Competitor: Larry Friesen
Location: Stuartburn, Manitoba, Canada
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8
Horsepower: N/A

SOCIAL

Facebook: /larry.friesen3
Instagram: @rx8friesen

Photography by Larry Friesen

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=[2986] title=[Larry Friesen]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

13BREW engine swap
Niconrotary swap kit
Custom exhaust/intercooler piping
BorgWarner S300SX-E Turbo
Full Bridgeport

EXHAUST

3-inch straight pipe exhaust
Magnaflow muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Adaptronic standalone
Link 4-bar MAP sensor

DRIVETRAIN

Upgraded clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

Rota p45rs wheels
Continental Contipro tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Raceland coilovers

EXTERIOR

Duraflex front bumper
Seibon Carbon hood

LIGHTING

Custom LED headlights

INTERIOR

Corbeau race seat
NRG steering wheel

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Coilovers

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Resto mod

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Re-Spec Performance

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Lee Yang
Location: Everett, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2016 Subaru WRX
Horsepower (whp): 400
Club: Team Next Level

SOCIAL

Facebook: /leeEKyang
Instagram: @wredx_media

Photography by @wredx_media

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=[2813] title=[Lee Yang]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• IAG/Patterson stage 2 short block
• Case Machining
• Bored and honed to 86.1mm pistons
• IAG-Spec 86.1mm forged pistons, ring set, and .150" x 2.250" chromoly wrist pins
• Connecting rods
• Brian Crower H-Beam / ARP2000 Rod Bolts Rod
• King XPG Main Bearings
• King XPG Compression Ratio:10.0:1
• APR Head studs
• Turbo XS Front Mount Intercooler
• Boobma BPV
• Grimmspeed Boost Controller Solenoid
• AEM Intake
• IBR 1 PSC TGV Delete
• Turbo XS EGR delete
• Delete Killer B headers ceramic coated dual external wastegate
• Dual Tial wastegate
• Cobb Access port
• Cobb Flex Fuel Kit

EXHAUST

• GReddy RS race exhaust with burnt tip
• Invidia Catless down/J pipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Cobb Access Port v3
• Tuned by Phatbotti Ron
• Prosport Evo oil/boost/AFR gauges

DRIVETRAIN

• ACT HDSS clutch
• Forged Verus clutch fork

WHEELS & TIRES

• Volk Racing TE37 Sl wheels - 18x10.5 +22
• Federal 595 tires - 225/35/18

BRAKES

• StopTech slotted rotors
• Ceramic Hawk pads
• StopTech braided brake lines

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance 3H
• Tanabe front strut bar
• Blox rear sway bar
• Whiteline LCA
• Whiteline front and rear endlinks

EXTERIOR

• Subispeed V2 Redline sequential LED headlights
• Subispeed V2 JDM style sequential taillights
• OLM carbon side mirror covers
• OLM JDM sequential fog bezels
• OLM rear 3rd brake light
• OLM Varis style Carbon lip
• OLM CS carbon side skirts
• Aeroflow dynamic carbon side skirt extension
• OLM carbon VA style rear splats
• JDM rear splats
• OLM carbon diffuser
• Carbon Varis style wing
• APR carbon rear license plate backing

LIGHTING

• LED

INTERIOR

• Braum Elite Series racing seats
• Braum 6 point 3" FIA certified racing harnesses
• Braum harness bar
• SMY Cluster dual gauge pod
• Carbon steering wheel
• Carbon triple gauge pod
• Carbon center console
• Carbon cup holder, side kick panel, armrest
• Cobb carbon shift knob
• STI short throw shifter
• STI rear seats
• Perrin shifter stop
• Custom diamond stitch floor mats

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Android Auto

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Air Lift Performance 3h

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Big turbo

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Lee Yang

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Lester De Gracia
Location: Marysville, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2019 Honda Civic Type R
Horsepower (whp): 460
Club: No Limit

SOCIAL

Facebook: /vinzkie41
Instagram: @thatonesgp_fk8

PRODUCT BATTLE: DRESS UP BOLTS
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM - Oct 25 @ 11:00 AM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Product Battle: Dress Up Bolts 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2825] title=[Lester De Gracia]}

