Competitor: Chris Dankers
Location: Kent, WA
Vehicle: 2023 Toyota GR86
Horsepower: 220whp
Club/Team: DankersRacing

SOCIAL
Instagram: @DankersRacing
TikTok: @DankersRacing
YouTube: @DankersRacing

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• RKTI exhaust
• Biletworkz Short shifter
• Killer B oil pan baffle
• Megan Racing inner tie-rods

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Light vynl overlays
• Type S underglow
• Street Areo front splitter
• Enki EV-5
• Koi Fish vynl
• Rear glass spoiler

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Led lighting
• Carbon fiber E-brake handle
• Drift button
• Perrin battery tie-down
• Perrin brake master brace
• Perrin alternator pulley
• Perrin oil cap

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

•  OEM audio plus carbon fiber speakers

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

•  DankersRacing 

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Chris Depczynski
Location: St. Charles, MO
Vehicle: 2012 Infiniti G37
Horsepower: 342whp

SOCIAL
Facebook: Chris Depczynski

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• TWC 3in Prototype Long Tube Intakes (Powder Coated)
• TWC Fuse Box Cover & Oil Cap
• Mild Wire Tuck – Cover Deletes & Harness Cleanup
• TWC Titanium Single Exit Exhaust
• PPE Long Tube Headers
• Henkō AutoLab Resonated 350Z 3in Y-Pipe
• GTR 550cc Injectors
• Deatschwerks 300lph Fuel Pump
• Stillen Ground Kit
• Stillen Alternator Pulley
• CZP Braided Clutch Line
• 370Z Master Cylinder
• EXEDY Stage 2 Clutch Kit
• CZP Midweight Flywheel
• CZP H/D Slave Cylinder
• Motul DOT4 Fluids All Around
• Motul Rear End Fluid
• Liqui Moly Transmission Fluid
• Bells Racing Rear Differential Brace
• Eibach Adjustable Front & Rear Sway Bars
• Z1 Motorsports Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
• TruArt Coilovers (True Rear Design)
• ISR Rear Toe Arms
• Kenetix Front & Rear Upper & Lower Adjustable Control Arms
• Z1 Motorsports 370Z Braided Brake Lines
• Z1 Motorsports 2-Piece Rotors
• Stoptech Ceramic Pads
• EcuTek Dyno & Street Tuned on 93 Octane

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Work Emotion T7R's 19x9.5 +38 (Discontinued)
• Discontinued NISMO Tuner Lugs
• Kenda Kaiser KR-20A's 255-40's
• Rolled & Pulled Rear Quarter Panels
• CC GTR Wet Carbon Wing (Discontinued)
• Discontinued OEM IPL Front Splitter

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• GripRoyal 1/2 Made TougeCon 330mm Steering Wheel
• BattleAero Steering Wheel Control Bracket w/ Re-Wiring & Resistors for Airbag
• RaceSeng Counterweight Shift Knob
• WeatherTech Mats

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

• Diode Dynamics Tail as Turn Signal Mod
• Diode Dynamics Yellow Fog Lights & Interior Lighting

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• Myself @ Bradley Fuel & Repair

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: Chris Hill
Location: St. Charles, Illinois, USA
Vehicle: 2020 Toyota GR Supra Launch Edition
Horsepower: 678 whp
Club: Midwest Modded

SOCIAL

Facebook: /ChrisGTRHill
Instagram: @slowgtr

Photography by @zuumy.

2020 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 2: BATTLE 10
Voting Schedule: Nov 10 @ 2:00 PM - Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[2020 Playoffs: Stage 2] id=[2474] title=[Chris Hill]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Built BMW B58C motor

EXHAUST

• Boost Logic full titanium valvetronic F1 exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• GFB G-Force boost controller
• Bootmod3 tuning software

DRIVETRAIN

• 8-Speed ZF 8HP automatic

WHEELS & TIRES

• Rohana RFX13 3-piece forged wheels
• Toyo R888R tires

BRAKES

• Brembo + R1 Concepts combo

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• KW Suspension electronics
• Air Lift Performance bagged coilovers

EXTERIOR

• Pandem/RB V1 full wide body kit
• Pandem/RB V1.5 rear duck tail
• Pandem/RB V1.5 front lip
• Pandem/RB V2 side splitters
• Street Aero rear diffuser
• NV Specialties carbon accents
• Dress Up Bolts wide body hardware
• Titanium Works badging

