Tuner Battlegrounds

  • Ryan McCollister: 2004 Infiniti G35

    Competitor: Ryan McCollister
    Location: St. Charles, Missouri, USA
    Vehicle: 2004 Infiniti G35
    Horsepower: 350 whp

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: Ryan Mccollister
    Instagram: @g35driver2004

    Photography by Jacob Owen, Street Snap Photography, Ray Flores, Modified Auto Shots.


    2020 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
    STAGE 4: BATTLE 50
    Voting Schedule: Nov 19 @ 2:00 PM - Nov 21 @ 12:00 PM ET
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    {alratings group=[2020 Playoffs: Stage 4] id=[1712] title=[Ryan McCollister]}

    01 Ryan McCollister 2004 Infiniti G35 PASMAG TBGLIVE

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    • Vortech V2 supercharger
    • GT-R Injectors
    • Mishimoto Radiator, Power Steering Cooler, Oil Cooler, Transsmission Cooler
    • Full suede bay
    • Wired Tucked
    • Killerglass Radiator Upper Hose
    • Moss Disco Green Powder Coated Intake and Intercooler Piping 

    EXHAUST

    • Nismo Exhaust

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    • Uprev Tune

    WHEELS & TIRES

    • Weds Kranze Wheels - 18x11.5 (f), 18x13.5 (r)
    • Toyo R888 Tires - 265/35/18 (f), 305/35/18 (r)

    BRAKES

    • Brembo 4-Piston Calipers
    • Drilled and Slotted Rotors

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    • Air Lift Performance bags over coils
    • SPC control arms (f/r)

    EXTERIOR

    • 30mm Fender Flares w/ Titanium Bolts
    • Front and Side Splitters with Support Rods
    • Custom Cut Inven Front Bumper
    • Ceramic Pro 9h Coating
    • Top Secret Rear Diffuser
    • 50mm Carbon Fiber Wing
    • Carbon Fiber Grill
    • Custom Vinyl Wrapped Hood

    LIGHTING

    • RBG Halo Ring Headlights
    • RGB LED Side Strips

    INTERIOR

    • Braum Racing Seats
    • Diamond Stiched Headliner, Door Cards and Trunk
    • Suede Sash, Top of Door Panels, and A-Pillars
    • NRG Quick Release w/ Steering Wheel
    • Wrapped Carbon Fiber Door Pulls, Center Console
    • Hardwood Floor Trunk w/ LED Backing

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    • Vortech Supercharger

    SPONSORS

    • Detail 360
    • Air Lift Performance
    • Sickspeed
    • Braum Racing
    • Meguiars
    • JTK Performance

    SHOPS/MECHANICS

    • West County Auto Body
    • Detail 360
    • JTK Performance

    PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Ryan Quintanilla: 2010 Audi A4

  • Saif Almahameed: 2004 Nissan 350Z

    Competitor: Saif Almahameed
    Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
    Vehicle: 2004 Nissan 350Z
    Horsepower: 290

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: /snapster0
    Instagram: @baggedz33

    PHOTOGRAPHY BY: @illashootxr, Saif Almahameed


    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=[2982] title=[Saif Almahameed]}

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    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    Blox plenum spacer
    K&N Typhoon Cold air intake

    EXHAUST

    ISR test pipes
    ISR Y pipe
    GReddy RS Race single exit

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    N2MB Wotbox Uprev tune

    DRIVETRAIN

    Exedy stage 1 clutch and lightweight flywheel

    WHEELS & TIRES

    ESR SR06 10.5 rear 9.5 front +22 offset

    BRAKES

    OEM Brembo brakes

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    ISR upper control arms
    Air Lift Performance suspension
    Air Lift Performance 3p management

    EXTERIOR

    Vertex Front bumper
    Nismo side skirts
    Rocket Bunny spoiler
    Rocket Bunny diffuser
    Molded custom hood

