Competitor: Alex Lim
Location: Young Harris, Georgia USA
Vehicle: 1994 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 400
Club: @momentum_usa

SOCIAL

Facebook: /alex.lim.520562
Instagram: @alexlim3

Photography by Alex Lim

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Atlanta (May 7, 2022)
TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: May 2 @ 1:00 PM - May 7 @ 3:00 PM ET
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{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Atlanta 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3237] title=[Alex Lim]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Garrett twin turbo upgrade
Apex i intake
R35 GT-R injectors

EXHAUST

Mines front pipe
Tomei test pipe
Tomei cat-back 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Haltech Elite 1600
HKS EVC-S

DRIVETRAIN

OEM Nissan 5 speed

WHEELS & TIRES

Volk Racing OG TE37
Michelin AS3

BRAKES

APG BBK

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

HKS Hipermax coilovers

EXTERIOR

OEM Nismo N1 bumper 

INTERIOR

Keys Racing steering wheel

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Haltech Elite 

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Bride Zeta bucket seats 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Alex Lim

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Riverside

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Andy Z
Location: Rosemead, California, USA
Vehicle: 2013 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower: 650
Club: Legends West

SOCIAL

Instagram: @11crue
Video: Link 1

Photography by @jofeltolosa, @failsafephotography, @themagicspoolbus, @dan.m3

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Apr 2, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Mar 28 @ 1:00 PM - Apr 2 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3156] title=[Andy Z]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

SPE650+ Kit by SP Engineering
HKS spark plugs range 9

EXHAUST

SPE spec HKS 3.5" race exhaust
SPE spec HKS 3.5" mid-pipe
SPE spec Titek 3.5" Cast Bellmouth Turbo Downpipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Cobb V3 Accessport with ECM Control
SPE custom computer calibration

WHEELS & TIRES

Bronze TE37 Ultra - 20x10 +31 (f), 20x12 +20 (r)
Toyo R888R - 285/35/20 (f), 325/30/20 (r)
Project kics R40 Iconix

BRAKES

Brembo

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3H duel compressor

EXTERIOR

USA first Varis Ultimate '17 Ver Debuted in SEMA 2017
Voltex type 4 GT Wing 1800mm

LIGHTING

2017 OEM headlight & taillight swap

INTERIOR

Recaro ASM RSG From Japan
Titan roll cage (color matched to bronze TE37 finish)
DCT Motorsports dry carbon flat bottom
Autotecknic carbon series extended paddle shifters

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The Varis Ultimate 17' kit ready makes the car stand out. Most important is the execution in paint by DTM Autobody and paint correction, paint protection film, and ceramic coating by Legends West Auto Care."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Major refresh: Possible color change, additional aero, and HKS 1,000 plus kit
Minor refresh: New wheels and roll bar

SPONSORS

Legends West Auto Care
DTM Autobody
Toyo Tires
AutoTecknic
Accelerated Distribution
Mastermind NA
Deity Motorsports
Evasive Motorsports

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Legends West Auto Care
DTM Autobody
SP Engineering
Deity Motorsports

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

SEMA 2017 Toyo Tires
Tuner Show 2019
Wekfest 2019 - Skyline / GTR of Festival
Nissfest 2019 - Nissan R35 First Place
Hoonigans 2018 Culture Clash Top 10
Tuner Evo 2022 - Best Skyline / GT-R

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Aundre Deonarain
Location: Winter Garden, Florida, USA
Vehicle: 2016 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower: 850 whp

SOCIAL

Facebook: /aundre.deonarain
Instagram: @blacklabelautostyling_

Photography by Aundre Deonarain.

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Hot Import Nights: Orlando (Dec 12, 2020)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM - Dec 9 @ 2:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[HIN: Orlando 2020 - Stage 1] id=[2642] title=[Aundre Deonarain]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Boost Logic Intakes
• Boost Logic Speed Diffuser
• Boost logic Mid and Down pipes
• ECUTEK tune

EXHAUST

• Boost Logic Titanium Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• ECUTEK

DRIVETRAIN

• AMS

WHEELS & TIRES

• Forged Platinum D57 Wheels
• Michelin Pilot World Cup 4S Tires
• Alpha Ones
• Michelin Pilot Sport World Cup 4 Tires

BRAKES

• Brembo

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air lift Performance

EXTERIOR

• APR 72" Carbon Fiber Wing
• Seibon Front Carbon Fiber Front Lip
• Rear Diffuser

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Escort Max 360MAXCi

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Laser shifter

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Alpha 13

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Ultimate Auto
• Titan Motorsports
• Black Label Auto Styling

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Chris Hauser
Location: Ambler, Pennsylvania USA
Vehicle: 2019 Nissan GT-R Premium
Horsepower: 890
Club: LabWorx