LIGHTING

• Pandem/RB V1 side skirt lights

INTERIOR

• Takata Racing 4-point ASM harnesses
• Takata Racing/Cobra Misano carbon fiber seats with green Takata Racing stitching
• Cusco harness bar
• NV Specialties carbon fiber rear arm section
• NV Specialties carbon fiber air vents
• NV Specialties carbon fiber HUD display
• NV Specialties carbon fiber lIght controls
• NV Specialties carbon fiber steering wheel add-on
• NV Specialties carbon fiber dash display
• NV Specialties carbon fiber door inserts

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Pandem/RB wide body kit because of the way it makes the car look and feel. I feel this is the way Toyota should have released the car."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

"I have a massive list of modifications to be added to the car. Everything from spark plugs to tubular exhaust manifold, to a bigger wing and more. We've got a long way to go."

SPONSORS

• Rohana Wheels
• Styln Industries
• Takata Racing
• Toyo Tires
• R1 Concepts
• Air Lift Performance
• D2 Industries
• Brand-X Cleaners
• 3M Vinyl
• First Gear Products
• NV Specialties Carbon
• Toretto App
• Dress Up Bolts
• Titanium Works
• HCP Performance
• Bootmod3
• Green Toyota
• Overtake Digital
• B-Rogue Built
• Cusco USA
• Boost Logic
• Big Boost Turbo
• Go Fast Bits
• Professional Awesome Vents
• FlatHat3D

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• D2 Industries - Derek S
• Miller Car Star Auto Body - Joel Zabel
• Garage Work - Brian Butkovich

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Chris Malloy
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Pao
Horsepower: 54 whp
Club: @teamhybrid_95

SOCIAL

Facebook: /ztokenz
Instagram: @token_pao

Photography by @13_twenty

TBG 9 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 4: BATTLE 54
Voting Schedule: Jan 26 @ 1:00 PM - Jan 29 @ 1:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[TBG 9 Playoffs: Stage 4] id=[3103] title=[Chris Malloy]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• 1000cc

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Bluetooth 

DRIVETRAIN

• Automatic FWD

WHEELS & TIRES

• VTO 14” custom
• BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 tires - 195/50R15

EXTERIOR

• Restore
• Roof rack
• Carbon fiber surfboard by The Carbon Lab

LIGHTING

• OEM with aftermarket fog lights

INTERIOR

• Refurbish interior

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

• Retro Bluetooth radio

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Woodgrain decals on side

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Surfboard

SPONSORS

• NRG
• Renegade Cleaning Products
• Amsoil

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Precision Garage Racing

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

• IFO best old school and nissan 2020, 2021
• 2021 SEMA car

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Chris Marchese
Location: Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2019 Dodge Challenger 392 Shaker
Horsepower: 500
Club: Elusive Auto Club - Founder

SOCIAL

Facebook: /KrazyMarchese
Instagram: @krazymarchese

Photography by @zubas_photography, @jmain_photography, @nqvisuals

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=[3018] title=[Chris Marchese]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

6.4 L V8 Hemi

EXHAUST

Mid Muffler Deletes

DRIVETRAIN

OEM, RWD

WHEELS & TIRES

Ferrada FR3 Custom Painted & wrapped Wheels
Nitto NT05 Tires

BRAKES

Brembos

EXTERIOR

Red Chrome & Black Satin Gold Wrap

LIGHTING

ORACLE Halos & Underglow

INTERIOR

Custom Seats & headrest
Custom media player

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

My wrap

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Bags
Widebody

SPONSORS

Oracle
Lighting Trendz
National Tire
Canplay
Tire Stickers
R1 Concepts
Pedal Commander
Billet Technology

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Davies Auto
Elusive Auto Performance
Neon Nine Design

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Chris Molina
Location: Bronx, New York USA
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX
Horsepower: 289
Club: @intrepid_stance

SOCIAL

Instagram: @oni_dc5

Photography by @_highlightx_

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=[3275] title=[Chris Molina]}

