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Tabac Circuit de Monaco is regarded as one of the best street circuits in history. With its elevation changes and extremely tight corners, the Monaco Grand Prix remains one of the most important races on the F1 calendar.

The design and engineering team at TSW has traditionally drawn inspiration from race circuits to bring new wheel styles to our collection.

For 2020, TSW is proud to introduce the Tabac. The Tabac is named after Virage du Tabac; turn 12 of the Monaco race circuit.

The TSW Tabac features a performance oriented split 5-spoke design with an undulating surface inset to accent the aggressive spoke styling. A deep concave profile further emphasizes the Tabac’s open spoke design.

Standard finish for the Tabac is Semi Gloss Black.

Available in 17”, 18”, 19”, and 20” sizes.

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STOP! DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT. KW-M855BW Digital Media Receiver KW-V950BW DVD Receiver

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY #JVCMobile

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Android Auto works with devices using Android 5.0 software or higher. Some devices may not yet support Android Auto, see the Google site for the latest list of compatible devices. Android Auto and its logo is a trademark of Google Inc. Apple CarPlay works with iPhone 5 and newer phones.

Apple CarPlay and its user interface are trademarks of Apple Inc. For safety, various touch-screen functionality is disabled while the vehicle is in motion. See your local authorized dealer for more details. All logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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HOT NEW PRODUCTS

The latest and greatest aftermarket parts for your car.

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PASMAG READER’S CHOICE AWARDS As decided by you!

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#TBGLIVE Winners

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A90 SUPRAS OF SEMA

BUTTON BUILT BLASPHEMY

The coolest Mk5 Supras of SEMA 2019

Mitchell Button’s 1999 Ferrari 355 Berlinetta

62 SHAWN BAKER In Memoriam

EVERY ISSUE 64 Q DEALER SPOTLIGHT / PREFERRED DEALERS 66 Q SPOT THE DIFFERENCES

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The SEMA show has come and gone once again, and as such, we’ve got a truckload of content to sift through in the following pages. As we bid farewell to 2019 and venture into the unknown waters of 2020, the 2019 SEMA show serves as a look back through the trends and iconic builds of the past year.

As you can imagine, this issue will focus primarily on the 2019 SEMA show, featuring new products that were showcased on the show floor, the show’s most awe-inspiring builds, and everything in between that made the show so special. The Toyota Supra is well represented here, as there were roughly 50 of them on the show floor this year. So many that we put together an entire article on the A90 Supras of SEMA 2019.

We compiled a wide range of SEMA coverage like the overall show coverage, the Editor’s Top 10 SEMA Cars, and so much more that you’ll discover within these pages. The 7th annual Tuner Battlegrounds Championship hit the show floor this year, bringing Kalvin Malli's 1990 Nissan 300ZX and Anthony Do’s 1993 Nissan 240sx head to head for the duration of the show, and we’ve got it all right here!

We also talked with Mitchell of Button Built to get an idea of what it takes to build a custom widebody Ferrari to Toyo Tires Treadpass standards for the big show, and he walks us through the process from conception to execution in one of our most impressive SEMA features to date.

This is just the beginning of all the content we’ve crammed into this issue, so get to page flipping! Happy holidays and a happy new year to all of you from our team here at PASMAG. We’ll see you again in 2020!

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AEM INDUCTION SYSTEMS

21-825DS Cold Air Intake for 2007-2011 BMW 335i 3.0L $408.19 | AEMIntakes.com

Increase the performance of the 2007-2011 BMW 335i 3.0L engine with this newly released cold air intake system from AEM. Featuring a rotomolded enclosed airbox design and Dryflow air filter that's oil-free, this kit delivers estimated gains of 8.7 horsepower and 6.2 lb-ft of torque. Washable air filter lasts up to 100,000 miles between cleanings depending on driving conditions. Backed by AEM's lifetime limited warranty.

ENERGY SUSPENSION

Steering Rack Bushing for 2006-2011 Honda Civic DX/EX/LX EnergySuspension.com

Replace just the rack bushing, not the complete steering assembly to save hundreds of dollars! Energy Suspension’s longer lasting Hyper-Flex polyurethane steering rack bushing improves overall handling and responsiveness. Because these bushings are resistant to oil, grease, and road contaminants, they will not wear out and fail like OE rubber.

EBC BRAKES RP-1 Brake Pads EBCBrakes.com

EBC’s most extreme track day and race brake pad to date, offering unrivalled performance at a competitive price. Superb modulation gives unprecedented control and feel throughout each braking event.

Features extremely low wear rate with stable friction coefficient, even under the harshest on-track driving conditions. These pads come thermally bedded, eliminating early fade and minimising bed-in time.

Stainless steel backing plates reduce heat conduction, lowering caliper operating temperatures.

EXEDY

Lightweight Solid Flywheel for 2016-2019 Honda Civic 1.5L, 20172019 Honda Civic Si/Turbo $853.32 | ExedyUSA.com

EXEDY

Street Racing (SR) Series Organic Twin Disc Clutch Kit 2006-2010 Mustang GT/2011-2017 Mustang GT 5.0L $951.49 | ExedyUSA.com

The first in Exedy’s SR Series of clutch kits, this kit has the new SR series nickel plated ductile material cover and pressure plate, floating strap drive, patented Ultra Fiber discs, and dowel pin alignment. The SR cover and pressure plate allows for an increased torque holding capacity of 900 lb-ft, while the floating strap drive improves disc life by ensuring an even and consistent disengagement and engagement.

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Exedy lightweight flywheels combine low weight, low inertia and high thermal capacity. They are designed for light to moderately tuned racing cars for drag racing, autocross and rally events, as well as street usage. They are made from solid one-piece billet chromoly steel or chromoly steel forgings. They are specifically designed to reduce weight and inertia for better engine response.

Ring gear teeth are integrated onto the flywheel. All steel billet and forged steel flywheels pass engineering tests in excess of 15,000 rpm. Direct replacement for dual-mass flywheel. SFI approved.

EXEDY

Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for 2016-2019 Honda Civic/Turbo, 2017-2019 Honda Civic Si/Turbo $564.56 | ExedyUSA.com

Designed to achieve approximately 40% higher clamp load than the OE part. Electro galvanized stamped cover with anti-burst ductile iron pressure plate. Features a hardened high clamp load diaphragm for increased durability and power capacity without sacrificing daily drivability. A specially designed cover assembly eliminates cover deflection. Utilizes cerametallic friction material for better heat capacity and durability, and a superior clutch disc design that incorporates low-inertia, high heat resistance and excellent burst-strength.

SFI approved.

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Inverted Monotube Coilover Kit for 2012+ BMW 3-Series $1,550 | F2Suspension.com

Function and Form's inverted monotube coilovers are designed with a long stroke for added travel and aggressively tuned damping characteristics to maintain contact with the road to ensure improved grip during competitions. Using a 40mm inverted piston design increases damper strength, optimizing performance during aggressive movement. Large fluid valve assembly and oil chambers combined with high viscosity index combats friction during more high-stress conditions. Optional front camber adjustable top mounts available.

ISC SUSPENSION Triple S Inverted Coilovers

$1,749 | ISCSuspension-na.com

The Triple S Inverted Coilover features a much more rigid design compared to your standard coilover as well as less unsprung weight. Other features include a monoball type camber plate, monotube design, adjustable damping (rebound), adjustable height separate from preload, high tensile Triple S coilover springs, nickel plated stainless steel shock bodies, and more!

MCLEOD RACING

Tuner Series Nissan 350Z Throwout Bearing McLeodRacing.com

ISC SUSPENSION

McLeod Racing is excited to expand deeper into the import world with their Tuner Series line. The line now offers a throwout bearing for the Nissan 350Z application. As the CD009 transmission becomes a versatile swap in the sport compact market, McLeod has engineered the slip on 1400-25 hydraulic throwout bearing to fit that transmission. This bearing will be recommended for drifting, drag racing, and time attack as well as cruising the streets. It offers quick adjustability and high heat durability. It is rebuildable and is equipped with the reliability of buying a McLeod Racing product. Every throw out bearing has a 90-day warranty backed by McLeod Racing.