SOCIAL

Facebook: /chris.hauser.12935
Instagram: @chaus3r

Photography by Chris Hauser, Gio Visuals

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown (June 11, 2022)
TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: June 6 @ 1:00 PM - June 11 @ 2:00 PM ET
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3267] title=[Chris Hauser]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Speed By Design 900R turbos
Speed By Design 3.5" intakes
Speed By Design race Intercooler
Alpha oil cooler
Bored stock throttle bodies
ID 1300 injectors
Visconti 485lph fuel pumps
TurboSmart vent to atmosphere BOVs
Visconti flex fuel kit
TurboSmart external waste gates
NGK race plugs
Koyorad radiator
Boost Logic engine breather/catch can

EXHAUST

Boost Logic Magnum 4" straight pipe
Speed By Design race down pipes 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Ecutek software
Visconti hardwire kit
Visconti fuel pressure sensor
E85 content gauge 

WHEELS & TIRES

Rohana RFG 15 wheels with carbon fiber barrels 20x10.5/20x12
Nitto 555RII tires 275/40/20, 315/35/20
4SRC burnt titanium lug nuts

BRAKES

Stainless brake lines
Carbon fiber cooling ducts front and rear
White paint matched calipers 

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Swift lowering springs
Carbon fiber front strut bar

EXTERIOR

Top Secret carbon fiber front bumper
KP Carbon fiber hood
KP Carbon side skirts
KP Carbon side mirrors
Vicrez Carbon A pillars
4SRC N Attack Carbon fenders-custom painted
Top Secret rear lip
4SRC Carbon rear diffuser
KP Carbon fiber OEM style wing
KP Carbon antenna
STEK black PPF wrapped roof
5% tinted windows
All exterior and engine bay bolts changed to burnt titanium 

LIGHTING

Smoke PPF front headlights
Custom painted/tinted tails
OEM Nissan JDM clear front/rear side markers 

INTERIOR

KP Carbon LED steering wheel
KP Carbon shift knob
Black alcantara door and console accents
Matte CF A/C vent trim
Matte cf rear console trim
Matte cf shifter trim
Matte cf window control trim
OEM Nissan Carbon floor mats

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

My favorite mod is probably my new Rohana carbon fiber wheels. After having a set of wheels that I saw on numerous GTRs, I knew it was time to change. I reached out to Rohana to build my custom wheels, and was able to also receive a sponsorship from them! 

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

KW coil overs with hydraulic cup kit 

SPONSORS

Rohana Wheels 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

SG Paintworx - Shaun
TrueShine Detail - Kevin
ChargedUp Performance - Mike
Workhorse Performance - Antonio

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Tuner Evolution Carlisle
Tuner Evolution Philly
Elite Tuner
Import Expo
SlammedEnuff
PandaFest
Ambler Car Show - Top 30

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Daniel Miranda
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Vehicle: 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 500

SOCIAL

Facebook: /danielmiranda
Instagram: @dr_garage_lv

Photography by Daniel Miranda

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

RB26 87mm bore
Spools Import Pro Drag I beam
CP pistons
Tomei head
6boost manifold
Borg Warner EFR9180 turbo

EXHAUST

Tomei titanium exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Haltech elite 2500
Haltech IC7 digital display
Road tune by JGperformance (Okinawa, Japan)

DRIVETRAIN

OS Giken transmission
OS Giken triple disc clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

Advan GT 18x10 +22
Toyo R888R 275/35R18

BRAKES

Mitsubishi Evolution Brembo brakes

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Ohlins DFV coilovers

EXTERIOR

N1 front bumper
N1 side skirts
Nismo rear spats
Aflug front lip

LIGHTING

OEM lights with Morimoto HID headlight kit

INTERIOR

Nismo floor mat
Recaro SR4 seats

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Pioneer single-din

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Dash, you can monitor what the whole car is doing with just a push of a button."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Side skirt extensions

SHOPS & MECHANICS

DRGarageLV
Daniel M
Ron A

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Eli Ilizarov
Location: East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 390 whp

SOCIAL

Facebook: eli.ilizarov
Instagram: bnr32xl

Photography by Eli Ilizarov, clmsis, framezs

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Storm The Falls: Niagara Falls, ON (Sept 18, 2022)
TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 12 @ 1:00 PM - Sept 18 @ 3:00 PM ET
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Storm The Falls: Niagara Falls, ON] id=[3442] title=[Eli Ilizarov]}

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EXTERIOR

Custom 1/1 widebody kit
Custom 1/1 side skirts
Custom R34 GTR replica front bumper
Custom carbon fiber side splitters
Custom carbon fiber rear diffuser
Custom front splitter
Custom carbon fiber rear wing
Custom carbon fiber side mirrors
Custom carbon fiber rain guards
Custom Carbon Fiber Hood
R32 GTR N1 Headlights

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Work Meister M1 3 piece wheels 18x11/18x12

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

St Boeso coilovers
Adjustable rear upper control arms
Adjustable front upper control arms
Cusco front strut tower bar