EXHAUST

Yonaka 

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

KPRO

DRIVETRAIN

Type S transmission

WHEELS & TIRES

Work VSXX Wheels

BRAKES

Brembo brakes

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

AccuAir suspension

EXTERIOR

TypeR lip kit 

INTERIOR

Bride interior

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

JVC
JBL speakers

SPONSORS

2unique Auto

SHOPS & MECHANICS

@2unique

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Chris Nardone
Location: Toms River, New Jersey USA
Vehicle: 2019 Volkswagen Autobahn GTI
Horsepower: 355
Club: @invictus.nj

SOCIAL

Instagram: @daddyy.dubb

Photography by @siick.shot, @gahlashot, @deezy_media

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=[3288] title=[Chris Nardone]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Stratified Pro Tune
CTS Intake
CTS Front mount intercooler
Forge BOV

EXHAUST

Custom Catback
Megan Racing catless downpipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Stratified Pro Tune

WHEELS & TIRES

19x9 Revel UMA in Copper Coin Brushed Aluminum

BRAKES

Carbon Fiber Brake Pads
Aftermarket Rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Raceland Bags & Struts
Air Lift Performance 3P Management

EXTERIOR

1 of 1 Forged Carbon Fiber with 24k Rose gold Wide Fenders
1 of 1 Forged Carbon Fiber with 24k Rose gold Mirror Caps
Open Grille to expose FMIC

LIGHTING

Underglow

INTERIOR

Forged carbon fiber door handles
Red Alcantara BFI Shift Knob
1 of 1 Rear Strut bar in Forged Carbon Fiber with 24k Rose gold

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Upgraded Fender Audio System

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

All of my 1of1 Forged Carbon pieces

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Being crafted currently I have more forged carbon being made. Front lip and side skirts. 

SPONSORS

@rsic6 RSI C6 Advanced Composites (Italy)
@morgan_motor_works Morgan American Motor Works (NJ)
@ibemobbin (NJ)

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Morgan Motor Works
Dayton Custom Wheels

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Top 20 at FlyStance 2021
Best of Class at Rix Magazine 2021
Top 50 at DubsOnTheBoards 2020

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Chris Sams
Locaiton: Camano Island, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z
Horsepower (whp): 340

SOCIAL

Facebook: /chris.sams.39948856
Instagram: @1awkwardduck

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=[2812] title=[Chris Sams]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Supercharged

EXHAUST

• Injen SES Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• Stillen piggyback ECU

WHEELS & TIRES

• Diablo 20" wheels

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance 3p

EXTERIOR

• Custom paint

LIGHTING

• LED underglow

INTERIOR

• Custom

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Kicker Solo Baric L7 10" subwoofers
• Pioneer head unit
• Infinity surround speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Lambo doors

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Z1 Motorsports

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Christian Angel
Location: Santa Ana, California, USA
Vehicle: 2014 Subaru WRX Hatchback
Club: @streetoutcast

SOCIAL

Instagram: @subarumahfoo

Photography by @subii_juan

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=[3122] title=[Christian Angel]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Turbo xs fmic
Turbo xs intake
Bellmouth catless downpipe
Eflex fuel kit

EXHAUST

Ark grip exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Accessport
Eflex fuel
Torqued performance tune

WHEELS & TIRES

Volk te37v markii 18x10.5 0 offset
Toyo r888r 295/30/18

BRAKES

STI stock brakes
Dba drilled and slotted rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Flatout suspension coilovers
Whiteline front and rear sway with endlinks
CUSCO lower control arms
Auto power roll cage

EXTERIOR

Fenderist widebody kit
Black top aero lip side skirt and rear aprons

LIGHTING

Depot from headlights
Valenti taillights

INTERIOR

Worksbell quick tilt and hub
Recaro rsg seats
Auto power roll cage
Valenti steering wheel
Cae short shifter

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"I really like the color of my car because it's not a color anyone has."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Type RA motor
Bigger turbo
1050cc injectors
Fuel pump
Pro tuned

SPONSORS

Eflex Fuel
Flatout Suspension

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Torqued Performance Etune

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Subiefest 2021
Tuner Evo SoCal

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Christian Cervantes
Location: Calexico, California, USA
Vehicle: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Horsepower: 515
Club: @team.elevate_

