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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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CONTENTS

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ISSUE PREVIEW

DOUBLE THE FUN We’ve done it once again - we combined two PASMAG issues into one in order to cram as much fun content into these pages as we could. The first half of this book functions as a regular PASMAG issue, complete with the latest and greatest aftermarket products available, some recent #TBGLIVE winners from across the map, and an up close look at one of the East Coast’s coolest S14 240sx builds owned by Michael Colton. From there, we’re going full speed into another PASMAG Trucks issue, with everything truck related you can think of. From lowrider mini-trucks to audio competition, and even an unbelievably detailed SEMA-build worthy of the Toyo Tires banner thanks to a builder with a long history of quality projects. We’ll also take a quick look back at the most recent SEMA adventure to pick out the coolest trucks from the show floor. There’s a lot to get through here, so I won’t keep you any longer. As always, thanks for picking up our magazine, and we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoy making it!

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AIR LIFT

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21-849DS Air Intake for 2018-2019 Kia Stinger GT 3.3L

WirelessAir On-Board Air Compressor System

Get more power out of your Kia Stinger GT with this dual cold air intake system from AEM Induction Systems. Oversized Dryflow filters draw the air in but keep the dirt out, while the rotomolded tubing reduces temperatures to deliver cooler air to your engine. Estimated gains of 17.6 horsepower and 23.8 lb-ft of torque. Backed by AEM's lifetime limited warranty.

Offering easy and convenient air pressure adjustment for any brand of aftermarket load support air spring, the WirelessAir on-board air compressor system (PN 74000) from Air Lift is ideal for the elite air spring user. With the new EZ Mount system (PN 74000EZ), the included handheld controller, and the new mobile app, installation and control has never been more simple.

FULLRIVER BATTERY

FT850-94R Full Throttle Series AGM Battery $362.99 | 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.

HAWK PERFORMANCE HPS 5.0 Brake Pads

HawkPerformance.com

Hawk Performance's HPS 5.0 brake pads are the premium replacement brake pad for your daily driver to enhance the driving experience.

This compound combines the safety and quality of aerospace design with the braking technology of motorsports. The results are shorter stopping distances, improved performance under heavy braking conditions, and street car friendly characteristics.

ISC SUSPENSION ISC Coilovers Covers

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By maintaining and caring for your coilovers you can drastically reduce the likelihood of failure, especially if you live where it snows.

Protect your investment with ISC Coilover Covers today! These coilover covers are offered in 300mm as well as 370mm sizes.

Each coilover cover is made of 3mm neoprene. These coilover cover sleeves shed water and prevent sand, dirt, salt, and debris from damaging your threaded shock body and corroding your springs.

They also protect your seals and metal components from rusting.

JL AUDIO

VX1000/5i Amplifier $1,169.99 | JLAudio.com

Designed to simplify great audio, every VXi amplifier combines JL Audio’s advanced NexD2 switching amplifier technology with an integrated, full-featured digital signal processor. Employing their second generation NexD2 amplifier technology, the VX1000/5i efficiently powers a complete audio system. All amplifier adjustments and DSP functionality are configured via a compatible external device (PC, tablet or smartphone), with the JL Audio TüN Software application installed.

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KICKER

TB-Series Compact Subwoofer System From $349.95 | Kicker.com

SERIES: TB-Series Compact DIAMETER (IN.): 8 or 10 IMPEDANCE: 2 or 4 ohm POWER (RMS/PEAK): 400 W / 800 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): > 10 CONE & SURROUND: Injection-molded polypropylene cone, Santoprene surround VOICE COIL: 2 or 4 ohms BASKET: N/A

KNUKONCEPTZ

Bassik High Current 3-Way 0-Gauge Fuse Distribution Block $13.99 | KnuKonceptz.com

Simple, clean, and easy. This is the foundation of what KnuKonceptz calls Bassik. Easy to install, simple to connect, and cost effective! The BK-2030 accepts two 0- or 4-gauge input, and allows for two 0-gauge and one 4-gauge fused output without the use of adapters. Oversized allen screws can secure either gauge without any modification or additional parts to complicate the design. As with all KnuKonceptz fuse blocks, fuses are included with purchase.

LEXANI Savage

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CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 19, 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug FINISH: Satin Bronze w/ Gloss Black Lip, Satin Black w/ Gloss Black Lip, Gloss Black w/ Stainless Steel Chrome Lip, Silver w/ Stainless Steel Chrome Lip

MCLEOD RACING

Tuner Series Nissan 350Z Throwout Bearing McLeodRacing.com

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. 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 throwout bearing has a 90-day warranty backed by McLeod Racing.

LUCAS OIL

Low Viscosity Stabilizer LucasOil.com

Lucas Low Viscosity Stabilizer is a premium, synthetic engine oil treatment that improves performance. Provides increased wear reduction, improvement in oxidation resistance, as well as dispersancy which reduces deposits. Improves premium quality motor oil and eliminates dry starts, the main cause of wear in new engines.

This is the stabilizer for modern engines.

MEMPHIS AUDIO MXAMCAPP Headless Unit

$249.95 | MemphisCarAudio.com

The MXAMCAPP "Headless Unit" is the most innovative head unit solution to ever hit the market. This app controlled hideaway unit allows you to harness the power of a traditional head unit without the need for a physical display, making it perfect for classic cars, side by sides and custom builds. Featuring an AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, app-controlled EQ interface and more in a convenient hideaway design with your Bluetooth device serving as the display, the possibilities are endless for the MXAMCAPP.

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PIONEER ELECTRONICS SPH-10BT

$150 | PioneerElectronics.com

The perfect match for today's on-the-go lifestyle, offering a new approach to smartphone connectivity. Simply mount your smartphone in the built-in cradle, then connect (either wirelessly or wired) to the Pioneer Smart Sync app and enjoy a smarter connected driving experience. Designed for easy use, the SPH-10BT features direct access buttons that work with the Pioneer Smart Sync app to bring multimedia capabilities like navigation, hands-free calling, messaging, and voice-command to a single-DIN receiver.

PIONEER ELECTRONICS DMH-C5500NEX

$650 | PioneerElectronics.com

The 8-inch DMH-C5500NEX receiver provides vehicles with a lower-level trim to be upgraded to the same level or higher than even the top OEM trim levels, enabling features such as a larger LCD screen, navigation, and connectivity. The unit features a modular design combines a large touchscreen display with a hideaway control unit that installers can tuck into separate compartments of the car, providing vehicles with limited dash space a premium upgrade solution for drivers’ entertainment needs.

SAILUN TIRE Atrezzo SVA1

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Rear Camber Arm for 2015+ Ford Mustang SpecProd.com

SPC’s forged aluminum link will provide -2 to +3 degrees of camber adjustment, reduced weight versus the OE arm, and exceed its strength. SPC's adjustable arm features high rate rubber bushings to maintain OE noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) and has a 1.5inch hexed eccentric insert at the knuckle end of the arm to easily adjust camber without removing the tire.

All hardware is included and features hex chromate free finish for rust free long life.

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 one-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-and-up 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.

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SYLVANIA AUTOMOTIVE LEDriving Replacement Lamps SylvaniaAutomotive.com

Sylvania Automotive’s LEDriving replacement lamps will show a wide range of innovative applications, from high-brightness forward lighting to signal and interior lighting, while combining stylish looks, cool white light color and very high quality of light. With a portfolio of LED product for every major automotive application, this is an easy way to upgrade lighting.

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WHITELINE PERFORMANCE

Lower Front Control Arms for 2016-2018 Ford Focus $215 | WhitelinePerformance.com

Heavy duty adjustable alloy rear lower front control arms designed to allow for increased range with easy on-car toe adjustment. Low compliance bushings are used to minimise NVH and maximise longevity. "Synthetic Elastomer" bushings feature the quality ride of rubber at lower speeds and at higher speeds react when under cornering, accelerating and braking loads, for chassis control and improved handling. Combine key selected Whiteline bushings with Whiteline sway bar, alignment, and bracing products for the ultimate street performance package!

DESIGN ENGINEERING INC. Black Floor & Tunnel Shield DesignEngineering.com

ORACLE LIGHTING

DEI now offers its popular Floor & Tunnel Shield in an attractive deep matte black finish, providing a new option for underhood aesthetics. Manufactured with a high temperature thermal coating, it is ideal for protecting electronic components from damage while keeping the vehicle’s interior cool and comfortable.

Easy to shape, and designed with a low profile that is only 3/16-inch thick, the shield can be used most anywhere to block heat - firewalls, transmission tunnels, under floor boards, fuel cells, and more. Simply trim to fit, then peel and stick to install.

