News: Performance Audio & Sound Magazine

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(Record Breaking!)

Team Hybrid shoots 3 different cars for studio photo shoots @ Icon Studios in Anaheim, Ca on the same day on 06/15/12 for future full feature articles in Performance Auto & Sounds Magazine.

Congratulations to James Lin’s BMW Reiger E36 representing SoCal Chapter for being selected and scheduled to be published in the August 2012 issue of PAS Magazine.

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E3 and Heat Ultra Lounge

Part I: Team Hybrid has been cordially invited to attend E3: Electronic Entertainment Expo (www.e3expo.com) by our team title sponsor, NOS Energy Drinks which is from June 4-7, 2012 @ the Los Angeles Convention Center, Ca. E3 is an annual convention where the hottest video games of the year are shown Press conferences for Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Sony’s PlayStation 3, Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS. IGN Live will be broadcasting from the show with the E3 2012 press conferences, and interviews and demos with game developers.

The biggest video games of 2012 are on display at E3, including Assassin’s Creed 3, Halo 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Resident Evil 6, Far Cry 3, Madden NFL 12, Tomb Raider, Dead or Alive 5, and Super Mario Wii U.

Here are pictures from the event

Part II: Later that evening, NOS + HYBRID + E3 + MLG Pre Party on 06/07, Thursday from (8pm-2am) @ Heat Ultra Lounge, Anaheim (www.heatultraloungeoc.com). Hybridz & Hunnyz (Natalia Marie, Kimmie Lee & Tanya) had complimentary Hors D’ Oeuvres, open bar, active gaming consoles and DJ Versatyle. Once again Hybrid Management providing our members more exclusive invites, special value and industry opportunities.

Here are pictures from the pre-party

July ’12 Featured Model: Lisa Kaye

Lisa Kaye, a long time friend, one of the first Hybrid Angels and discovered 1st by Team Hybrid is our July ’12 feature model of the month. She has worked along side many of our legendary and iconic Hybrid Hunnyz as well as some of them being her closest friends.

Some of these legendary Hybrid Hunnyz are considered Top 10 Hottest Models of the Decade by Import Tuner (Sasha Singleton, our Dec. 2008 Feature Model and Courtney Day). Lastly, Lisa Kaye was also chosen and invited to dance at Import Tuner’s aka. 2NR10YR anniversary, Hollywood, Ca. on 10/16/2008.

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We wish Lisa Kaye continue success in all that she does especially since she has almost been in the import game as long as we have. Hybrid Luv 4 Life!

July ’12 Featured Car: Omar Rivas’ 2004 Honda S2000

Omar Rivas – Team Hybrid Southern California Chapter

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

  • Honda 2.0L F20C Inline-4

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

  • Kinsler Fuel Injection Custom ITBs
  • designed by Bisimoto
  • AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator
  • Kinsler Custom Fuel Rail
  • Injector Dynamics 725cc Injectors
  • Custom Fuel Surge Tanks
  • Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
  • Stainless Conical Race Valves
  • Port and Polished Head
  • Supertech Titanium Valve Spring/Retainers
  • Valve adjustment by AlexS2200 @ s2ki
  • Custom Painted Valve Cover
  • Unorthodox Racing Pulleys
  • J’s Radiator Cover
  • Torco racing oil (10w30)
  • Mugen Baffled Oil Pan
  • GReddy Catch tank
  • NGK Spark Plugs
  • KOYO Radiator
  • FAL Fans
  • Mugen Fan Switch
  • J’s Racing Race Thermostat
  • Custom 4-2-1 Long Header
  • T1R 70mm Stainless Steel Exhaust

ENGINE MANAGEMENT

  • AEM Serial2 EMS Tuned by Bisimoto
  • DRIVELINE
  • ACT Street Clutch
  • ACT Race Flywheel
  • ACT Heavy Duty Press Plate
  • Innovative (60A) Engine, Transmission
  • and Diff. Mounts
  • Reinforced 2nd 3rd and 4th Transmission
  • Gears (straight cut)
  • Mugen 1.5 LSD
  • Cusco Diff. Reinforcement Kit
  • J’s Racing 4.57 Racing Gears (Straight Cut)
  • TheDriveSharft Shop reinforced
  • Driveshafts Ends

WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES

  • Prodrive GC-010G 18×10.5-inch +22
  • BFGoodrich T/A KDW tires Fronts 255/35R18
  • BFGoodrich T/A KDW tires Rears 265/35R18
  • Wilwood 6-Piston BBK
  • Endless MX72 Race Pads
  • Wilwood stainless Brake Lines
  • Motul 600 brake Fluid

