube, gloss enhancer or even as a coating topper.

• Flow Form Cast 1piece • Six spokes design

• Concave spoke design

• P.C.D. 5-100, 5-112, 5-114.3

• Center caps are optional

RAYS WHEELS

RAYS WHEELS

yokohamawheelusa yokohamawheel

Volk Racing TE37 SAGA SL M-SPEC Mackin-Ind.com / RaysWheels.co.jp

gramLIGHTS 57DR-X 2122 Limited Edition RaysWheels.co.jp

+ CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 16-18

+ CONSTRUCTION: Forged Monoblock

+ SIZE (IN.): 18

+ WIDTH (IN.): 5.5-9

+ WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-11

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x139.7, 6x139.7

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120

+ FINISH: Arms Gray

+ FINISH: Dark Gunmetal / Rim DC, Bronze Almite

+

PRODU HOTNEW

RAYS WHEELS

Volk Racing NE24

Mackin-Ind.com /

RaysWheels.co.jp

CONSTRUCTION: Forged Monoblock

7.5-12

5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 Shining Black Metal, Matte Gun Black

RAYS WHEELS

Versus VT125S

Mackin-Ind.com / RaysWheels.co.jp

+ CONSTRUCTION: Cast

+ SIZE (IN.): 18-19

+ WIDTH (IN.): 7.5-8

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120

+ FINISH: Super Dark Gunmetal / Letter MC / RAP, Glossy Gray

RAYS WHEELS

Volk Racing ZE40 Time Attack III

RaysWheels.co.jp

+ CONSTRUCTION: Forged Monoblock

+ SIZE (IN.): 17-18

+ WIDTH (IN.): 7-10.5

+ BOLT PATTERN: 4x98, 4x100, 5x100, 5x112, 5x120, 5x114.3

+ FINISH: Metallic Blue/Matte Dark Clear

RAYS WHEELS

Volk Racing 21A

Mackin-Ind.com /

RaysWheels.co.jp

+ CONSTRUCTION: Forged Monoblock

+ SIZE (IN.): 18

+ WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-12

+ FINISH: Dark Gunmetal / Rim DC, Bronze Almite

MUTEKI TR45

Mackin-Ind.com

Composed of extra strong forged steel, the Muteki TR45 lug nuts feature an open end and ET flange on the top for extra stud engagement on the 17 hex open end. Includes 20 lug nuts and a key adapter. Available in M12xP.1.5 and M12xP1.25 sizes. Choose between Titanium Chrome or Gunmetallic finishes.

WHEEL MATE

Monster Lug Nuts

Mackin-Ind.com

Wheel Mate’s Monster lug nuts come in a set of 20 pieces, complete with adapters. Features an open end design, with optional closed end caps sold separately. Avail able in Black, Chrome, Black Chrome, Red, Blue, Purple and Silver finishes. Lock set sold separately.

HOT IMPORT NIGHTS 2019

Orlando, FL 109

TOTAL VOTES

2001 HONDA S2000

MARTIN CLAUSSEN

@fullcarbonfibers2000

ESSENTIALS

LOCATION › Weeki Wachee, FL // HORSEPOWER › 400 whp // CLUB › Three’s Racing

 ENGINE: Spoon Sports engine internals + GReddy Performance T5 turbo kits + Upgraded manifolds + Upgraded intercooler + AEM (fuel delivery, V2 ECU) + Tuned by LHT Performance  EXHAUST: Feel’s Honda Twin Cam dual exhaust + Spoon Sports test pipe + GReddy downpipe  DRIVETRAIN: Spoon Sports (flywheel, LSD) + Clutch Masters FX300 clutch  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Mugen MF10 wheels - 17-inch

+ Hoosier competition slicks + Code TwentyTwo titanium center caps + J’s Racing titanium lug nuts

+ Spoon Sports (brake calipers, pads, braided brake lines)  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Ohlins DFV

+ Spoon Sports (braces, rigid collars) + Cusco roll cage  EXTERIOR: Full carbon fiber body + J’s Racing (hood, wing) + Circuit Garage wing stands + Mugen carbon fiber hard top + Seibon carbon fiber doors

+ Spoon Sports mirrors + Group A (front fenders, front bumper, rear bumper, kick plates)

+ Carbon fiber rear quarterpanels + Attacking The Clock Racing carbon fiber canards + Titanium hardware + Vision Autoworks Jewel headlights + Car Shop Glow tail lights + Raybrig LED race bumper lights  INTERIOR: Custom carbon fiber interior trim + Group A door panels + Spoon Sports steering wheel + Code TwentyTwo titanium shift knob + AEM gauges + Recaro DC2R JDM seats + Takata harnesses  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: JVC (classic head unit, speakers) 

SPONSORS: Three’s Racing

Photography By Joe Legere (

@fastlanephotos)

ELITE TUNER 2021

Las Vegas, NV 112

TOTAL VOTES

1992 HONDA DEL SOL SEAN CORBETT

@jdmreverend

@elite_tuner

ESSENTIALS

LOCATION › Phoenix, AZ // HORSEPOWER › 200 whp // CLUB › NVUS

 ENGINE: Rebuilt B16A engine + Mugen (head gasket, valve spring set, thermostat, fan switch, Formula valve cover, V 1.0 oil cap, full sized ITR radiator, B2 V 1.0 radiator cap, non-ABS ITR intake, EG6 engine mounts, V 1.0 reservoir covers, N1 ECU)  EXHAUST: Mugen (header, Tear Drop Sport exhaust)  DRIVETRAIN: Mugen (metal clutch set, LSD 1.5-way clutch type differential)  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Mugen MR-5 Anniversary wheels - 15x6.5 (f/r) + Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R tires - 205/50/15 + Mugen (lug nuts, lug cover caps, valve stems) + ITR brake calipers + Mugen Type-S brake pads + Dixcel brake rotors  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Mugen (N1 Racing suspension, 18K front springs, 16K rear springs, front strut bar, rear strut bar, front ITR 26mm sway bar, rear EG6 22mm sway bar, chassis bushings)  EXTERIOR: Mugen (front bumper, side skirts, rear spoiler, side stripe decal, license plate frame, Powers Members decal, rear window decal, front lip badge, gas cap) + JDM Toyama (license plate, prefecture seal) + Custom acrylic gas cap lid + JDM (1-piece headlights, tail lights, lower fog lights)  INTERIOR: Mugen (MS-Z semi bucket racing seats, Racing 3 leather steering wheel, Formula shift knob, E-brake cover, pedal set, assist gauges, steering wheel hub) + Mugen x Takata MPH 340m harnesses + JDM Honda Access (floor mats, shift boot cover) + NRG harness bar  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: CTR Gathers carbon fiber speakers + JL Audio (Stealthbox, XD600/1 Mono amplifier) + Jordan Distributors Inc (Ghostbox, Ghost lock)