INTERIOR

Sparco Sprint Racing seats
Nismo short shifter/Nismo shift knob
Vilante steering wheel
NRG quick release hub/adapter

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
Full custom engine/dash harnesses
R35 Ignition Coils conversion
HKS Cam Gears
HKS Timing belt
Cusco oil catch can
Blitz Air Intakes + filters
Koyorad radiator
Custom intercooler piping
HKS Super SQV4 BOV

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Apexi Power FC ECU with controller
Greddy profec boost controller

EXHAUST

Bee-R equal length down pipe
Bee-R catback catless exhaust

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Gary Light
Location: Ventura, California, USA
Vehicle: 2013 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower: 650

SOCIAL

Facebook: /glight7
Instagram: @lights.gtr

Photography by Gary Light

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Apr 2, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Mar 28 @ 1:00 PM - Apr 2 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3157] title=[Gary Light]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Titek 3" Polished Intakes
HKS Polished Upper Intake Piping
HKS SSQV4 Blow Off Valves
Walbro 485LPH Fuel Pumps
Injector Dynamics 1300CC Injectors
Visconti Tuning Ethanol Flex Fuel Kit
Visconti Tuning Speed Density Kit
AMS Alpha Performance Air Oil Separator
AMS Alpha Performance Coolant Reservoir (Black)

EXHAUST

AMS Performance 3.5" Stainless Steel Downpipes
HKS 3" Stainless Steel Exhaust Y-pipe
Armytrix Titanium Cat-back Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

ECUTEK Tuning by RDEngineering
Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller

WHEELS & TIRES

Work T7R2P 2 Piece Wheels Asterism Black Finish - 20x10 +35 (f), 20x12 +25 (r)
Michelin Pilot Super Sport - 285/35/20 (f), 335/30/20 (r)
Muteki SR48 Lug Nuts Neochrome Finish

BRAKES

Factory Brembo brakes
Endless MX-72 brake pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Swift Springs SpecR Springs

EXTERIOR

Mine's Carbon Fiber Front Grill
Titek Carbon Fiber Front Lip
Titek Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
APR Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Wing
3A Motor Carbon Fiber Hood Ducts

LIGHTING

Spyder LED Taillights
Nissan JDM Clear Front & Rear Side Markers
Factory Nissan headlight, LED Turn Signal & high output HID (Philips XV Gen 2)/ high output Hi beam (Philips XV)
LaminX Amber Headlight Tint

INTERIOR

Seibon Carbon Fiber Center Console
Shift Koncepts Carbon Composite Shifter extensions
Works Bell Short Boss Steering Hub
Works Bell Quick Release (red)
Viilante Modena Steering Wheel
GotBoost Performance Passenger Seat Fire Extinguisher Mount / Halotron fire extinguisher

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"My favorite modification is definitely my Work Wheels T7R2P 2 Piece Wheels in Asterism Black finish. I believe wheels anchor a car's look and I had decided when purchasing the car that it needed to be paired with a set of Work Wheels. In my opinion, the 2 piece look and green/purple colorshift finish of the wheels contrasts perfectly with the factory galaxy black paint, whichsets the car apart from your typical TE37 or AdvanGT setups (although I love both of those wheels as well and would love a set for track duty in the future)."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Bride Zieg 4 wide seat - red (pair)
Cusco 4 point harness (pair)
Cusco D1 6 point roll cage & harness bar
RDE800 turbo kit
Volk Racing TE37 Ultra GT-R spec wheels 20x10 / 20x12 & Advan A052 tires (track usage)

SPONSORS

ninetails.us

SHOPS & MECHANICS

SpecialtyZ
SPEngineering
RDEngineering
Wheel Concepts
Evasive Motorsports

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Slammedenuff Socal, Ontario, CA, 9-12-2021
Hot Import Nights, Los Angeles, CA, 7-31-2021
Clean Culture Socal Season Closer, Irwindale, CA, 12-14-2019

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Henry Rillo
Location: Kent, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2014 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower (hp): 565 (estimated)
Club: Seattle Elite Team

SOCIAL

Facebook: /ttkatt
Instagram: @h_rillo

Photography by @_elle.fk8

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle (Jul 31, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Jul 26 @ 12:00 PM - Jul 31 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2791] title=[Henry Rillo]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• ETS downpipe
• ETS midpipe
• ETS intake
• Visconti e85 flex fuel kit

EXHAUST

• HKS exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Cobb Accessport v3

WHEELS & TIRES

• Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
• 20” OE wheels

BRAKES

• Brembo brakes

EXTERIOR

• Seibon carbon fiber hood
• Knight Racer FRP front lip
• APR carbon side rockers
• APR license carbon back plate
• Carbon rear spats
• Strafe Design diffuser
• Carbon gurney spoiler extension
• Carbon trunk mini spoiler extension
• Wrapped eyelids, side fenders, roof, antenna

LIGHTING

• Diode Dynamics low beam lights, reverse lights

INTERIOR

• Diode Dynamics super white Map lighting
• Carbon wrap console
• Uniden r7

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Carbon hood - "it gives a throwback R34 feel to it."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Bronze TE37 Ultra wheels
• ID injectors 1350
• Fuel pump
• Voltex 1700mm Type 5 spoiler

SPONSORS

• Seattle Elite Team

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Intec Racing
• Rampage & Fabrication
• Ishii Motorsports
• Drift Office

PHOTO GALLERY

Ish Malhi bought the car back in 2015 and started building from day one. Without the help from friends (Reid, Jas, Kevin and many others) this build wouldn't have been possible.