Triple S Upgraded Coilover Springs $170 | ISCSuspension-na.com

ISC Triple S Coilover springs are made of TS2000 with a tensile strength of 2000 MPA, as opposed to a traditional coilover spring which is usually SAE9254 (1800 MPA). This specially developed material allows ISC to manufacture springs in a unique method which yields a product with more usable stroke that is both lighter in weight, and offers increased ride quality and durability than almost any other coilover spring on the market. Sold in pairs.

Multiple lengths and springs rates available.

MXP

4-1 Equal Length Exhaust Header for 2013+ Scion FR-S/Toyota 86/ Subaru BRZ MackinXtremeProducts.com

A bolt-on full stainless steel header with over-pipe. Features thick flanges with 90-degree O2 sensor bung. Includes an additional O2 bung which can be used for tuning. Hardware and gasket kits included.

Backed by a one year warranty.

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Comp ST Exhaust System for 2000-2009 Honda S2000 MackinXtremeProducts.com

A cat-back, bolt-on, full stainless steel exhaust system for the 2000-2009 Honda S2000. Mature low abs sound to reduce drone and comfort while driving.

Features adjustable chrome heat-treated tips with rigid supported hangers. Includes all hardware and gasket kits. Backed by a one year warranty.

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PRODUCTS SILVER’S NORTH AMERICA NEOMAX Coilovers

$1,095 | Silvers-na.com

Silver’s NEOMAX Coilovers are perfect for street driving, and still outperform most on the track. The Silvers NEOMAX coilovers are a digressively valved monotube shock, independently height adjustable, with 24 levels of dampening adjustment, and come with an 18-month warranty. Silver’s offers custom orders for no extra charge, with the fastest build times in the industry. All of their coilovers are hand assembled, and individually shock dyno tested to ensure the highest quality control.

SAILUN TIRE Atrezzo SVA1

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The Sailun Atrezzo SVA1 is engineered for real driving enthusiasts looking for an alternative to more expensive UHP tires out there.

The Sailun SVA1 checks all the boxes when it comes to thrilling high speed performance, cornering, and braking. The SVA1 features free 1-year road hazard replacement and 40,000-mile/60-month limited tread life protection. Available in 16- to 20-inch wheel diameters and widths from 205mm to 275mm.

SPEC CLUTCHES & FLYWHEELS

SB09A-4 Billet Flywheel for 2013+ Mini Cooper S/Cabrio/Clubman/Countryman $609 | SPECClutch.com

The SPEC billet flywheel for Mini S and JCW S B48 engines fits the 2013+ hardtop and hatch, Cabrio, Clubman, and Countryman models. The 13-pound unit offers a tremendous rate of rev and horsepower gain, infinite rebuild capability, and the highest level of reliability over the OE dual mass flywheel. As with all SPEC billet flywheels, a race bolt kit is included.

TOYO TIRES Proxes R888R

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YOKOHAMA TIRE ADVAN Sport A/S+

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SPEC CLUTCHES & FLYWHEELS

SC96SST-O Clutch and Flywheel Assembly for 2016-2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T/3.6L $1,299 | SPECClutch.com

The all-billet Super Twin clutch and flywheel assembly for the 2016-2018 Camaro 2.0T and 3.6L is infinitely rebuildable, and can hold 1,150 lb-ft of torque in street trim. Even the first trim with organic friction offers stock-like drivability and 730 lb-ft torque capacity.

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The Proxes R888R is an evolution of the race-winning Proxes R888, delivering even faster lap times and better dry handling. The credit goes to a new tread design and an improved contact patch that puts more rubber on the track.

Racers will also appreciate the predictable handling and how quickly the Proxes R888R reaches optimal operating temperature. Available in 13- to 20-inch wheel diameters with widths ranging from 185mm to 245mm. Recommended for competition events only.

Continuing to advance its iconic ADVAN line of ultra-high performance products, Yokohama Tire has launched the new, all-season ADVAN Sport A/S+. Backed by a 55,000-mile limited treadwear warranty, the W- and Yrated Sport A/S+ comes in 65 sizes, ranging from 16- to 21-inch fitments. The Sport A/S+, engineered for a broad selection of luxury vehicles, high-end performance vehicles, sports cars, and American muscle cars offers a significant upgrade in braking and handling in wet and wintry weather over its highly successful predecessor product and the competition.

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Quick and Easy Headlight Restoration Kit 3M.com

The Quick and Easy Headlight Restoration Kit from 3M is an easy to use, 15-minute, complete solution to remove light yellowing from headlights. Each kit comes with 3000 grit 3M Trizact Abrasive to remove light yellowing, and two 3M Quick Headlight Clear Coat Wipes to provide long lasting protection.

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Restore and Protect Headlight Restoration Kit 3M.com

The Restore and Protect Headlight Restoration Kit utilizes 1000 grit and 3000 grit 3M Trizact Abrasives, two 3M Quick Headlight Clear Coat Wipes, and a foam applicator to provide up to ten times clearer highlights and improved brightness by 200%. Within 30 minutes, users will see a complete removal of yellow headlights with extreme UV protection.

LUMENS HIGH PERFORMANCE LIGHTING JDM / Euro Yellow ULTRA LED Bulbs

AIR LIFT PERFORMANCE

Performance Series Kits for Mercedes-Benz W205 Platforms AirLiftPerformance.com

The front kit features a pair of double-bellow air springs, paired with threaded-body, monotube shocks with the ability to dial in 30 levels of damping adjustability for the perfect set-up every time, making it completely customizable to the user’s unique experience. All these elements combine to drop the front axle down 89mm (3.5 inches) from stock height. The rear kit allows the rear to drop 120mm (4.72 inches).

Slick Mist Tire & Trim Shine LucasOil.com

Lucas Slick Mist Tire & Trim Shine is a treatment spray exclusively formulated by Lucas Oil Products designed to give tires and trim a long lasting like-new shine. Use Slick Mist Tire Shine to remove dull, grey oxidation from bumpers, tires, plastic, or any rubber and vinyl trim.

ULTRA LEDs are now available in yellow for fog light applications.

Outside of gaining that JDM or Euro look, yellow fog lights are more functional, providing the best visibility in fog, snow, and rain. The yellow color is achieved by specialized yellow LED chips. No need for plastic covers or films over a white bulb which amplifies the heat on a white LED chip, making it more likely to fail, and also reduces light output. Available in fog light bulb types: 5202, 880/881, 9006, H1, H10, H11, H3, H7.

MEGUIAR’S

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$9.50 | Meguiars.com

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Hybrid Ceramic Detailer

LUCAS OIL

$74.99 | LumensHPL.com

Meguiar’s introduced an exciting addition to their Hybrid Ceramic line of products, the Hybrid Ceramic Detailer. This advanced formula puts a whole new twist on what a spray detailer can deliver by gently and quickly removing light dust and contaminants while leaving behind a layer of hybrid, Si02 ceramic protection that beads water like crazy. As you would expect from a traditional detailer, it contains lubricants that help to buffer the surface when removing light contaminants between regular washings and wax applications. However, their chemists have figured out a way to infuse this with Si02 technology to leave behind Hybrid Ceramic protection by just spraying on and wiping off. It’s the ideal choice for maintaining pre-existing Hybrid Ceramic Protection.

Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax Meguiar’s released a whole new concept in paint protection last year that stirred up the market with Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax featuring sophisticated hybrid chemistry in a simple to use spray format. This year, their advanced Hybrid Ceramic line grows with the release of Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax. This all-new formula takes Si02 hybrid technology and gives you the benefit of ceramic protection, but in a familiar, easy-to-use, liquid wax. You get hybrid ceramic protection that seals the paint, but is as easy to apply as an ordinary liquid wax. Ceramic coatings tend to be expensive and require professional application, but not Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax. Just apply a thin amount of product to a panel, let it cure for 3-5 minutes, and then wipe off easily with a premium microfiber towel.