NAME OF EVENT Location here

52 TOTAL VOTES

2020 TOYOTA GR SUPRA DAN HUY NGUY

ESSENTIALS

LOCATION › Spring Valley, CA // HORSEPOWER › 650 whp // CLUB › SD Supra MKV

 ENGINE: HKS full carbon fiber intake system + CSF custom intake with built-in water to air intercooler

+ Injector Dynamics 1050cc port injectors + FTP charge pipe + Pure800 from Pure Turbo + Delicious Tuning ECUTek

Racerom custom E85 tune + MOTIV REFLEX injectors control unit + Bimmercode coded BCM + RGB LED engine bay lighting

 EXHAUST: AFE catted downpipe + HKS dual titanium tips cat-back exhaust system  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES:

LD97 Forged LD46 3-piece wheels - 19x10.5 (f), 19x12 (r) + Toyo Proxes Sport tires - 265/30/19 (f), 325/30/19 (r) + Brembo (4-piston front calipers, two-piece 348mm vented front rotors)  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift

Performance 3H air suspension system + SD Auto Salon custom air compressors + Flowair Ride 4-gallon air tank

+ R active damper cancellation kit + Cusco (upper power braces, under power braces, sway bars)

+ SPL adjustable end links  EXTERIOR: HKS widebody kit + Rocket Bunny Pandem (front canards, wing)

+ NVS carbon fiber (side mirror caps, front bumper vents, hood vents + RGB LED underglow + Speed Industry F1 4th brake light + Sequential LED turn signals  INTERIOR: East Coast Supra carbon fiber steering wheel

+ NVS (carbon fiber dash trims, carbon fiber center console and cup holders) + RGB LED interior lighting + Braum Racing seats w/ 5-point harnesses  SPONSORS: Air Lift Performance + NVSpecialties + Braum Racing + LD97 Forged + CSF Radiators + Elite Finish + Suma Performance + Suma Details + Ark Performance + RSR Studio + Cusco

Photography By Nicolas Russo (

@nmr_media)

BRAKES: SevenK Forged Hydra wheels - 19x10 (f/r)

/

+ Toyo Proxes tires + R1 Concepts (High Aluminum

8-piston front calipers, High Aluminum

6-piston rear calipers, High Carbon Alloy

2-piece cross drilled/diamond slotted rotors, Performance Sport brake pads) + Stainless steel brake lines  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift

Performance 3H air suspension system + VIAIR dual compressors + SPC rear camber kit + Cusco front strut bar  EXTERIOR: VIS Racing Terminator carbon fiber hood + Seibon carbon fiber (side skirts, fenders)

+ Successful Automotive (Bella duckbill carbon fiber trunk, carbon fiber front splitter, carbon fiber side splitters) + Carbon fiber (diffuser, side spats, front mesh grille) + 707

Motoring carbon fiber pillar posts + Stillen roof spoiler

+ LED turn signal mirrors + TBW aluminum under tray

+ Carbon Fiber fuel door lid + Black housing headlights w/ Morimoto quad halos + XK Glow underglow

 INTERIOR: Braum (Elite-X racing seats, harness bar, 5-point racing harness)

+ Planted racing seat brackets + VQ Vortex (carbon fiber steering wheel) + Carbon fiber (steering column, instrument cluster bezel, paddle shifters, Q50 shift knob) + GlowMount Air Lift controller + Fitted Customs Air Lift controller cup holder

+ Diamond-stitched floor mats + Double diamondstitched (black leather door panels, black leather armrest, black leather back seat inserts) + Alcantara (headliner,dash, center console, airbag cover w/ carbon fiber Infiniti emblem)  AUDIO / MOBILE

ELECTRONICS: Workshop 12 Samsung tablet

 SPONSORS: R1 Concepts + SevenK Forged

IMPORTFEST 2022

Toronto, ON 117

TOTAL VOTES

2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA JASMIN WHITELAW

@thatdrunkhonda

ANNUAL

ESSENTIALS

LOCATION › Guelph, ON, Canada // HORSEPOWER › 147 whp // CLUB › Kayotic

 ENGINE: Carbon fiber hydro-dipped (valve cover, fuse box cover) + Vessel Tech intake snorkel

+ Gold radiator cap + Boomba (washer cap, oil cap, dip stick) + Cosmic Racing intake

 EXHAUST: Muffler delete + Chrome black exhaust tip  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Niche DF wheels

- 18x8.5 (f/r) + Duraturn tires - 225/40/18 (f/r) + G2 calipers + R1 Concepts brake pads  CHASSIS /

SUSPENSION: Yellow Speed coilovers  EXTERIOR: Password JDM gold fender washers + Hydro-dipped carbon fiber (lip, mirror caps, door handles) + Aftermarket (side skirts, visors, rear window vents, rear spats, rear window visors) + Honeycomb grille + Chrome delete + Plate relocate + Carbon fiber wrapped hood + Smoked tail lights + Barbie emblem + Carbon fiber plate cover

+ Trunk spoiler + Rear diffuser cut out + Custom half wrap + Custom retrofit headlights + Amber marker delete

+ RGB underglow  INTERIOR: Sparkle wrapped trunk floor + Sparkle (black dash, seat belt holder, black AC wrap, control buttons, steering wheel trim, cup holder wrap, black door trim) + Pink AC vent dividers + Diamond stitched mats + Hyundai door sticker + 28-piece carbon fiber interior trim set + LED RGB interior lighting + Pink LED dome lights + Trunk bar setup + Barbie Funko Pop bass knob

 AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Kaption Audio (10 subwoofer/amplifier combo, speakers)

+ 4-gauge wiring kit 

SPONSORS: Kaption Audio + Sickspeed + Lowered Empire + Snyper Lighting

ESSENTIALS

1993 MAZDA RX-7 RAYMOND TSANG

TUNING 365

@FORMULA DRIFT

ENGLISHTOWN 2022

PASMAG’s Tuning 365 returned to Formula DRIFT Englishtown at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park on June 11th for the second straight year, and over 130 cars competed for their chance to be featured in PASMAG!

The first award of the day was the Driver’s Choice, made by Ryan Tuerck who selected Eryk Szekalski's 1995 Toyota Supra, and followed by Larry’s Pick by famed shooter Larry Chen, who chose Jonathan Brulinski's 1996 BMW 325tds.

The show also featured another round of the 10th Annual PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds Champion -

Story by Randi Bentia // Photography by Christopher O'Neal ( @conphotographyllc), Ranger Ramirez ( @elitetuner_photography), Robert Rabon ( @robrabonphotog)

ship presented by LiquiMoly. In this #TBGLIVE event, Luis Chuche Hernández with his 2002 Honda S2000 received the highest vote total, and will now receive a spot in the Top 64 bracket for the annual championship.