EXHAUST

• Boostlogic non valve

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Flashpro e-tuned by Kefi Moto

WHEELS & TIRES

• Volk Racing TE37 Ultra Time Attack wheels
• Michelin AS+ tires - 255/35

BRAKES

• Brembo with upgraded brake pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Eibach Pro kit

EXTERIOR

• Voltex Type 2V wing
• Ceramic coated
• PPF wrapped
• Mugen tail lights

INTERIOR

• Carbon fiber

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Wheels and wing really bring the car to the next level."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Interior
• Varis hood

SPONSORS

• Vivid racing

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Lionel Begay
Location: Farmington, New Mexico, USA
Vehicle: 2014 Mitsubishi Evolution X
Horsepower (whp): 320
Club: 4 Corners Mafia

SOCIAL

Facebook: /lionel.begay.1
Instagram: @dirtzilla505

Photography by Project4Corners Media

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Elite Tuner: Las Vegas (May 22, 2021)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: May 17 @ 12:00 PM - May 19 @ 2:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Elite Tuner: Las Vegas 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2718] title=[Lionel Begay]}

EXHAUST

• AMS down pipe
• AMS test pipe
• GReddy Racing cat-back single exit exhaust 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Cobb Tuning Accessport with Stage 3 reflash
• AEM gauges

WHEELS & TIRES

• Gram Lights 57CR wheels, gloss black - 18x10.5 +22
• Federal SS-595 tires - 265/35/18

BRAKES

• R1 Concepts slotted/drilled rotors with Street Performance brake pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Function and Form Type 2 coilovers

EXTERIOR

• VIS carbon fiber hood and trunk
• Aeroflow Dynamics splitter on front and sides
• Aeroflow Dynamics rear diffuser
• 3M matte army green vinyl wrap

LIGHTING

• Audi style headlights with demon eyes
• Audi style tail lights

INTERIOR

• ARP carbon fiber trimming
• Colt Speed carbon fiber steering wheel trim
• Cobb Tuning shift knob
• Aftermarket floor mats
• Stock Recaro seats

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Carbon fiber hood and trunk! Made the car stand out more and made the wrap pop more!"

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Harness bar
• 4 point harness
• Bigger turbo
• Better turbo manifold
• Bigger injectors
• Bigger fuel pump 

SPONSORS

• Squeegee Window Tinting and Car Wrap

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Squeegee Window Tinting
• On 3 Dyno and Performance

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Luis Arriaga
Location: Weatherford, Texas, USA
Vehicle: 2014 Scion FR-S
Horsepower (whp): 215
Club: Small Town Customs

SOCIAL

Facebook: /luis.arriaga.313
Instagram: @86.kaiju

Photography by @carmeetbullshit_, Luis Arriaga

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Hot Import Nights: Dallas (Jun 5, 2021)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: May 31 @ 12:00 PM - Jun 2 @ 2:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[HIN: Dallas 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2739] title=[Luis Arriaga]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Mishimoto oil cooler
• Skunk 2 fuel filter adapter
• ADD W1 catch can
• K&N air filter

EXHAUST

• 1320 Catless unequal length headers, over pipe, mid-pipe
• Custom catback exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Open Flash Tablet

DRIVETRAIN

• Exedy stage 2 clutch
• M-tec shifter and clutch springs
• Torque Solution transmission mounts

WHEELS & TIRES

• Enkei RPF1 wheels
• Nitto NT555 tires

BRAKES

• Brembo OE brake pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Tein Flex-Z coilovers

EXTERIOR

• TRD body kit
• Buddy Club tail Lights

LIGHTING

• Opt 7 high and low beam lights
• LED Underglow 

INTERIOR

• NRG wheel
• NRG hub
• NRG 2.0 quick release
• NRG shift knob
• In.focus Co. shift boot

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Kicker subwoofer
• Rockford Fosgate amplifier

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"My favorite modification would have to be the oil cooler. It is so useful in the Texas weather. Without it, my oil temps almost reached 250. With the oil cooler, i don't surpass 220!"