SOCIAL

Facebook: /chris.cervantes.94
Instagram: @chris_evil_x

Photography by @robert_1187

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

TPC RED spec turbo
MAP tubular manifold
MAP intercooler pipes
MAP 3.5 intake
MAP intercooler
DW1300cc
Radium fuel rail
AEM FPR
Walbro 450lp
MAP AN fuel filter and lines
Mishimoto aluminium radiator hoses
APR carbon cooling plate
Zeitronix flex fuel system
Driven Fab catch can
MAP power steering reservoir system

EXHAUST

MAP downpipe
MAP testpipe
TOMEI catback

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

AEM digital gauges (boost, AFR, oil pressure)
Zeitronix E reader
Android Tesla 12" headunit
APEXi turbo timer

DRIVETRAIN

ACT HDSS clutch kit
ACT flywheel
WK short shifter assembly
Torque shifter bushings

WHEELS & TIRES

Volk Racing CE28 SL 18x10.5
Aquilles ATR Sport 275/35/18

BRAKES

R1 concepts rotors
R1 concept ceramic pads
Stoptech braided lines

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

BC track coilovers
Whiteline front and rear sway bars
Whiteline front and rear endlinks
Whiteline Roll center and bushings
Whiteline rear control arms
Whiteline control arm bushings
Megan racing rear toe arm
Cusco chassis underbraces
Torque engine mounts

EXTERIOR

Varis v3 front carbon lip bumper
Varis Runduce carbon side skirts
Charge speed wide fenders
Seibon carbon hood
APR GTC-300 67'
Rexpeed carbon trunk spoiler
Rexspeed carbon mirror covers
Rexspeed carbon vortex generator
OEM window visors
Custom roof wrap

LIGHTING

Vland headlights
Mars Tailights
Mars rear bumper lights

INTERIOR

Custom carbon accents
Recaros leather/sway
Custom carbon steering wheel

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Android Tesla style 12" headunit
OEM Rockford Fosgate Audio system

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Tomei catback

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Varis rear bumper
Full vehicle wrap
Airlift 3P system

SPONSORS

MAPERFORMANCE
Mishimoto
Whitline suspensions

SHOPS & MECHANICS

I do my own work

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Spocom 2021
HIN 2021
GHS events
Elite Tuner events
Mexico Baja events

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Christian Cruz
Location: Menifee, California, USA
Vehicle: 1994 Mazda RX-7 FD3S Touring
Horsepower: 500

SOCIAL

Facebook: /TCPxRB7
Instagram: @tcpxrb_rx7
Twitter: @Christi76928269
Video: Video 1, Video 2, Video 3

Photography by Christian Cruz, @exil_empire

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=[3144] title=[Christian Cruz]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Lucky 7 Racing Race Street Port 13b-REW
E&J 2mm Apex Seals
Garrett GT4094R Single Turbo
HKS Intercooler R Type V-Mount Kit
TiAL Sport 50mm Blow-Off Valve
19-Row Dual Oil Cooler System
RE-Amemiya Level Man Radiator
IRP Mount Bracket
Full Function Engineering Fuel Rails
Injector Dynamics 1700cc Primaries and 2600cc secondaries
Radium Engineering MPR Fuel Pressure Regulator
Radium Engineering Internal Surge Tank
Walbro Dual 450lph
Injector Dynamics F750 Fuel Filter
Phenix Industries Hoses and Fittings
Elite Rotary Shop Stainless Steel Oil Filler Neck
FFE Oil Pedestal
Banzai Racing Purple Aluminum Pulley Set
Jegs Oil Catch Can Breather Tank

EXHAUST

Tanabe Medalion Touring Axle-Back Exhaust System
HKS Cast Manifold
R/R EGT Thermocouples
HKS Wastegate

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Haltech Elite 1500 ECU
Haltech Flex Fuel Sensor
130-Amp ADVANCE High-Efficiency Alternator
SakeBomb Garage IGN-1A Ignition System
SakeBomb Garage Competition Electric Water Pump

DRIVETRAIN

Mazda 5-Speed Manual Transmission
ACT ZX6-HDSS Clutch and Light Flywheel

WHEELS & TIRES

Nessen Forged S7.2 Max Concave Max Lip Matte Black Barrels and Satin Black Centers - 18x10.5 -25 (f), 18x13 -40 (r)
Toyo Tires Proxes R888r - 255/35ZR18 (f), 305/35ZR18 (r) 
Haltech TMS-4 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
EVS Tuning SL48 Burt Titanium Lug Nuts