Editor’s Choice awards were also presented to Rene Orellana (2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8), Aneudys Mejia (2005 Honda S2000) and Rex Villa (2020 Tesla Model 3). The Best Team award went to CC Kustomz. We can’t wait to see all these great builds in the pages of PASMAG and on the Tuning 365 TV Show.

HORSEPOWER: 520 whp x CLUB: cckustomz

 ENGINE: Ferrea valve springs and retainers + Sheepeybuilt 62/66 turbo kit + Hondata Kpro ECU + 550 Lph Hellcat fuel pump + AEM Performance Electronics (fuel rail, fuel pressure regulator) Downstar engine bay hardware  EXHAUST: Sheepeybuilt custom teardrop hood exit  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Cosmis Racing wheels - 18x10 (f), 18x11 (r) + Falken Drag tires - 175/50/18 (f), 195/50/18 (r)  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system  EXTERIOR: Rocket Bunny Pandem widebody kit + Downstar widebody hardware + Spoon hardtop + APR carbon fiber side mirrors + Custom diffusers + Satin Yellow vinyl wrap + Forged carbon fiber vinyl accents + BuddyClub tail lights  INTERIOR: Black suede and blue honeycomb double-stitching reupholstered (OEM seats, door panels, center console) + Cusco 21-point roll cage + Sparco harness belts + Personal steering wheel + AEM Performance Electronics gauges (boost, AFR) + Custom flat trunk setup  AUDIO / MOBILE

ELECTRONICS: Pioneer (head unit, speakers (10), subwoofers (2), amplifiers (2))

CONGRATULATIONS LUIS CHUCHE HERNÁNDEZ

2002 HONDA S2000

@cc_kustomz

LOCATION: New Castle, DE

ENGINE: Honda F20 2.0L I4

Photography by Ranger Ramirez ( @elitetuner_photography), Christopher O’Neal ( @conphotographyllc), John Nguyen ( @altered_racin), PASMAG Staff

HORSEPOWER: 240 (est.) x CLUB: Intrepid Stance

 ENGINE: Mugen intake + Mishimoto radiator + Origin Fabrication (catch can, titanium intake arm) + Chasing Js titanium accessories  EXHAUST: Invidia (N1 dual exhaust, test pipe) + Skunk2 headers  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Work Meister S1 3-piece wheels - 18x10 (f) 18x13 (r) + Toyo Proxes R888R tires - 275/35/18 (f), 315/30/18 (r) + Spoon Sports brake calipers + StopTech braided brake lines  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system + P2M control

CONGRATULATIONS ANEUDYS MEJIA

2005 HONDA S2000

@neru77

LOCATION: New York, NY

ENGINE: Honda F22C 2.2L I4

Photography by Christopher O’Neal ( @conphotographyllc), Ranger Ramirez ( @elitetuner_photography), John Nguyen ( @altered_racin), Robert Rabon ( @ robrabonphotog), PASMAG Staff

CONGRATULATIONS

RENE ORELLANA 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

@mrdemon9

LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

ENGINE: Mitsubishi 4G63 2.0L Turbocharged I4

Photography by Ranger Ramirez ( @elitetuner_photography), Robert Rabon ( @robrabonphotog), Christopher O’Neal ( @conphotographyllc), John Nguyen ( @altered_racin), PASMAG Staff

HORSEPOWER: 490 whp x TORQUE: 410 lb-ft x CLUB: Team Daily Driven Revolution

 ENGINE: RK Titanium manifold cover + ARC (intercooler, oil cap, spark plug cover, cooling plate, radiator cap (2), intake box, air filters (2)) + Works Bell brake master cylinder cap + GT-R coilpacks + Chasing Js (dipstick, rad support) + Zaklee clear cam cover + HKS (timing belt, OG cams, cam gears, custom shaved intake) + Skunk2 (manifold, throttle body) + STM (water neck, port work, Fluidampr crank pulley, under drive alternator pulley, power steering reservoir, coolant reservoir, ACD reservoir) + ETS (intercooler piping, radiator pipe) + RC 1200cc injectors + Radium (fuel rail, fuel pressure gauge, custom hoses) + Fuel Lab fuel pressure regulator + Vibrant Performance (fuel lines, fittings) + Innovate (ethanol reader sensor, ethanol gauge) + Fat Fab catch can + Moroso filters + Walbro 450 fuel pump + HKS 7460R turbocharger + ARP (head studs, exhaust bolts) + Mishimoto (radiator, fan shroud) + Carbon fiber fuse cover + Tial blow-off valve + Unlimited Works titanium hood bar + Speed Density tune + Dress Up Bolts engine bay kit + OPTIMA Red Top battery + Torq Solutions engine mounts + Toxic Fab titanium cam sensor shield  EXHAUST: Toxic Fab (exhaust manifold, 02 housing w/ open dump, down pipe, test pipe) + Spartan titanium exhaust  DRIVETRAIN: Ivey Tuned (built transmission, transfer case) + EXEDY twin-disc clutch + ACT monoblock flywheel + Torq Solutions (transmission mount, diff mount)  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Volk Racing ZE40 wheels - 18x10 (f/r) + Toyo R888R tires - 275/35/18 (f/r) + Project KICS R40 Iconix lug nuts w/ floating caps + Dress Up Bolts valve caps + DBS 2-piece rotors + Works Blue brake pads + Braided brake lines  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Ohlins Track & Road coilovers + Cusco (strut bar, under brace, control brace) + Whiteline (sway bars (f/r), center roll kit, end links) + Works control arm bushings + Agency Power rear control arms + SPL rear toe arms 

EXTERIOR: Wasabi Green paint + Varis (Time Attack front bumper, air canards, under board, GT widebody, GT fenders, carbon fiber air panels, Tai Version side skirts, side skirt carbon fiber under boards, carbon fiber rear diffuser, GT Euro Edition wing) + JDM (rear bumper, headlights) + AMS widebody conversion + Voltex (hood, engine rain guard, carbon fiber exhaust shield) + Ganador side mirrors + Prova yellow covers + Aero Wolf Ganador visors + Perrin short antenna + Carbon fiber wiper delete (f/r) + Rize tail lights + Seibon air ducts + Custom SQ lighting + JDM Toys license plate lighting + Dress Up Bolts wing hardware kit + Colt Speed front emblem + Boostin Kaos wing stabilizer + OneUp Lighting underglow  INTERIOR: Recaro (Speed seats, sliders) + Mitsubishi (Evo9 MR pedals, Ralliart shifter console) + HKS shift knob + Works (short shifter, Bell short hub, quick-release) + AEM Performance Electronics gauges (boost, wideband) + AIT twin gauge pod + Blitz turbo timer + Orbital double-DIN dash kit + Chasing Js titanium horn delete + Dress Up Bolts (steering wheel hardware kit, quick-release hardware kit, hub hardware kit) + Vertex steering wheel adapter + Auto Power 4-point roll cage + Rear seat delete + Checkered floor mats + Takata belt harnesses + H3R fire extinguisher + Dogfight rearview mirror  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Pioneer double-DIN head unit + Sound Digital 1600W amplifier + BC ND speakers (4)