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Vortech supercharger

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Luis Perez
Location: Arvin, California, United States
Vehicle: 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 GSR
Horsepower: 380 WHP
Club: SOCAL.EVO/ CENCALEVOS

SOCIAL

Facebook: Luis Perez
Instagram: @ese.luisito

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: @theofficialmouastar

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Sept 18)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Sept 13 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 18 @ 2:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[T365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2957] title=[Luis Perez]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

EVO 9 Turbo
HKS Cams 264
Injen Short Ram Intake
MISHIMOTO Intercooler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Nick Tune (Dual Map w/ EVO X MAP Sensor) E-85 & 91

WHEELS & TIRES

Enkei T6S wheels - 17x9 +35 (f/r)
Falcon Azenis tires - 245/45R17 (f/r)

BRAKES

Brembo Calipers
Brembo Brake Pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Tien Flex Z coilovers

INTERIOR

Recaro seats
Remote Start
Gauges

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Kicker speakers
Pioneer Head unit
Pioneer amplifier
Pioneer subwoofer

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Remote Start

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

FP Black Turbo Set up
KELFORD 272 Cams

SPONSORS

Mishimoto

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Nick Tuned - Dynamic Auto LLC

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Luis Tinajero
Location: Greenfield, California, United States
Vehicle: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE
Horsepower: 141

SOCIAL

Facebook: /luis.tinajero.9
Instagram: @lex_kouki

Photography by @hatch.media99

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=[2955] title=[Luis Tinajero]}

EXHAUST

2J Racing Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Injen X-Pedal Pro Throttle Controller

WHEELS & TIRES

Work VS-KF wheels - 18x8.5 (f/r)
Falken Ziex ZE950 - 225/40/18 (f/r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

BC Racing Coilovers
Blitz Front Strut Tower Bar
Cusco Adjustable Rear Upper Arm

EXTERIOR

TRD Front Lip
TRD Side skirts
TRD Rear Spats
JDM OEM front grill
JDM OEM door window visors
OEM Hood deflector
Aftermarket rear diffuser
Downforce Solutions Gurney Flap

INTERIOR

Custom HKS print shift boot
Nsidious Industries weighted shift knob
Broadway rear view mirror
TOM'S push start button

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

JDM TRD Front Lip

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Rebuilding wheels
Vinyl Wrap
Aftermarket steering wheel set up
Cold Air Intake
Clear Tail Lights

SPONSORS

Vex Motorsports

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Manny Singh
Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe
Horsepower: 278 whp

SOCIAL

Facebook: /manraj.iverson
Instagram: @mannnyvq

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: @silviushots

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Driven: Toronto (Sept 18, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 13 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 18 @ 3:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Driven: Toronto 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2999] title=[Manny Singh]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

ZTube
Z1 Plenum Spacer
Motordyne ART Pipes V2
Motordyne ShockWave TDX2 V1
Upgraded CD009 Transmission
Exedy Lightweight Flywheel - 19Lbs
Z1 Mild Performance Clutch Kit
ZSpeed Tilton Master Cylinder
SS Braided Clutch lines
Upgraded Clutch Fork w/Chromoly pivot
Z1 Transmission Urethane Mount
Z1 Rear Differential Urethane Bushings
Z1 Rear Subframe Collars
Z1 Motor Mounts
Tein Street Basis Coilovers

EXHAUST

Motordyne ART Pipes (test pipes)
Motordyne Shockwave TDX2 Catback

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

DynoTuned on UpRev with ARC
Tune by @dynamotorsports

DRIVETRAIN

Upgraded CD009 Transmission
Exedy Lightweight Flywheel - 19Lbs
Z1 Mild Performance Clutch Kit
ZSpeed Tilton Master Cylinder
SS Braided Clutch lines
Upgraded Clutch Fork w/Chromoly pivot
Z1 Transmission Urethane Mount

WHEELS & TIRES

Rohanna RC22 wheels - 19x9.5 +20 (f), 19x11 +28 (r)
Cooper Zeon RS3G1 tires - 255/35/19 (f), 285/35/19 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Tein Coilovers