Competitor: Ish Malhi
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 630
Club: drvsafenotslow.com

SOCIAL

Facebook: /ishrajmalhi
Instagram: @gtr.ish

Photography by @briezaecinema, knpgn

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Driven: Winnipeg (Sept 11, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 11 @ 4:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Driven: Winnipeg 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2992] title=[Ish Malhi]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

61 mm Spectrum motorsports turbo
Acl bearings
Wiseco pistons
Eagle rods
Nitto gaskets
Je pro seal head gasket
Super tec head overhaul
Arp hardware
Greddy timing belt
Fluid ampr damper
Oem water pump
Oem ported oil pump fitted with spool spline drive
RIPS racing single throttle body intake manifold
R34 coil conversion kit
Koyo rad
Mines cam cover baffles
Tomei oil pan baffles
Id1000cc injectors
4inch intercooler

EXHAUST

6boost exhaust manifold
Custom built downpipe
50mm tail wastegate
Invidia catback

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Haltech ecu
BIT canbus gauge
Aem wideband

DRIVETRAIN

5 speed rb26 awd transmission

WHEELS & TIRES

Ssr ms3 18x9.5
Nexen 275/35r18

BRAKES

R34 Brembo brake upgrade
Hawk front pads
Project mu rear pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Fortune 500 coilovers
Cusco front and rear swaybars
Cusco front and rear strut bars

EXTERIOR

Gurney spoiler extension
N1 trunk lip
N1 hood lip
Dmax carbon fiber vented hood
Ts diffuser
Tbo side skirts
LIGHTING
Oem headlight built by winnipeg hid

INTERIOR

Mines cluster

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Kenwood stereo

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Spectrum motorsports turbo who needs a radio when you have turbo whistle."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Moo powwwaa baby

SPONSORS

Midnight_rbz
That_red_alumiduty towing

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Canadian cylinder head
Dynamotorsports tuning
Jit auto
Reid and dao's garage

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: JackUltraMotive
Location: Lynnwood, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower (whp): 352

SOCIAL

Instagram: @jackultramotive

Photography by @tom_leers

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle (Jul 31, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Jul 26 @ 12:00 PM - Jul 31 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2796] title=[JackUltraMotive]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• R34 GT-R RB26DETT
• Intercooler
• Intakes

EXHAUST

• Mine's equal length downpipe
• Tomei titanium exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Apexi Power FC

WHEELS & TIRES

• Advan R6 wheels
• Nexen Sur4 tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Ohlins Racing coilovers

EXTERIOR

• SEIBON carbon hood
• Carbon N1 trunk lip
• Carbon Fujimura gurney flap
• Shorin side skirts
• Advan racing livery

LIGHTING

• DMAX taillights
• N1 headlights

INTERIOR

• Carbon center console
• Nismo shift knob
• Mine's shift boot
• Top Secret stitching
• Recaro confetti seats
• Vertex steering wheel

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Apple Car Play deck

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Mine's equal length downpipe

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• R1 Concepts big brake kit

SPONSORS

• Nexen Tire
• SEIBON Carbon
• Intec Racing

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Intec Racing

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Jay Adriano
Location: West Covina, California, United States
Vehicle: 1994 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 330

SOCIAL

Facebook: /Garage-Drydock-1909588082504348
Instagram: @the_j_009

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: @hungryhungryroo, @caliphotovideo

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS 9 PLAYOFFS
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Jan 7 @ 1:00 PM - Jan 13 @ 1:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[TBG 9 Playoffs: Stage 1] id=[2938] title=[Jay Adriano]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Nissan RB26 (Nismo car #517 full motor and Nismo peripherals)
Tomei Oil Pump
Nitto Head Oil Drain
Apex-i Super Suction Intakes

EXHAUST

HKS RB twin turbo downpipe
HKS Hi Power Silent exhaust
Nismo N1 Big Port Exhaust Turbo Manifold

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Blitz dual solenoid boost controller
EProm chip tune
Garage Drydock Digital G Sensor

DRIVETRAIN

OS Giken 1.5 Rear Differential

WHEELS & TIRES

5Zigen Proracer GN+ wheels - 18x9 +15 (f/r)
Falken Azenis RT-660 - 255/35/18 (f/r)

BRAKES

R32 GTR VSpec II Brembo Calipers
Endless MX72 pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Cusco Street Zero A Coilovers
R33/S14 rear subframe swap

