PASMAG Features Team Hybrid in April 2013 Issue

Written by pasmag staff | Photography supplied by Team Hybrid | 04 April 2013

Team Hybrid
Team Hybrid stands for the birth of a new tradition in creativity, originality and quality. With the guidance of its Founder and President, James Lin, Team Hybrid continues to set new traditions — going on 18+ years and we’re stronger than ever. The leaders of this team want an efficient organization that sets its own standards and qualifications. The idea is to create a team with diverse, hard-working members instilled with honorable values, passion and a special individuality in every car.

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Apr ’13 Featured Car: James Lin’s SEMA Built 2011 Scion tC

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Project Build

As the Founder/President of Team Hybrid since 1995, James Lin, who led, innovated and built his way to be the first to the accolade of 1st place champion of Scion’s SEMA Team Tuner Challenge xA in 2006 and also, to be the first person to win 1st place champion back to back at Scion’s SEMA Team Tuner Challenge xD in 2007. Naturally, being King of the Scion Tuners is the only option going into the invitation-only 2010 build off of Scion’s SEMA Tuner Challenge tC competition. This year, James is building the all new re-designed 2011 Scion tC. Since there aren’t any commecially available parts, he needed to innovate, project direct and outsource the development of parts as one-off pieces while relying on loyal sponsors.

The foundation of the design process was his philosophy of building clean, innovative cars that can win at the race-street-show. James attributes this multidisciplinary approach as the primary reason Team hybrid has become legendary in the tuning industry and main reason why Scion selected and asked him to compete for the third time. The customized one-off look must withstand the test of time as well as keeping up with today’s import tuner standards and trends.

But most importantly, the car needs to appeal to how Scion markets its cars to their customers, which is the mass market and not just one genre of the industry. Lastly, his 2011 widebody / carbon fiber tC needs to be an overall winner that can compete at all levels and types of competition whether at an event purely for show, performance-based and/or both. A 2011 Scion tC that is the best of both worlds and can be best of class year-after-year is what James believes makes a national champion caliber Scion SEMA Tuner Challenge-worthy vehicle.

Modifications

Powertrain

  • Mishimoto radiator
  • Mishimoto fan shroud with fans
  • Mishimoto red vacuum / cooler lines
  • Mishimoto race thermostat
  • Custom Turbo kit by Frankie Klepadlo of Team Hybrid
  • God Speed gt2876r T28 turbo charger
  • God Speed Type M front mount intercooler
  • God Speed / custom intercooler piping
  • God Speed anodized “Gold” blow off valve
  • Custom chrome manifold
  • Custom chrome down pipe
  • DC Sport air filter
  • Denso 550cc injectors
  • Nology Spark plugs (one step colder)
  • Walbro 250 lph fuel pump
  • KOM Automotive oil cooler kit
  • (2) NRG ground wire system
  • NRG oil catch
  • NRG voltage stabilizer
  • NRG carbon fiber engine damper
  • NRG carbon fiber hood damper
  • Nitrous Express intercooler spray system with purge (2) bottles
  • Polished engine valve cover
  • Polished TRD oil cap
  • Password: JDM gold aluminum washers and 10mm bolts
  • Dry Carbon wrapped fuse box cover
  • Stinger compact size battery (relocated)
  • Motul radiator fluid
  • Motul 300V CHRONO 10W-40 “Double Ester Technology” racing oil
  • Custom mix Transtar Gold engine bay by AA Autoworks

Chassis/Suspension

Wheel / Tire

  • DPE custom R16 wheels (gold finish w/ polished lip)
  • Front 20 x 8.5, -15 Offset with 3 1/2” lip
  • Rear 20 x 10, 0 Offset with 4 1/2” lip
  • Project Kics extended neo chrome lug nuts
  • BFGoodrich Tires g-Force T/A KDW:
    Front 225/30/20, Rear 245/30/20

Suspension

  • Air Lift Air Suspension
  • Front struts Prototype double bellows air over struts with Air Lift proprietary upper mount and bracket design.
  • Rear bags Prototype 2B5 double bellows air spring with weld on upper brackets and billet aluminum lower mounting nut.
  • Control system: Air Lift “Autopilot” Full digital, four corner control system. Auto leveling function. 3/8” air lines.
  • 5 gallon tank.
  • Compressor: Viar 380c heavy duty compressor with integral check valve.
  • TRD Big Brake Kit
  • 4-piston caliper (ST-41 caliper designed specifically for the 2011 Scion tC)
  • 340x25mm, one-piece 16” AeroRotor
  • Street performance brake pads
  • DOT-compliant stainless steel brake lines… Motul RBF 600 DOT 4 racing brake fluid