EXTERIOR

KurumaZ Front Bumper
Impul Side Skirts
ChargeSpeed Rear Bumper
OG Carbon Fibre Duckbill Trunk
Carbon Fibre Mirror Caps
JDM Clear side markers w/ bump
Spec-D Front Grille
06-07 Taillights

LIGHTING

Spec-D Sequential Headlights
LASFIT LED conversion kit

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Motordyne exhaust because the note is so refined; it becomes this deep shockwave that bounces off everything."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

JDM Double-DIN head unit
Carbon hood and fenders
Vortech supercharger

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Manuel Desantiago
Location: Maple Valley, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2013 Subaru BRZ
Horsepower (whp): 225
Club: No Limit

SOCIAL

Facebook: /manny.desantiago.9
Instagram: @manikin_mafia_v1brz

Photography by @mannyfresh_photography

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=[2824] title=[Manuel Desantiago]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Skunk 2 Power Box intake

EXHAUST

• JBL uneven headers
• Invidia overpipe
• Nameless Performance mid pipe with two custom added resonators
  Nameless Performance single exit

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Open Flash tablet with Stage 3 tune

DRIVETRAIN

• ACT XT Street clutch with Extreme pressure plate
• Drive shaft one piece drive line
• Verus Forged 4130 clutch fork

WHEELS & TIRES

• RAYS Volk Racing GT-V wheels
• Toyo Proxes R888R

BRAKES

• Wavespec Sport zinc rotors
• Hawk DTC-60 brake pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• KSport Kontrol Plus 2 way coilover
• Stance v2 rear LCA
• Voodoo rear toe arms

EXTERIOR

• Rocket Bunny v1 body kit
• Enforce Aero rear diffuser sharp fine
• Shark fin antenna
• Spinnywhoosh Oni Mask Demon Sakura livery

LIGHTING

• OLM Sequential style headlights
• Custom fog lights
• Lit Lightz full under glow
• Valenti sequential red lens taillights
• Valenti 4th brake light red lens

INTERIOR

• Custom cherry blossom interior
• Custom suede interior piece
• Agency Power harness bar
• Custom cherry blossom trunk

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Custom hardwood floor with built-in 12" subwoofer

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"V1 Rocket Bunny because who doesn't like a fat ass on a car? And the body lines make the car look so aggressive. And last thing it was fun learning process putting the wide body on myself."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Fully built AIG motor with turbo to hope to get 600+ HP

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• D&A Customs
• Intec Racing
• Blue Star Auto salon

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Martin Stewart
Location: Newcastle, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 135i
Horsepower: 400

SOCIAL

Facebook: /martin.stewart.90260
Instagram: @n54avage

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ DRIVE Festival: Bowmanville (Sept 10-12, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 11 @ 3:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ DRIVE Festival: Bowmanville 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2893] title=[Martin Stewart]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

N54 twin turbo inline 6
Vrsf charge pipe
Vrsf downpipes
Cts dual cone intake
NGK colder plugs
Turbo smart diverter valves
Mhd stage 2+ tune
Bilstein b14 coilover

EXHAUST

Downpipes
Resonator delete

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Mhd stage 2 plus tune

DRIVETRAIN

Mfactory lightweight flywheel
335is clutch kit

WHEELS & TIRES

Apex aero7 rims - 18x8.5 18x10
Bridgestone tires - 225/40/18, 255/40/18

BRAKES

Stop tech rotors
Ebc yellow stuff pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Bilstein b14 coilovers

EXTERIOR

Carbon fibre m4 spoiler
Carbon fibre 1m mirrors
Carbon fibre Reiger diffuser

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Carbon fibre

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Short shifter
Taillights
Seats

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Marvin Toledo
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Vehicle: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Horsepower: 380

SOCIAL

Facebook: /md.toledo2
Instagram: @evo350k

Photography by Ashley

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Driven: Saskatoon (Aug 28, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Aug 23 @ 12:00 PM - Aug 28 @ 5:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Driven: Saskatoon 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2862] title=[Marvin Toledo]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• FBO
• BC stage 2 cams
• ID1050x injectors
• 255 lph Warlbro fuel pump