LED Grille Vent Accent Lights for 2015-2017 Ford Mustang OracleLights.com

The new Dynamic ColorSHIFT RGB+A LED grille vent accent lights feature individually addressable LEDs which pack a ton of unique features, like allowing the user to run multiple moving color patterns through the LEDs, creating a vivid eye-catching lighting effect.

Installation is also easy thanks to the IP67 waterproof characteristics of the circuit boards, as well as included plug-and-play connectors. Simply plug the halos into the LED driver, connect to power, and turn on the app to connect to the controller.

#81358 #81368 #81378 #81388

Engineered for track use, these adjustable camber arms feature forged 6061-T6 aluminum ends with large 18mm threaded adjuster links assuring this is the strongest kit available. xAxis™ sealed flex joints replace the compliant inner bushings with a free pivoting minimum compliance joint. For Audi 1998 & Up A4/5/6/7/8s, S4/5/7/8s, RS4/5/7s, and more.

SPC Performance Audi Arms Feature:  Forged   

6061-T6 Aluminum construction for maximized strength at minimum weight ±1.5° camber adjustment with a hooked link to maximize clearances Large 18mm threaded adjuster links and replacement pinch bolts xAxis™ sealed flex joints replacing compliant OE inner bushings with a free pivoting, minimum compliance, joint

800-525-6505 www.specprod.com ©2020 Niwot Corp. dba Specialty Products Co.®

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 ENGINE: APR Stage 2 ECU tune + BMC custom carbon fiber intake + Forge Motorsports 500+ intercooler  EXHAUST: APR (downpipe, exhaust)  DRIVETRAIN: Southbend stage 3 clutch  WHEELS / TIRES: 19x9.5 (f/r) + Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position tires - 245/35/19 (f/r)  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance Series air suspension system + Accuair e-Level  EXTERIOR: Hexis Gloss Grey w/ purple and blue color shift vinyl wrap + Maxton Design (front splitter, side splitters) + Carbon fiber (mirror caps, hydrodipped rear diffuser)  INTERIOR: Custom red Alcantara and black leather seat covers + Red diamond-stitched leather floor mats + Custom fiberglass rear seat delete cover + Stern Performance carbon fiber trunk strut bar and net + Custom stained wood trunk floor + M-Tech custom machined shift knob + Custom “Audilicious” air tank

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LOCATION › Winnipeg, MB ENGINE › Subaru FA20 2.0L H4 HORSEPOWER › 178 whp

 ENGINE: Cold air intake + Modified intake snorkel + Oil catch can + APR radiator cooling plate + Open Flash Tablet stage 2+ tune  EXHAUST: PLM unequeal length headers + BuddyClub Spec 2 cat-back exhaust  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Work Meister S1 two-piece wheels - 18x8 (f), 18x9 +35 (r) + Delinte tires - 215/40/18 (f/r) + Blackworks Racing lug nuts + JDM Subaru Forester STI 4-piston calipers  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system + VIAIR compressors (2) + Megan Racing front upper strut bar  EXTERIOR: STI (front splitter, side skirts, rear valence) + JDM Toyota window visors + HIC rear window visor + Midniteclub front winglets + Voltex Type 2 1600mm GT spoiler + CKautofab custom wing risers + Perrin license plate relocation kit + JDM vertical running lights + Smoked LED side markers + LED underglow  INTERIOR: Nardi Classic leather steering wheel + Works Bell Rapfix GTC pop up + HKB steering wheel hub + Tomei shift knob + Top Stitch Trim custom Bape interior trim + GT86 dash mat + Cusco (gas pedal, handbrake knob) + Aluminum handbrake cover + Car Shop Glow passenger foot rest + Weapon R floor mats + Custom suede armrest + NRG FRP 310 bucket seat  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Android 7-inch head unit + JBL 12-inch subwoofer + Rockford mono amplifier  SPONSORS: Omi Media, JDMWinnipeg, Bomex Graphics, CKautofab, Midniteclub, Manitoba Subarus

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LOCATION › Daly City, CA ENGINE › Honda K20C1 2.0L Turbocharged I4 HORSEPOWER › 400 (est.)

 ENGINE: PRL front pipe + AEM intake + Mishimoto (oil catch can, coolant expansion tank) + Perrin intercooler + PTP (turbo blanket, inlet blanket) + HKS blow-off valve + Hondata engine management  EXHAUST: RV6 Performance downpipe + Milltek Sport cat-back exhaust system  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: RSR R903 wheels - 18x9.5 +40 (f/r) + Nexen N Fera SUR4G tires 265/35/18 (f/r) + R1 Concepts (6-piston front calipers, 4-piston rear calipers, drilled/slotted two-piece rotors)  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Swift springs + Whiteline (front sway bar, endlinks, rear sway bar, engine mount insert) + UltraRacing (front subframe brace, front lower brace, rear subframe brace)  EXTERIOR: Seibon Carbon (TS style hood, front lip, side skirts, rear lip) + Illustrious Auto Styling vinyl wrap + BMSpec (front spltter, rear diffuser) + APR GT 250 1600mm wing  INTERIOR: EVS Tuning 4-point roll cage + Sparco (Circuit II QRT-R driver seat, QRT-R passenger seat) + Hybrid Racing short shifter + AeroForce (dual Interceptor gauges, dual gauge pod) + Takata racing harness + Rear seat delete cover + BuddyClub carbon racing steering wheel  SPONSORS: ST Suspension, Seibon, PCI, Hybrid Racing, Perrin Performance, Evasive Motorsports, AeroForce Tech, Whiteline Performance Suspension, R1Concepts, Milltek Sports, UltraRacing USA, Nexen Tire, PTP Turbo Blankets, AEM, Mishimoto, RV6 Performance

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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

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LOCATION › Knob Noster, MO ENGINE › Nissan RB26DETT 2.6L Turbocharged I6 HORSEPOWER › 480 whp CLUB › Team DiVERSE

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Let’s take a trip back in time for a moment, back to a time when the original Lion King, Forrest Gump, and Jurassic Park movies topped the box office. Skateboarding, pop rock, and early mainstream hip-hop were pillars in pop culture, and the Japanese cars of the era would come to be some of the most desireable vehicles for tuners - though no one knew that at the time. The mid-90s were a special era. If you’re not familiar, there’s an aptly titled Jonah Hill movie that really highlights what those years looked like. For Michael Colton, those years were spent entrenched in a blossoming car scene which would grow to become the automotive aftermarket world we know and love today. Let’s take a trip back in time for a moment, back to a time when the original Lion King, Forrest Gump, and Jurassic Park movies topped the box office. Skateboarding, pop rock, and early mainstream hip-hop were pillars in pop culture, and the Japanese cars of the era would come to be some of the most desireable vehicles for tuners - though no one knew that at the time. The mid-90s were a special era. If you’re not familiar, there’s an aptly titled Jonah Hill movie that really highlights what those years looked like. For Michael Colton, those years were spent entrenched in a blossoming car scene which would grow to become the automotive aftermarket world we know and love today. t the time, Colton was invested hardcore into lowrider trucks, but as time went on, that same appreciation for slammed pickups transformed into a love for imported tuner cars and JDM style. His love for all things automotive was inherited, as both his father and step-father were always into cars. By 2003 he was the owner of a 1990 Nissan 240sx with an RB20DET engine swap, and was working at a small shop in Sturgis, Michigan called Ultimate Performance.

It was here he learned and honed some automotive modification skills that were useful in building his S13, and he also got to see all sorts of builds come and go through the shop for inspiration.

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One day on the job, the owner of the shop purchased a car which was being delivered to the shop - a 1995 Nissan 240sx. It was love at first sight for Colton. He was already imagining the kinds of modifications he would do if the car was his. “When are you gonna sell it to me?” he asked his boss before the S14 was even off the truck. At first, the offer was turned down, but two weeks later Colton was the owner of another 240sx, this time a generation newer. He got to work on his vision as soon as he could.

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LEVEL UP The S14 platform has a ton of aftermarket support in every aspect, but even with the countless body kits available for the car, Colton couldn’t find one that quite encompassed the vision he had. Plenty of kits had aspects or parts that fit the look, but not one kit altogether. This gave him an idea. With the help of Brass Knuckle Hardware, a shop local to him, he brought three separate kits to the shop and got to work cutting and molding entirely custom body parts with pieces from each kit. Once his custom aero was assembled, and some sweet custom headlights were retrofitted, the car moved into the booth for a clean custom white paint job with gold pearl.