    LIGHTING

    Custom headlights

    INTERIOR

    DND performance carbon fiber alcentara steering wheel
    NRG quick release
    Mishimoto carbon fiber shift knob
    Custom gauge cluster
    350Z Roadster seats
    Headliner blackout

    AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

    Alpine 12" subwoofer
    Alpine headunit
    Alpine amplifier

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    Air lift Performance suspension

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    Custom molded widebody
    RB25 engine swap

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    Saif Almahameed


    PHOTO GALLERY

    Saif Almahameed 2004 Nissan 350z 1 2 pasmag tuner battlegrounds

    Saif Almahameed 2004 Nissan 350z 1 3 pasmag tuner battlegrounds

    Saif Almahameed 2004 Nissan 350z 1 4 pasmag tuner battlegrounds
    Saif Almahameed 2004 Nissan 350z 1 pasmag tuner battlegrounds

  • Sally Arredondo: 2014 Ford Mustang GT

    Competitor: Sally Arredondo
    Location: Valley Center, California, United States
    Vehicle: 2014 Ford Mustang GT
    Horsepower: 400
    Club: Mustang Nation

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: /projectamayadragonstar
    Instagram: @darkdragon_gt

    PHOTOGRAPHY BY: @rwdy_productions


    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=[2105] title=[Sally Arredondo]}

    Sally Arredondo 2014 Ford Mustang GT 1 4pasmag tuner battlegrounds

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    K&N Black Hawk Intake

    EXHAUST

    Pypes Super Bomb Cat-Back

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    Lund NGauge 91 Octane Street Tune

    DRIVETRAIN

    Mgw X-Spec Short Shifter
    1 Piece Aluminum Driveshaft
    Ford Racing 3.73 Rear Gears
    McLeod RST Twin Disc Clutch
    McLeod Lightened Flywheel
    Steel braided clutch lines

    WHEELS & TIRES

    Rohana RFX5 20x9
    Toyo A/S tires 255/35/20

    BRAKES

    Brembo Gt500 conversion

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    Air Lift Performance 3p kit
    Hotchkis TVS Stage 2 Kit

    EXTERIOR

    Cervini Gt500 Style Hood
    Drake Muscle Hood Pins
    I5 Autohaus LED grille
    Colorshift Wrap & Design
    Gt500 rear wing
    RTR style front lip

    LIGHTING

    Diode dynamics demon eyes
    Diode dynamics side markers
    Diode dynamics engine lights

    INTERIOR

    Corbeau TrailCat seats
    SickSpeed 4 point harnesses
    Corbeau harness bar
    Custom Rear seat delete
    Trufiber Center Console
    Trufiber Radio Bezel

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    "Air Lift Performance and full suspension underneath the car."

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    Shirokai Wide Body
    Custom wing
    New wrap & design
    Deep dish wheels
    Roof design

    SPONSORS

    Joor Muffler & Auto Service
    Detail Garage San Diego
    Hotchkis Suspension
    SickSpeed Accessories
    Luxus Car Mats
    Dante's Modular Performance
    Rovi Cams
    Stang Magazine

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    Joor Muffler & Auto Service
    So Cal Auto Style


    PHOTO GALLERY

    Sally Arredondo 2014 Ford Mustang GT 1pasmag tuner battlegrounds

    Sally Arredondo 2014 Ford Mustang GT 1 1pasmag tuner battlegrounds

    Sally Arredondo 2014 Ford Mustang GT 1 2pasmag tuner battlegrounds

    Sally Arredondo 2014 Ford Mustang GT 1 3pasmag tuner battlegrounds

  • Sam Hsieh: 2015 Polaris Slingshot

  • Sam Modica: 2009 Nissan 370Z

    Competitor: Sam Modica
    Location: Chesterfield, Missouri USA
    Vehicle: 2009 Nissan 370Z
    Horsepower: 500
    Club: prominent.cc

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: sam.modica.16
    Instagram: smodphotography