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PRODUCTS ORACLE LIGHTING DynamiLED Illuminated Wheel Rings $395.95 | OracleLights.com

These Dynamic ColorSHIFT LED wheel rings are the latest advancement in Oracle’s expansive lighting modifications.

The dynamic features allow the user to run multiple moving color patterns through the wheel ring, creating a vivid eye-catching lighting effect. Conveniently controlled through a free smartphone app, the system features over 200 preprogrammed moving patterns as well as static color control and white mode for normal street driving.

DB DRIVE

WDX Bass Crates From $614.99 | DBDrive.net

DB Drive’s WDX Bass Crate pre-loaded enclosures are designed to get your sound system rumbling as soon as possible. Spring loaded terminals allow you to quickly hook up and get loud! The enclosures feature durable protective bar grills to keep the woofers safe from harm. WDX Bass Crate Enclosures are factory tuned for true quality sound. The Bass Crate Enclosures are available with 6-, 8-, 10-, or 12-inch pre-loaded WDX G2 subwoofers.

DD AUDIO

DM1000 Monoblock Class-D Subwoofer Amplifier DDAudio.com

RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 751+ S/N RATIO: > 80 dB DIMENSIONS (IN.): 12 x 5 x 2 The D Series Monoblock sub amps are designed to be mini amps with immense power. They’re feature packed and ready to become the soul of your sub stage.

Factory integration is easy with the high-level inputs, and you can even daisy chain an additional amp with the pass-through preamp output. These amps also feature angle lock set screw terminals, double sided-conformal coated PCBs, and remote gain control with a clipping indicator.

RAYS

RAYS

$505 | Mackin-Ind.com

$507 | Mackin-Ind.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 18 WIDTH (IN.): 9.5-10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Matte Graphite (MF), White (O2Z)

CONSTRUCTION: Forged monoblock SIZE (IN.): 15-16 WIDTH (IN.): 5-8 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100 FINISH: Pressed Graphite

Gram Lights 57Xtreme Spec-D

Volk Racing TE37SL Sonic

FULLRIVER BATTERY

FULLRIVER BATTERY

$362.99 | FullriverBattery.com

$329.99 | FullriverBattery.com

The FT850-94R is the stock replacement you need to keep your accessories fed in any vehicle that comes with a 94R/H7 battery. Whether it’s a Ford F-Series, Dodge Challenger, or a BMW 3-Series, the FT850-94R should be your first upgrade.

Full Throttle Series High-Performance AGM batteries are designed to tackle the real world needs of both high cranking accessories and components that draw on batteries. TPPL technology (Thin Plate Pure Lead) and brass terminal connections will ensure the power in your battery flows efficiently whenever you need it. Full Throttle Series AGM batteries are built for both performance and reliability. So go ahead, crank it up, and enjoy extreme power on demand!

FT850-94R

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FT930-65 Full Throttle High-Performance AGM Battery

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THE SILVER BULLET IN BRAKING

EBC Brakes Racing’s new track day and race pad material, RP-1™, offers extreme braking performance at a lower cost compared to other race pads on the market.

KEY FEATURES:

■ Superb modulation gives unprecedented control and feel throughout each braking event ■ Extremely low wear rate with stable friction coefficient, even under the harshest on-track driving conditions ■ Pads come thermally bedded, eliminating ‘early-life’ fade and minimising bed-in time ■ Stainless-steel backing plates reduce heat conduction, lowering caliper operating temperatures

LOVE IT OR RETURN IT

For a limited time only, every set of RP-1™ pads is sold with a ‘Love it or Return it’ warranty. Tried these pads but don’t like them?

Return them to EBC for a full refund (T&Cs online).

EBC Brakes Racing @ebcbrakesracing UNPARALLELED BRAKING PERFORMANCE

@ebcbrakesuk EBC Brakes

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PRODUCTS KNUKNOCEPTZ

Krystal Kable 2 Channel 6M Twisted Pair RCA Cable $19.99 | KnuKonceptz.com

The Krystal Kable is one of the best cables on the market. It’s the Fort Knox of cables, containing four different types of shield and noise rejection characteristics all in one RCA cable! The Krystal RCA cable uses Oxygen Free Copper for its audio path. Large 22-gauge twisted pair conductors deliver a clear and clean signal transfer from your head unit to your amplifiers. Termination of the Krystal RCA Interconnect is made complete by gold plated RCA connectors. With a new ergonomical and more compact shell, the Krystal RCA is easy to grip when inserting and removing from your installation.

KICKER

MEMPHIS AUDIO

$249.95 | Kicker.com

$1,199.95 | MemphisCarAudio.com

L7T10 Thin-Mount Subwoofer SERIES: Solo-Baric L7T Thin-Mount DIAMETER (IN.): 10 IMPEDANCE: 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 500 W / 1000 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 3-3.999 CONE & SURROUND: Injection-molded polypropylene cone, high-roll Santoprene surround VOICE COIL: Dual 2 ohm BASKET: Stamped steel Kicker has combined the mounting flexibility of a thin, true subwoofer to the added cone area of its iconic Solo-Baric L7 square subs. The unique square cone provides up to 20% additional area compared to a standard round sub of the same size, making for more air movement and louder bass. The consumer enjoys more volume, deeper bass, and greater overall value, and in the case with the L7T, the ability to fit into the trickiest installations with its thin design.

VIV2200.1 - Mono-Channel Class-D Amplifier RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 751+ W CROSSOVERS: 24 dB / 48 dB crossover slopes FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 200 Hz S/N RATIO: > 95 dB DIMENSIONS (IN.): 12.4 x 8.5 x 2.2 Memphis Audio's VIV2200.1 amplifier produces an impressive 2,200 watts of clean precision power. This class-D mono amplifier is designed to maximize the potential of your subwoofer.

The compact chassis allows you to mount it virtually anywhere, and a magnetic top plate allows for quick adjustments with no tools required. The SixFive series amplifier also features DSP technology for the cleanest possible sound and maximum performance from your system.

AUDIOFROG

G Series 6.5-Inch 50 W RMS Component System

METRA ELECTRONICS RACEPAK DATA SYSTEMS IQ3S Street Dash

$975 | Racepak.com

Racepak's IQ3S street dash solves all your high performance street instrumentation needs. Whether your latest project car is a late model engine swap, aftermarket EFI equipped, or traditional carburetor and distributor, the IQ3S street dash offers the easiest and most compact method to add late model digital instrumentation with the required street legal indicators to your vehicle.

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TurboKit Dash Kit for 1994-2000 Ford Mustang MetraOnline.com

Late model Mustang owners can now upgrade to a new radio with Metra’s perfect fit dash kit!

The 95-5703B TurboKit is designed specifically for double-DIN radio installations to provide a flawless look and seamless fit between the new radio and dashboard. Painted matte black and made in the USA with the highest quality ABS plastics.

Audiofrog.com

Featuring a 6.5-inch woofer with polypropylene cone and rubber surround, a 1-inch fabric dome tweeter and inline crossovers, the G60S is designed to make installation easy provide performance you've come to expect from Audiofrog. The woofer's steel basket is shallow enough to fit nearly every factory-provided 6-inch location, and the tweeter mounting kit can be completely dismantled so the tweeter can be easily installed in factory tweeter locations. No factory location for the tweeter? No problem. The G60S includes innovative flush mount kits that make adding a tweeter in the right location simple.

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is a brand which has established itself as a reliable, quality product that remains friendly to tight budgets in the “value tier” of tires. Despite their lower price point, the company remains adamant that their safety, quality, and support doesn’t falter, and they recently gave our editor, as well as numerous other media outlets and tire suppliers, the chance to experience it for themselves.