EXTERIOR

Shorin/Reverse Seed front lip
Shorin/Reverse Seed sideskirts and side canards
Abflug Rear Diffuser
Itasha wrap installed by Vinyl Labz, Character Designer @_Feddish_ , Background and layout design @kiyomitsoo

LIGHTING

Clear Corners Rear Taillamps
Clear Corners Front Signal Indicators
N1 R32 Headlamps
LED interior lighting
Underdash LED lllumination

INTERIOR

Nismo black enamel shift knob
Nismo speedometer

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"We are proud that after the loss of our last motor in track competition, we are able to continue with the heart of Nismo #517 powering our car. The previous owner was assured it and its associated peripherals would be afforded special care and would continue to do what it was made to do- fight on a race track."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

GK Tech camber arms
Quaife front helical differential
R35 coil packs and MAFs
Vehicle is used as a testbed for research and development so has Nistune and Power FC ECUs as well.

SPONSORS

Falken Tire

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Bardabe Performance LLC for motor building and repairs/ rare parts sourcing.
Bardabe Performance LLC 4807 Commercial Park Dr. Austin Texas, 78724 Phone: (951)708-1648
Juan Vargas
Corner 3 for general maintenance, performance race fluids 22701 Granite Way Suite B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Phone: (949) 380-0801 John Capaldi

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Jimmy Tu
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Vehicle: 2015 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower: 718 (estimated)
Club: Team Gifted

SOCIAL

Instagram: @gtr_ceo

Photography by @__j.visuals__, @norcal.edits, @cloudburzt

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Apr 2, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Mar 28 @ 1:00 PM - Apr 2 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3155] title=[Jimmy Tu]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

HKS GT800 GTII Turbos
HKS GTII 50mm wastegates
HKS cast manifolds
SPE Engineering Flex Fuel package (E85 Ethonal gas)
Visconti stage 2 billet fuel basket (new filter installed) w/twin 525 hellcat pumps
Visconti Hard wire kit
Visconti Speedy Density Kit
Visconti 4 Bar MAP sensor
Visconti Fuel Pressure Monitoring kit
ID1300 - VR38 14mm upgraded Injectors
USCAR Denso PNP Adapter
HKS Premium suction 3" Intake Kit
AMS Midpipe
HKS SSQV4 Dual Blow off valves w/fin insert
Greddy Intercooler w/Piping (Anodized Gold)
Full E85 Flex Fuel Tune by Ben Linney of Linney Tuning
Top Secret Aluminum Reserve Tank
Top Secret Oil Catch Tank
Top Secret Engine Plate
Top Secret Oil Cap
Top Secret Bonnet Dampers
Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
Carbon fiber radiator plat
Custom Engine surround "Dimpled" bezel (Powdercoated)

EXHAUST

HKS Downpipe
Custom fabricated 4" Titanium Center Exit Exhaust w/ Linney F1 Tips

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Ecutek ProECU (Custom E85 Map)
Tuned by Ben Linney

DRIVETRAIN

Shep Stage 2.5 transmission

WHEELS & TIRES

19" Work Meisters (Powdercoated Prismatic Universe w/ Gold Rivets) (Suspension heavily modified to fit)
Falken Azenis RT660 - 275/30/19 Front - 315/30/19 Rear
(Only R35 GTR in the world with Work Meisters S1's - 3 piece)

BRAKES

Project Mu SCR Pro Plus Rotors
Project Mu Brake Pads Type PS Brake Pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3P Air suspension
Megan Racing Front Upper Camber arms
Megan Racing Rear Camber Kit
Project Mu SCR Pro Plus Rotors
Project Mu Brake Pads Type PS Brake Pads
Ultra Racing Front Strut Bar (Anodized Gold)
Custom Knuckles to accommodate wheel setup

EXTERIOR

Full Rocket Bunny V1 Wide Body Kit (modified 1 of 1)
Extended and modified "pointed" widebody additions by Worx Kustomz
Custom hand etched glass windows (rear windows in custom Japanese art work - Horiyoshi III designs)
Molded Grille Delete and custom carbon fiber inlet vents
Custom NACA Carbon Fiber Air Ducts (modified - 1 of 1)
Custom built GT3 style box sideskirts (1 of 1)
Modified Liberty Walk Front lip (Honeycomb carbon fiber)
Top Secret F1 Third Brake Light
Zspec Anodized fender hardware (Burnt Titanium)
Irridescent Headlight Wrap
Matte Aurora Pearl Wrap
Varis Carbon Fiber Hood
Carbon Fiber Roof
Carbon Fiber Trunk (TP - Only one in US)
Custom carbon fiber rear diffuser (TP Style)
Rocket Bunny Canards (Honeycomb Carbon Fiber)
Carbon Fiber upper Pillars
Carbon Fiber Fender Vents
Chargespeed rear bumper ducts
EVS Tuning GTLM carbon fiber side mirrors w/custom visors
Rexspeed Ant-buffeting carbon fiber wind deflectors