    Photography by smodphotography


    TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
    Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St Louis (July 16, 2022)
    TOP QUALIFIER
    Voting Schedule: July 11 @ 1:00 PM - July 16 @ 2:00 PM CT
    Click Here for Event Page/Standings
    {alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St Louis 2022] id=[3352] title=[Sam Modica]}

    1 Sam Modica 2009 Nissan 370Z PASMAG Tuning 365 Formula DRIFT STL

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    Soho stage 2 top mount single turbo
    CJ motor sports stage 1.5 fuel system
    Injector dynamics 1000cc injectors
    DeatschWerks DW340 fuel pump

    EXHAUST

    Full custom exhaust that exits out the center of the rear bumper 

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    Blitz boost controller
    Boost, oil pressure and wideband gauges

    DRIVETRAIN

    Action clutch sintered iron clutch
    Pressure plate and flywheel
    Z speed performance CSC CMAK

    WHEELS & TIRES

    Avant Garde f240s - 19x11.4/14 -44 / -60
    Nitto NT555 - 275/35/19 (f)
    Nitto NT205 - 335/30/19 (r)

    BRAKES

    K-sport supercom big brakes

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    Air Lift Performance v2 air suspension
    SPL upper control arms rear camber brackets and control arms

    EXTERIOR

    Aimgain LF-sport front and rear over fenders
    Oem nismo v1 front bumper with z speed skid plate
    Fly 1 motor sports side skirts
    Battle aero spoiler
    Carbon door handles
    Rear spats

    LIGHTING

    Morimoto headlights 

    INTERIOR

    Cipher auto custom seats
    Harness bar with 4 point harnesses
    Sparco steering wheel
    NRG quick release

    Sound Pressure Level (dB)

    90

    AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

    JBL Bluetooth speaker mounted to harness bar

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    Aimgain wide body kit. Sold my v1 nismo for a widebody focus st but there's something about a widebody z on the ground. 

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    Might revert back to a more race inspired livery and wheels upgrade airlift to v3 instead of v2

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    Next level performance

    COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

    Battle of blue grass - Best in show


    PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Sam Nasr: 2017 Subaru WRX STI

    Competitor: Sam Nasr
    Location: Anaheim, California, USA
    Vehicle: 2017 Subaru WRX STI
    Horsepower: 325
    Club: Team Boxer Squad

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: /SamTheManOC
    Instagram: @spidersam_carguy

    Photography by Sam Nasr


    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=[3180] title=[Sam Nasr]}

    4 Sam Nasr 2017 Subaru WRX STI

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    Cold air intake

    EXHAUST

    Cobb Titanium 3" Cat-Back Exhaust

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    PhatBotti eTune
    Cobb accessport

    DRIVETRAIN

    Perrin sway bars

    WHEELS & TIRES

    Niche M186 Misano Gloss Red Wheels
    Nexen N'fera AU7 Tires - 255/35/19

    BRAKES

    R1 Concepts Geomet Series Drilled and Slotted Rotors
    R1 Series Ceramic pads

    EXTERIOR

    Premium Tint
    Type B Roof Vortex Generator
    Seibon Carbon Fiber (I Custom painted vents into red)
    Seibon Carbon Fiber Grille
    Rallyarmor Red Mudflaps
    OLM V2 F1 style reverse and brake light
    BuddyClub Premium Tail Lights
    OLM RS Style Redline Gurney Flap
    Subispeed Carbon Wing Stiffener
    Cobb Titanium Catback Exhaust
    Hella Sharptone Horns Red
    Rain Guard Deflector
    Vicrez Full Aero Kit (Splitter, side skirts and diffuser).
    Carbon fiber Fuel Door
    Red side mirror bottoms
    Rain Guard Deflector Kit
    Perrin and Billetworkz license plat delete

    LIGHTING

    OneupLighting underglowx and inner glow
    BuddyClub tails Lights
    OLM V2 F1 style reverse and brake light