Outside of Road Atlanta on an autocross course, we were given the chance to test Sailun’s Inspire Touring tire on a Chevrolet Impala, and their Terramax HLT on a BMW X3. The custom autocross course consisted of hard corners, wet patches, emergency stops in both the dry and wet, and ample opportunity to test the limits of the tires. The catch? There were two of each test car - one with Sailun’s tires, and one with a direct competitor’s tire, but with both

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tires unmarked, making it a completely blind test.

Once we took a couple laps in each car, we were asked to rate the tires using a variety of metrics, evaluating cornering ability, grip, performance in the wet, braking, etc.

When we saw the results, the entire test group was amazed. Despite a 30-40% savings in cost between Sailun’s tires and the competitor’s tires, the two sets of tires scored almost the same across every measurable evaluation, including performance in the wet, and the Sailun tires were better in multiple cases. Perhaps most interesting was the fact that the Sailun tires, once we learned which was which, appeared to hold more of their tread life by the end of the testing session.

Sailun is not messing around, and they’re here to stay in the value tier of aftermarket tires. Don’t count them out the next time you go tire shopping!

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TALK. TEXT. NAVIGATE. ROCK-OUT & DRIVE.

Be safe! Wirelessly control your phone and keep your focus on the road.

Android Screen Mirroring

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The Formula Drift press conference at SEMA is one of our favorite moments of the show each year. In addition to giving us a chance to catch up with our favorite drivers in person, we also get our first look at the coming year’s schedule of events. This time around, we were treated to a few surprises for the 2020 schedule looking forward.

FORMULA DRIFT 2020 SCHEDULE

ne of the first changes is the switch-up between Atlanta and Orlando rounds, moving Atlanta to the second round, and Orlando down to the third round. For the fourth competition event round, we get another change as the New Jersey round is moving from Wall Speedway to the legendary Englishtown Raceway Park, which has recently begun the process of converting its famous NHRA drag strip into a floodlit drift arena! This is great news for the future of the sport in America!

The last big change in the Formula Drift calendar comes for round 7, in which the Texas stop from previous years has been replaced by a return to Sonoma Raceway in Northern California, an area which has seen a massive boost in drifting popularity since the last time Formula Drift was at the venue. Thanks to a multi-year deal, the Sonoma Raceway stop will be a staple for years to come. See you out there!

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Gamma Titanium Aluminide.

Jets use this stuff for a reason.

BorgWarner’s EFR™ Series super-cores and turbochargers are built using Gamma Titanium Aluminide. This lightweight, high-strength material is close to 50% lighter than its Inconel® counterpart and helps to deliver quick engine boost when needed.

No matter if it’s on the road or in the sky, nothing comes close to the boosting sensation delivered by Gamma-Ti.

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ften described by attendees as “Forza Horizon in real life,” GRIDIFE is a beautiful combination of motorsports and music festivals all rolled into one. With drifting, time attack, car shows, and more all in one event, spread across multiple venues throughout the United States, it’s no surprise that GRIDLIFE’s popularity skyrocketed from its very first event. Now several years old, the event series continues to grow, adding more events and attracting bigger names (both on the grid and the stage) each year.

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Wekfest Wekfest-USA.com @wekfest_usa PHOTOGRAPHY BY DONNIE ROCHIN, LEE VERMONT

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David Cruz is one of the company’s biggest names when it comes to helping customers achieve their goals. As the primary idea generator, he starts out with a rendering on his iPad. His eye for details and hands-on approach to getting a customer’s vision to come to life has earned him a glowing reputation among bass-heads who appreciate a quality install, and that reputation landed him the top spot on the PASMAG Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Audio Installer.

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efore it was a worldwide phenomenon of automotive events, the name Clean Culture was that of a prestigious car club, but they prefer to call themselves a family. Now an expansive event brand as well as their own club, the brand is well represented across all state lines, and you can always expect a convoy of “Clean Culture” banners coming to events near you.

Clean Culture was formed in 2014 with one goal in mind: bringing enthusiasts of all car backgrounds together. Originally from New York, owners Nick Terzo and George Melita would attend local car gatherings only to see many different groups stick to themselves. They sought to have everyone in one place and mingle together regardless of vehicle preference. The gatherings were hosted out of pure passion, and eventually grew to a level in which they needed to be legitimized to continue, hence the need to form a brand that represented the ideals. The first event was hosted in 2014 in Dutchess, New York, and a large part of its success was due to a family of tight knit supporters. This group was coined as the CC Fam (Clean Culture Fam). As they continued to expand outwards to other states, they started new families or chapters based on new locations with the same ideals as back home in New York. The two owners eventually moved to Florida and Los Angeles to expand even further, which helped the brand spread rapidly. They’re now hosting over 30 events throughout the country, a Japan event in 2020, and have over 500 members total.

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. Fast and accurate setup with C.L.E.A.N. Technology . Extremely Eicient Class D Design . Focused Mass for optimized output in a compact chassis Available at: www.rockfordfosgate.com or your local Rockford Fosgate dealer

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 ENGINE: Cobb (cold air intake, Accessport)  EXHAUST: Invidia N1 exhaust  WHEELS / TIRES: Kansei KNP wheels - 18x9 +35 (f/r) + Federal SS 595 tires - 215/35/18 (f/r)  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system  EXTERIOR: Seibon carbon fiber hood + Avery Dennison Gloss Pearl White vinyl wrap + APR Performance (carbon fiber side mirrors, splitter) + Visual Autowerks window vents + Verus Engineering rear diffuser + Agency Power rear wing w/ carbon fiber insert + Hella horns + Spec-D headlights w/ custom painted housings  INTERIOR: Braum (Elite-X seats, harness bar, harnesses) + Bride fabric (E-brake boot, shift boot)  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Kenwood head unit  SPONSORS: Agency Power + Kansei Wheels + Team Mod Garage

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LOCATION › Grand Prairie, TX ENGINE › Subaru EJ257 2.5L H4 HORSEPOWER › 500 whp

 ENGINE: Front-mount intercooler w/ custom pipes + TGV delete + Rotated manifold + Full Race (headers, turbo upgrade) + Custom (Intake, up-pipe, downpipe for rotated turbo setup, power steering and coolant tanks, alternator cover, radiator coolant pipe) + Turbo blanket + Air and fuel regulator + 1100cc injectors + E85 fuel pump + Cobb (Accessport V3, pro-tune) + Custom painted hardware + Engine bay dress-up bolts  EXHAUST: GReddy Evo3 cat-back exhaust  DRIVETRAIN: Kartboy (shifter, bushings)  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Work Meister S1 wheels - 18x10 (f/r) + Nitto NT555 G2 tires + Volk Racing lug nuts + DBA 5000 2-piece rotors + Hawk Performance ceramic front brake pads  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance V2 air suspension system + Megan Racing (control arms, camber kits) + Whiteline rear adjustable toe arms + Cusco rear camber arms + Perrin strut bar  EXTERIOR: 3M clear bra + STI (front delete plates, custom painted front lip and side skirts) + Front splitter w/ wheel face color-matching rods + Hella horns + JDM (high beams, rear fogs converted to LED) + Wing and roof wrapped in black + Roof vortex generator + Shark fin antenna + Custom painted (window visors, rear diffuser) + Chrome door molding painted black + Black STI side emblems + Recaro rear tow hook + Custom (LED tail lights w/ show mode, black headlights w/ demon eyes and etched lenses, retrofit projector fogs w/ demon eyes)  INTERIOR: Recaro (SR4 Wildcat red seats, baby car seat) + Bride seat brackets + Takata rally harnesses + Interior plastic trims wrapped in black brushed vinyl + Suede black w/ red stitching (shift boot, e-brake boot)  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Pioneer 7-inch double-DIN head unit + Nemesis Audio (4000 W subwoofer amplifier, 1600 W speaker amplifier, 6.5-inch door speakers) + 10-inch subwoofers (2) + Custom enclosure  SPONSORS: AudioZoneDFW + dariobdesign.com

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PERFORMANCE AIR SUSPENSION®

Visit: air-lift.co/3h3p to build your perfect system

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ESSENTIALS LOCATION › Calgary, AB ENGINE › BMW M62 4.4L V8 HORSEPOWER › 282 (est.)