Now that it had started to look the part, Colton didn’t want to let aesthetics get too far ahead of performance right away. For this build, balance was key. A regular SR20DET swap is always cool, but what if he took things to the next level? Enter the holy grail of SR20s, the Tomei SR22DET. A fully built SR20DET with a Tomei 2.2L stroker kit, 260-degree cams, crank, rods, pistons, and a bottom-mount manifold for an Arms M8270 turbo make for a potent powerhouse of a 4-cylinder. A BC valvetrain, 1200cc injectors in a Radium fuel rail, and all sorts of quality bolt-ons are all present, and the entire setup is managed by Link ECU’s G4+ engine management. All in, the setup makes a healthy 575 whp, singing the SR’s signature song through a Tomei T1 titanium exhaust. The extra titanium in the engine bay is just the icing on the cake.

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With ample power on tap, the 240sx was officially a weapon, but Colton wasn’t done in the style department just yet. Sure, he could just throw on some nice wheels, twist the coilovers as low as they could go, and it would be stellar by most standards, but with balance in mind, he had other plans. Thanks to a sponsorship from Air Lift Performance, he was able to outfit the S14 with their Performance Series 3H air suspension system. Couple this system with a full set of Voodoo13 arms and tension rods, and he was soon able to tuck a set of 18-inch WedsSport Vishnu wheels perfectly up to the fender lips on all four corners. With everything coming together and working in harmony, his interior started to feel lacking - it was the last place he hadn’t touched yet! Some paintmatched trim pieces and the gauge sets were a good start, but it didn’t seem to live up to the standard the rest of the custom work on the car had set the bar for. The solution was a complete reupholstery. Custom seats in the front and rear with black suede inserts matched the black suede headliner, door cards, and rear speaker cover perfectly, creating a beautifully custom, yet subtle, interior makeover.

After years of work, and several partially-finished iterations of the 240sx you see here, Colton was finally finished in 2019 - or at least as “finished” as any project ever gets. With a trusty proven drivetrain combination of Nismo, Driveshaft Shop, SPEC, and Kaaz parts, the car is worthy of daily driving and weekend abuse as long as the weather in Michigan is cooperative. Keep an eye out for this one-of-a-kind S14 if you’re ever in the area!

ESSENTIALS 1995 Nissan 240sx

LOCATION › Sturgis, MI ENGINE › Nissan SR20DET Turbocharged I4 HORSEPOWER › 575 whp CLUB: › Alpha Omega Imports SOCIAL MEDIA @dynogod1995

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Tomei (SR22DET 2.2L stroker kit, crank, rods, pistons, 260-degree cams, Arms M8270 turbocharger, bottom-mount manifold) + BC (1mm oversized valves, dual valve springs, valve guides, retainers) + AOI (Dual rocker guide set, custom titanium intercooler piping) + Fuel Injector Clinic 1200cc injectors Radium fuel rail set + AEM Performance Electronics (fuel pressure regulator, TruBoost controller) + Walbro 450 fuel pump + GReddy front-mount intercooler + HKS SSQV blow-off valve + Duke Fab catch can + Link ECU (G4+ engine management, oil pressure sensor, coolant temp sensor, fuel pressure sensor, IAT sensor) + Wiring Specialties pro harness + ChaseBays power steering kit EXHAUST

Tomei (T1 titanium exhaust, downpipe, test pipe) DRIVETRAIN

SPEC Stage 3 clutch + Nismo (clutch master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder, transmission mount) + ChaseBays clutch line kit + Driveshaft Shop one-piece aluminum driveshaft + Kaaz 2-way LSD + GReddy differential cover WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

AFTER YEARS OF WORK, AND SEVERAL PARTIALLYFINISHED ITERATIONS OF THE 240SX YOU SEE HERE, COLTON WAS FINALLY FINISHED IN 2019 - OR AT LEAST AS “FINISHED” AS ANY PROJECT EVER GETS.

WedsSport Vishunu wheels - 18x10 +15 (f), 18x10 +12 (r) + 326 Power lug nuts + PBM spacers + Nissan 300zx front brake calipers + Powerstop (rotors, pads) + ChaseBays brake lines CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3H air suspension system + PBM power brace + TF Works tie rod ends + Voodoo13 (traction arms, rear upper camber arms, high clearance rear toe arms, front tension rods) + Energy Suspension poly bushings EXTERIOR

Custom aero kit + Ganador mirrors + Aerowolf mirror visors + Brass Knuckle Hardware (custom front fenders, custom overfenders, custom paint) + Retrofit custom headlights + Circuit Sport (smoked two-tone tail lights, clear corner lights, smoked marker lights) INTERIOR

Custom front and rear seats (black leather suede inserts, white stitching, AOI logo stitched headrests) + Suede (headliner, rear speaker cover, door cards) + Paint-matched interior trim + Custom gauge pods + Grip Royal (steering wheel, hub) + AEM Performance Electronics (temp gauge, oil pressure gauge, UEGO wideband) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

CT Sounds (AT-125.4d amplifier, Meso 6.5-inch component set) + Soundman iPad dash kit SPONSORS

Air Lift Performance, Alpha Omega Imports, Whalen Speed R&D

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OE65C-TY Toyota OE Drop-In Speakers $109.99 | PowerBassUSA.com

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Making any factory sound system sound fantastic is simple with the new PowerBass OEM direct fit speakers for most Lexus, Scion, and Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs. These drop-in speakers are engineered to deliver the music experience you have always wanted from your factory sound system, with direct fit installation that requires no wires to be cut, making them truly plug and play. Available in component and coaxial configurations.

ADVANCED CLUTCH TECHNOLOGY Performance Clutch Kits for 2012-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK

ROLLING BIG POWER Stealth Power Running Boards $1,299 | RollingBigPower.com

RBP Stealth Power Running Boards are electric in every sense of the word. Open the door, and they instantly deploy to welcome you into the vehicle cabin with a generous, well-lit platform, then automatically tuck stealthily away to blend in with the rocker panel when the door is closed. Precision engineered in the USA, Stealth Power Running Boards are crafted from military-grade aluminum that has been black powder coated for toughness, and feature dual motors for unrivaled reliability.

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ACT’s new clutch kits for the Jeep Wrangler include a heavy duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. ACT’s heavy duty pressure plate will increase torque capacity, durability, and clutch life by providing 21% more clamping force, increased surface area, exclusive ductile iron casting, and hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear.

BELLTECH

Lowering Kit for 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 4WD 1500 Belltech.com

Belltech Sport Trucks releases its newest lowering kit for the 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 4WD 1500 quad and crew cab models. As with all Belltech’s kits, this kit includes all the required components to lower your vehicle properly 2 inches in the front and 4 inches in the rear. Kit includes front and rear coil springs, front and rear Street Performance struts and shocks, bumpstops, Hardware and instructions.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS 9-Inch X409-WRA-JL Alpine.com

Introducing the 9-Inch X409-WRA-JL weather-resistant navigation system with off-road mode. This mech-less in-dash audio/video/navigation system is a direct-fit solution for the new 2018+ Jeep Wrangler and 2019+ Jeep Gladiator. The X409-WRA-JL is designed for plug-and-play installation and includes a vehicle-specific dash bezel and factorycompatible wiring harness to create a direct-fit solution for the dash and integrated operation, so factory features like the volume knob, steering wheel controls, and HVAC system are retained.

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Drop Spindles for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Belltech.com

The 2519 Belltech drop spindle is built to improve handling and retain factory ride quality. In addition to the ride improvements, this direct bolt in solution maintains critical suspension geometry and eliminates excessive ball joint, shock, and tire wear that is found common with other methods of lowering. Factory alignment is also preserved without any modification. This spindle can also be combined with coilovers, lowered struts, or air suspension for an even more aggressive drop.

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DynamiLED Illuminated Wheel Rings $395.95 | OracleLights.com

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 pre-programmed moving patterns as well as static color control and white mode for normal street driving.

INJEN

Evolution Cold Air Intake System for 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler JL/Gladiator JT 3.6L $344.95 | Injen.com

The Evolution cold air intake series is here for your 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler JL with the 3.6L V6 engine. The Evolution cold air intake system by Injen is the next generation performance intake system for your Jeep Wrangler JL. The EVO5005C continues an effort to have a fully modular intake system for the Jeep Wrangler. Keeping this modular concept from the popular JK series, you can easily adapt this intake to work with Injen’s fully-functional snorkel system.

ANDERSON COMPOSITES

Type-ZL Carbon Fiber Hood for 2017-2018 Chevrolet Colorado $1,699 | AndersonComposites.com

Anderson Composites is expanding into the domestic truck market with a new carbon fiber hood for the Chevy Colorado. The Type-ZL carbon fiber hood fits 2017-2018 Chevrolet Colorado trucks, and incorporates a vent featuring a screen mesh that can be removed and painted if desired. These components are made by skilled craftsmen with modern production techniques that ensure consistent quality and results with an approximate weight of 26 lbs.