    INTERIOR

    Multiple Carbon fiber trim editions
    DarkMatterX Short Throw Shifter
    Seicane Headunit
    Cobb Accessport
    Red Billetworkz shift knob
    Blue Billetworkz reverse lockout
    Red and carbon fiber hand brakes
    More red trim pieces from Billetworkz
    OneupLighting Innerglow
    Perrin Engine Bay Red Covers

    AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

    Seicane Head Unit

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    "At this point it is a toss up between the Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood & Vicrez Aero Kit. I would say Vicrez because it gave my car a unique look that nobody really had. But that will change soon..."

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    Varis Arising-II Front Bumper w/ Under Lip
    Varis FRP Rear Bumper
    Suspension and HP upgrades
    Custom spider vinyl graphic

    SPONSORS

    Team Sponsors

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    Vicrez - Kat (body)
    Anaheim Wheel & Tire (alignment)
    Sam Nasr
    Nightmotorsport (soon)


    PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Sam Natividad: 2013 Mazda 3

  • Sam Palmer: 2014 Fiat 500c

    Competitor: Sam Palmer
    Location: St Thomas, ON
    Vehicle: 2014 Fiat 500C
    Horsepower: 85 (if I'm lucky)

    SOCIAL
    Instagram: @missfiat
    Facebook: @missfiat
    TikTok: @missfiat


    EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

    • Custom pink heavy pearl liquid wrap (dip)
    • Custom livery
    • Custom LED headlights with bubble dome shrouds
    • Custom clear Euro LED infinity tail lights with heart inlays
    • Custom LED DRL lights with heart LEDs
    • Custom LED infinity fog lights linked with headlights
    • Heart-shaped side markers
    • Front and rear bumper package upgrade
    • Custom Fiat front and rear badges
    • Custom Barbie tag

    INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

    • Full Abarth interior conversion
    • Rear seat delete
    • Upgraded/custom touchscreen Android radio
    • Reupholstered headliner and door cards with lighting
    • Custom upper dash panel with heart cutouts and neon stitching
    • Custom-made shift boot to match headliner and door cards
    • WeAreLikeWise Valentine Ghost shifter
    • Custom trunk setup
    • Custom rear hardline air setup
    • Custom crystal-heart RGB lighting
    • Custom RGB switches
    • Custom RGB backlit cluster
    • Custom 80s bowling alley carpet for rear seat delete
    • Custom matching Barbie car with 3D printed matching wheels
    • On-air management housing integrated into setup

    TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

    • Aftermarket stereo upgrade

    SHOPS & INSTALLERS

    • Self-installed
    • Zach
    • Friends

    SPONSORS

    • E6 Forged

    PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Sam Rein: 2014 Ford Focus ST

    Owner: Sam Rein
    Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    Vehicle: 2014 Ford Focus ST
    Horsepower: 270 whp
    Club: STL Car Scene

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: /samrockrein
    Instagram: @st_vision

    Photography by Sam Rein.


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    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    • Intake manifold spacer
    • Intercooler
    • Short shifter plate
    • RMM
    • Oil catch can
    • Intake
    • BOV

    EXHAUST

    • Muffler delete
    • Resonator delete

    BRAKES

    • Upgraded pads

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    • Lowering springs

    EXTERIOR

    • Wing risers
    • Front lip
    • Shaved grill

    LIGHTING

    • LED fog lights

    INTERIOR

    • Aesthetics

    SPONSORS

    • Boomba Racing

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    • Fairway Automotive

    PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Sam Robinson: 1998 Nissan 240SX

    Competitor: Sam Robinson
    Location: Hampton, New Jersey USA
    Vehicle: 1998 Nissan 240SX
    Horsepower: 325
    Club: @team.karnage, @invictus.nj

    SOCIAL

    Instagram: @ram.sobinson

    Photography by @tyler_novatin


    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=[3289] title=[Sam Robinson]}