@m1keyj0e

 ENGINE: Electric radiator fan  EXHAUST: Muffler delete + Exhaust extended and turned down before rear bumper  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Work Emitz 2-piece wheels - 20x10 +0 (f), 20x11 +10 (r) + Yokohama Advan Sport tires - 245/30/20 (f), 265/30/20 (r) + Front 15mm spacers + Akebono ceramic brake pads  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance (modified E39 bags/struts, 3H air suspension system management) + Dual VIAIR 444c compressors w/ isolators + SMC water trap + 5-Gallon seamless tank  EXTERIOR: Cosmosschwarz metallic paint + Ceramic Pro coating + AC Schnitzer replica front valance + Depo (light smoked corner lights, dark smoked side markers, half smoke tail lights)  INTERIOR: (Custom Tobaccobraun/Schwarz sport interior swap, Euro-style black headliner/pillars, VIP rear arm rest table) + BMW E39 black (sun visors, dome lights) + BMW E53 grab handles + Startek car cell phone + Hidden Air Lift Performance controller mount + Rear seat foot wedges + Hidden air compressors/manifold in trunk spare tire well  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Bav Sound 12-speaker upgrade package + Grom Audio auxiliary input module

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very year it seems like the next SEMA show is starting right when the last one ended, and this year really proved it. It felt like we had just put out last year’s SEMA issue when we started laying the groundwork for 2019, and before we knew it, we were Vegas-bound again. With several years of SEMA attendance under the belt, things like hydration, nourishment, and pace were all top of mind as the show began - tactics derived from lessons learned in previous years, no doubt.

Last year was the first time we made written note of the increased truck and powersports presence, and that segment seems to have grown yet again this year, taking up the majority of outdoor spots on both sides of the building.

The quality of SEMA cars continues to rise as companies strive to make their booth presence known with top-shelf builds, and many builders and brands have taken to using SEMA as their debut stage for builds which remained under wraps during the process.

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The Blue Lot, often the first part of the show you’ll see on the way in due to its proximity to many load-in entrances, is a bit of a mixed bag as far as its contents go. These feature vehicle spots are filled by cars and trucks which may not be inside the halls representing for a booth, but certainly achieve SEMA car status. Just like last year, the increased presence of “Cen-Cal” style trucks took up half of the lot, but the rest of it featured some truly unique cars and hot-rods. One especially nice part of this section is the variety of well built street cars you’ll find in and around the Blue Lot. For many of our audience members, it’s street car or no car.

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silver The proverbial “circus of SEMA,” the Silver Lots have become the primary attraction for thrill-seekers attending the SEMA show over the past few years. With “Ford Out Front” continuing its reign of chaos in the middle of the outdoors section, and Hoonigan returning with another burn yard bash for the second consecutive year, there was never a shortage of high-octane action in the Silver Lots. There is truly something for every enthusiast out here - from real life Hot Wheels cars in full size, to tricked out supercars and everything in between.

As you may have noticed, there was a massive presence of large trucks out here as well, presumably too large to fit through the convention center doors. One of our favorite vehicles out here was River City Rods & Fabrications’ “Brown Sugar,” a custom Chevy pickup camper RV with ‘70s style and a completely reimagined interior - the ultimate road trip vehicle!

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When you finally make your way inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, your indoor journey is likely to start at Central Hall.

This is where you’ll find the OEM manufacturers like Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota, and Honda showing off their latest and greatest, as well as some of the biggest aftermarket brands in the industry - this hall is for the heavy hitters.

Even the main lobby halls before you reach the inside of Central Hall are packed with cool stuff on pedestals between every food stop. This hall is where we make our stay with our Tuner Battlegrounds finalists. Being the biggest hall at the show, brands do everything in their power to bring you in to their booth, so you can expect serious show-stoppers here. There’s a little bit of everything scattered throughout the Central Hall, from hot rods and resto-mod classics to world debut widebody imports and never before seen custom cars and trucks.

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In the world of wheels and tires, it pays to stand out from the crowd, and presentation is everything. This means that brands looking to stand out among the SEMA crowd are doing everything they can to present their products in a meaningful way, especially when it comes to wheels. One immediate stand-out in the Wheel & Tire Hall was the Kansei Wheels booth. This is a brand that’s relatively new on the scene, and is exhibiting at SEMA for the second time. Their branded backdrop did well to showcase their booth car, a Toyota Cressida with a Mark II front end conversion, sporting their newest wheel offering. Our friends at Konig wheels made sure to cover all the bases with a new Supra, a Mk4 Supra, and a Tesla for good measure.

There was no shortage of the new Supra down here, as it seemed to be the chassis of choice to showcase new wheel designs this year.

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The Toyo Tires Treadpass has become synonymous with impeccable build quality. For us, this exhibit nestled between the Central and South halls is the highlight of the show every year, and this year was certainly no different. One requirement of showcasing your car here is a near complete embargo on releasing build information and images. Every vehicle you see in the Toyo Treadpass is a debut build, unknown to the public before the show opens, and there is just so much quality here it’s hard to take a properly close look at all of it. Bisimoto’s latest bonkers Porsche build, ButtonBuilt’s new custom widebody Ferrari, a widebody AE86, and one of the most built A90 Supras of the entire show are just a small sample of what you’ll find here. Among the rest of the spectacular builds in the tent, five of these vehicles made it to the PASMAG Editor’s Top 10 cars of SEMA 2019 - a testament to the overall quality that Toyo Tires expects from their Treadpass each year.

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For the first time in all the years I’ve attended SEMA, this was the first year I didn’t make it over to Ignited. After a long week of running around, meeting clients and contributors, and attending after-hours events, I was spent, and with our flight out the same night I made the responsible decision to let our contributors handle this one.

Micah Russell, AKA Spokephotos, was with us for his first SEMA ever, so we sent him over for a surprise. He walked over to Ignited not knowing what he was walking into. His account of events is below: “After signing a form I assume was a waiver, over the sound of screaming drag cars and crowds, I threw on a given numbered vest and walked into a long row of media personnel, a k-wall, and the stands full of spectators. Looking at the Nitro Circus ramp, I began to switch lenses and alter settings on camera, not understanding what I was about to witness. After they handed out the Young Builders award, a bearded man came out and briefly told everyone what Nitro Circus was. Then it hit me - there's going to be bike stunts! I had only seen this on YouTube and TV, but never in person before. I've never shot bikes doing airborne stunts at night. I thought this was going to be a drift session.

Watching the riders perform their stunts was unbelievable to see in person. The flips, tail whips, no handers, and endless insane tricks at the Nitro Circus were amplified by pyrotechnics. After the bikes were finished, they brought out the massive drift truck. There was as much diesel smoke as there was tire smoke, and it was awe-inspiring how much control he had over that truck.

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To complete the night, Formula Drift drivers came out and put on a spectacular show with wall taps, flames, and enough tire shreds to turn a white shirt black. With every pass we had to duck down so we wouldn't get hit with bits of rubber. The amount of smoke they were producing made the crowd in the stands disperse. All the drivers did some tandem and single runs. After shooting and watching this particular event, nothing could have been a better way to complete my week at SEMA.�

Knowing our contributors enjoyed their time at an event even more than we did is just the icing on the cake that is a huge week at SEMA. As we boarded our respective plans back to our home destinations, the weight lifted off our shoulders knowing we had done it - another SEMA in the books. Until next year!

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Now seven years, thousands of competitors, and millions of votes deep into this Tuner Battlegrounds thing, we’re still amazed every year by the sheer amount of passion and momentum behind it. Thanks to you, the audience and competitors, this idea has grown into a powerhouse of automotive culture that comes to a head at SEMA each year, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.