 SPONSORS: Toyo Tires + Meguiars + Dress Up Bolts + OneUp Lighting

HORSEPOWER: 346 whp x CLUB: RUINED

 ENGINE: Acceleration Boost software upgrade  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Rohana RFG 21 Trinity wheels - 20x9.5 +20 (f), 20x10.5 +30 (r) + Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires - 235/35/20 (f), 275/30/20 (r) + Motorsport hardware lug nuts + Don Marconi Brembo front BBK (390mm slotted rotors, 6-piston calipers)  CHASSIS /

SUSPENSION: Unplugged Performance (Street & Track Edition sway bars (f/r), front upper control arms, rear camber arms) + Air Lift Performance air suspension system + FlyyAirr (struts, seamless air tank) + VIAIR dual compressors  EXTERIOR: Vorsteiner (carbon fiber front spoiler, carbon fiber side skirts, Track Edition carbon fiber rear diffuser) + Unplugged Performance (Ascension-R carbon fiber rear wing, carbon fiber wing stands) + Future Design carbon fiber fog light accents + Carlab_hk carbon fiber quarter panel accents + 3M (Satin Psychedelic wrap, Crystalline window tints) + Teslux Plaid Series show headlights + XK Glow underglow  INTERIOR: TAWS Fighter Jet carbon fiber steering wheel + Custom carbon fiber (center console, dash, arm rest, rear A/C vents, door panels, button trim, dome lights, cup holders, seatbacks, door locks) + Karbon_Workz carbon fiber (front trunk, kick panels, B-pillars, C-pillars, seat covers, trunk hatch)  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Focal (Utopia M TBM tweeters, 3.5

Utopia M midrange (2x), 8-inch midbass woofer, Focal Utopia M 10-inch subwoofer) + Helix (DSP Ultra, C Four amplifiers (2x), C One amplifier, Conductor controller, HEC-BT module)  SPONSORS: Rohana Wheels + XKGlow + Karbon_workz + Quicktaps + Fanttik + Charged Up Performance Shop + Team.moddedworld

CONGRATULATIONS REX VILLA 2020 TESLA MODEL 3

@tesla_r3x

LOCATION: Bayside, NY

Photography by Christopher O’Neal ( @conphotographyllc), Robert Rabon ( @robrabonphotog), John Nguyen ( altered_racin), PASMAG Staff

HORSEPOWER: 300 whp x CLUB: Flipzco

CONGRATULATIONS ERYK SZEKALSKI

1995 TOYOTA SUPRA @itsnotagtr

HORSEPOWER: 275 whp x CLUB: Flipzco

CONGRATULATIONS JONATHAN BRULINSKI

1996 BMW 325TDS

FOUNDER: Luis Chuche Hernández EST: 2017

MEMBERS: 18

CHAPTERS: Wilmington, Delaware

CC KUSTOMZ MEMBERS @ TUNING 365 FORMULA DRIFT ENGLISHTOWN 2022

 Luis Chuche Hernández: 2002 Honda S2000  Bebo Lee: 2022 Toyota Supra GR  Carlos Santos: 1993 Dodge Ram 50  Edan Quinones Jr: 1991 Honda Civic

 Enrique Hernandez: 2002 Honda S2000  Hugo Martinez: 2002 Acura RSX  Joel Tellez: 2015 Honda Civic Si  Jonathan Sanchez: 2000 Honda S2000  Jonathan Cepeda: 1998 Honda Civic  Juan Santos: 1993 Honda Civic  Luis Gutierrez: 2009 Nissan GT-R  Mario Garcia: 1996 Honda Integra Type R

Ronald Fernandez: 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R  Sandra Magana: 2000 BMW Z3  Sergio Sanchez: 2015 Ford Focus ST  Steven Martinez: 2003 Acura RSX Type S  Tosha Lee: 2016 Honda Civic

Photography by John Nguyen ( @altered_racin), PASMAG staff

TUNING 365

@ FORMULA DRIFT

ST. LOUIS 2022

PASMAG’s Tuning 365 Show Tour returned to Formula DRIFT St Louis for the 3rd straight year at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois on Saturday, July 16, 2022, and dozens of enthusiasts registered their custom vehicles and competed for an exclusive custom Editor's Choice award for their chance to be featured in PASMAG.

In the Driver’s Choice award category, FD PRO Driver Dan Burkett selected Michael Obado’s 1990 Mazda RX-7 FC3S T2, and that was followed by Larry Chen’s Picka 1993 Nissan Silvia owned by Ryan Hellrung. Editor’s Choice was given to Michael Alley for his 1993 Nissan Skyline GTS-R, and Best Team was awarded to Vaded Mob. And finally, in our PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds #TBGLIVE award category - Juan Perez with a 2015 Ford Mustang GT received the popular vote - a total of 149 votes! Congratulations to all the award winners at our St Louis event, and thanks to the real MVPs - the supporters who voted for our Tuner Battlegrounds competitors.

Story by Randi Bentia // Photography by Jacob Peters ( @slap_stl)

AWARD WINNERS

Editor’s Choice Award Winners, selected by PASMAG Editors: Michael Alley

1993 Nissan Skyline

Driver’s Choice Award, selected by Formula DRIFT PRO Driver Dan Burkett: Michael Obado

1990 Mazda RX-7

Larry’s Pick Award Winner, selected by Larry Chen: Ryan Hellrung

1993 Nissan Silvia

Best Team Award Winner: Vaded Mob

PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds Award Winner, selected by the fans and followers of competitors/competition: Juan Perez

2015 Ford Mustang GT

For more information on Tuning 365, go to tuning365.events

For more information on Formula DRIFT, go to formulad.com

For more information on Tuner Battlegrounds, go to tunerbattlegrounds.com

CONGRATULATIONS

JUAN PEREZ 2015 FORD MUSTANG GT @r3dcoyote

LOCATION: Rogers, AR

HORSEPOWER: 675 whp x CLUB: Steeze Nation

HORSEPOWER: 760 whp x CLUB: Final Style

 ENGINE: ARP Studs + CP Pistons + Manley H beam Rods + ACL Bearings + Nitto (crank collar, oil pump, head drain) + Kelford (272 cams, springs, retainers) + Supertech valves + Fluidampr balancer + Tomei (oil pan baffle, cam gears, head gasket, fuel rail) + Hi Octane cam baffles + Denso 1700CC injectors + Greddy (oil cooler, BOV, intercooler, timing belt) + PRP trigger kit + Aeromotive (FPR, filter) + Walbro 450 fuel pumps (2) + E85 + Comp 63/65

Dual BB turbo + Tial 60mm wastegate + R35 GT-R coil packs + PRP (stalks, bracket) + Haltech Elite 2000  EXHAUST: Custom V-band turbo-back exhaust system + GReddy muffler  DRIVETRAIN: CD00A 6-speed transmission + Collins (adapter kit, flywheel) + Nismo pilot bearing + Southbend clutch + Aluminum driveshaft

+ Cusco LSD + Custom shifter relocation  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Work VS-KF wheels - 18x10 (f/r) + Nitto tires + NRG extended lug nuts + Type-M big brake kit + Drilled/slotted

CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL ALLEY

1993 NISSAN SKYLINE

@never_content_r32

LOCATION: Tulsa, OK

ENGINE: Nissan RB26DET 2.6L Turbocharged I6

1990 MAZDA RX-7

@cherry_turbo2

LOCATION: St. Robert, MO

ENGINE: Mazda 13b Turbocharged Rotary

DAN BURKETT

HORSEPOWER: 250 (est.)