    5 Sam Robinson 1998 Nissan 240sx PASMAG Tuning 365

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    RB25 motor
    stock turbo
    basic bolt ons

    EXHAUST

    HKS exhaust 

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    Tuned ECU

    DRIVETRAIN

    Limited slip Differential
    R32 GTR 5 speed transmission

    WHEELS & TIRES

    Work Meister 3 piece wheels

    BRAKES

    300ZX upgraded brakes

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    coilovers

    EXTERIOR

    2FPerformance Super Door kit
    326 wing

    LIGHTING

    Oracle lighting upgrades

    INTERIOR

    Sparco circuit seats
    Status racing pink harnesses
    Braum harness bar
    Nardi steering wheel
    NRG quick release 

    AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

    Upgraded head unit

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    Favorite modification is the Body kit and wing, they fit the styling of an S14 and 2FPerfomance has been a big supporter of the car.

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    Over winter the plan is to replace the stock block with a billet block and go for forged internals.

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    GloboAuto

    COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

    Rix Magazine slammed in the harbor
    PandaFest
    Elite Tuner season opener
    The gambler series (won top 7 JDM)


    PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Sam Schilli: 2006 Pontiac Solstice

    Owner: Sam Schilli
    Location: Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, USA
    Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Horsepower: 274

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: /sam.schilli
    Instagram: @project_skirtus


    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=[2539] title=[Sam Schilli]}

    01 Samuel Schilli 2006 Pontiac Solstice pasmag tuning365 formula drift

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    • 2.4 N/A block and internals with custom turbo kit
    • Custom intake and exhaust

    EXHAUST

    • Custom hood turbo dump

    WHEELS & TIRES

    • ESR SR11 Vulcan chrome wheels
    • 5x110 to 5x100 adapters

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    • Upgraded Bilstein Shocks

    EXTERIOR

    • Custom cage
    • Lost of weight reduction

    LIGHTING

    • Offroad pod and light bar
    • OPT7 Redline Triple LED Tailgate Brake Light Bar

    INTERIOR

    • Sparco seats with custom brackets

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    "My favorite modification would be the brake light bar because it really makes the car stand out at night. When people see the light it makes them wonder what the car is and they catch up to find out it's something you don't see everyday."

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    • Turbo LS
    • Custom mount spoiler
    • Lower

    SPONSORS

    • Truckexhaustkits.com

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    • Nocturnal Motorworks (CAGE, jdmhookup.com)
    • Greg's Tuning Operation (Custom tune)

    PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Saman Ahmadi: 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino

    Owner: Saman Ahmadi
    Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, USA
    Vehicle: 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino
    Horsepower: 75 whp
    Club: n/a

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: /saman2014
    Instagram: @shifter_co

    Photography by Saman Ahmadi.


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    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    • Suzuki 660cc
    • HKS BOV
    • Monster Sport Intercooler Piping

    EXHAUST

    • 5Zigen Exhaust

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    • Monster Sport ECU
    • Blitz SBC

    WHEELS & TIRES

    • Watanabe or JDM Watanabe Clone

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    • RS*R Lowering Springs

    EXTERIOR

    • TOYOSHIMA Craft Custom Body Kit
    • Unkown JDM Wing
    • Ghost Design Japan Custom Headlamp Covers and Tail light covers
    • Duckbill Wing

    LIGHTING

    • HID Kits

    INTERIOR

    • RAZO JP Shift Knob
    • NRG Wheel
    • Custom Shift and Handbrake Boots

    AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

    • Kenwood Deck

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    "Not a mod but the 3 piece hardtop which can be made into a Coupe, T-Top, Targa Top, or Convertible."