A common thread between the two 1990s Nissans was in the engine bay. Both Nissans were powered by single-turbo 2JZ engines!

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or the 2019 Championship, you chose Anthony Do’s 1993 Nissan 240sx S13.5 and Kalvin Malli’s 1990 Nissan 300zx as your finalists to do battle for the title of the Tuner Battlegrounds Champion of 2019! Do’s 240sx is a full build from top to bottom with nothing left untouched - including the entire front end, which has been converted to an S15 front end outfitted with a combination of S13 and S15 Rocket Bunny kits and air suspension.

Malli’s 300zx is more on the subtle side, featuring a stock body with some periodcorrect exterior mods and a KBD front bumper. Each one has a ton of charm and looked right at home on the SEMA floor.

A common thread between the two 1990s Nissans was in the engine bay. Both Nissans were powered by single-turbo 2JZ engines! Because of their dedication to quality work inside and out, and the ability to light up the tires at the drop of a hat, both cars and their owners have amassed sizeable followings, which made for a tight battle all the way to the end. As you might imagine, Tuner Battlegrounds’ competitive nature can cause tempers to flare, but both of these guys stayed true to the spirit of the competition and became friends during their time battling it out at SEMA. For the second year running, we also utilized the PASMAG Editor’s Challenges

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to keep these two busy during their time at SEMA, visiting key SEMA landmarks, partners, and personnel for chances to score extra votes towards their totals. With the online votes counted, hashtags tallied up, and the math done on the Editor’s Challenges, the winner achieved a vote total of 2,792 votes. Your Tuner Battlegrounds 2019 Champion is Kalvin Malli and his 1990 Nissan 300zx. Malli comes home with the Tuner Battlegrounds 2019 Championship award, a PASMAG cover feature, and the experience of having proved himself on the SEMA show floor alongside the best in the industry. Do will also show up in his own PASMAG feature later this year as well, so stay tuned for a breakdown on both of these impressive 2J-swapped builds.

For us here at PASMAG, the dust never really settles, as Tuner Battlegrounds is a 365-day-a-year thing now with TBG Live, and we’re already putting gears in motion for the 2020 season. If you think you’ve got what it takes to make it to the top, we’re ready when you are!

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For the second year running, we also utilized the PASMAG Editor's Challenges to keep these two busy during their time at SEMA.

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SEMA 2019 was a wild ride from start to finish. Between meetings and coverage, we managed to find some time to nail down the Editor's Top 10 cars of the 2019 SEMA show, but it wasn't easy! Since I have an affinity for old Japanese cars and Porsches, you know there is going to be a proper representation of both, but there are some wildcard choices in the Top 10 this year that might surprise you. Let's jump right into it.

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Some of our audience may recognize Daniel Wu from AMC's hit TV series, Into The Badlands, but here at PASMAG we also recognize him for building cool Japanese classics. A few SEMA shows ago, we shot his beautiful Datsun 510, and this year he returned with another instant favorite, his 1968 Honda S800.

It was already one of the most unique cars at the show, but his story behind the build made it all the more special. Wu loves to attach a story to his builds before they begin, so this time around he named the S800 “The Chinpira,” which means “low level gangster” in Japanese. The idea was to build the car through the eyes of an entry-level street gangster of the late 60s. This led to a stunning red interior, some creative body work thanks to Kei Miura, and the decision to use the stock engine and rebuilt and widened stock steel wheels which were painted to match the theme.

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Bringing a Hakosuka to SEMA is a sure-fire way to catch my attention. While this build may not have had all the interior fit and finish of the usual wild SEMA builds from the Toyo Tires Treadpass, the fact that this 2JZpowered Hako was converted to LHD made it an instant favorite for me. A left-hand drive Hako is the ultimate dream. The 2JZ is just icing on the cake.

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Breaking into the aftermarket wheel industry is no easy task, but with the help of some really great demo cars, Kansei Wheels is doing it right. This year they showcased their newest wheels on a Toyota Cressida with a Mark II front end conversion, which included custom modified fenders. Under the hood is a 1JZ that remains mostly stock, which helps keep the Toyota reliable for more seat time while drifting. Four doors, low, and frequently drifted are a recipe for a favorite in my books.

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Here's one you don't see every day, and likely won't see ever again.

What you're looking at is a 1966 Datsun Roadster with all sorts of cool work put into it. First up, you’ll notice the top half is gone. Creative bodywork in chopping the top off the car makes it a true roadster.

Under the hood, a naturally aspirated SR20DE, outfitted with some super rare and now very pricey old-logo Nismo bits, matching the super rare steering wheel. Little details like one yellow SEV Marchal headlight and the single offset side mirror tie this build together nicely. There's a lot to love about this thing.

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The term "luxury prerunner" is a new one for us, but we're happy TJ Russell of Russell Built Fabrication introduced us to this monster. It's a Porsche 911 built to the nines and ready for off-road rally action at the drop of a hat. Custom fabrication from front to back, which included a lengthened wheelbase and custom suspension components throughout, a big set of Fifteen52 wheels wrapped in large off-road tires, and a stunningly civil and polished interior all come together to make this Porsche truly one of a kind. The front trunk holds a full size spare and a spare axle, so you can enjoy rally racing with the peace of mind that everything is repairable on the go.

John Sarkisyan, A.K.A. @slang500, has made his way into the Editor's top choices every year for the past three years, and there's a damn good reason for it. Impeccable craftsmanship on two twin Porsche 550 Spyder kit cars is just the latest of his wild visions. One was built for his brother with a Type 4 VW bus engine in the rear and a center-position driver’s seat, and the other features a boosted 2-litre Subaru engine outfitted with tons of Chasing J's titanium pieces and an interior similar to his Mercedes Gullwing from last year. The details are everything on these builds.

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This one is a little different from the usual choices. On the outside, it's a mostly stock C2 Corvette in beige. Nothing too special, right? That is, until you peek under the hood. Our friend Kyle Kuhnhausen, previously known to PASMAG for his incredible fabrication work on the "InZanity" Datsun, had his hand in fabricating all sorts of cool racecar goods for this unassuming Vette. An LT4 powerplant sits behind the front axles thanks to a pushed back firewall, and the car achieves a perfect 50/50 weight distribution. While tame on the outside, this C2 is a bonafide racecar, and is engineered to be serviceable, reliable, and to kick ass on the autocross course. Looking from the outside, you would never guess that half of the engine bay components are removable via quick-release for service, or that the whole car is built upon an Art Morrison chassis. Even the interior looks factory, but any C2 owner will be quick to notice that the entire back half of the cockpit is custom made and designed to look period correct. It's the perfect wolf in sheep's clothing.

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I've been a sucker for the Porsche 944 as long as I can remember, and this one is different from every single one I've ever seen. With a widebody kit never before seen making its debut at SEMA 2019, an ITB-equipped LS3 engine, an Audi transmission, and all sorts of cool touches inside and out, this Porsche 944 is one of my absolute favorites of the show, even without the signature pop-up headlights we know and love. The interior was treated to a classy redesign that doesn’t overstep into supermodern and digital looks, and the widebody kit is so wonderfully aggressive when paired with the modular carbon fiber spoiler, big diffuser, and custom lights in the front and rear. Props to Widerstandsfahig for building one badass outlaw 944.

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Where do I even start with this Porsche 930? Yes, there is a 930 under there. It's worth noting that this car was found in a barn with the racing body already attached, albeit with some old technology in the drivetrain. Owner Rod Chong took this car to Bisimoto to outfit it with the latest and greatest twin-turbo technology, peeking out under the rear bumper in Bisi's signature tell-tale style. Ornamental Conifer took care of some neat hand-painting for a truly one-off look, and the whole package came together so perfectly that it stopped our whole team in their tracks on our walk.