NITTO TIRES Terra Grappler G2

NittoTire.com / NittoTires.ca + CATEGORY: All-Terrain + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17-22 + WIDTH (MM): 245-305 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 17/32 + UTQG RATING: 600-A-B

An all weather all-terrain light truck tire specifically designed to meet your everyday on and off-road adventures however with the safety of all weather traction designated by transport Canada’s snowflake symbol on the sidewall. An all weather tire is designed to handle unexpected weather conditions and add convenience for drivers who do not switch to winter tires.

MAMBA OFF-ROAD WHEELS

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RIGID INDUSTRIES

SR-Series PRO Curved Light Bar $839.99 | RigidIndustries.com

Rigid revolutionized the lighting industry with the RDS Series, the world’s first curved light bar. The new RDS SR-Series PRO offers the same great styling and functional advantages in a more streamlined package. The SR-Series has always provided a sleek, low-profile lighting solution that measures less than 2 inches tall. The RDS SR-Series PRO is right at home in modern bumpers, windshields, grille inserts, and other applications where a curved look is more complementary than that of a traditional light bar.

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Quantum Cold Air Intake System w/ Pro 5R Filter Media for 2014-2019 GM Silverado/Sierra 5.3L/6.2L $369 | aFePower.com

This 360-degree radial flow air filter features a 5-inch flange and a preoiled Pro 5R media with five layers of progressively finer cotton gauze media for maximum performance. It provides your engine with the largest amount of high-flowing air and delivers the highest power gains in most cases. This media is perfect for street use. Its inverted top makes for more filter surface area, resulting in longer service intervals.

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Wilwood’s Classic Series front disc brake kits for 19571972 Ford F-100 trucks provide an easy and affordable bolt-on solution for improved stopping power with an element of style on classic era Ford trucks with original drum brake spindles. This new kit features forged aluminum six-piston DynaPro 6A calipers, BP-10 compound metallic-composite SmartPads, and a onepiece integrated hub and rotor. The rotor is multi-lug drilled to accept most 15-inch or larger 5 x 4.50 or 5 x 5.50 lug pattern wheels. DOT-approved stainless steel braided flexlines are available.

Make your truck even tougher with new Tactical Xtreme TX6R front brake kits for 2014 and newer Dodge Ram 2500/3500 trucks. These kits use the same military-grade technology and feature massive six-piston forged aluminum calipers wrapped around 16-inch diameter rotors. Combined with BP20 compound SmartPads, these kits provide unmatched braking capacity and durability. 24 caliper colors are available to match your style and build.

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LUMENS HPL has developed an LED solution for replacing D5S HID bulbs. Don't just replace your existing D5S with another dim OE D5S bulb. Instead, upgrade it to a LUMENS HPL D5S LED replacement bulb at a fraction of the cost, and increase the light output at the same time! Commonly found in newer Silverado and Sierra trucks with factory HID systems.

TITAN 7 T-AK1

$475 | Titan-7.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged + SIZE (IN.): 17 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5 + BOLT PATTERN: 5x127, 5x150, 6x139.7, 6x135 + FINISH: Satin Titanium, Machine Black

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Jeep Stage 1 Organic Clutch Kit ExedyUSA.com

EXEDY Stage 1 organic racing clutches only use premium friction materials that are resistant to slippage and burst. Increased clamp loads give the necessary capacity to handle modified engines. This is the ideal clutch for street and light horsepower track use.

Drivability is similar to the stock clutch. Pedal efforts will be slightly higher because of the higher clamp loads. All of Exedy’s Stage 1 clutch discs have sprung center dampers to reduce drivetrain shock and provide smooth clutch engagement. Designed for Jeeps with lift kits, large wheels, and big tire sizes.

ROCKFORD FOSGATE

T1S-1X10 Slim Sealed Loaded Enclosure $549.99 | RockfordFosgate.com + SERIES: Power + DIAMETER (IN.): 10 + IMPEDANCE: 1 ohm + POWER (RMS/PEAK): 500 W / 1,000 + MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 6-6.999

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The Power T1S-1X10 is a loaded enclosure featuring a 10-inch Power T1 slim subwoofer and a whopping 500-watt power handling capacity. This prewired to 1-ohm enclosure is sealed for fanatics who prefer a deep, solid "thump" in their bass response.

Features space saving, slim-line wedge design, premium carpet with stitched Rockford Fosgate logo, and quick-release input terminals.

RECON

Smoked / Black LED Projector Headlights for 2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler JK $949.95 | GoRecon.com

EXEDY

Jeep Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit

Recon is proud to announce their cutting-edge LED Jeep Wrangler 2007-2016 projector headlights with industry leading lumen output and the widest beam angle available for your Jeep Wrangler! This new design features a 140% improvement in light output, along with a wider and more usable beam pattern compared to factory installed OEM headlights. The use of cutting-edge CREE Xtreme LED technology makes the low-beam and high-beam the brightest available in the automotive aftermarket.

ExedyUSA.com

Exedy cerametallic clutches are designed to handle the abuse of high power modified engines. The cerametallic friction material can handle much more abuse than stock type disc assemblies without slipping and fading.

All Exedy stage 2 cerametallic clutch discs have sprung center dampers to reduce the impact and shock loads transmitted through the drivetrain. The remarkable Cushion Button Disc combines cerametallic button facing with marcel cushion springs to maintain comfortable driving while supporting a respectable amount of power.

TOYO TIRES Open Country H/T II ToyoTires.com + CATEGORY: Highway All-Season + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15-22 + WIDTH (MM): 215-285 + UTQG RATING: 740-A-B / 740-A-A

The all-new Open Country H/T II builds on the quality and reputation of the Open Country H/T. Advanced technology and design provide improved wet braking performance and handling, longer tread life, and more consistent traction performance throughout the life of the tire. Light truck and SUV owners will appreciate the dual sidewall design sporty on one side, classic on the other - that lets them choose the look that complements their vehicle. Backed by a 70,000-mile treadwear warranty and Toyo’s 500 Mile Trial Offer.

TOYO TIRES Open Country AT II

ToyoTires.com / ToyoTires.ca + CATEGORY: All-Terrain + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16-22 + WIDTH (MM): 225-285 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 16/32

The very popular Open Country AT II all-terrain tire just got better. Redesigned to provide increased traction during colder temperatures. The same great on or off road traction, ride comfort, and reliability SUV and pick-up truck owners have become accustomed to with the Toyo Open Country AT II, but now certified for winter service!

TOYO TIRES Open Country R/T ToyoTires.com + CATEGORY: On-/Off-Road

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Off-road performance meets on-road comfort with the Open Country R/T. Built for any terrain, this powerful 4x4 tire offers excellent off-road traction, durable construction, and aggressive styling. Its ability to tackle dirt, sand, and rocks is inspired by the legendary Open Country M/T, while its quieter ride is a nod to Toyo’s best-selling Open Country A/T II.

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Tailgate Handle Camera for 1997-2005 Ford F-150 / 1999-2007 Super Duty iBeamUSA.com

Metra Electronics, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is excited to announce that iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems has released a new tailgate handle camera for Ford F-150 (1997-2005) and Super Duty (1999-2007) trucks. This unobtrusive rearview backup camera with a CMOS quarter-inch sensor provides a sharp, clear picture during the day or night with 0.1 lux night vision. With a wide field of view and defeatable parking lines, it allows the driver to maneuver their larger vehicle with confidence when backing up.

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JP-704RGB RGB Backlit LED Headlights for 2018+ Jeep Wrangler MetraOnline.com

The new JP-704RGB replacement headlight set features 15 backlit 5-watt RGB LEDs in each light, and produces 4,000 lumens for the high beam and 2,200 lumens for the low beam.

The virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens cover makes this the ideal off-road solution for trail riding Jeep owners.

The HE-CBRGB controller is sold separately and required for operation of the RGB lights, which allows the user to change colors, sync to music and more from the Heise RGB app. The control box is sealed so that it can be mounted in an engine compartment without fear of failure and features a simple two wire connection. This headlight set also works with Heise’s existing RGB accent lights, Infinite Series lightbars, and cube style lights with RGB backlit LEDs, allowing an entire system to be synced using the HE-CBRGB controller.