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    • Audio System Upgrades
    • Lighting Upgrades
    • Interior Upholstery

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    • Saman Ahmadi

    PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Sammy Gee: 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution 5 GSR

    Competitor: Sammy Gee
    Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Vehicle: 1998 Mitsubishi Evolution 5 GSR
    Horsepower: 280
    Club: Natsukashii

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: /samuel.gee.33
    Instagram: @evo.sam23

    Photography by @natsukashiivisuals@nextgencarclub


    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=[2859] title=[Sammy Gee]}

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    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    • HKS ssqv 4 blowoff valve
    • Unknown brand intake filter

    EXHAUST

    • HKS Hi Power exhaust
    • MAPerformance open downpipe with atmospheric dump

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    • AEM X Series wideband AFR gauge
    • HKS boost gauge

    WHEELS & TIRES

    • Rays Gramlights 57CR wheels - 17x9
    • Michelin Pilot Sport tires

    BRAKES

    • Evo X Brembo

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    • HKS Hypermax Coilovers

    EXTERIOR

    • Inozetek Gloss Sand vinyl wrap
    • Gloss Black Wrap on accents

    LIGHTING

    • Morimoto Mini D2S RGB projectors
    • Apollo 2.0 shrouds
    • Morimoto XBT controller
    • Auxbeam LED interior lights

    AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

    • Alpine Single Din Stereo

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    • HKS SSQV 4 Blow Off Valve

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    • Rays TE37 wheels
    • Apexi Air Intake Filter
    • Silvers Neomax coilovers

    SPONSORS

    • Natsukashii Visuals

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    • Exceed Automotive Specialties

    PHOTO GALLERY

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  • Sammy Nou: 2003 Lexus LS430

    Competitor: Sammy Nou
    Location: Long Beach, California, USA
    Vehicle: 2003 Lexus LS430
    Club: @adixion_culture

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: /ADiXiON.sAmmy
    Instagram: @roccnrollgangsta


    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=[3126] title=[Sammy Nou]}

    6 Sammy Nou 2003 Lexus LS430

    WHEELS & TIRES

    K.Break wheels
    Toyo tires

    BRAKES

    Cross drilled and slotted rotors

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    UAS bags
    Accuair management

    EXTERIOR

    K.Break platinum complete kit

    LIGHTING

    Custom headlights
    Custom sequential taillights from Japan 

    INTERIOR

    Junction Produce trays
    D.A.D. center console
    Samurai shift knob

    AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

    JVC double din touchscreen
    Sundown Audio 8" subwoofers (2)

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    "Sequential taillights because it's the newest mod."

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    2JZ or LS motor swap
    Full interior
    Redesign trunk

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    Auto Explosion Damon
    City Garage Kustoms Marlon
    Ef1 Motorsports Fabrizio
    Foreign Detail Edson


    PHOTO GALLERY

    1 Sammy Nou 2003 Lexus LS4302 Sammy Nou 2003 Lexus LS4303 Sammy Nou 2003 Lexus LS4304 Sammy Nou 2003 Lexus LS4305 Sammy Nou 2003 Lexus LS4307 Sammy Nou 2003 Lexus LS430

  • Sammy Valotta: 2013 Subaru STI

  • Samuel Pecoraro: 2016 Ford Fiesta ST

    Competitor: Samuel Pecoraro
    Location: Rosedale, New York USA
    Vehicle: 2016 Ford Fiesta ST
    Horsepower: 315

    SOCIAL

    Instagram: @fiesta__papi

    Photography by @fiesta__papi


    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=[3264] title=[Samuel Pecoraro]}

    4 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 365

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    Mishimoto intercooler, radiator, coolant tank, oil catch can and thermostat
    Turbosmart Blow off valve and wastegate
    2J racing intake with K&N filter

    EXHAUST

    2J racing side exit 

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    Tuned by Stratified 

    DRIVETRAIN

    Front wheel drive 6 speed manual

    WHEELS & TIRES

    SVE SC cobra 17x9 +20
    Toyo Proxies R1R 245/35 R17

    BRAKES

    Wilwood 6 piston front big break kit
    StopTech drilled and slotted rear rotors
    Steel braided brake lines 