With a lifetime of enthusiasm for drift culture, Chong ensured that some of the design cues and overall aura of drift cars made its way onto his 930, now dubbed “Project #935X.” Mismatched front and rear wheels, sticker-bombed seat backs, and a relatively simple interior design all translate well with this car. A bonafide racecar for the road in its purest form - there’s nothing I don’t love about this Porsche.

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By now most of our audience is familiar with the F7LTHY name. Based in British Columbia, Canada, but with members all over the continent, the team has been pumping out stellar builds for years now. This year they got the chance to debut their latest build in the Toyo Tires Treadpass, an area of SEMA synonymous with impeccable quality. The Mercedes-Benz 190E you see here takes inspiration from the golden days of the chassis - DTM racing. The Evo2 kit was widened by three inches to make room for some big tires, which are tucked under the fenders by way of air suspension. Under the hood, a twin-turbocharged Texas Speed LS engine which makes an easy 1,000 horsepower, and is capable of up to 1,600. Inside, a beautifully reimagined red interior, complete with a F7LTHY-branded dash. This build features a little bit of everything the F7LTHY team is capable of, and it’s no surprise that it landed a spot in the prestigious Toyo Tires Treadpass.

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The most common visual transformation to the new Supra was the Pandem widebody kit.

Our friends at Air Lift Performance utilized a red example to show off their air suspension development for the brand new platform.

A second widebody option for owners of the Mk5 Supra debuted at SEMA 2019, courtesy of popular YouTube star and builder TJ Hunt.

The StreetHunter kit is a collaborative effort between TJ Hunt and Streetfighter LA, and features a new wing that serves as a tribute to the Mk4 Supra’s wing, inspired by the design of the FD RX-7. The 16 to 18-piece kit is now available for preorders, so if you’re looking for a different option for your A90, act fast!

Former Tuner Battlegrounds Champion, Anthony De Guzman, had his fresh Supra outside as well, sitting pretty on some BBS wheels.

Ultimate Auto was challenged to build the ultimate tuner-styled A90 Supra in just 20 days, and by all accounts they delivered with a glimpse into the future of the A90’s wild styling. A bright lime green exterior matches the large green Vossen wheels, and the blue underglow is the perfect match for the intricate and beautiful audio setup in the trunk. The Rocket Bunny kit was a must for this look.

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90 F A E TH RAS O SUP A 2019 SEM In addition to the stock examples in Toyota’s booth, they also featured a handful of aftermarket builds from popular tuners, similar to their Scion Tuner Challenge from a few years ago.

Popular YouTube star, Stradman, had his Supra on display in the central lobby in his signature purple on white color scheme. The contrasting colors and deep dish wheels definitely set this example apart.

European Auto Group’s Supra may have fooled most passers-by with its stock and unassuming exterior, but it was one of the most exciting examples at SEMA. Take a peek inside the cabin and you’ll notice that the signature BMW automatic shifter is gone, and replaced with a manual! This modification by itself makes it one of our favorite Supras of the show.

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Not one to be outdone by the rest of the show, Toyo Tires made sure their annual Treadpass exhibit featured one of the most heavily modified Mk5 Supras of the show. In just 45 days, this Supra was outfitted with a Pandem kit, a set of TE37 Ultra Track Edition 2 wheels, Cusco sway bars and bracing, KW V3 coilovers, and Toyo R888R tires. Inside the cockpit, Recaro Pro Racer RMS seats, and a cage from Studio RSR. Under the hood, a Pure700 turbo kit paired with an SSR Performance downpipe, a titanium exhaust, and a custom tune boost power to 672 whp and 625 lb-ft of torque.

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One of the show’s most insane Mk5 Supras came courtesy of GReddy Performance Products and Ken Gushi. Just like most of the modified Supras at the show, this one featured a Pandem kit. Unlike the others, GReddy’s Supra was a serious purpose-built drift car. The BMW B58 engine is bolstered thanks to a BorgWarner EFR 7163G turbocharger, as well as GReddy’s own intercooler, intake and exhaust manifolds, oil cooler, and exhaust, all functioning in harmony thanks to a MoTeC management system. Instead of the automatic ZF transmission, you’ll find a Samsonas sequential gearbox paired to a ClutchMasters FX850 twin-plate clutch. Helping achieve more angle for drifting is a Wisefab kit and some KW Suspension coilovers. All of the hard work put into building a fully operational drift car earned GReddy the Best GR Supra award from Toyota USA themselves!

The team from Yokohama pulled out all the stops for their outdoor booth at this year’s show, showing off all sorts of racecars in their iconic red and black livery, including the new Supra.

These guys definitely have our vote for coolest booth design of the year.

Of course, these are just a few of the almost countless examples of the A90 Supra at SEMA 2019, but overall we would have to say the platform is growing on us the more we see the aftermarket get their hands on it. The future of the Supra is bright.

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The entire build has no shortage of intricate details worth drooling over, but as you might expect, the bespoke body kit is the most immediately noticeable, save for the incredible custom vinyl wrap from Impressive Wrap. The one-off kit, now called the “Button Built BB355 widebody system,” was designed by Button, clay-sculpted by John Lazorack, and then laser-scanned with a FARO Arm system in order to make up the data required for panels to be milled and formed for Button’s car, as well as any future F355 clientele.

The Button Built body includes front fenders inspired by the iconic F40, front and rear bumpers, rear quarter panels, Koenig 522BB-inspired C-pillar ducts, an acrylic engine cover, rear wing, a rear F430 Scuderia-styled diffuser, splitters, hood vents, rocker panel ducts,

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Tuner style is always on the forefront of Button’s mind when putting together these exceptionally well-rounded Ferrari builds, and most of that comes to fruition at ground level. A 19-inch set of Rotiform’s 3-piece forged OZR wheels with double-step lips, measuring 11-inches and 15-inches wide in the front and rear respectively, are tucked under the custom fenders when the car is parked thanks to an air suspension system and some custom tubular control arms. As you might expect given the car’s booth location at the show, the Rotiform wheels are wrapped in super sticky Toyo R888R tires, filling out the wheel wells at 285/30 in the front and 345/30 in the rear.

Inside the cockpit of this Italian fighter jet, you’ll find more race-inspired cues. A full Momo motorsports interior includes a set of carbon fiber fixed-back Daytona EVO seats, steering wheel with quick-release system, and a 6-point camlock harness system.

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with the digital dash. Eric Cheney of Voodoo Engineering fabricated a perfect 6-point FIAapproved roll cage as well, making it a readyto-rock track weapon for the street.

Around the back of the mid-engined monster, you’ll immediately notice that the engine is in full view. Taking inspiration from the F40 yet again, Button used an acrylic engine cover to keep the 40-valve 3.5L V8 and all of its custom work on display. While the Ferrari F129 B/C is a potent V8 on its own, the performance of this car had to match the reputation it was sure to attain with all of the custom bodywork. Utilizing a symmetrical twin set of Xona Rotor XR5455 Eco Series turbochargers, Tial wastegates and blowoff valves, and cooling by way of CSF Radiators and Aviva Instrument intercoolers, the Ferrari V8 makes an easy 600-plus horsepower thanks to some tuning from Eric Cheney.

Despite numerous deviations from the socalled “traditional” Ferrari essence, we reckon this stanced-out and boosted F355 Berlinetta could tickle the fancy of some more forgiving Ferrari purists, even if it isn’t Ferrari red. With ample modifications focused on both style and performance, the daily-driven supercar is built to be abused. “I want my cars to look great when parked,” Button tells us, “yet give me the ample space necessary to drive the piss out of them.” Frankly, if anyone isn’t into this build, they’re the ones missing out.