HEISE LED LIGHTING Super Slimline Lightbar Series HeiseLED.com

The new Super Slimline Series of single-row LED lightbars offer a clean, sleek look, engineered with an optic design and a new chipset that offers a brighter, higher output of light for its size. The modern slim style doesn't sacrifice its durability or IP67 rating, as it features Heise's proprietary torturetested heavy-duty construction with a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens and integrated-epoxy encapsulated electronics. This lightbar has a military breather port that allows any internal moisture caused by extreme heat and rapid cooling to escape while preventing any external moisture from entering the housing.

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ENERGY SUSPENSION 9.4101G Body Mount Bushings EnergySuspension.com

Soft-running enough to absorb vibrations for street use yet rugged for racing use. Replaces the original, short lived and typically too-soft rubber mounts and outdates those hard-running metal motor mounts.

The popular early style mounts for General Motors(R) vehicles are available in either zinc or chrome metal finishes. Made of Hyper-Flex(TM) performance polyurethane. Resistant to under vehicle fluid oils, coolants and road contaminants.

VOSSEN HF6-1

VossenWheels.com \ JRPOnline.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged + SIZE (IN.): 20, 22, 24 + WIDTH (IN.): 9.5-10 + BOLT PATTERN: 6x135, 6x139.7 + FINISH: Tinted Gloss Black, Tinted

Matte Bronze, Brushed Matte Black, Silver Polished, Tinted Matte Gunmetal

BAER BRAKE SYSTEMS

13-Inch Rear SS4 Brake System for 2007-2018 Jeep JK Baer.com

This system features the S4 4-piston caliper mounted to a 13 x 0.81-inch, one-piece, slotted/drilled/ zinc-plated and vented rotor. The S4 caliper has dust and weather seals, and uses the popular DR1-C or HB100 pad type. Caliper brackets incorporate Baer's unique Verislide design and includes all brackets and mounting hardware. This system fits most 17-inch or larger wheels.

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Neil Tjin is no stranger to putting together builds just in time for SEMA, but what about three builds at once? A pair of 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80s and a 2019 Ford Ranger represented Tjin Edition’s efforts at the big show this year, and each one featured its own unique charm. Both FJ80s were built overland-style, but the Sand Storm one is especially crazy when you consider the fact that Tjin picked it up for $400 just 12 weeks before SEMA, and still somehow finished it in time. Ford was so impressed with Tjin’s F-150 build for SEMA a couple years ago that they partnered with him again and gave him the brand new Ranger! It became the first new Ranger on a full Air Lift Performance air suspension system, and earned a Ford Design Award at the show.

“BOTH FJ80S WERE BUILT OVERLAND-STYLE, BUT THE SAND STORM ONE IS ESPECIALLY CRAZY WHEN YOU CONSIDER THE FACT THAT TJIN PICKED IT UP FOR $400”

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The DeBerti Tacoma, AKA “The Performance Truck,” is a vehicle that has many uses. The DeBertis built the truck to compete in rally cross, road racing, drifting, and drag racing.

They designed a complete chassis and only used the Toyota Tacoma’s doors and roof. They utilize a naturally aspirated TRD NASCAR engine to push 900 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque screaming at 10,000 rpm. Behind the engine is a six-speed sequential transmission and a quick change rearend to change gear ratios depending on the type of driving required. The interior of the truck is full spec rally cross ready, but it also has three seats in it. The DeBertis Teamed up with TRD and designed all the aero.

The truck has mini F1-inspired features like the air jacks and center-lock wheels. All in, the entire build looks absolutely crazy. It’s a midsize Tacoma that is wider than a full size Tundra! For the DeBertis, this truck is a machine that combines the best aspects of all motorsports.

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• “Mild Street Build” Toyota Tacoma • Overlanding Toyota Tacoma • Toyota 4Runner showcasing 17-inch Advan Racing RGD2 wheels

The Mackin umbrella is one of the coolest group of brands in the industry, and between RAYS/Volk Racing and Yokohama Wheel brands, they’ve got plenty of wheels to show off, including some new additions to their catalogs. This year at SEMA they had three different trucks showcasing three different wheels. The most impressive truck build of theirs was found in the Overlanding area - a fully equipped Toyota Tacoma on Rays TE37Ultra wheels featuring a roof-mounted tent and every piece of offroading and overlanding gear you can imagine. We really want one of these for ourselves.

RYNO BUILT ROD AND CUSTOM’S 1971 CHEVROLET C10 - “BROWNSHUGA” Photography by

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There’s a shop out in Junction, Missouri which was been busy for months putting together a truly one-of-a-kind 1971 Chevrolet C10 for the big show. Built under the codename “BrownShuga,” the shop had been releasing teasers on social media during the weeks leading up to the show, and it looked unique enough to land on our “must-see” list for SEMA.

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TSW / BLACK RHINO JEEP GLADIATOR When Jeep’s Gladiator model was released early in 2019, we knew right away that we were in for some creative iterations of the platform at SEMA. With trucks becoming ever more popular at the big show, we knew that builders and brands alike would be looking to the Gladiator as a promising new and unique chassis to build on. One of those brands was TSW’s Black Rhino Wheels.

Under the Instagram handle @blackrhinogladiator, the company had been teasing the build progress on its way to SEMA, starting with a digital render of what this badass machine would look like by the time it was finished. With a custom rear box, a roof-mounted tent, and all sorts of off-road-ready goodies, we were fully invested before we even saw the final product.

NEW! HEATED DUAL-ROW LIGHTBAR

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Fight the frost with Heise’s new 22-inch high-output heated lightbar.

The heating element will activate below 41˚F to assist with defrosting and de-icing of the lightbar and will automatically shut off when the temperature reaches 41˚F or higher.

Contact Us for Dealer Info or Where to Buy

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S K C U R T COOLESFRTOM SEMA 2019 RIVER CITY RODS & FABRICATION’S BROWN SUGAR CAMPER Not to be confused with Ryno Built’s “BrownShuga,” this Truck/RV looked straight out of the ‘70s, albeit with a ton of modern style and flare. Being the ultimate hot rod camper, the exterior is just the beginning. Circle around the back to the open door, and you’ll find the interior decorated in various woods, sleeping space, a television, and all sorts of home comforts you might expect in a traditional kitchen, all beautifully arranged. Everyone had to stop and get a closer look at this machine!

“BEING THE ULTIMATE HOT ROD CAMPER, THE EXTERIOR IS JUST THE BEGINNING...”

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McLeod is proud to expand their product Line to incLude Jeep appLications. Currently McLeod offers applications including the Jeep Wrangler, Liberty, Cherokee and Wrangler 4.0. The range of options varies from entry level to street & trail clutch. The new clutches are ultra high quality at a very affordable price.

The clutches are included with a complete kit, top - notch quality, smooth engagement, no heavy pedal and available at an excellent price point

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PERFORMANCE AIR SUSPENSION®

Air suspension control, at the touch of a button, with the ALP3 controller and free mobile app

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ESSENTIALS LOCATION › Stockton, CA ENGINE › GM LS 5.3L V8 HORSEPOWER › 355 whp CLUB › Swift Car Club

 ENGINE: LED engine bay lighting  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Dub Dirty Dog wheels - 26-inch  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Universal Air Suspension air ride setup  EXTERIOR: Silver leafing and pinstriping + LED underglow  INTERIOR: Kandy Kobalt Blue painted (trim, dash, door inserts)

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2019 IASCA North American Championship (INAC) Daytona Beach, FL October 18, 2019 iasca.com

IASCA INAC 2019 and Unified Car Audio Championship, including IASCA, MECA, and dB Drag, had huge success in Louisville.

The 2019 IASCA North American Championship (INAC), concluded on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 with over 100 competitors from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico vying for championship titles in sound quality,

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“It was a proud moment to see all of our competitors ready to battle for another championship.” said Moe Sabourin, Director of Operations for IASCA Worldwide, “There were also a lot of new faces in both the SPL and SQ lanes, which was exciting. It’s great to see old friends that I only get to see once a year here in Louisville. It reminds me of all the awesome times we’ve had together at this event over the years.”

Awards this year featured a custom cnc machined base with dye sublimated plaques for INAC and the 3X event, sponsored by Arc Audio, along with the traditional 3-foot cup for Triple Crown and the much desired boxing belts in IASCA Bass Boxing.

Notable Champions include Brian Mitchell, successfully defending his Triple Crown 2 seat Championship for 2 years in a row now, winning his third this past weekend. Brian was also the weekend’s entertainment with crazy costumes each day, keeping everyone smiling.

Robert Corwin successfully defended his Triple Crown 1 seat Championship, and newcomer Anthony Rodriguez was awarded the Champion spot in the Novice SQ Class. This year’s INAC saw the return of Scott Buwalda’s infamous “Black Betty,” which took top honors in all formats of the Extreme Open SQ class.

