Import Tuner August 2010 AD – G35

Congratulations to SoCal Chapter’s Alvin P’s Orange G35 for being selected and printed for SpoCom Super Show @ the Long Beach Convention Center in a full 1 page advertisement in August 2010 issue, pg. 029 of Import Tuner. The industry continues to respect, select and use Team Hybrid cars to help market and sell its show. Lastly, we have won Best Team Overall – 2nd for 2 years in a row at the 2008 and 2009 SpoCom, LBC so this year, we are either going to 3-peat or finally for the 1st time, take home the coveted Best Team Overall – 1st.

This is the only SpoCom show on the 2010 tour that is mandatory on our BFGoodrich contract so be sure to come out and witness our legendary team in action. Believe me, we will be putting on another great show & performance so be sure to stop by our booth and enjoy all the fun & success we are having in our amazing 15th year.

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AMSOIL Blog – Accord

Congratulations to Sunny Suravarapu’s Honda “Twin-Turbo” V6 Accord featured on AMSOil Events Update Blog Spot titled “It’s Sunny in California.”

http://amsoilupdate.blogspot.com/201…alifornia.html

AMSOil wrote, “It’s not every day you see a twin turbo on a 7th generation V6 Honda Accord. In fact, it’s extremely rare in the tuner scene, but Suneil “Sunny” Suravarapu set out to create a unique ride unlike any other and he’s succeeded. AMSOIL has featured his 2004 Honda Accord Coupe V6 6 speed in several ads, and the car has been featured in Performance Auto & Sound Magazine–a true testament to the fact that Sunny is no amateur when it comes to his rides. Knowing what it takes to turn heads is the key to success in this market segment, and Sunny has discovered his niche.

Sunny’s passion for the tuner industry began in 1999 when he set out to modify 2 different generations of Honda Preludes. Starting out modestly, he began by modifying the wheels, intake, exhaust and body kit. When he sold those he decided his next project would be the Honda Accord, which would be a daily driver with the same type of mods. After netting his first sponsorship, he continued to work towards achieving his vision with performance, handling, interior and exterior modifications.

In 2006 he was invited to the SEMA Show to be the booth display vehicle for Depo Headlights, and soon after was given a full sponsorship on two GT-25 turbos from Garrett. That was the moment that turned an already impressive Honda Accord into a legend. Being the first known owner of a twin-turbo’d Accord, Sunny continued to tweak and modify every aspect of the car until it became the star it is today. There’s nothing on this car that isn’t custom, and in typical enthusiast fashion Sunny has no plans to stop changing and tweaking the details. He uses AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-30 and Octane Boost to keep the engine capable of handling all the power the turbos provide, and AMSOIL P.i. to maintain a clean and efficient fuel system.

Named ‘KWKEMRT’, a reference to the Simpsons and homage to his Indian roots, this Accord is indeed unlike any other. In the tuner world, standing out is paramount and this ride lacks nothing in that regard. You can catch Sunny and his Accord at most major car shows in Southern California, including Hot Import Nights and Spo-Com, turning heads and getting people talking.”

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www.SpoComUSA.com – EVO VIII

Congratulations to Michael Eaddy’s EVO VIII for being featured in the online website – SpoComUSA.com. Please visit www.spocomusa.com and for the exact link of the article which was released today, please visit http://www.spocomusa.com/event/produ…ntProductID=83

Title: “SpoCom Featured Show Car… Re-Defined – Get up close and personal with Team Hybrid’s definition of the 2005 Mitsubishi EVO III”

Re-Defined… 2005 Mitsubishi EVO VIII

It’s remarkably civilized, but requires that its driver be serious, attentive, and committed. It’s less a race replica than a high-strung race car slightly tamed for the street, yet has almost all of the comforts expected from a rally-bred sports car. Similar, yet different…very very different. This was the vision of Micheal when he redefined his 2005 Mitsubishi EVO III. There is no question that this Evo VIII is a serious performance machine. You can get more details of this EVO III at www.teamhybrid.com and www.hybridforums.com. Take a look at the modifications and a some exclusive photos of Micheal Eaddy’s Re-Defined EVO III.