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    Custom BC racing coilovers
    Eibach front and rear sway bars
    DNA tubular control arms
    Whiteline sway bar links
    Moog ball joints and tie rod ends
    Pierce Motorsports chassis bracing

    EXTERIOR

    Project STRS fender flares
    Battle Aero hatch mount wing
    Vega modified front splitter, canards, and window vents
    Versus Engineering rear diffuser
    TB performance front and rear crash bars with speed holes
    Track spec hood vents
    Aero catch hood pins 

    LIGHTING

    OEM Euro projector headlights
    OPT7 Ultra Underglow 

    INTERIOR

    Studio RSR 4 point roll bar
    Rear seat delete
    Corbeau FX1 race seats and harnesses
    Momo ultra steering wheel with NRG quick release
    Coolerworx track shifter
    Vega modified diamond plate floormats

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    Wide body kit/big wing 

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    Big Turbo 

    SPONSORS

    Toyo Tires

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    CJ Motorsports Hicksville

    COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

    Elite Tuner Atco top 50
    Nexgen Limerock best sport compact
    World drag racing 2 step competition


    PHOTO GALLERY

    1 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 3652 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 3653 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 3654 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 3655 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 3656 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 3657 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 3658 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 3659 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 36510 Samuel Pecoraro 2016 Ford Fiesta ST PASMAG Tuning 365

  • Sandra Magaña: 2000 BMW Z3

    Competitor: Sandra Magaña
    Location: Wilmington, Delaware USA
    Vehicle: 2000 BMW Z3
    Horsepower: 175
    Club: @cc_kustomz

    SOCIAL

    Instagram: @peka_z3

    Photography by @_joels_


    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=[3286] title=[Sandra Magaña]}

    3 Sandra Magana 2000 BMW Z3 PASMAG Tuning 365

    WHEELS & TIRES

    Work Meister S1 3p
    Front spec 18x9.5 +24
    Rear spec 18x10.5 +24
    Tires - Falken 

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    Air Lift Performance 3p Air management system

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    Maybe ls swap 

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    Cckustomz
    Els tire shop


    PHOTO GALLERY

    11 Sandra Magana 2000 BMW Z3 PASMAG Tuning 36512 Sandra Magana 2000 BMW Z3 PASMAG Tuning 36513 Sandra Magana 2000 BMW Z3 PASMAG Tuning 36514 Sandra Magana 2000 BMW Z3 PASMAG Tuning 36515 Sandra Magana 2000 BMW Z3 PASMAG Tuning 36516 Sandra Magana 2000 BMW Z3 PASMAG Tuning 36517 Sandra Magana 2000 BMW Z3 PASMAG Tuning 36518 Sandra Magana 2000 BMW Z3 PASMAG Tuning 365

  • Santiago Mendez: 2015 Nissan Altima

    Competitor: Santiago Mendez
    Location: Ventura, California, USA
    Vehicle: 2015 Nissan Altima
    Horsepower: 185 hp
    Club: Impact

    SOCIAL

    Facebook: /BOSS805
    Instagram: @vipaltima

    Photography by @svspect._.


    01 Santiago Mendez 2015 Nissan Altima PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    • Injen short ram intake
    • Stillen copper plated strut bar
    • Hydrodipped engine cover, radiator cover

    EXHAUST

    • Custom 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust

    WHEELS & TIRES

    • SSR wheels - 20x8.5
    • Achilles ATR Sport 2 tires

    BRAKES

    • Akebono ceramic pads
    • G37 custom engraved rotors
    • Stainless steel lines

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    • D2 air ride suspension
    • Air Lift Performance v2 management
    • Dual VIAIR compressors
    • Custom hardlines for trunk setup