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INAC also saw its first ever “Motosounds” Motorcycle Championship with LA Audio shop owner Larry Adams taking the top spot in his class. Head Judge Terry Floyd worked hard all season long to build the motorcycle competition format and had a great time with the Motosounds competitors. The Unified Car Audio Championship and IASCA were also supported by many industry members as well, such as Arc Audio (SQ Hall sponsor and Trophy Sponsor), JL Audio, Hybrid Audio Technologies, Kicker, US Acoustics, Focal, Pioneer, and many more.

“Special thanks go out to our entire judging team, support staff, and supporters,” Sabourin continued to say; “These great people worked their butts off and delivered a first class event. Without their hard work and dedication to IASCA competition, we would not be here today.”

The Sound Quality (SQC) judging team consisted of Travis Chin (head judge), Keith Turner, Tim Goudy, John Sketoe, Steve Head, IASCA Caribbean Director Shazad Rahaman, Jeff Smith, and after a brief absence from the judging lanes, Gord Stansell returned to judge install (IQC).

The SPL judging team consisted of head judge Aaron Dunkle, Scott Sinde, Brandon Rosser, Matt Miller from the West Coast, and Joey and Chrystle Perry.

Support staff include Kim Sabourin, Terry Floyd, and Kim Cook.

The Rules and Ethics Committees have already begun drafting the new rules for 2020, which are set to be released in January.

Winners of the IASCA INAC and the 3X competitions will be posted on the IASCA website. You can view the results at www.iasca.com/events.

For more information, contact IASCA at (386) 322-1551 or email memberservices@iasca.com.

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MECA World Champion R P Patel (Team SoundCheck), from Lafayette, IN with highest SPL score at the event with 178.89 dB.

MECA 2019 World Finals

Louisville, KY October 12-13, 2019 mecacaraudio.com MECA's largest finals included 181 vehicles, registered for SQL, SPL, Show & Shine, and Ride The LIght contests.

80+ Sound Quality League vehicles filled the West Wing at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. The TermLab Magnum is the official SPL meter.

90+ Sound Pressure League vehicles vied for world titles in 18 classes, including MECA Kids and Motorcycle contenders.

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Show & Shine and Ride The Light participation was light, but the vehicles invloved were high calibre.

Jeremy Kough (dB Revolution/ Sundown/XS Power), AKA dB Rev Jay, from Auburn, KY, posted the highest SPL score at the headrest in Modified 5 with 169.46 dB. R P Patel (SoundCheck) from Lafayette, IN posted the highest official world record score in club history in Radical X with 178.89 dB. Greg Kelley (Kelley's Garage/High Voltage) from Newport, TN posted the highest Park & Pound score in DB5 with 138.55 dB. Rob Bess (Audio Specialists) from Clarksville, TN repeated his 2017

Culbertston Cup win as the best sounding vehicle in Sound Quality League contests.

Kirk Proffitt (Audio Specialists) from Huntsville, AL repeated as Gates Cup winner, with best SQ score among the "less complex" 3 classes.

Robert Corwin (Audio Specialists/ OH Generator) from Powell, OH won the overall SQL Best of Show, The Zenner, with the highest total of Sound Quality, Install, and RTA Freq Out scores. He also earned Install Best of Show honors.

Dueling Demos Champions impressed with loud and clear music judged outside the vehicles: Street+ Jason Hammer (Imperial) PA -- Modified Greg Kelley (Kelley's Garage/High Voltage), TN -- Extreme Anthony Caldwell (XFL/Mechman/True Bass/XS Power) TN -- MECA Kids Alek Wiser (Imperial) OH. Ken Reed (Audio X/Zapco) from McCalla, AL won Show & Shine Best of Show in Truck Wild class. He also won the 7' Best of Best of Show trophy for overall excellence in SQL and SPL contests.

Tru Technology was the SQL Title Sponsor. SPL co-sponsors were Sundown Audio, XS Power, and Ohio Generator.

MECA presented 200+ State Champion certificates, and 40+ Club Awards to our most active and accomplished members.

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2 World Records were set at the 2019 dBDRA North American Championship: Team Trelo Loud: 168.2dB – Super Street NW Team Directronix Dan:171.2 dB – Super Street 5+

dB Drag Racing North American Championship October 12-13, 2019 termpro.com

The dB Drag Racing Association wrapped up the 2019 North American Finals over the weekend of October 12-13, 2019 with 188 participants competing in the following formats of competition: dB Drag Racing, Bass Race, Top Dog, Psychlone and Bagger Beatz. The event was held

at 2 locations simultaneously and the competition was linked via the Term-LAB Measurement System.

Competitors competed in: Sacramento, California and Louisville, Kentucky in a head to head bracket style format of competition. The location in Louisville was the main location and was held in conjunction with the Car Audio Championship at the Kentucky Expo Center.

The event was a Unified Finals event which included MECA, dBDRA and IASCA. Trophies were sponsored by Orion Car Audio and awarded in all divisions of competition at both locations. In addition to trophies, all First Place Champions will receive a custom championship ring sponsored by Incriminator Audio.

First Place Champions:

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Street Stock 1K: Tanner Burden Pro Stock 2K: Team Last Minute Pro Stock 5K: Steve Willis Pro Stock NL: Team Subsonic Pressure Robb Pro Stock Trunk 5K: Jordan Smith Pro Stock Wall 5K: Team Nemesis Wally Super Street No Wall: Team Trelo Loud Super Street 1-2: Team Soundcheck Kyle Super Street 3-4: dB Rev Jay Super Street 5+: Team Directronix Dan Super Street X: Chris Peters Extreme NL: Team Soundcheck

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Bass Race 120.0-129.9db: Team Nemesis Wally Bass Race 130.0-139.9db: Team Directronix Micah Bass Race 140.0-149.9db: Clayton Koenig Bass Race 150.0-159.9db: Chris Peters

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Team Bassick: California location Team Directronix Micah: Kentucky location

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Bike 3-8: LA Audio Bike 9+: D and D Motorsports Quad NL: Jeff Smith Power Wheels: Ms. Avelyn

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The dBDRA awarded personalized custom trophies sponsored

by Sundown Audio, to all of the points leaders this season.

These competitors accrued the most points in their format of competition. The 2019 North American points leaders are:

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dB Drag Racing: 2019 Points Champion - Canada

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Bass Race and Top Dog: 2019 Points Champion Canada

TEAM FX DAILEN Psychlone: 2019 Points Champion - Canada

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dB Drag Racing, Psychlone, Top Dog: 2019 Points Champion - Western Region

BRIAN NYMAN

Bass Race - 2019 Points Champion: Western Region

FLEX ISSUES KRIS Bagger Beatz: 2019 Points Champion - Western Region

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dB Drag Racing: 2019 Points Champion - Eastern Region

TEAM NEMESIS ROBERT Bass Race: 2019 Points Champion (TIE) Eastern Region

BRANDON ROSSER

Psychlone and Top Dog: 2019 Points Champion (TIE) Eastern Region

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Bagger Beatz Power Wheels: 2019 Points Champion - Eastern Region

In addition to the North American Championship event, a 3X competition was held as a kick-off to the 2020 season.

Many of the competitors competed in both events in order to get a jump on points for next season. There were a few windshields damaged during the event as well. On Friday evening, the dBDRA hosted an appreciation pizza party in the hall thanking the competitors for a great season and spending late nights competing at the competition.

Special thanks goes out to the dBDRA judging staff in Louisville: Ray Choy (Canada), Jeremy Weber, Jereme Creamer, Chet Holmberg and Ricardo Espinosa (Costa Rica). The lanes, registration and computer support: Celise Harris, Malissa Creamer, Wyatte Meier and Ciera Harris on Live Stream.

The judging staff in Sacramento, CA consisted of: Doug Stockton, Kimo, Wayne Harris and Jeffrey Fernandez.

The Car Audio Championship is made possible by the following sponsors: Orion Car Audio: Title Sponsor DD Audio: SPL Arena Sponsor Arc Audio: SQ Hall Sponsor Harley Davidson of Dothan: Goodie Bag Sponsor Incriminator Audio: Badge Sponsor Kicker Car Audio: Hospitality Sponsor

The competitors and spectators had a chance to win thousands of dollars in awesome raffle prizes thanks to Kicker Car Audio, DD Audio and Resilient Sounds.

SHOW SPONSORS

Pioneer Electronics, Sundown Audio, B2 Audio, Ampere Audio, Resilient Sounds, Lord of Bass, SoundQubed, Deaf Bonce, SounDigital, Limitless Lithium

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Some enthusiasts don’t find their way onto the automotive scene until their young adolescent lives, inspired by movies, television, and video games. Other enthusiasts, like Chris Church for example, grew up in the garage and never left it.