LIGHTING

Custom LED synchronized Infinity Tail lights (Kyle Martinez Customs)

INTERIOR

Custom Gold flake forged carbon fiber steering wheel with black Alcantara and gold stitching
T-Rex "Tesla Style" screen head unit
Bride Stradia (Kevlar) reclinable bucket seats (Pair Red)
Custom wrapped Bride fabric interior "red" (Door panels, Glove box, Center counsel, seat delete)
Custom fabricated rear seat "delete" with Dimple Dye bezel/ w custom lighting
Takata Drift III 4 point Race Harness (Pair Black)
Bride Floormats (Red)
Studio RSR 4 point rollcage (Anodized Gold)
Carbon Fiber Accents throughout
Kevlar Composite Extended Paddle Shifters (Shift Concepts)
300 LED Star in the ceiling kit by Galaxi Designs

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Custom "Tesla style" monitor by TRex
JL Audio 1000 watt Amp
JL Audio Mids and tweets

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"My redesigned one of one in the world front bumper and widebody kit that I redesigned myself and custom one of one GT3 side skirts. My one of one custom 4" center exit titanium exhaust. My custom one of one hand etched glass with HORIYOSHI III artwork."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Full rebuild of motor
More custom carbon pieces
New paint

SPONSORS

Worx Kustomz
Mods Garage 21
Finish Logic
MB Audio
Hallbuilt Fabrications

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Worx Kustomz - Jesse and Brayan
Mods Garage 21 - Dan Chandra
Finish Logic - Alex
Mobile Solutions - Ed
Hallbuilt Fabrications - Shawn

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Wekfest 2021 - Best GTR of Festival
Clean Culture 2021 - Best of Show

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Jordan Fye
Location: Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Vehicle: 1995 Skyline GT-R V-Spec

SOCIAL

Facebook: /jordan.fye.3
Instagram: @jordanfye_

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown (Jun 19, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Jun 14 @ 12:00 PM - Jun 19 @ 5:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2773] title=[Jordan Fye]}

MODIFICATIONS

• HKS forged engine
• HKS cams
• HKS cam gears
• HKS ECU
• HKS ceramic coated intercooler piping
• HKS Exhaust
• HKS boost controller
• GReddy turbos and suspension
• Greddy front lip
• Advan GT18 wheels
• Advan Yokohama AD08 265/35 tires
• Nismo parts
• Autoselect carbon wing

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Jorge Lopez
Location: Gainesville, GA
Vehicle: 2017 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower: 700hp

SOCIAL
Instagram: @thatgtrtho
TikTok: @thatgtrtho

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Full bolt-on setup
• E85 tune

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• 2025 styling updates
• Nismo components

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Manuel Ibarra
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Vehicle: 2015 Nissan GT-R Black Edition
Horsepower: 500 (estimated)

SOCIAL

Facebook: /manny.ibarra.56, /MannyZoomMedia
Instagram: @tx_gtr

Photography by @tx_gtr, additional photographers (track)

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Just | Vibes: Austin, TX (Feb 19-20, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Feb 17 @ 1:00 PM - Feb 20 @ 2:00 PM CT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Just Vibes: Austin 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3111] title=[Manuel Ibarra]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Boost Logic Intakes
• Boost Logic Coolant Tank

EXHAUST

• Boost Logic Full Titanium

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Cobb Access Port

WHEELS & TIRES

• Advan GT Wheels, Titanium Blue
• Toyo R888 Tires

BRAKES

• Brembo

EXTERIOR

• Project M Sideskirt Extensions
• APR CF Wing
• 3M Wrap (half)
• CF OEM Style Trunk

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Driver Mod because it helps me drive my car harder than I ever thought possible."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Boost Logic Downpipes w/E85
• Fortune Auto Coilovers

SPONSORS

• Boost Logic
• Project M
• DSG Performance

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Boost Logic & Soulspeed Performance

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Matthew Nelson
Location: Bellingham, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 523hp / 425tq
Club: R-Rydes

SOCIAL

Facebook: /tRACKpIRAT3
Instagram: @inertia_images

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle (Jul 31, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Jul 26 @ 12:00 PM - Jul 31 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2794] title=[Matthew Nelson]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Garage Auto Hero RB26

Bottom End

• Wiseco Pistons 8.2:1
• Manley H Beam Rods
• ACL Race Main & Rod Bearings
• Tomei Oil Pan Baffle
• Tomei Oil Restrictor
• Spool Imports Spline Drive
• Ross Performance Damper
• Cometic Bottom End Gasket Kit
• ARP2000 Main Stud Kit
• Polished Crank
• Balanced/Blueprinted

Head

• Supertech Intake Vales
• Supertech Valve Guides
• Cometic Head Gasket 87mm x 0.36"
• Tomei High Strength Timing Belt
• ARP2000 Head Stud Kit
• Tomei Throttle Body/Manifold Gaskets