Exterior

  • One off K1 wide body kit by Team Hybrid
  • One off carbon fiber hood (AIT Racing)
  • One off carbon fiber trunk (AIT Racing)
  • Custom hand laid carbon fiber on door inserts, rear quarter panels and front fenders
  • Custom Sparco fuel cap non-locking brush
  • Custom door handles (keyless remote entry button pops doors open)
  • Shaved antenna
  • Shaved windshield wipers
  • Shaved door handles
  • Shaved side view mirrors (relocated to front fenders)
  • Show Off HIDs 6000k HID kit
  • AIT Racing carbon fiber front bumper splitter
  • AIT Racing carbon fiber rear bumper splitter
  • APR splitter rods
  • APR front bumper carbon fiber canards
  • APR GT carbon fiber side mirrors
  • APR GTC 300 carbon fiber rear wing
  • Custom mix Transtar gold paint

Interior

  • (2) Sparco Fighter Seats
  • (2) Sparco Harness 4PT Camlock
  • (2) Sparco Harness Pads
  • Sparco Steering Wheel 325 Suede
  • Sparco Fast R Shift Knob
  • Sparco Stripe STD Pedal Kit
  • Sparco Hand Brake “Drift”
  • Sparco Track Set Sliders
  • Custom seat brackets
  • NRG 3.0 quick release
  • NRG short hub
  • NRG wheel lock
  • Broadway rear view mirror
  • Art’s Custom full suede / carbon wrap with gold stitching interior
  • Custom mix Transtar Gold painted interior accents

Audio

  • Sony 7inch Double DIN XNV-770BT A/V receiver w/ navigation (Prototype Unit)
  • (4) Sony 12inch XS-LD126P5 subwoofers
  • (2) Sony 15inch XS-L156P5 subwoofers
  • (4) Sony XM-ZZR3301 Class D mono amplifiers
  • (2) Sony XM-ZR704 4 channel amplifiers
  • (2) Sony XS-GTX1621S components
  • (2) Sony XS-GTX1641 co-axial speakers
  • (4) Sony HVM-H65 6.5inch monitors
  • (2) Sony XA-R800C rear view cameras
  • Sony Bravia EX3 32” LCD TV
  • Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray player
  • Sony DASH personal internet viewer
  • Stinger RKX36B sound damping material
  • Stinger TRUE-SPEC tinned Oxygen-free copper line wires and cables
  • (3) Stinger compact size batteries (SPV20)
  • Stinger power supply
  • Custom alternator upgraded from stock 75 amps to 150 amps
  • LED ultra white lights
  • Megatronix poppers and keyless remote entry system
  • Customized and fabricated in fiberglass painted in custom mix Transtar Gold / carbon wrap multimedia audio and video system by Al & Ed’s Autosound, Northridge

Misc.

  • Lin Family
  • Team Hybrid Family
  • Hybrid Hunnyz
  • China Square Restaurant
  • Mishimoto
  • BFGoodrich
  • SONY
  • Meguiar’s
  • Wraptivo
  • NOS Energy Drinks
  • Sparco
  • NRG
  • Transtar
  • APR
  • Motul
  • TRD
  • AIT
  • Stinger
  • God Speed
  • Nitrous Express
  • Air Lift
  • DC Sports
  • DPE Wheels
  • Scion

Publications/Accolades

  • Performance Auto & Sounds “Cover” April/May 2011 Issue
  • Motion Sport Compact Auto Show & Expo “Cover” 2011 Show Guide
  • PAS Nation & PASMag.com Calendar Poster
  • Scion LA Auto Show Booth 2010
  • Scion National Ad 2011
  • SONY Mobile Audio International Ad 2011
  • SONY’s CES Booth 2011

Apr ’13 Featured Model: Elle Navarro

Elle Navarro, born in Olongapo City Philippines and grew up in Southern California most of her life in a city called Oxnard.  This is the same city Team Hybrid was founded back in 1995 when Elle was only 10 years old. 

Elle was discovered first by Team Hybrid back in 2007 when we introduced her as one of our newest Hybrid Hunnyz and main spokesmodels for Team Hybrid.

Elle’s background is quite simple.  She grew up as a tomboy and was always in evolved in sports.  Mainly soccer and softball where MVP and all-star teams were no stranger to her.  She has always been very competitive and love to win just like Hybridz.  That is why we match so well with her and our fate crossed paths.  She  acts, models for major companies, go go’s, one of the main features on HybridHunnyz.com and is a treat on all levels. 