EXHAUST

• XS Power tubular exhaust manifold
• ETS down-pipe, top-pipe
• Tomei full titanium catback

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• English Racing remote tuned ECU
• Eboost 2 boost controller
• Eboost 3 port boost controller
• AEM wideband
• AEM boost gauge

DRIVETRAIN

• ACT HDSS clutch and flywheel

WHEELS & TIRES

• Rota Torque wheels - 18x9.5 +20
• Michellin Sport XL tires

BRAKES

• Stock Brembo brakes

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Stock Bilstein struts
• Swift Sport lowering springs

EXTERIOR

• Carbon fiber canards
• Polyurethane lip

LIGHTING

• Vland demon eye headlights
• Vland blacked out tail lights
• HID 6000k
• Sequential LED signal side marker

INTERIOR

• All LED bulbs
• Wrapped steering wheel with blue midline stripe and blue stitch
• Carbon fiber shift knob on short throw shifter
• No backs seats
• Optional NOS bottles (2pcs)

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Pioneer head unit
• Aftermarket side door speakers
• Bass and subs optional

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Cams
• Exhaust

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• HKS Hi-Power Racing Muffler Mitsubishi EVO X 08-15
• Sleek wheel and tire setup
• Precision Turbo 6262 full v band exhaust setup

SPONSORS

• Triple J Truck and Auto

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• 3 Geared Monster - Cris Anfield
• Triple J Truck and Auto

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Matthew Lechner
Location: Colleyville, Texas, USA
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RSX Type S
Horsepower (whp): 450
Club: Team Natsukashii

SOCIAL

Facebook: /matthew.lechner.56
Instagram: @dc5matt

Photography by Matthew Lechner, @juhhny

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Hot Import Nights: Dallas (Jun 5, 2021)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: May 31 @ 12:00 PM - Jun 2 @ 2:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[HIN: Dallas 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2736] title=[Matthew Lechner]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Swapped K24A2
• Custom turbo kit
• GT35 turbo
• Intercooler

EXHAUST

• Custom 3-inch exhaust piping
• GReddy muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• KTuner ECU

WHEELS & TIRES

• Aodhon DS08 wheels
• Ohtusu tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Coilovers
• Solid motor mounts
• Projector halo headlights

INTERIOR

• Acura Type R shift knob
• FK8 Type R seats

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Kenwood head-unit
• Rockford speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Custom turbo kit

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• AWD swap
• Drag Radials
• VMS Wheels
• Rear roll cage setup

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Matthew Lechner
• Trackstar (Ethan) - Tuning

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Mattie Wollmershauser
Location: Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 100

SOCIAL

Facebook: /mattie.wollmershauser
Instagram: @mattiedee15

Photography by @thughes97, @outsidermedia

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St. Louis (Aug 28, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Aug 23 @ 12:00 PM - Aug 28 @ 3:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St. Louis 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2857] title=[Mattie Wollmershauser]}

EXHAUST

• Yonaka cat-back exhaust

DRIVETRAIN

• Torsen LSD differential

WHEELS & TIRES

• MST MT16 wheels - 15x8.0 +20

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Raceland Ultimo coilovers

EXTERIOR

• Hexis vinyl wrap
• OEM hardtop
• GV lip
• Side skirts
• Rear lip
• Full window tint

LIGHTING

• LED halo headlights

INTERIOR

• Wood grain accents
• Nardi wood grain shift knob

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Sony head unit, headrest speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The Hexis wrap - it's such a beautiful color that really helped transform my car."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Supercharger
• 6 speed manual transmission swap

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Mattie Wollmershauser & friends

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Maurice Carrera
Location: Baldwin Park, California, USA
Vehicle: 2002 Acura RSX Type-S
Horsepower: 233
Club: @enuffsaid2020