From the age of just 10 years old, Church was his uncle’s little helper, gaining a healthy addiction to cars and trucks from a young age. By the time he turned 16, he was working at a local service station, and started building Volkswagen engines and lowering old VW Bugs on his spare time.

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ast forward to the modern day, and Church has been heavily involved in the car scene for nearly 40 years. Over the years, he found himself specializing in custom car audio, design, fabrication, and upholstery - talents which would come in handy over the course of his build career. Previous works of Church’s art

include an LS3-swapped 1964 Chevy C10 on air suspension, a 1952 Ford F1 on air, a 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback which once belonged to his uncle, a 1941 Willys military Jeep, a 2011 Audi S4, and a 2016 Audi S5. Needless to say, the man is a qualified builder multiple times over.

When his wife was looking for a new vehicle, Church knew the sky was the limit as far as he was concerned - he was ready to build whatever she wanted. With her favorite classic body style picked out, Church managed to secure the 1940 Ford Pickup you

see here in 2016 at a Portland swap meet for just $6,500. Knowing that his wife was also a big fan of powerful and stylish European cars, the duo’s entire concept was to bring the truck up to modern comforts, handling, and power levels, all while blending European design language’s sleek proportions like you might find on Audi and Porsche models throughout the years.

Almost immediately after starting the build, the couple set their sights on SEMA with the help of some sponsors who knew what Church was

capable of. It was right around that time that the SEMA crunch hit Church, and he realized what kind of timeline he was working with. With no time to spare, he doubled down and worked tirelessly in the months leading up to the big show. “This was a complete hands-on project from the beginning,” he tells us. With decades of extensive build experience, as well as some marquee sponsors on board, the stage was set for him to work his magic.

Rather than spend most of his allotted remaining build time tearing down, rebuilding, tweaking, and

“THIS WAS A COMPLETE HANDS-ON PROJECT FROM THE BEGINNING,” HE TELLS US. WITH DECADES OF EXTENSIVE BUILD EXPERIENCE, AS WELL AS SOME MARQUEE SPONSORS ON BOARD, THE STAGE WAS SET FOR HIM TO WORK HIS MAGIC.

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tuning a crate engine, Church entrusted the famed engine gurus at Wegner Motorsports with ensuring his wife’s truck would pack ample power. The result was a built-to-order blueprinted LS3 build with a 2.9L Whipple supercharger. Featuring a Holley Terminator ECU, CNC ported heads, and custom cams, as well as an entire Wegner-spec front accessory drive kit, the power plant they delivered was certainly no slouch. All in, the setup makes a ground-shaking 880 horsepower at the rear wheels, and around 800 lb-ft of torque to boot.

With all that power on tap, the truck’s drivetrain needed some healthy bolstering to keep itself together under the power output from the Wegner Motorsports heart transplant.

An A1 Transmission built 4L80E with a billet torque converter was the first addition to the drivetrain, and since it’s rated for 1,500 horsepower, it was more than adequate. Power is sent from the 4L80E through a QA1 custom carbon fiber driveshaft before meeting the Moser-built Positrac rear differential, and once it makes it through the axles, things are just barely contained by a set of Toyo R888R tires, which measure 305mm-wide in the rear.

Those Toyo R888R tires, 235/30/19 up front and 305/35/20 in the rear, are wrapped around a staggered set of custom American Racing VF498 wheels, which are tucked well up under the Ford’s body when aired out, thanks to a combination of air suspension components like Slam Specialties bags, VIAIR compressors, and Accuair system management. The entire system’s geometry is made possible by a second-gen Mustang crossmember and four-link rear, which replaces the truck’s previously outdated leaf spring rear end, giving the entire vehicle a more modern feel on the road.

“ALL IN, THE SETUP MAKES A GROUND-SHAKING 880 HORSEPOWER AT THE REAR WHEELS, AND AROUND 800 LB-FT OF TORQUE TO BOOT.”

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Ultimate Headers custom headers w/ 1.875-inch tubes and 3-inch collectors + 3-inch custom exhaust piping + Borla XR-1 mufflers + Carbon fiber exhaust tips + Cerikote ceramic coated + DEI titanium wrapped DRIVETRAIN

A1 Transmission built 4L80E + Billet torque converter + QA1 custom carbon fiber driveshaft + Positrac built by Moser + Lightened flywheel WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

American Racing VF498 wheels - 19x9 (f), 20x12 (r) + Toyo R888R tires - 235/30/19 (f), 305/35/20 (r) + Wilwood 12.9 brake kit (6-piston calipers, drilled/slotted rotors) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Technical engineering prowess aside, Church spent the majority of his build time on the truck’s exterior and interior, ensuring his wife would be thrilled with the end result. The exterior of the 1940 Ford Pickup is already timeless, but Church’s custom touches - with the skilled help of Carolina Kustoms in Portland - set it apart. Things like shaved handles and gutters, a custom rear window, a one-piece front window, and a specially welded and peaked hood add subtle changes that

go the distance. Billet badges and custom 1939 Ford coupe headlights with Morimoto LED projectors were added for some modern flare as well, and a CNC-machined front grille adds some European-esque style - and shaves 50 pounds off the old design!

The crown jewel of the truck’s exterior, other than the Porsche Sport Classic Grey paint which helped carry over the Euro style, is the custom hinged truck bed floor. The midsection of the truck’s bed is able to lift

up in a similar style to that of a liftback hatch, revealing a beautifully finished plaque with all of the sponsors, the full running gear setup, two sections of wrapped exhaust, and the air suspension system. It’s the attention to detail beneath the surface that sets this build apart and wins countless awards.

Step inside, and you’re met with carbon fiber panels everywhere you look, with all of the interior’s soft surfaces upholstered in Coach burnt orange leather. An alcantara headliner and roll bar wrap keep the surfaces throughout the cabin congruent with the overall theme, and a custom dash panel serves as the home for Dakota Digital gauges and switches, all beautifully integrated in an almost OEM fashion, next to an Alpine Halo9 head unit which powers the Rockford Fosgate audio system.

With the build completed just in time for SEMA, it rolled onto the floors of the central hall’s lobby, much to the joy of his sponsors and wife alike. Since then, Church has been touring with the truck under the Toyo Tires banner across the United States, taking home awards at every show he attends. With tentative plans for a new wheel and tire setup, as well as thoughts about bumping power up to four-digit ranges, we’re excited to see what’s next for Church, though it wouldn’t surprise us if he builds another show-stopper in the meantime.

Schroeder Speed chassis + Mustang II (crossmember, 4-link rear suspension) + Accuair air suspension management + VIAIR compressors + Slam Specialties bags EXTERIOR

Shaved (handles, gutters) + Custom (rear window, CNC-machined grille) + One-piece front window + Billet 40s badges + Welded and peaked hood + 1939 Ford Coupe custom headlights w/ Morimoto dual beam LED projectors, DRLs, and orange halos + Hinged bed floor INTERIOR

Carbon fiber interior panels + Coach burnt orange leather upholstery + Alcantara (headliner, roll bar wrap) + Custom dash panel + Dakota Digital custom (gauges, switches) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Alpine Halo9 head unit + Rockford Fosgate (T1000XS5AD amplifier, Punch P3 10-inch subwoofers (2), T4652-S component speakers) SPONSORS

PPG Paint, Wilwood Brakes, Dakota Digital, Toyo Tires, American Racing Wheels, Lokar, Mar-K, Accuair, VIAIR, C&R, Painless Wiring

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Late into the night and early hours of the morning, deep in the suburbs of Brenham, Texas, a garage light illuminates the driveway before it in an otherwise pitch black section of Chappel Hill street. Inside, you can find Kendrick Rogers, AKA “Mr. Insomnia,” putting the finishing touches on his 2014 Cadillac Escalade, or detailing the car in preparation for a show the next day. Late nights and early mornings are all a part of the daily routine for Rogers. With insomnia affecting at least three generations of his family, the condition has been a blessing in disguise when builds come down to the wire.

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ogers’ history of building, restoring, and modifying vehicles started way back when he was just 16 years old, which now seems ages ago as he turned 48 just recently.

Forever young at heart, he never let the creeping of father time slow him down.

With a true passion for audio competition, as well as quality audio in general, his builds have always featured some sort of sound system - usually the focal point of the build itself. Of course, audio itself was never enough for Rogers, either. He loved having something completely custom and one-of-a-kind that made people look.