BRAKES

SakeBomb Garage Designed AP Racing Big Monster Brake Kit
SakeBomb Garage Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Endless RF-650 Racing Brake Fluid
AP Racing Pro 5000R CP9660 6-piston Caliper Front
AP Racing 355x32mm Floating AP Racing J-Hook Rotors
Ferodo Racing DS2500 FRP3003H-N Brake Pads
AP Racing CP8240 4-Piston Caliper Rear
AP Racing 340x28mm Floating AP Racing J-Hook Rotors
Ferodo Racing DS2500 FRP3097H Brake Pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Ohlins DFV Coilovers
Swift Springs 14kg/12kg
Cusco Front and Rear Sway Bars
Improve Racing Adjustable Front and Rear Sway Bar Links
Stanceparts Air Cup System Front
J-AutoPolyurethane Bushings
SuperPro Polyurethane Bushings
PowerFlex Polyurethane Bushings

EXTERIOR

TCP Magic Type TT Ultimate Time Attack Carbon Widebody Kit x Rocket Bunny Hybrid
Racebred Components Quick Release Splitter Brackets
Seibon TS Carbon Hood
AeroCatch Hood Latches
APR Performance Carbon GT3 Mirrors
APR Performance Chassis Mounted GT-250 Carbon Swan Neck Adjustable Wing
ZerekFab Custom Chassis Bridge Wing Mount
Car Shop Glow Original Rear Diffuser
RE-Amemiya Bowtech Generators
RE-Amemiya Traction Tow Hook Front
BubbleTech Rear Tow Hook
EVO-R Carbon Fiber Door Trim
DTM Autobody Paint

LIGHTING

Car Shop Glow LED Tail Lights Ver. 4
Hot Water Labs FD002 LED Sleek Headlights
Hot Water Labs 99-Spec Booster Lights

INTERIOR

RE-Amemiya D1 Shifter
NRG 2.0 Quick Release
Sparco L999 Steering Wheel
Kevmannz V5.0 Carbon Fiber Seats with Black Alcantara Padding and Green Diamond Stitching
Custom Planted Race Seat Brackets
RE Japan R Knight Rear Strut Tower Bar 4-Point Harness
Cipher Auto 5-Point Camlock Racing Harness
Sparco Globe Shift Knob
Evo-R Honeycomb Carbon Center Console with Cup Holders
Evo-R Blank Honeycomb Carbon Dash
Antigravity RS-20 Restart Battery
Haltech IC-7 Digital Dash Display

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"My favorite modification is the widebody kit, not only because it's a very unique blend of two different body kits, but also it just makes the car look super aggressive as if the car belongs in a GT3 racing series."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

RE-Amemiya Wet Carbon Scuff Plates
RE-Amemiya Super Canard Rear AD GT Kit Carbon Fiber
RE-Amemiya Replacement Mount Set for Rear Diffuser PRO Carbon
OMP 310 ALU GT Steering Wheel
8-point Roll Cage
Titanium Intercooler Piping and Exhaust
Quaife QBE69G Universal 6-Speed Heavy Duty RWD Sequential Gearbox and Paddle Shift System
Work Wheels WORK EMOTION ZR10 2P

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Lucky 7 Racing (Frisili Casasola and Willow Frayre)
RRR Tuning (Nelson Siverio)
ZerekFab (Zerek Fewell)
DTM Autobody (Patrick)
AeroWerkZ Motorsports (Philip)
Garage Powder, LLC. (Corey and Vincent)
Best Tire Shop of Fontana (Victor Hernandez)

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

El Pollo Loco Commercial June 2021
Origins Car Show 2021 - Best Fitment
Slammedenuff SoCal 2021 - Best of Show
Slammedenuff SoCal 2021 - Best Mazda
Hot Import Nights LA 2021 - Hot 25
Team Elevate Car Show 2020 - Best Top 20
Slammedenuff SoCal 2020 - Best Mazda
LocalCarFest 2019 - 1st Place Best Mazda

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Christian Gonzalez
Location: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 110 whp
Club: Pure Ambition Car Club

SOCIAL

Facebook: Christian Gonzalez
Instagram: @through_chriseyes_

Photography by @josh.photography, @baiwithcam.