HORSEPOWE: 140 (est.)

Photography by Jeff Le ( @jlpstagram)

Hardware designed to stand out and stand the test of time. Check out our selection of vehcile specific kits and individual sizes.

CONGRATULATIONS VADED MOB BEST TEAM

@vadedmob /vadedmob

FOUNDER: Josh Freeman

EST: 2016

MEMBERS: 10

CHAPTERS: St. Louis, MO

Photography by Jake Sherbno ( @vadedjs), Jacob Peters ( @slap_stl)

VADED MOB MEMBERS @ TUNING 365 FORMULA DRIFT ST. LOUIS 2022

 Jake Sherbno: 2015 Subaru WRX  Quiana Nguyen: 2014 Lexus IS250  Jesse Kane: 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance  Robert Nguyen: 2015 Scion FR-S

 Shawn Jaworsky: 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance

TUNING 365

@ FORMULA DRIFT SALT LAKE 2022

For the first time in the Formula DRIFT series' 19-year existence, Round 7 of the FD PRO Championship and the final round of the PROSPEC Championship were both held at Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah. FD PRO Round 7 was also the first time for PASMAG's Tuning 365 Show, and dozens of enthusiasts registered their custom vehicle and competed for an exclusive and custom Editor's Choice award for their chance to be featured in PASMAG.

In the Driver’s Choice award category, FD PRO Driver Dylan Hughes selected Mushtaq Alkarkhi's (LTO: Live to Offend) 1991 BMW E30, and that was followed by Larry Chen’s Pick - a 1972 Datsun 510 owned by Randy Do (Tailored). Editor’s Choice was given to Gabriel Guerrero (Elevate) for his 2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X, and Best Team was awarded to Team Elevate.

FD PRO Round 7 was also host to another round of our 10th Annual PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds Championship, and in this #TBGLIVE award category Joshua Duran (NVUS) with a 2015 Audi A4 Quattro received the popular vote with a total of 122 votes!

Finally, we occasionally like to recognize people for their contributions to the automotive community and their efforts, and Caleb Warren (Spec V Society), owner of a 2002 Nissan Sentra SER Spec V, received our Honorable Mention award.

Congratulations to all the award winners at our Grantsville, Utah event, and thanks to the real MVPs - the supporters who voted for our Tuner Battlegrounds competitors.

Story by Randi Bentia // Photography by Zady Ramos ( @zadys.pov), Bryson Hendricks ( @hendrx.media), Dallin Hopkins ( @dallinh.photo), Cade Woodland ( @cwoods.photo), Sebastian Morales ( @stm._photography)

AWARD WINNERS

Editor’s Choice Award Winners, selected by PASMAG Editors: Gabriel Guerrero

2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X

Driver’s Choice Award, selected by Formula DRIFT PRO Driver Dylan Hughes:

Mushtaq Alkarkhi

1991 BMW E30 TicTac

Larry’s Pick Award Winner, selected by Larry Chen: Randy Do

1972 Datsun 510

Best Team Award Winner: Team Elevate

PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds Award Winner, selected by the fans and followers of competitors/competition: Joshua Duran

2015 Audi A4 Quattro

Honorable Mention: Caleb Warren

2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

For more information on Tuning 365, go to tuning365.events

For more information on Formula DRIFT, go to formulad.com

For more information on Tuner Battlegrounds, go to tunerbattlegrounds.com

HORSEPOWER:

CONGRATULATIONS

JOSHUA DURAN 2015 AUDI A4 QUATTRO

@ruined.a4

LOCATION: South

Photography by Bryson Hendricks ( @hendrx.media), Zady Ramos ( @zadys.pov), PASMAG Staff

HORSEPOWER:

CONGRATULATIONS GABRIEL GUERRERO 2010 MITSUBISHI EVOLUTION X

@evoxgabe95

LOCATION: West Jordan, UT

Photography by Sebastien Morales ( @stm._photography), Zady Ramos ( @zadys.pov), Bryson Hendricks ( @hendrx.media), PASMAG Staff

CONGRATULATIONS MUSHTAQ ALKARKHI 1991 BMW E30

LOCATION: West Valley City, UT

ENGINE: BMW M50B25 2.5L I6

Photography by Dallin Hopkins ( @dallinh.photo), Zady Ramos ( @zadys.pov), Sebastien Morales ( @stm._photography)

DYLAN HUGHES

HORSEPOWER:

CONGRATULATIONS

RANDY DO

1972 DATSUN 510 @Randall__________

LOCATION: Riverton, UT

Photography by Zady Ramos ( @zadys.pov), Bryson Hendricks ( @hendrx.media), Dallin Hopkins ( @dallinh.photo), PASMAG Staff

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM ELEVATE BEST TEAM @team.elevate_

FOUNDER: Giovanny Ayala

EST: 2013

MEMBERS: 286

CHAPTERS: Hawaii / Portland, OR / NorCal / SoCal (LA) / San Diego, CA / Salt Lake City, UT / Las Vegas, NV / Phoenix, AZ / Denver, CO / Albuquerque, NM / Kansas City, KS/MO / Dallas, TX / Ft. Hood, TX / Houston, TX / Del Rio, TX / Chicago, IL / Wisconsin / Michigan / Ohio / Indiana / Norfolk, VA / Buffalo, NY / South Carolina / New England / Japan / United Kingdom / El Salvador / Honduras

TEAM SPONSORS: R1 Concepts, NRG, Status Racing, Dress Up Bolts

by

Photography

Zady Ramos ( @zadys.pov), Sebastien Morales ( @stm._photography), Bryson Hendricks ( @hendrx.media), PAS Staff

TEAM ELEVATE MEMBERS @ TUNING 365 FORMULA DRIFT SALT LAKE 2022

 Gabriel Guerrero: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution  Brittney Kolteryahn: 2005 Nissan 350Z  Kevin Kolteryahn: 1990 Nissan 300ZX