    EXTERIOR

    • Stillen front lip
    • Stillen rear bumper diffuser
    • Carbon fiber spoiler
    • Retrofitted headlights
    • Altima Teana tail lights
    • VIP puddle lights
    • Carbon fiber grill
    • Carbon fiber door handle cover
    • Carbon fiber fog light housing 

    LIGHTING

    • OPT7 engine bay lights
    • Trunk RGB lights
    • Interior RGB lights
    • Custom headlights 

    INTERIOR

    • Clazzio seat covers
    • Junction Produce accessories
    • Carbon fiber steering wheel
    • Black suede headliner
    • Diamond stitched door panels
    • Red custom diamond floor mats

    AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

    • 10.1 android touch screen
    • Memphis 12 inch sub in custom enclosure
    • Memphis amp
    • Memphis competition speakers
    • Dual 7 inch headrest TVs
    • DVD player

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    • Air ride 

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    "Air ride changes the whole look of the car."

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    • Wide body

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    • Fantasy Motorsports - air ride
    • Breakers Stereo - custom trunk

    PHOTO GALLERY

    02 Santiago Mendez 2015 Nissan Altima PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds

    03 Santiago Mendez 2015 Nissan Altima PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds

    04 Santiago Mendez 2015 Nissan Altima PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds

    05 Santiago Mendez 2015 Nissan Altima PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds

    06 Santiago Mendez 2015 Nissan Altima PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds

    07 Santiago Mendez 2015 Nissan Altima PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds

    08 Santiago Mendez 2015 Nissan Altima PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds

    09 Santiago Mendez 2015 Nissan Altima PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds

  • Saul Lima: 2003 Nissan 350Z

    Competitor: Saul Lima
    Location: Monrovia, California, USA
    Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z
    Horsepower: 315
    Club: Relentless Co

    SOCIAL

    Instagram: @whitee_z33

    Photography by Saul Lima


    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=[3141] title=[Saul Lima]}

    10 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z

    ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

    Kinetix Racing V+ Upper Intake Manifold Plenum
    DC Sports Ceramic Header
    Mishimoto radiator
    Mishimoto oil catch can
    InjenCold Air Intake Chrome
    Aluminun Engine Oil Catch

    EXHAUST

    Injen full exhaust
    Megan RacingDownpipe

    PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

    Tuned

    DRIVETRAIN

    Action Clutch stage 2 clutch

    WHEELS & TIRES

    SSR SP1
    Firestone Indy 500 

    BRAKES

    Brembo brakes
    Double rear calipers
    Cross-Drilled Slotted Brake Rotors

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    Truhart air suspension
    Cusco Type OS Front Strut Bar

    EXTERIOR

    Wide body full carbon fiber
    Roof carbon fiber
    Wing carbon fiber
    Hood carbon fiber
    Door handle carbon fiber
    Fenders carbon fiber
    Rear fender carbon fiber
    Rear lip carbon fiber
    Vertex side skirt
    Real Nismo v1 front bumper

    LIGHTING

    Custom front and rear lights 

    INTERIOR

    RECARO setas
    Carbon fiber center console dash
    Carbon fiber manual shifter
    BRIDE shift knob shifter
    Carbon fiber inside door barrel cover
    Carbon fiber dial dash cover
    BRIDE floor mats
    Carbon fiber Gauge bezel
    Ultra Racing B-pillar bar
    GReddy Shift knob

    AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

    Alpine audio system
    Alpine speakers
    Special box

    FAVORITE MODIFICATION

    Wheels

    FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

    Supercharger 

    SPONSORS

    Relentlessco
    CCC Carbon Fiber
    Raul Custom Light
    Socalz Parts

    SHOPS & MECHANICS

    Socalz

    COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

    Stance
    Best Wheels
    Best JDM Classic


    PHOTO GALLERY

    2 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z3 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z4 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z5 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z6 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z7 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z8 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z9 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z11 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z
    1 Saul Lima 2003 Nissan 350Z