Xona Rotor XR5455 Echo Series symmetrical turbochargers + Tial (wastegates, BOVs) + Aviva Instruments intercooler + CSF radiator + Tuning and fabrication

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Rotiform OZR 3-piece forged wheels - 19x11 (f), 19x15 (r) + Toyo R888R tires - 285/30/19 (f), 345/30/19 (r) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Accuair E-Level air suspension management system + Endo CVT air tank + Universal Air Solution Series air struts + Custom (Tubular control arms, A-arms) EXTERIOR

Button Built custom widebody + Ferrari 288GTO Evoluzioneinspired rear bumper + Ferrari Koenig 512BB-inspired C-pillar + Acrylic engine bay lid + F40inspired front fenders + Fabspeed carbon fiber Ferrari F430 Scuderia rear diffuser + EVSTuning RSR-style side mirrors + APR Performance (GTC-500 wing, carbon fiber splitters) + Ferrari 488 GT3 wing uprights + Impressive Wrap Azzuro La Plata “24 Hours Battered” custom vinyl wrap INTERIOR

Momo (Daytona EVO seats, steering wheel, quick-release hub, 6-point camlock harness system) + APR Performance carbon fiber track mats + Eric Cheney/Voodoo Engineering 6-point FIA roll cage + Full interior reupholstery + Digital dashboard

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SHAWN “MONEY” BAKER FRIEND. LEGEND. BUILDER. ICON. BADASS.

The humble hero, Shawn “Money” Baker, passed away August 5, 2019, after attending a car show in the northeast with friend Nick Becker.

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"Shawn was the most awesome son in the universe. He excelled at everything he did. I could not have been more proud of him than I am.

He was my very best friend. I will continue to love him first, last and always and miss him till I am with him again."

Carol Baker-Brong

A massive heart attack took Shawn, but that is not his story. When you look back on his life and career, he lived to make a difference. He was quiet but confident, humble but competitive, driven and chill, so funny and honest.

He had a quietly infectious personality. He would always take a break from any event to tune into his favorite soccer or football team. Shawn had a huge love for dogs – he would always take a puppy and give them space on his lap. Dogs knew this guy had got a lot of love to give, and maybe some treats.

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hawn designed cars. He was a WR team kingpin and industry respected leader. His builds, his relationships, energy, and mojo made Shawn a true car guy. He was an early influencer in the scene. Show creator, apparel designer, show winner, collaborator, mentor, friend, son, brother, confidante, best friend to so many - Shawn was all of that and more!

One of his strengths was his skill as a collaborator and communicator. More than anything, he was a huge help to so many that would ask. It could be a logo design, a flyer, a website, a rendering for a car build. He pitched in for judging and event help. Sometimes he was just a shoulder to lean on. He gave so much of himself to others. If you felt lost, Shawn would guide you.

At heart, Shawn was an artist.

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His graphic designs and words stood above all others. He wanted to create a style and look all his own. Shawn’s professional design services would create the path his client should follow, from branding and websites to the overall feel – and many clients took note.

Shawn revolutionized how automotive shows judged cars. He was pioneering a new direction in developing eJudged with a team that included Jut Imes, Pete Colello, and Dave Maurer. The app eJudged was used and implemented by all types of shows around the country. This made Shawn very proud! In true Shawn fashion, he would bring a team to support the show promoters. He was there to help implement this new platform and facilitate an easy transition for the show to use this tool to make their

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"Shawn Baker was one of my best friends and had such an influence on the east coast car scene, I have never met anyone so passionate about cars and the scene in general. He made so many friends within the industry, and introduced me to most of the friends I have today. I owe a lot to him and would like to just thank him for doing what he did best."

"One thing I loved most about our friendship was the respect we had for one another! WE ALWAYS had each others back. We learned together and grew together. Looking back at the last 23 years, Shawn had become an entrepreneur, and a trendsetter within the automotive industry, and I’m forever grateful for having such a great friend and colleague."

Jut Imes

Douglas I Koozer

BrainVessel Creative Co. Formerly known as “SignFeld” and Producer of ImportWar and Tunerwa

eJudged / Mindburn Solutions, LLC

"He managed to mold and influence countless car builds that filled car show fields and magazine covers. His friends truly looked up to him and people in the industry truly respected him.

They say you dont know what you've got until its gone, but thats not necessarily true. We knew exactly what we had with $hawn, and it was something special."

Dave Maurer

eJudged / Mindburn Solutions, LLC show and the scene better – not just the tuner scene, but all automotive events. He learned by hands-on competing, designing, and building for more than two decades in the car show game.

The WR team was feared; its strength was obvious, its builds legendary. He took home the top award at SEMA with his Scion tC build. When he won, his smile was unmistakable.

When he raised the huge cup over his head, he was like a prizefighter hoisting a belt after the title bout.

He was glowing with pride. Another build that reached the pinnacle of competition. Shawn was the best in the sea of great builders. Other top builders always respected and enjoyed Shawn’s work. It always takes a team of solid friends to handle those pressure-filled builds. He had a deep

crew, and they always had his back, just like he always had theirs.

Shawn was a family guy. His mother and father, Carol Baker and Jim Brong, always supported Shawn’s direction in life. His sister had one amazing brother. I guess those that knew Shawn well felt like he was family.

His family was our family; his passion was our passion. In a lot of the photos I have looked through of Shawn, he was often standing behind or next to people in a way that says: “I got you.”

He lifted others up when they were down. He came through when others wouldn’t. He empowered you! He was the ultimate inspiration for how to live: never give up, always persevere.

He would often take a rough idea and make it beautiful. For a man of such few words, he could write perfectly. At his celebration of life, someone told me that Shawn wrote for a local Harrisburg newspaper. That person told me, “I wish he would have stuck with the paper.” That wasn’t him – he couldn’t be boxed in. He lived a life of automotive adventure: going to shows, building cars to win awards,

" In an industry filled with fame seekers & attention junkies it's hard to believe that the most influential person on the east coast car scene is someone most people probably never heard of....unless you are a mover & a shaker or an industry leader. Then working with Shawn Baker is undeniable.

He is the leader of leaders."

Manny Olivio

CEO Performance Bodega You went away so suddenly. We did not say goodbye. But homies can never be parted. Our memories will never die. I know you’re riding something slammed in the sky. No matter what you will always be my guy. I have stories for days. Inside info on most every show and we would trade these secrets and laugh for hours about different things we saw or heard. Constantly talking about the way the modifying world was always changing. I owe him a big thank you for friending me when we met. His legacy lives on.

Corey Sterling VAG Fair

"Shawn Baker was one of the most influential people this industry never knew existed. His soft spoken demeanor and deep passion motivated countless individuals. I can honestly say without question he is the reason I am still involved with this industry today."

Ian Worrall

"Shawn Baker was my business partner and a great buddy, I miss him everyday. He could see the good in most everyone he met. He will live on thru all of us and we can try to share his dream of making the car industry more unified.

Make the car scene great again!

Nick Becker

LowLifeStyle / Junk Styles

Category Manager Consumer Electronics helping others with top-caliber builds, and passing his knowledge to others.

He took on the challenge to build an apparel brand, LowLifestyle and Junkstyles.

He had his own shows – Spring Breakdown, Junkfood Meet, and his newest show, ACES. Those shows always felt different. The vibe was always relaxed, yet exciting. He had a true knack for bringing people together. In many of his business deals he would be the broker to bring the team together. Shawn Baker had a lot of love to give, and it was a real treat to any that knew him to get to know him better. Whether you were a friend, family member, or knew him from the industry, that was how we all felt.

I was fortunate enough to talk to him a lot over the past few years as we grew closer as friends and partners

in business. He was always climbing that mountain, helping others in some ways made him stronger and happier.

More people than I could have ever imagined had a similar relationship with Shawn. He earned every award he received, but the biggest award of all is to have been loved and respected by so many.

I still try to talk to him in my mind, like he isn’t gone. I feel like he will be there waiting on the other side ready to go for a ride with all of us. I will love and miss him forever. I know so many of us feel the same.

Thank you Shawn Baker for being a true friend to so many!

Brad “B Rad” Hoffman OC Car Show / VA Car Show / ACES / OC Jeep Week / Live Wire Media & Events

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