 Garret Thompson: 2018 Ford Focus ST  Whitney Hone: 2013 Subaru WRX STi

HORSEPOWER: 350 (est.) x CLUB: Spec V Society

 ENGINE: Nissan QR25DE engine swap + C1A procharger system w/ 2.55-inch pulley + Injector Dynamics ID1050X injectors + Tial Q50 BOV + Treadstone (vacuum block, intercooler) + Saikou Michi catch can + Deatchwerks custom fuel system + ECUMaster EMU Black  EXHAUST: Nismo cat-back exhaust system + Vibrant Performance resonator + 3-inch stainless exhaust piping + Armonic 4-1 header  DRIVETRAIN: Mossy/Nismo short shifter + Stainless steel clutch line + Modified clutch master cylinder + ClutchMasters aluminum flywheel + Quarter Master 7.25-inch twin disc clutch pack  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: PDW Avenge wheels - 17x8 +35 (f/r) + Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires - 245/40/17 (f/r) + 2006 Spec V Brembo calipers + TDMI 12-inch two-piece floating front rotors + StopTech 11-inch drilled/slotted rear rotors + Powerstop Track Day brake pads  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: TDMI (10 custom 2-way adjustable coilovers w/ remote reservoirs, subframe lock collars, QT link,

CONGRATULATIONS

@cjklutch

LOCATION: Payson, UT

ENGINE: Nissan QR25DE 2.5L I4

Photography by Bryson Hendricks ( @hendrx.media), Zady Ramos ( @zadys.pov), Caleb Warren ( @cjklutch)

STREET SWEEPER

John Santos’ Time Attack S2000 that stays true to its street roots.

John Santos has been into fast cars as long as he can remember. A hereditary inherited passion from his father, his love for cars only grew as he became old enough to truly enjoy them. From a co-owned Civic with his brother, to an Eclipse GSX, to an R32 Skyline, and finally - after some others along the way - to this insanely aggressive S2000 you see here, Santos’ journey through modified car ownership has been full of hits.

Before he had even purchased his 2003 Honda S2000, he knew he wanted something that he could take to the track and be competitive, but also keep the car on the street. To him, a racecar that you couldn’t enjoy the rest of the week was a waste of time, so the goal was a dual-purpose vehicle. When he first found the vehicle, it was impractically low to the ground, on stretched tires wrapped around BBS wheels with a considerable amount of negative camber. While that may be perfect for some people, it wouldn’t last long in Santos’ hands with his time attack aspirations.

The car originally had a CD009 transmission in it, but for the purpose of time attack, Santos opted for a DCT transmission from a BMW M3. After some trials and tribulations - both related to the transmission, as well as other mechanical mishaps - the DCT is in the car and making shifts in 80 milliseconds, and Santos says they can probably get even faster. Until then,

he and his team are constantly data logging and making improvements.

Under that wild exterior of custom aero and widebody flares is a plethora of impressive suspension work, fine-tuned for serious track driving. Nitron 3-way adjustable coilovers, spherical bearings, and a full set of K-Tuned arms in the front and rear allow Santos to make adjustments to his suspension setup on the fly with ease. Look a little further beneath the car and you’ll find 5.9 axles hooked up to a 370Z differential with a Wavetrac LSD inside. Pair all of this with that DCT transmission and you

Story by Adam Gordon // Photography by Christopher James

“Under that wild exterior of custom aero and widebody flares is a plethora of impressive suspension work, fine-tuned for serious track driving.”

STREET SWEEPER

STREET SWEEPER

can rest assured that power is making it to the ground properly.

Speaking of power, you must already be painting pictures of what lurks under that vented hood. Purists will be pleased to hear that despite the Frankenstein drivetrain made of several other vehicles, the F22 remains - this one built by Inline Pro. Giving the F22 ample power for the circuit is an impressive mod list, which kicks off most noticeably with a BorgWarner 8474 turbocharger mated to an external wastegate direct to that tell-tale side exit.

The engine build has been through a few iterations, as well as tribulations. A blown head gasket on the dyno was among one of the early challenges to Santos’ build, but after some machine work to the engine it was ready to make some serious jam. In addition to the

turbo, the F22 was treated to 2000cc injectors, a Magnus intake manifold, custom radiator and intercooler setup, and all managed by AEM Performance Electronics’ Infinity ECU. All in, the engine now makes a potent 800 horsepower at the rear wheels.

Lightweight, flow-formed Konig Countergram wheels are wrapped in Yokohama A052 tires at ground level, and behind them you’ll see a StopTech big brake kit. All that power isn’t going to set killer lap times without stopping power to match, so that BBK consists of 15-inch front rotors and 14.5-inch rear rotors, with STR 6-piston calipers up front and STR 4-pistons in the rear. From there, the only way to increase stopping power, as well as get faster, was to lose some weight.

Inside the S2000’s cockpit you’ll find a notably racecar-spec interior.

“The engine build has been through a few iterations, as well as tribulations. A blown head gasket on the dyno was among one of the early challenges to Santos’ build, but after some machine work to the engine it was ready to make some serious jam.”

SWEEPER

ESSENTIALS

2003 Honda S2000

LOCATION › Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

ENGINE › Honda F22

2.2L I4

HORSEPOWER › 800 whp

SOCIAL MEDIA

@rdivisionjohn

ENGINE

Inline Pro F22 block

+ BorgWarner 8474

turbocharger + 2000cc injectors

+ Magnus intake manifold

+ Unit2 Fabrication custom turbo titanium piping + Custom (triple-pass 4-row radiator, 6-inch intercooler) + AEM Performance Electronics (Infinity 506 ECU, ECU expander, surge tank)

EXHAUST

Custom titanium exhaust

DRIVETRAIN

BMW M3 DCT transmission + Nissan 370Z differential w/ Wavetrac LSD + 5.9 axles + GCU transmission computerD

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES

Immediately standing out is a set of Kirkey seats, mounted to the floor - something taller and wider drivers will appreciate in such a compact platform with limited space. Santos then took it upon himself to make his own carbon fiber door panels, while a friend of his made him a carbon fiber dash and center console, echoing the carbon fiber lightweight diet of his splitters and canards, as well as that gorgeous APR GT1000 wing mounted to the rear of the chassis.

Once it was tuned and ready to rock, the final piece of the puzzle was to paint the whole

thing and lose the original fading white paint. He was having trouble deciding on a color when his friend, Adrian, who worked at an auto repair shop, told Santos to drop the car off and he would surprise him with an aggressive look. Upon showing up to the shop after the job was done, Santos took one look at the gloss black S2000 and never looked back. That black paint served as a perfect backdrop to the custom graphic vinyl wrap he applied before SEMA 2022. We’re glad he trusted that surprise, because this has to be one of the most badass S2000s in Canada.