The Car:
2005 Mitsubishi EVO VIII

The Team:
Hybrid

The Body:
– Varis front bumper
– Varis front carbon fiber canards
– Varis sideskirts
– Varis carbon fiber side under panels
– Varis rear bumper
– Varis rear diffuser
– Varis rear vortex generators
– Varis carbon fiber side pillers
– JDM MR Tail lihgts
– Custom jeep green paint
– Custom carbon fiber roof
– Custom carbon fiber Trunk
– Varis carbon fiber hood
– Car Care by Meguiar’s

The Shoes:
– Custom chrome19x8.5 +22 offset Volk ce28n wheels
– BFGoodrich KDW Tires

The Force:
– TEIN FLEX Coilovers
– Project mu 4 piston 4 Pad big brake kit
– APR front strut bar

The Power:
– ACT MB7-HDSS clutch
– HKS JDM Turbo Back Hi Power Exhaust with TI tip
– HKS 272 cams intake/exhaust
– Custom 3” Down Pipe By Super tuning
– HKS JDM Race Suction Intake
– HKS Kansai Service carbon fiber Air intake box
– Custom ECU Flash
– HKS Intercooler
– HKS intercooler piping
– HKS ver. 2 Blow Off Valve
– Cusco Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
– ARP head studs
– Walbro 255 fuel pump
– Denso 720 fuel injecters
– Samco hoses

The Fashion:
– Red Bride Gias Sport Maziora Seats w/red Bride interior
– Red suede headliner
– BF Defi Gauge cluster
– A’pex Turbo timer

The Sound:
– Full Custom sound systems
– 3x Alpine 800watt Amp
– 4x Alpine Type-R 500Watt subs
– Alpine IVA-310 7” Flip out screen
– Alpine 8” TV Mounted in the Trunk
– Custom fiberglass enclosure (Painted to Match car color)

The Gossip:
– March 2010 Cover Issue of Super Street

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BFGoodrich 2010 Calendar – EVO IX

Congratulations to Charleston Penesa’s EVO IX for being selected and featured in BFGoodrich’s May 2010 Calendar of Events.

The import industry continues to select and use Hybrid cars to market and sell its products.

This calendar is also heavily used and seen by the employees who work @ BFGoodrich’s corporate headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina.

Not only is this our 8th year together and we are the only import tuner team BFG exclusively sponsors in 2010 but our “Hybrid Brand” has become a familiar name of high regard @ BFG HQ.

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www.HellaFlush.com – S14

Congratulations to Nick Irie’s Nissan S14 for being featured in the online website – HellaFlush.com. Please visit http://fatlace.com/hellaflush/theflu…ned-kouki.html

Toned Kouki:

Neek wrote, “I met up with the homie Nick from Spring Mountain Auto Body to shoot his super sick Kouki. As I followed him to do the shoot I can see his crazy camber on his 19×9.5+6 / 19×11-17 Work Varianza’s. Passing thru traffic I can see the light reflecting on his custom 2 toned paint job with the metallic sparkle glittering.

My music was blasting in the ride, but it over took it by Nick’s SR20DET with a Garrett GT2871R Turbo spooling right next to me.

Did a Video shoot and Pics…so check it out below!”

Specs:

Exterior
Full Origin Aggressive aerokit
Origin 20mm Fender
Origin 50mm Rear Overfender
Origin (1700mm)GT wing
Custom House of Kolor Lemon Yellow paint (Sunset red/ice white pearl)
Custom Maziora blue/green chameleon
JDM kouki headlight conversion
LED taillights
TCS Carbon Fiber Racing Mirrors
OEM silvia hood emblem

Wheels & Tires
Work Varianza T1S 19×9.5(+6), 19×11(-17)
BFGoodrich Super Sport 245/35/19
BFGoodrich Super Sport 235/35/19

The Video:

http://vimeo.com/10937176

Pictures:

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Magazine & online scoreboard as of 05/07/10: 2 Happy 15th Birthday wishes, 6 feature articles, 2 cameos on the front cover, 2 online feature, 3 event coverages, 2 show flyers and 2 COVER articles.

Performance Auto & Sound April 2010 – WRX

Congratulations to Rodney Manandik’s Subarau WRX in a 5 page full feature in Performance Auto & Sound Magazine’s “Buyer’s Guide” April 2010 issue, pgs 122-127. PAS wrote, “Looks like hard work paid off for this determined Team Hybrid member and his bug-eye WRX, as all of his troubles seem to be behind him with nothing but open road ahead.”

Thanks Rodney for the luv to the Team Hybrid Family in the shoutouts.

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Magazine & online scoreboard as of 05/03/10:

2 Happy 15th Birthday wishes

6 feature articles

2 cameos on the front cover

1 online feature

3 event coverages

2 show flyers and

2 COVER articles.