Forced Induction

• Garrett GT3582R .82 AR BB
• 4" Carbon Fiber Intake
• Fuse Fabrication Exhaust Manifold
• Fuse Fabrication Titanium Hardware
• TurboSmart 50mm Pro Gate
• TurboSmart 50mm Race Port
• RK Titanium Intercooler Piping Kit
• RK Titanium Couplers
• Tomei Exhaust Gaskets
• GKTech Exhaust Hangers
• AN Oil/Coolant/Vacuum Lines
• Oil Catch Can

Fuel System

• -8AN PTFE Fuel Lines
• Deatschwerks 1000cc Injectors
• OST Dyno Dual In-Tank Fuel Pump Bracket
• Twin Walbro 485 Fuel Pumps
• Twin Painless Fuel Pump Relays
• Radium Engineering Fuel Rail
• Radium Engineering High Flow Fuel Filter
• Radium Engineering Pulse Damper
• Radium Engineering Fuel Pressure Regulator

Cooling

• Mishimoto Radiator
• RK Titanium Upper Radiator Pipe
• RK Titanium Heat Shield
• RK Titanium Radiator Stays
• RK Titanium Couplers
• GReddy Oil Cooler Block
• 13-Row Oil Cooler
• 10-Row Power Steering Cooler
• Franklin Engineering Head Drain Kit
• GKTech Cooling Fan w/ RB Adapter
• OEM Water Pump
• Top Secret Titanium Oil Cap

EXHAUST

• Rein Hard Type R Titanium Exhaust
• RK Titanium Downpipe
• RK Titanium Dump Tube

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Link G4 NGTR+ ECU
• Link G4 Lambda Module
• Link G4 Boost Solenoid
• Splitfire Coil Packs
• Wiring Specialties RB26 Pro Harness
• Windows 8" Tablet Dash w/ PCLink

Charging System

• Pontiac GTO LS High Output Alternator
• Clock Works Customs Billet Alternator Kit
• Optima Red Top Battery

DRIVETRAIN

• Spec Super Twin P-Trim Clutch
• Cube Speed Short Shift
• Deathtune Shift Knob
• HICAS Delete
• GKTech Clutch Line
• NISMO Engine/Trans Mount
• GKTech Steering Shaft Spacer
• GKTech Clutch Pivot Ball
• AN Power Steering Lines

WHEELS & TIRES

• Volk TE37 wheels - 18x9.5 +2 
• Falken FK510 tires - 255/35/18
• Muteki SR35

BRAKES

• Akebono BBK
• Stainless Steel Lines
• Motul 660
• GKTech ABS Delete

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Meister-R ZetaCRD Coilovers
• Strut Tower Brace

EXTERIOR

• R33 GTR LP2 Midnight Purple
• Seibon DV-II Carbon Fiber Hood
• AeroCatch Hood Latch
• R34 GTR Carbon Fiber Side Skirt Extensions
• Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
• Carbon Fiber Canards
• Carbon Fiber Grill
• Carbon Fiber Cooling Panel
• Carbon Fiber Headlight Eyelids
• Carbon Fiber Rain Guards
• Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
• Carbon Fiber Fujimura Gurney Flap
• Carbon Fiber Trunk Lip
• Crazy Hornet Wing Risers

LIGHTING

• Morimoto Mini D2S 5.0 Bi-Xenon headlights
• D2S XB 5.8K 55w HID Bulbs
• D2S Morimoto XB Ballasts
• ZLED LED Taillights

INTERIOR

• Recaro SR4 Rainbow Front & Rear Seats
• Bride Seat Brackets
• Takata 4 Point Harnesses
• Personal 350mm Suede Steering Wheel
• NRG Short Quick Release
• SPLASH Hub

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Double Din Headunit

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Hard to pick just one, here's three:

• Recaro interior. Being a child of the 80's I love the bright, obnoxious, fabric styles that came out of Japan. Maybe it's nostalgia and taps into those early memories of riding the bus or sitting in a Taco Bell. The Recaro SR4 Rainbow seats are one of my favorite mods on this car not only because of the pattern but the story behind it. I had purchased the front seats from a Malaysian company that refinishes classic Recaro's. Taking a chance I waited almost half a year to finally see if they would show up. Shortly after installing them and posting photos in Instagram I had a friend and fellow GTR owner reach out to me. When he imported his GTR his rear seats came in the SR4 Rainbow fabric but with OEM front seats. Not knowing if he would ever find matching front seats he threw the rainbow set in storage and sourced an OEM rear seat. When he explained this to me it was another pure case of fate and timing. We arranged a time to meet up and I now have original Recaro SR4 Rainbow matching interior from a GTR in Japan. I've since re-wrapped the door card inserts in the Recaro black pineapple fabric to match and tie it all together.
• Wheels. With this build I have always looked to find something that would set me apart from the rest of the GTR's in the world. Now TE37's and GTR's are not uncommon in the slightest, in fact it's pretty common to see a GTR on a set of TE37's. However, this set that I came across happened to be one of a kind. These are the old style Volk TE37's that came off a race car in Japan and had a custom sized offset at 18x9.5 +2. The wheels were imported and refinished by Senei 6 in the classic bronze color. Sometimes its the little things.
• Titanium! I love titanium, and I have to say to round out this short list it has to be all the awesome work done by RK Titanium. The amount of work that went into the engine and engine bay would have been for nothing if Rob didn't put his artistic finishing touches on it with the titanium piping, shields, braces and brackets. When I pop the hood of the car it is always one of the first things that people comment on or ask about. The coloring that we went with ties in all the powder coat and paint work and really brings the entire engine bay together. This is also a perfect opportunity to plug a great friend and teammates home grown business. Check out rktitanium.com!

