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.
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.
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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.
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. 2NR10YRanniversary, Hollywood, Ca. on 10/16/2008.
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!
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…
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…
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.
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.
Congratulations to Team Hybrid for winning 10 trophies total @ the 6th Annual Motion Auto Show on May 20, 2012 at Long Beach Convention Center.
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”