SOCIAL

Facebook: /maurice.carrera.54
Instagram: @bigmoecarrera

Photography by Maurice Carrera

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
RACEWARS: Irwindale (Oct 2)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 29 @ 12:00 PM - Oct 2 @ 8:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[RACEWARS: Irwindale 2021 - Stage 1] id=[3049] title=[Maurice Carrera]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Honda K20a2
Skunk 2 fuel rail
Aem intake
Hondata kpro tune
Plm headers

EXHAUST

Invidia

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Hondata kpro

DRIVETRAIN

Tru hart coil overs

WHEELS & TIRES

18/225/40 west lake/ gtr pearl white wheels

EXTERIOR

Carbon fiber hood, side skirts, front and rear winglets, spoon style mirrors
Full nardo gray wrap
Mugen front bumper
T1 rear bumper
Carbon fiber NRG spoiler

INTERIOR

Rear seat delete
Racing seats (f)
Half roll cage
Carbon fiber hydrodip trim

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Pioneer

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Rear bumper

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Turbo kit
Air bags

SPONSORS

Abrandedlife
Import Worx
Gearheadmotors

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Jays in Ontario

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Melisha Ravirajan
Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2016 Subaru BRZ
Horsepower: 430

SOCIAL
Instagram: @its_blu33y386

Photography by @hunter_shoots_, @shotsbyhill

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ DRIVE Festival: Bowmanville (Sept 10-12, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 11 @ 3:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ DRIVE Festival: Bowmanville 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2889] title=[Melisha Ravirajan]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Fully built motor
Speed by design turbo

EXHAUST

Nvidia N one

WHEELS & TIRES

19" Vossen x Work

BRAKES

Brembo

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Custom air lift performance suspension

EXTERIOR

Rallybacker v1 16 kit

LIGHTING

Custom 16 piece RGB headlights

INTERIOR

Starliner
Custom trunk set up

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Custom head unit
Fully modified sound system

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Widebody

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

2jz swap

SPONSORS

Swipeskin
Newcarscent

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Cititowing

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Michael Bondoc
Location: Duvall, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2017 Subaru WRX
Horsepower (whp): 280
Club: Team Next Level, Eminence

SOCIAL

Facebook: /mike.bondoc
Instagram: @wrx_bondox23

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=[2814] title=[Michael Bondoc]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Invidia catless downpipe

EXHAUST

• Tomei

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Stage 2 tune

WHEELS & TIRES

• GMR VSS22 3 piece wheels - 18x10 +15
• Federal 595 tires - 225/35/18

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance 3p suspension

EXTERIOR

• VIS carbon fiber hood
• VIS carbon fiber trunk
• Wrapped 3M satin ocean shimmer
• JDM muscle carbon fiber front lip
• Aeroflow carbon fiber front splitter
• Strafe side skirts
• Verus rear diffuser

LIGHTING

• Subispeed v2 taillights
• Subispeed v2 headlights custom retrofit lighting by Sinister Retrowerkz

INTERIOR

• Braum Elite R racing seats
• Burnz red carbon fiber steering wheel
• Burnz carbon fiber center console
• Carbon fiber red ebrake handle
• Raceseng shift knob
• Bullets short throw shifter
• Custom shift and ebrake boot

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Air Lift Performance suspension since I can go up and down over speed bumps."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Wide body kit
• Engine mods

SPONSORS

• Team Mod Garage
• Eminence
• MR
• Sinister Retrowerkz
• Sickspeed
• Illuminance Lighting

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Drive Auto Sports (tune)
• Sinister Retrowerks (lighting)
• Wredx_media

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Michael Catell
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3
Horsepower: 450

SOCIAL

Facebook: /mcatell
Instagram: @mikegtcustom

Photography by @stanceiseverythingcom

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ DRIVE Festival: Bowmanville (Sept 10-12, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 11 @ 3:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ DRIVE Festival: Bowmanville 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2895] title=[Michael Catell]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

1jz vvti
high compression cp pistons
tomei headgasket
arp hardware
borgwarner s300sxe

EXHAUST

Custom made from vibrant performance titanium

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Link standalone ecu
Aim mxl cluster
Aem and greddy gauges

DRIVETRAIN

WHEELS & TIRES

Work vskfs 18x9.5 18x10.5
Valino front tires
Evergreen rears

BRAKES

Oem e46 m3 brakes with separate willwood hydro handbrake setup on rear axle

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

PBM true coilovers and rear arms
M3 front control arms zhp rack
Rear subframe mounted through chassis to rear strut brace with solid bushings throughout and all rear mounting bushings converted to uniball bearings

EXTERIOR

Factory Laguna seca blue
Slammed on the floor with oem body trim

INTERIOR

Oem except drivers race seat

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The whole car with all the modifications is my favourite."