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Dialling in the suspension as track days progress and getting the handling situated for the added power
• Transmission gear set or potential sequential box

SPONSORS

• RK-Titanium
• Wiring Specialties

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• RK-Titanium - Rob Kothenbeutel
• Garage AutoHero - Ray Stonehocker
• Link ECU - Jason Oefelein

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Memora Tan
Location: Fullerton, California, USA
Vehicle: 2010 Nissan GT-R
Horsepower: 1025

SOCIAL

Facebook: /memora.tan
Instagram: /carsandtan

Photography by Memora Tan

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Apr 2, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Mar 28 @ 1:00 PM - Apr 2 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3168] title=[Memora Tan]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Fully built motor
Manley pistons and rods
Tomei 262 cams
Prime elite plus turbos
Brushless fuel pumps
SP engineering built transmission
Visconti flex fuel kit for E-85
ECUTEK tuning

EXHAUST

HKS leggamax exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

ECUTEK tuning

DRIVETRAIN

SP Engineering built transmission

WHEELS & TIRES

Advan GT premium 20 inch wheels
Toyo Tires R888

BRAKES

Brembo yellow

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3P
2 pump setup

EXTERIOR

APR rear spoiler
2020 facelift 

LIGHTING

Depo headlight upgrade with lightning bolt

INTERIOR

Yellow Roll cage
4 point harness

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Rims

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Valvetronic exhaust 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Original Auto Performance Shop

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Peter Cervantes
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 540 whp
Club: Lowballers

SOCIAL

Facebook: Peter Cervantes
Instagram: @pchan_cervantes

Photography by Momo Hits the Spot, @shawn_mb, @copaze, @notnaaathan.

2020 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 3: BATTLE 37
Voting Schedule: Nov 17 @ 2:00 PM - Nov 19 @ 12:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[2020 Playoffs: Stage 3] id=[2274] title=[Peter Cervantes]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Arc cooling plate
• JP 640x turbo t4 .85 Ar w/ custom manifold and one-off downpipe
• HKS inter cooler piping
• HKS intercooler
• HKS intake 100mm
• Sard 660cc injectors
• Nismo fuel regulator
• Nismo spark plugs
• Splitfire coil pack
• 50mm V-band external wastegate
• Tomei poncam B
• HKS cam gears
• HKS timing belt
• N1 water pump
• Tomei Metal head gasket
• Tomei oil restrictor
• Oil catch can
• Upgarage test pipe
• Koyo Radiator
• HPI oil cooler/relocator kit
• Engine Ground kit

EXHAUST

• HKS Hi-Power exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• HKS V-Pro
• Blitz boost controller

DRIVETRAIN

• Nismo super copper mix clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

• Volk Racing TE37SL wheels - 18x10.5 (f/r)

BRAKES

• R34 Skyline Brembo brakes
• Nismo S Tune brake pads
• Dixcel rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Do Luck G sensor
• HKS hipermax IV coilovers
• Nismo A arms
• Nismo upper arm set
• Nismo rear arm set
• Nismo connecting links
• Nismo tension rod
• Nismo front tower brace
• Cusco rear tower brace
• Cusco lower chassis brace
• Stainless steel brake lines

EXTERIOR

• Nismo N1 front bumper
• Nismo N1 hood spoiler
• Nismo N1 side skirts
• Nismo N1 trunk lip
• Jun front lip
• Custom rear diffuser, side skirt extension and front lip extension

LIGHTING

• N1 headlights
• D-max tail lights

INTERIOR

• Momo Illest steering wheel
• Circuit sports detachable hub
• Recaro SR3 lemans edition seats
• Nismo short shifter & shift knob
• Defi gauges
• Apexi rev speed meter w/ shift light

AUDIO & MOBILE ELECTRONICS

• Kenwood head unit
• Kenwood amplifier
• Bazooka 10-inch subwoofer
• Carrozeria speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Steering wheel because it was a limited edition Illest product that my wife noticed I was checking out so she surprised me with it for Christmas."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Engine block build and suspension

SHOPS/MECHANICS

• STF Tuning Japan
• Dynasty

PHOTO GALLERY