Konig Countergram wheels18x10.5 (f/r) + Yokohama

A052 tires - 295/30/18 (f/r) + StopTech (15-inch front rotors, 6-piston front calipers, 14.5-inch rear rotors, 4-piston rear calipers)

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION

Eibach Pro R2 coilovers + Megan Racing sway bar + Speedway Racing sway bar + Wisefab suspension kit (f/r) + Mazda RX-7 FD3S steering rack + Toyota MR2 electric power steering pump

EXTERIOR

Custom (widebody, aero)

INTERIOR

Carbon fiber (dashboard, center console) + Kirkey seats + Takata harnesses + Prius AC 12V pump

SPONSORS

JRP + StopTech + Vibrant Performance + BorgWarner + Konig + Unit2 Fabrication + GCU + Stripping Technology + Wavetrac

LAEKOI

A promise given to us by Beefy Clanton of Team Hybrid, and a promise he appears to have delivered on.

Clanton’s entire modus operandi is to break the mold, and let creation and imagination flow to facilitate something truly unique. It’s an ethos that many car enthusiasts say they try to live by, but few take it as seriously as our man Clanton here, hence the nickname he gave to the car: “Laekoi”, which means unicorn.

“I promise this will be the only Lexus you will ever see with so many one-off parts.”

Story by Adam Gordon Photography by Juan Aguilar, supplied by Team Hybrid

A unicorn build that captures its owners family heritage with 1-of-1 design.

Immediately upon first glance at his 2017 Lexus RC F, a platform he chose for its own rarity as far as Japanese V8 sports cars go, you can certainly see what we mean. Wild and eye-catching graphics, custom wheels - everything on this build is designed in some way to let onlookers know: That’s not OEM. That said, not everything is just about garnering attention. For Clanton, this look is more about paving his own path and dedicating his work to his own family heritage.

By now, unless you’re blind, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that

intense custom vinyl wrap. Printed by a 16p printer, multi-layered, and fully reflective with varying reflective elements throughout, Clanton takes pride in having designed this wild wrap himself to carry the aura of the build. Glowing in the sunlight and reflecting lights in the dark, the entire wrap transforms and changes depending on the lighting situation, but looks stunning at all times. The wrap was carefully and deliberately lined up over the amalgamation of carbon fiber exterior trims that transform the RC F’s profile.

LAEKOI

You may have also noticed that the reflective wrap doesn’t reach the hood, and it leaves out top of the front fenders. This, of course, is by design. The hood itself is one of the build’s highlights, and a frequent topic of conversation at shows. Underneath the artwork is a Seibon Carbon hood, but it’s radically transformed thanks to multi-candy paint and ghosted designs. Over 50 hours of work took place to get the hood looking the way it is, and the theme blends nicely with the rest of the wrap that follows behind the front end.

At ground level, that theme continues with his stunning custom wheels, another 1-of-1 element. It took four months of back and forth research and development, but after all of that, Clanton landed himself a gorgeous set of 3-piece, 20-inch wheels of his own design. “The spoke design is what makes them unlike any other wheel,” he tells us. “The spokes are Samoan spearheads, and the rest is the Filipino sun with spinning center caps. The wheel is multi-candy painted, combined with powder-coating which is a fusion process never done before.”

“The spokes are Samoan spearheads, and the rest is the Filipino sun with spinning center caps.”

Whatever roads you travel – Toyo has a tire for your vehicle to tackle any winter conditions with confidence.

LAEKOI

All of this heritage-inspired exterior comes together in a truly head-turning fashion, especially when that custom exterior airs out over the custom wheels thanks to D2 Racing’s air suspension system managed by Air Lift’s 3P management. The dual 344c VIAIR tank setup is part of the elaborate trunk setup, which also features his Skar Audio and Mark Levinson combination audio system, and you’ll find more of that themed interior in the cockpit with carbon fiber everywhere and eye-catching red upholstery and trim.

Being such a rare platform, aftermarket support for the RC F is limited to a narrow, albeit high quality, catalog of parts, and when you’re trying to break the mold in every aspect

LAEKOI

of your build, it requires some tinkering. Chasing a unique exhaust note with a “beefy” tone, pun absolutely intended, led Clanton to combine an Akropovic exhaust with dual Varex mufflers. Of course, the noises this machine makes aren’t strictly because of its cool exhaust. With forged internals, an RR Racing Motorsports carbon fiber intake, and a Zex Nitrous 200 shot for that extra little jam, the RC F puts down a respectable 740 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque at

the rear wheels. Did you think this was all show and no go?

Despite winning countless awards, representing Team Hybrid both nationally and internationally, and continuing to leave show-goers in awe with his build, Clanton says his RC F is still a long way from being completed. He promises more mind-blowing custom work in the near future, so we’ll be watching intently to see what comes next. Rest assured, whatever he does next isn’t coming off the shelf.

ESSENTIALS

2017 Lexus RC F

SOCIAL MEDIA

@beefy1

ENGINE

Forged internals + Zex Nitrous 200 shot

DRIVER › Beefy Clanton

LOCATION › San Diego, CA

HORSEPOWER › 740 whp

TORQUE › 430 lb-ft

CLUB › Team Hybrid

+ RR Racing Motorsports carbon fiber intake + Full Throttle battery + Carbon fiber engine cover + HPS silicone radiator hoses + AMSOIL oil filter

EXHAUST

Custom Akropovic exhaust system w/ Varex mufflers + Carbon fiber 3.5-inch

dual tips

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Custom 3-piece wheels - 20-inch

+ Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires + Custom center caps + Brembo BBK + Slotted rotors

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

D2 Racing air suspension

+ Air Lift Performance 3P air management system + VIAIR dual 344c compressors

+ Figs Engineering lower control arm

bushings + RR Racing Motorsports carbon fiber front strut bar

EXTERIOR

Aeroflow Dynamics (front air splitter, side skirts, rear spats, front canards, rear diffuser) + Carbon fiber (side mirrors, mud flaps, air ducts, bumper extensions, rear spoiler, antenna, molding) + Seibon carbon fiber hood custom painted + Bens Auto Magic painted (hood, roof) + Wise Detailz

custom triple beam headlights and turn signals + Custom back half reflective vinyl wrap + RR Racing Motorsports carbon fiber grille logo + Opt7 grille/ underbody lighting + Heise LED (dual RGB wheel lights, grille light pods)

INTERIOR

Studio RSR roll cage + Carbon fiber (dash, consoles, dash cluster, seat inserts, molding, door pieces) + SoCal Garageworks (custom carbon fiber steering wheel, carbon fiber shift handle) + Pedal Commander + Custom (billet automotive buttons in glove box, dash buttons) + Starlight headliner + Blackvue dash cams + Fire extinguisher + Status

Racing 4-point seat harnesses + Titanium F

laser-cut seat emblems + Velour dash mat + Mat Metrics custom floor mats + Zex Nitrous (10-lb carbon fiber bottles (2), 2-lb passenger side bottle) + Custom wrapped air tank in trunk + Starlight trunk + Custom etched and designed glass in trunk + Opt7 interior lighting

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Skar Audio and Mark Levinson 25 speaker combo + Skar Audio (10-inch subwoofers (2), open faced amplifier, 5.5-inch speakers (2)) + Planet Audio capacitors (2)

SPONSORS

AMSOIL + Renegade Car Care Products + Full Throttle Battery + Pedal Commander + Level Up Visions + Blackvue Official Dashcams + NRG Innovations + Status Racing Seats

MXP short for Mackin eXtreme Products is the brainchild of Mackin Industries who has 30+ years of experience in the automotive parts industry. MXP currently offers a wide variety of products for Import vehicles which increase performance and improve appearance. Each MXP product is developed and tested on US model vehicles at Mackin Industries.