SHOPS & MECHANICS

gt custom exhaust oshawa

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Michael Lorey
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 1979 Toyota Cressida
Horsepower (whp): 500 approx.

SOCIAL

Facebook: /r2d2michael
Instagram: @2jzmx32

Photography by @trevornotryan

PRODUCT BATTLE: DRESS UP BOLTS
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM - Oct 25 @ 11:00 AM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Product Battle: Dress Up Bolts 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2829] title=[Michael Lorey]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• 2JZGTE VVTI
• Borgwarner s257sxe twin scroll
• Full custom intercooler, radiator, exhaust, piping, fuel cell

EXHAUST

• 3" Vibrant stainless
• Vibrant resonator
• Electronic dump
• Twin scroll stainless exhaust manifold

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Link Monson ECU full stand alone
• AEM boost, temperature, AFR gauges

DRIVETRAIN

• R154 5 speed
• Ford 8.8 rear
• Ford Racing LSD

WHEELS & TIRES

• Work Equip 04 wheels - 15x8
• Jeggs Spec Weld wheels - 15x8
• Tires - 225/55/15

BRAKES

• Wilwood 4 piston

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Techno Toy Tuning coilovers
• Techno Toy Tuning 4 link
• Techno Toy Tuning pan hard
• Techno Toy Tuning tension rods
• Techno Toy Tuning tie rods
• Techno Toy Tuning Mk2 supra knuckles

EXTERIOR

• JDM front and rear bumpers
• JDM power fender mirrors
• JDM front marker lights

LIGHTING

• JDM purple rotating hazard light

INTERIOR

• Nardi wood classic steering wheel

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Key chime is Africa by Toto"

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• AE86 evolved front coilovers with vented rotor Wilwood 4 piston brakes
• IS300 rack and pinion conversion

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Full Deck Autoworks
• PANICWIRE
• Jason @ PSI (Tuning)

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Michael Place
Location: Elma, New York, USA
Vehicle: 2016 Ford Fiesta ST
Horsepower: 225
Club: teamconcept

SOCIAL

Facebook: mikey.place
Instagram: mk7kidd

Photography by focalfronts

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Street Scene 8: Jamesville, NY (Jul 16, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Jul 11 @ 11:00 PM - Jul 13 @ 2:00 PM ET
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Street Scene 8: Jamesville, NY 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3023] title=[Michael Place]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Cobb drop in filter
Symposer delete whoosh Motorsport
Whoosh motorsport bov

EXHAUST

Mbrp 3" cat back and whoosh Motorsport catless dp 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Cobb v3 tuner 

DRIVETRAIN

Stage 1 clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

3sdm 0.05 16x8
Yokohama advan sport 

BRAKES

R1 concept pads and drilled and slotted rotors 

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

326 power springs 4" 50k front and 30k 3" rear on bc extreme low coilovers

EXTERIOR

Vega motor works aero kit side skirts front splitter and wing extension 

LIGHTING

Spec d tailights
Upgraded Morimoto fog lights

INTERIOR

Nrg quick release
Likewise deathgrip shift knob

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Sony speakers and upgraded apple CarPlay

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Vega aero kit with it being how low it is brings the car together

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Full custom headlights have them just waiting to be put in

SPONSORS

R1 concepts
Mishimoto
Lowered empire 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Mr Tire - Craig
Limitless Tint and Vinyl - Tyler Ludwig, Parker Maybray

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

RaceWars
Other smaller events

PHOTO GALLERY