When Rogers’ mother passed away before he could get started on his most recent build, the 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum you see here, he made the decision to dedicate the build to her memory. Since she was both his biggest critic and biggest influence through the course of his build history, a tribute to her memory was a fitting decision for his magnum opus. Once he took possession of the Escalade, his next step was to find a mad scientist or two who were as crazy as he was. Enter our mutual friend, Chris Pate of Mobile Toys Inc. No stranger to building mild-towild audio systems from the ground up, Pate and the team at Mobile Toys Inc were definitely the right guys to get this job done right. Rogers wanted to make sure the audio system went above and beyond, so he reached out to the teams at B2 Audio and Audio Control to source some of the high-end audio products that he wanted to try out for himself.

A sponsorship from both companies as well as incredible customer service between the two made their quality mobile electronics the driving force of the Escalade’s sound system.

B2 Audio stepped up in a big way, providing 11 amplifiers in total, two sets of REF63 speaker packages, 14 HNT1v2 tweeters, 14 HN8P mid-range speakers, a 10-inch shallow-mount subwoofer, and two absolutely enormous X2Six 33-inch subwoofers, which take up the majority of the interior space behind the second row of seats.

The entire system is fine-tuned by Audio Control’s pair of DM 810 processors and Matrix pre-amp line driver.

Serving as the source unit for the

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INSOMNIA earth-shaking system is a Kenwood 9903 head unit, integrated beautifully into the custom alcantara, suede, and brown leather dashboard.

That combination of tan and brown interior materials is the handiwork of Mobile Toys Inc. Not wanting his Escalade to be “just another loud SUV,” he wanted the build to be well rounded with a proper interior, and the classy use of materials and craftsmanship was exactly what he needed. Complete with blue LEDs running through the panels, integrated controls in the center

ESSENTIALS 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum

DRIVER › Kendrick Rogers LOCATION › Brenham, TX ENGINE › GM EcoTec3 L86 6.2L V8 CLUB › Swift Car Club SOCIAL MEDIA

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K&N air filter EXHAUST

console, custom floor mats, and a one-off gauge cluster in the dash, the clean interior became a highlight of the build.

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THAT COMBINATION OF TAN AND BROWN INTERIOR MATERIALS IS THE HANDIWORK OF MOBILE TOYS INC.

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the interior, Rogers opted for a subtle “iced out” look. Tiarra Grilles handled a custom upper and lower grille, as well as side vents, while Anthony “Tool Maker” Jude got to work on some custom side badges. The pièce de résistance is a custom airbrushing on the hood done by Erik Contreras of Powerhouse Cycles, truly setting the car apart at any audio event. To top it all off, Infinite Offroad rock lights were added on the underside, which help illuminate the custom battery rack which is tucked under the truck, as well as the massive 26-inch Corleone Forged wheels.

As the entire build came together, his nickname for the build, “Insomnia,” began to take on a double meaning among people who followed Rogers’ build along the way. “They decided it was called Insomnia because it kept other builders and the competition up at night trying to figure out what's next,” Rogers tells us, laughing, but we know the true meaning of this build was a heartfelt dedication to his family, and the final product is more than a worthy tribute.

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Corleone Forged wheels - 26x9 (f), 26x10 (r) + Tires - 295/30/26 (f), 305/30/26 (r) + Power Stop Z36 brakes CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Accuair controller + CVT air tank + Bolt-on air suspension components EXTERIOR

Tiarra Luxury Grilles custom (upper, lower, and side vents) + Erik Contreras air-brushed hood + MSB Automotive Performance and Design paint and bodywork + Anthony “Tool Maker” Jude custom side badges + Arc n Spark Welding x Mobile Toys Inc custom underside battery rack + Infinite Offroad rock lights INTERIOR

MSB Automotive Performance x Mobile Toys Inc custom (dash, headliner, doors, seats, console, subwoofer enclosure, amplifier rack, floor mats, blue LEDs, gauge cluster) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Kenwood 9903 head unit + Audio Control (DM 810 processors (2), Matrix) + B2 Audio (MA 6000.1 amplifiers (4), MA 1000.4 amplifiers (4), Ref 4 amplifiers (3), REF63 sets (2), 10-inch shallow mount subwoofer, HNT1v2 tweeters (14), HN8P mid-range speakers (14), X2Six 33-inch subwoofers (2)) SPONSORS

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For many enthusiasts, the love for their cars starts in the family, and Juan Ragusa is another in a long line of car enthusiasts in his family tree. With a father and grandfather who both worked in the industry, Ragusa was working alongside them as early as just eight years n 2009 he was able to find an old, learning the tools of the affordable and restorable 1982 trade earlier than most. As he got Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup for sale older, he found himself drawn in central Florida, and immedito European cars, especially ately set out to bring it back home.

Luckily for him, his family history first-generation Golfs and similar helped out, and his father had a small models from that era. As a mounwarehouse where he was able to store tain biker, he eventually decided and work on the Caddy. As soon as that the Volkswagen “Caddy,” the Ragusa started the restoration process, he was able to get an idea of the Rabbit Pickup, was the best way magnitude of the restoration work the to combine his two hobbies.

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car needed. Right away, he removed the floor and lowered it by an inch in order to fit some custom modified BMW E90 seats.

Shortly after finishing his first bits of fabrication, Ragusa was met with tragic news - his father had passed away. In the wake of this news, he was forced to store the VW for nearly a full year. After pleading with his boss, he was able to convince his workplace to allow him to work on his car in their old warehouse until the company moved. Between

moving into the company’s old shop, and the day he had to move the car out when the company moved locations, Ragusa was able to finish the floor work, shave the engine bay, replace all rusted panels, and complete the entire body work and paint process.

By this time, it was 2013, and Ragusa was once again looking for a storage spot to continue the restoration.

Luckily, his fiancé managed to convince her father to let him use their garage to complete the restoration. With suspension fitted to the chassis, he brought the Caddy to his fiancé’s father’s house. During the wedding planning process, he was working away on the truck, installing a completely custom wiring harness, custom stainless steel brake lines, a fuel line revamp, and some interior transformation.

The ABA 2.0L engine was outfitted with dual DCOE 40 Weber carbs, thanks to some help from Ragusa’s brother-inlaw and some creative garage engineering and ingenuity.

A 276-degree cam, a Rowland manifold, and MSD 6AL ignition are all found up front, and the entire engine setup dovetails into a set of custom headers and a Techtonics Tuning exhaust. A little

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over six months after the facility change, and the restoration process was essentially completed.

After attending the first local show in 2014, Ragusa’s marriage, mortgage, and overall life responsibilities kept him out of the game for a while. In his time off, he eventually acquired a garage of his own, which gave him enough time and space to install Air Lift Performance air suspension, create custom bed slats, modify the wheel arches, and fit up some 15-inch Carline CM2 wheels. With the new look and custom air suspension setup dialed in, he made it to EuroTripper in 2018 to take home several awards. Fueled by his success at that show, he decided to go all in.

With plans to attend more shows later that year, Regusa disassembled his entire interior, and sent it over to E3 Customs to have them put together modified seats, a Renown steering wheel, custom dashboard and door panels, and a bed net to tie the whole look together. During that time, he took his engine and carburetors apart to polish them, revamp the cooling system, and shave the brake booster to clean up the engine bay for show-worthy status.

Once back on the show circuit later that year, he set sail for Stancenation. Much to his surprise, his custom Caddy took home the award for Best of Show!

Since then, he has been trying to attend as many shows as possible, but more for the thrilled reactions of attendees than for the awards. For now, Ragusa says he has no plans to further modify the Caddy, but he also admits he doesn’t really know what the future will bring for him.

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276-degree cam + Dual DCOE 40 Weber carburetors + Rowland manifold + MSD 6AL ignition EXHAUST

Custom headers + Techtonics Tuning exhaust WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Carline CM2 wheels - 15x7.5 +27 (f), 15x7.5 +14 (r) + 165/45/15 tires + Custom brake system + Brake booster delete + Wilwood (brake master cylinder, rear brake bias) + Stainless steel brake lines + Mk1 VW GTI vented rotors + Mk2 GTI rear disc brake conversion + Hawk Performance brake pads CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance (air struts, 3H air suspension system management) + SCCH (tie rod flip kit, knuckle extenders) + Notched rails + Custom 4-link rear suspension + Flo AirRide air tank EXTERIOR

Euro (front core support, front bumper, modified rear bumper, round lights) + Chrome (flat mirrors, door handles) + Custom (bed, bed net, license plate lights) INTERIOR

Shaved dashboard + Custom (gauge panel, door cards) + Refinished Piano Black dashboard + VDO gauges + Renown steering wheel + BMW E90 custom modified seats + Air Lift Performance 3H (controller, custom hard line setup) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

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