2017-on Honda Civic Si Coupe (FC3) 2017-on Honda Civic Sport HB (FK7)

KURENAI

“It’s a daily. I’ll just keep it stock.” A sentiment we’ve heard time and time again. One that may be true for a moment, but by the time the person who uttered it is speaking to us, we know that it couldn’t have remained that way for long.

Like many before him, Jason Helmick went through this phase of ownership when he picked up his 2015 Scion FR-S off the lot in 2015. It didn’t take long before outside forces influenced him to take the plunge. A couple of years into ownership, one of Helmick’s friends connected him with someone who had a spare supercharger kit for the BRZ/FR-S that they weren't planning on using.

As soon as that supercharger entered the picture, it was game on, and Helmick decided he wanted to build something out of this platform that had so much potential. He was introduced to Jared Bradfield, a Subaru specialist of JRod’s Garage, who helped him sort out the potential mods available. Helmick’s build started like many others do: wheels, coilovers, UEL headers, an exhaust, and every single piece of carbon fiber they could find for the FR-S. It had begun, and there was no stopping it now. A bright wrap and some colormatched wheels later, and Helmick was all aboard the show circuit, taking home awards and making connections along the way.

When he was growing up, Helmick’s father was a huge source of inspiration, and the reason he got into car culture was because of his father helping him build his first car at 16 years old, a 1969 Ranchero. When his father passed away in the summer of 2016, it changed Helmick’s life, and

he made the ultimate commitment: to build his 2015 Scion FR-S into the best FR-S build on the planet as a tribute to his old man. In October of 2018, after much deliberation and planning, the car was back in JRod’s Garage. They were starting over from the beginning.

It was this life-changing event and subsequent transformation that brought us the FR-S we see before us.

Story by Adam Gordon // Photography by Paul

Delapena

A tribute-built FR-S designed to be the world’s best at any show.

“As soon as that supercharger entered the picture, it was game on...”

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“just another FR-S” to one of the craziest we’ve ever seencertainly worthy of that Team Hybrid banner”

Everything on the car already was removed, and they immediately began cutting the car’s stock body to make way for the Aimgain x Stancenation widebody kit. While having his wheel wells sealed up at RAS Automotive Engineering, he also had them create the one-off aero package you can see here. The front splitter, side sail panels, mounts, the rear diffuser, a custom grille, functional side vents, the center-tri-exit exhaust - all of these were a result of establishing a partnership with RAS, and they’re still prominent features in the build today. The exhaust remains one of the most noticeable and talked about modifications on the entire car.

In 2019, upon moving to Las Vegas, Helmick still didn’t feel like the car was truly at its best presentation just yet. Upon joining the prestigious car club, Team Hybrid, he redesigned the livery to the wild styled one we see now, and had the custom three-piece wheels built by Brada Forged. The entire interior was redone, with hydro-dipped dash, trim, and console pieces echoing the same wild style throughout the cockpit. With a handful of sponsors and connections made throughout the years of building, Helmick was able to propel his build from “just another FR-S” to one of the craziest we’ve ever seen - certainly worthy of that Team Hybrid banner.

“It's been a long journey from that first day driving it off the lot until now, but one I wouldn't change for anything,” Helmick reminisces. “The contacts, recognition, and friends I've made along the way - and the help and support I've received from everyone involved to get to where I am now - mean the world to me, and I'll never forget any one of them. Most importantly, I think wherever my father is now, he can look down with pride on a build that I completed as a result of being inspired by his memory.”

ESSENTIALS

2015 Scion FR-S

LOCATION › Las Vegas, NV

HORSEPOWER › 330 whp

CLUB › Team Hybrid

SOCIAL MEDIA

@unsworn22

ENGINE

KURENAI

Edelbrock Eforce supercharger + Moto East Flex Fuel kit (E85) + Injector Clinic 880cc injectors + Drift Office EcuTek tune + Tomei (UEL headers, overpipe) + Mishimoto (performance aluminum radiator, overflow tank, hoses) + Zeintronix controller

EXHAUST

Meagan Racing catless front pipe + RAS Automotive Engineering custom exhaust system w/ triple center exit and electronic remote cutout

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Brada Forged Custom 3-piece wheels - 18x10 -5 (f), 18x11.5 -32 (r) + BF Goodrich Comp II A/S Plus tires - 235/40/18 (f), 275/35/18 (r) + APB custom BBK setup

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system + SPL Parts (titanium adjustable control arms, toe arms, sway bars, end links, outer tie rods)

EXTERIOR

Aimgain x Stancenation widebody kit + Pandem V3.5

GT wing + Seibon Carbon VS hood + VIS Racing carbon fiber trunk + RAS Automotive Engineering (custom metal front grille, side vents, front splitter, front side canards, rear canards, rear diffuser, fender liners, wing assembly) + Spec D (custom retrofit headlights, tail lights) + Custom retrofit fog lights + LitLightz custom lighting

INTERIOR

Custom hydro-dipped (dash, center console) + Status (GTX racing seats, 5-point harnesses) + Cypher titanium harness bar + Vertex Red 10-Star steering wheel + NRG (quick-release, short hub) + Illinium Flux custom shift knob + APlus Autosound (custom interior lighting, starlight headliner w/ Kurenai Kanji logo) + Rear seat delete + Custom trunk w/ custom subwoofer enclosure and hardline setup

AUDIO / MOBILE

ELECTRONICS

Kenwood head unit + Audison Voce 3-way speaker system + Cerwin Vega (10-inch subwoofers (2), 6x8 trunk lid speakers, V400 amplifier, V1000 amplifier)

SPONSORS

BF Goodrich Tires + Amsoil

+ Renegade Products + SPL

Parts + Vertex Japan/America +

STATUS:

BradaForged Wheels +

Racing + American Power Brakes (APB) + JRods Garage +

RAS Automotive Engineering + APlus Autosound and Custom +

Enzo Autowrap + Drift Office + Lit Lightz + Slideco LV + Illinium Flux + Mishimoto

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