SUSPENSION

  • Tein SRC Race Coilovers 16k front 16k rear
  • Garner 3way Front Race Swaybar
  • J’s Racing front Camber joint L1
  • J’s Racing front Adjustable tie-rod ends
  • J’s Racing rear Roll center adjusters
  • J’s Racing rear Adjustable Toe arms
  • J’s Racing driveshaft spacers
  • Spoon rear Lower Tie Bar
  • Spoon front Strut Tower Bar
  • Cusco Rear Tower Bar

EXTERIOR

  • House of Color Electron Blue Pearl Paint
  • C-West Carbon Hood
  • J’s Racing F/R Tow Hooks
  • J’s Racing Front Bumper type 2.0
  • J’s Racing Race Fenders
  • J’s Racing Canards
  • AJ Racing Side diffusers
  • ASM Rear Fender Flares
  • ASM Dry Carbon Duckbill
  • Spoon Rear Diffuser
  • APR Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors
  • Voltex Wing Type IV
  • Voltex Wing Extensions
  • Voltex Gurney Flap
  • Honda OEM Hardtop
  • Izzy’s Hardtop Mounts
  • 5k custom HiD’s
  • Car’s weight is 2646 LBS with Driver

INTERIOR

  • Mugen Shift Knob
  • Moddiction/International Short Shifter
  • Recaro Pole Position Seats
  • (Driver and Passenger)
  • Bride Seat Rails
  • Custom Race Door Panels by Gunshow
  • Ap2 Interior Upgrade
  • NGR Quick Release
  • AEM Serial Gauges
  • AEM A/F fuel gauge
  • Momo 320mm Steering Wheel
  • Autopower Driver 6 point Harness
  • Schroth Passenger harness
  • Hard Dog Roll Cage (chromed)
  • AIM Sport GPS Data Logger

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA

  • Sony Double DIN 7″ Center
  • Sony Xplōd GTX Series Speakers fronts x2
  • and rears 6.5″ x2
  • Sony Xplōd 12″ SVC Subwoofer x2
  • Sony GTR Series 2/1 Channel Amplifier x2
  • Sony ZR Series 4/3/2 Channel Amplifier
  • Model x1
  • Sony Rear View Camera x1
  • iPod® Interface for Sony
  • Sony Flush Mount LCD Monitors x2
  • Custom Fiberglass Box
  • Custom Amplifier rack

SHOUTOUTS

God, My family, Dr. Rivas Dental, El Presidente/Founder of Team Hybrid & Hybrid Hunnyz – James Lin, Team Hybrid Family, Bisi, Hedi and staff from Bisimoto Engineering, Scott and Greg from Kinsler Fuel Injection, Sony, BFGoodrich Tires, Meguiar’s, Upgrade Motoring, Fred aka Gunshow and Tak of S2kI/VIS/S3 Designs, Moddiction/ International Short Shifters; the love of my life Gretchen Rivas, Jirro Fernandez, Jeremy Pyka, Jason Rivas, the boys from SFV Grip- Werks, Topdown, FilthIEst and all who helped made this project happen. R.I.P. Paul Flores aka smirfs2k05, you will live in our hearts forever.

May 17+ years of Team Hybrid’s Tradition- Philosophy-Innovation-Management-Quality continue making import history…

Donald Xavier – 2007 Saturn Sky Redline

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Name: Donald Xavier
Location: San Antonio Chapter

 

Modifications

Exterior

  • RKSport Hood
  • RKSport Side Skirts
  • RKSport Front Lip
  • 35% tint
  • Smoked Tails
  • 6000k LED Parking Lights
  • 6000k HID’s
  • Avery Dennison – Frosty Matte Metallic Blue Vinyl Wrap
  • Carbon Creations – GT Concept wing

Interior

  • DDM Works A Pillar Gauge pod
  • Glowshift Boost Gauge
  • Glowshift Water Temperature Gauge
  • NR-G Domestic Hub Adapter
  • NR-G 2.0 Quick Release Steering Wheel
  • NR-G Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
  • Custom Black/Blue Micro suede interior
  • Hydrodipped center console
  • Razo black chrome shift knob
  • Custom Microsuede shift boot
  • Custom Rollbar/Harness Bar by Silhouette Garage
  • Corbeau FX1 Pro Seats
  • Corbeau 3” Silver Harnesses
  • Corbeau 3” Harness Pads

ICE

  • Pioneer DA-100 App Radio 2
  • Kicker C5 Speakers
  • Raspberry Pi with XBMC installed to control all media
  • Lenovo Micro keyboard and mouse
  • Asus Transformer TF700 Android Tablet