2020 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 2: BATTLE 25
Voting Schedule: Nov 10 @ 2:00 PM - Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[2020 Playoffs: Stage 2] id=[2616] title=[Christian Gonzalez]}

EXHAUST

• 5Zigen racing headers

DRIVETRAIN

• LSD differential 

WHEELS & TIRES

• IPW wheels - 15x8.5

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance 3P management
• Airtekk airbag struts

EXTERIOR

• KBD Deuce Body kit
• Hardtop
• Honey comb carbon fiber hardtop spoiler

LIGHTING

• Underglow
• Custom LED lighting for custom trunk 

INTERIOR

• Bride Low Max seats
• Status 4 point racing harness
• Carbon fiber center console
• Bride shift boot
• Custom trunk

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Audio Pipe 12" subwoofers (2)
• Portable speaker ( chuchero ) with 2 Audio Pipe 8" voice speaker 
• Audio Pipe tweeters 
• Audio Pipe door speakers 

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Air Lift Performance suspension
• Custom trunk
• Music system
• KBD Deuce body kit
• Custom paint job 

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• RB26 motor swap 
• Front and side canards
• Custom wrap
• Sequential turn signals

SPONSORS

• Eagle Body Shop
• Chamo mobile car wash 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Eagle Body Shop

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Christopher Briceno
Location: Camden, New Jersey, USA
Vehicle: 2010 Acura TSX
Horsepower: 200 whp
Club: Team Anonymous

SOCIAL

Facebook: /chris.briceno16
Instagram: @chris.856

Photography by Christopher Briceno.

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Elite Tuner: New Jersey (Sept 20, 2020)
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WINNER

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• 2.4L iVtec Engine

WHEELS & TIRES

• 20' Vossen CVT wheels
• Decenti tires - 225/35/20

BRAKES

• Duralast GOLD Brake Pads
• Powerstop Drilled Slotted Rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Yonaka Spec 2 28-Way Adjustable Coilover Suspension

EXTERIOR

• Stickers
• Tint
• Rain Guards
• Front Lip

LIGHTING

• LED Exterior Flashing Rear Strobe Tailights
• LED Interior

INTERIOR

• LED

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Menace 1300 watt 12" subwoofers (2)

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Vossen wheels - they ave the biggest pop."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Modulo Front End

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• On The Spot Audio & Tint
• Angel's Automotive Center

PHOTO GALLERY

Owner: Christopher Figueroa
Location: Fountain, Colorado, USA
Vehicle: 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Sport
Horsepower: 360 whp
Club: @colorado.nameless

SOCIAL

Facebook: /Chris011918
Instagram: @its_chrisjunior

Photography by Christopher Figueroa.

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Hot Import Nights: Colorado Springs (Sept 19, 2020)
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION
Voting Schedule: Sept 14 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 16 @ 2:00 PM MT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Hot Import Nights: Colorado Springs 2020 - Stage 1] id=[2572] title=[Christopher Figueroa]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• APR intake, downpipe, intercooler, dog bone insert, turbo inlet valve, short shifter
• IHI IS38 turbo

EXHAUST

• APR high flow cat w/ res delete

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

• APR IS38 tune

WHEELS & TIRES

• Ronal Alphard wheels
• Federal 595 tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• MQB
• Air Lift Performance 3P kit, management

EXTERIOR

• Deep black pearl paint
• Badge delete
• Maxton front splitter
• BMP euro tail-light conversion
• ECS Tuning rear diffuser
• Maxton lip spoiler

LIGHTING

• Deauto LED lights (interior)

INTERIOR

• Custom diamond car mats
• Steering wheel inlay
• BFI shift knob
• Stella Artois trunk setup

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Front splitter from Maxton - it just gives that track-inspired look and adds an aggressive factor."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• EQT Vortex Turbo XL

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Pot O Gold Kustoms

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Christopher Giancaspro
Location: McDonough, Georgia USA
Vehicle: 2020 Honda Accord 2.0T
Horsepower: 300+ (estimated)

SOCIAL

Instagram: @cg555sd

Photography by Christopher Giancaspro

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
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Atlanta 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3226] title=[Christopher Giancaspro]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