Engine

  • K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake
  • Dejon Powerhouse charge pipes
  • Synapse Engineering Blow off Valve
  • Solo-Performance Redline Street Race Catback Exhaust
  • HPTuners Performance Tune
  • ZZPerformance Catless Downpipe
  • Hahn Racecraft Bypass Valve Block off plate
  • Custom Intercooler Bracket by Noribilt Fabrication
  • Mishimoto J-Line Race Intercooler
  • Mishimoto Black Oil Catch Can
  • Vibrant Performance intercooler pipes
  • Vibrant Performance couplers
  • Vibrant Performance T-Bolt clamps
  • Bosch 3-Bar Map Sensors
  • Optima Red Top Battery
  • NGK Spark Plugs

Suspension

  • DDMWorks Backbone Brace
  • DDMWorks Venom Brace
  • Eibach Pro springs

Wheels/ Tires

  • 2Crave Mach 5 Wheels
  • BF Goodrich Sport Comp2
    • Front: 245/45/ZR18
    • Rear: 245/45/ZR18

Sponsors

  • Mishimoto
  • K&N Filters
  • Meguiars Car Care Products
  • Studio 7 Graphics
  • Ikon Wraps
  • Avery Dennison
  • BFGoodrich Tires
  • Corbeau Seats
  • 2Crave Alloys
  • Crooks Life Photography

Misc Thanks and esp. Hybrid luv to Founder/President James Lin, Team Hybrid Family, Hybrid Hunnyz and our great title sponsors, Mishimoto, BFGoodrich, Meguiars and, K&N.

May our 22+ years legendary tradition continue making import history…

June ’12 Featured Car: Thomas Milroy Jr. 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon

Thomas Milroy Jr. – Team Hybrid Las Vegas Chapter

Exterior:

  • 2002 Wrx Sedan front end, S202 Hood Scoop, C-West front Bumper
  • Zero Sports side skirts and rear bumper
  • Kakumia Rear Wide Body fitted to the wagon All molded to the body.
  • Paint: Ford Fiesta Green with Gold Kandy and green and gold pearl Sponsored CTI Commercial Industrial Supply Las Vegas, NV
  • Engine Bay is Spectra Chrome with custom pink kandy over the chrome
  • Completed By Lesa at CTI

Wheels, Tires and Suspension:

  • Work XSA 18×10 +9 Fronts and 18×10 -4 rears
  • BFGoodrich Sport Comp 2 – 235/45R18 (Front & Rear)
  • Helix 32way adjustable Coilovers
  • Endura Tech Strut Brace

Engine Modifications:

Interior:

  • Sparco torino racing seats, custom wrapped silver and black suede.
  • Godspeed rollcage custom fit for the wagon
  • Jvc 7” touch screen DVD Player
  • Defi hood pod
  • Pro sport 60mm Boost gauge
  • “ “ Oil Pressure
  • “ “ Water temp
Awards: 
  • Best Subaru – 1st Place @ Motion Auto Show, LB 2012.

 

June ’12 Featured Model: Melissa Riso

Melissa Riso is the newest addition to our Hybrid Hunnyz lineup.

She was introduced at Motion Auto Show, Long Beach on May 20, 21012 and worked as the Team Hybrid/Mishimoto spokes-model for our booth, she was also the COVER model for Import Tuner Magazine, March 2012 Issue.

Our team continues to set our Hybrid Hunnyz quality standards high and working with some of the finest models in the import industry first.

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Melissa Riso is the newest addition to our Hybrid Hunnyz lineup.

She was introduced at Motion Auto Show, Long Beach on May 20, 21012 and worked as the Team Hybrid/Mishimoto spokesmodel for our booth and was also the COVER model for Import Tuner March 2012 Issue.

Our team continues to set our Hybrid Hunnyz quality standards high and working with some of the finest models in our import industry first.

Motion – Auto Show & Expo 2012

Congratulations to Team Hybrid for winning 10 trophies total @ the 6th Annual Motion Auto Show on May 20, 2012 at Long Beach Convention Center.

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Here are the Motion Auto Show 2012 results:

Best Team – 3rd Place

Best Display – Only 1st Place

Best Subaru – 1st Place – Tom M. – LV Chapter

Best Subaru – 2nd Place – Joe B. – NorCal Chapter

Best Subaru – 3rd Place – Greg V. – LV Chapter

Best Box – 2nd Place – Robert G. – LV Chapter

Best Old School – 2nd Place – Mallen – NorCal Chapter

Best Domestic 2nd Place – Ken T. – SoCal Chapter

Best Honda – 3rd Place – Sunny S. – SoCal Chapter

Best BMW – 3rd Place – James L. – SoCal Chapter

I’m so proud of our 17+ year old team (oldest team @ the show) and for now, I will just state the facts and in due time, let the pictures speak for themselves. Continue reading “Motion – Auto Show & Expo 2012”