MHI upgraded turbo
PRL intercooler w/ upgraded piping
PRL high volume intake
PRL Titanium inlet pipe
PRL ethanol sensor
Mishimoto baffled oil catch can
Acuity reverse flow radiator hoses

EXHAUST

PRL catted downpipe with GESI 5" cat
PRL 3" front pipe
Hybrid setup utilizing FunctionWerk 3" mid-pipe piping and converted to single center outlet using 80mm (3.15") Titanium piping

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

KTuner with bespoke tune via Derek Robinson
Antigravity lithium battery
DEFI advance BF gauges and DSDF display

DRIVETRAIN

Acuity upgraded shift bushing

WHEELS & TIRES

Volk Racing ZE40 bronze 18x8.5 +42
Michelin PS4S 245/40
Yokohama Advan Racing GT white 18x8.5+38
Yokohama A052 245/40
Mugen Special Edition GP time attack 18x8.5 +38
Bridgestone RE71R 245/40

BRAKES

FunctionWerk 6 piston w/355mm rotors
ProjectMu front/rear stainless lines
ProjectMu Type HC+ rear pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Silvers NEOMax coilovers
SWIFT springs 14kgmm (f) 10kgmm (r)
RV6P front compliance bushings
RV6P rear toe control arms
RV6P rear stabilizer with upgraded end links
Skunk2 rear camber arms
SPC front camber ball joint
UltraRacing front strut bar
UltraRacing mid-chassis brace
UltraRacing rear subframe brace
250lbs of weight removed
480+ pieces of Titanium bolts and nuts throughout the vehicle

EXTERIOR

Seibon Carbon bonnet
Seibon Carbon front lip
Seibon Carbon side skirts
Verus Engineering front canards
AeroCarbon carbon overlay front bumper cover
Carbon Sixth Element carbon mirror caps
Carbon Sixth Element fr/rr Honda emblems
Paint matched front grill and eye lines 

LIGHTING

Upgraded LED interior bulbs
Upgraded LED hi-beam bulbs
Version3 rear tail lights

INTERIOR

Momo 280mm Team wheel
ChasingJs Titanium horn delete
Momo 280mm Team wheel
Narita Dog Fight Pro carbon horn delete
Bride carbon aramid ZetaIII seats
Bride FX non-sliding rails
Cusco mid-chassis seat rail braces
Cusco harnesses
Rear seat delete

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

JL Audio C5 midrange

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The seats are more comfortable than stock and must remain fit to fit."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

RV6P 4th gear
FK8 CTR 5th gear
FK8 CTR final drive
OSGiken superlock LSD
OSGiken twin plate clutch
Bride carbon Zeta IV
Alcon/Pegasus 6piston brake kit

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Christopher Giancaspro

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Christopher Johnson
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia USA
Vehicle: 2010 Nissan 370Z
Horsepower: 334
Club: Gentlemenz Georgia

SOCIAL

Facebook: /christopher.johnson.7127
Instagram: @chriss.johnsonn

Photography by Christopher Johnson

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
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Atlanta 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3213] title=[Christopher Johnson]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Z1 3 inch intakes
Z1 ported upper and lower plenums
Z1 oil catch cans
Z1 hoses

EXHAUST

ISR headers
ISR test pipes
HBP Y pipe
Tomei Y back

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

AEM gauges all around

DRIVETRAIN

Stock 7 speed automatic
Level 10 torque converter

WHEELS & TIRES

WORK CR Kiwamis 19", staggered
Bridgestone Potenza - 265/35/19 (f)
Toyo Proxes AS - 295/35/19 (r)

BRAKES

R1 Concepts pads and rotors
Z1 stainless lines
Z1 booster brace 

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Full camber/toe arms front and rear
Rev9 coilovers

EXTERIOR

Fly 1 Motorsports terminal GT carbon hood
Alliance carbon fenders
OEM Nismo front bumper
Aeroflowdynamics side skirts
Full 3M dragon fire red wrap
Alliance carbon duck tail wing
Tinted windows

LIGHTING

Morimoto headlights taillights and side markers

INTERIOR

Carbon steering wheel

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Skar audio 12 inch subwoofer
Z enclosures custom box
Hifonics amp and wiring

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The carbon hood. Sets it off and only 2-3 in the state." 

SPONSORS

Morimoto LED
The Rising Sun Brand

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Christopher Johnson

PHOTO GALLERY