She has graced the cover of Super Street, Low Rider and MAXIM Espanol just to name a few.  

Lastly, she has shown tremendous Hybrid Luv and remained loyal with Team Hybrid for 7+ years now and our latest collaboration with her was at Motion 2012 in Long Beach as our Team Hybrid / K&N spokesmodel.

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NOS Energy Fight Night Viewing Party at ESPN Zone LA Live

Team Hybrid had the honer to be a guest to an exclusive NOS Sponsored event at ESPN Zone at LA Live, March 16, 2013.

NOS Energy Drink sponsored George St-Pierre for his fight.

In attendance was James Lin – Team Hybrid’s founding father, San Diego’s Chapter Director – Scott Dean, So Cal member – Eric Casillas, So Cal member – Dan Speilman, NOS Energy – Nicole Lee and New Hybrid Hunnyz Angie Medina.

Another benefit provided by Team Hybrid Managment, rewards for performance.

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Sunny Suravarapu – 2004 Honda Accord Coupe V6 6 speed

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Name: Sunny Suravarapu

Location :Team Hybrid SoCal Chapter  
Modifications

Exterior
AC autotechnic couplings
AEM oil cap
AC autotechnic radiator cap
AC autotechnic steering reservoir cover
AIT Racing body kit
AIT Racing carbon fiber rear window diffuser
AIT Racing vented carbon fibre hood
AIT racing carbon fiber radiator cover
Autoaccessorystore.com Carbon fibre door pillars
BASF purple paint w/ purple pearl and body work by M1 Auto body Works
Black tint
DEPO black housing projectors
Grill Craft upper front insert
Ignited Performance HID
NRG titanium/purple washers
PIAA window wiper blades
Tuners Depot LED tail lights
Weather Tech window visors

Wheels, Tires and Suspension
Blitz Technospeed Z1 wheels custom chromed centers 18×9 front & 18×10 rear
BF Goodrich G-force KDW tires
Autoaccessorystore.com rear cross drilled rotors
DC Sports front sway bar
Innovative mounts
SPC Engineering front/rear camber kit
Tein coilovers
Wilwood big brake kit

Engine
AEM FIC
AEM fuel filter
AEM fuel regulator
AEM no oil air filters
AEM methanol injection
Deatschwerks 600cc injectors
Deatschwerks 300 + LPH fuel pump
Edelbrock fuel lines
Evolution Racewerks custom turbo install /piping/down pipe/exhaust work
Fal pusher fans
Garret turbo GT-25 (2)
Hose Techniques various hoses and couplings
Mizu radiator
NRG autotechnic carbon fibre/titanium tip dual canister custom exhaust
NGK spark plugs
P2R billet fuel rail
Rich V6 J-pipe
Russell Performance fittings
Russell Performance steel braded hoses
Thermo Tec heat shield and exhaust wrapping
Turbo XS BOV
Yonaka Motorsports intercooler

Interior
AEM  boost controller/gauge
AEM air/fuel gauge
AEM  methanol gauge
AC autotechnic turbo timer
Auto Tech Interiors dash mount gauge holder
Beltronics RX75 plus
Broadway rear view mirror
Clifford alarm system
Evolution Racewerks seats brackets
Idesign custom painted interior parts
Ignited Performance switch
Ignited Performance push button start
NRG titanium shift knob
NRG carbon fiber pedals
NRG carbon fiber mirror
Katzkin Suede/leather diamond stitch seats, headliner and pillars
I.C.E.

Custom trunk enclosure (fibreglass paint/suede) by Xtreme Image car stereo and Idesign
Sound Stream Products  –
10” subs (2)
7” monitors (2 trunk)
Amplifiers (3)
Components (front and rear)
In dash digital processor
In dash stereo/monitor
Power plants
Tsunami products – Battery distribution
Battery fuses
Battery terminals
Competition battery
RCA wire
Speaker wire
Metra products Stereo dash kit
Barch Design optima battery tray mounted in trunk
Optima battery

Sponsors
AEM
AIT Racing
AMSOIL
Barch Design
BASF
Beltronics
BF Goodrich tires
Deatschwerks
Evolution Racewerks
F1 Spec
GrillCraft
Hose Techniques
Innovative Mounts
Katzkin
Mizu
Metra Electronics
Meguires
M1 Auto body
NRG Innovations
Optima Battery’s
Soundstream
Tsunami
Tuners Depot
Yonaka Motorsports

Website features
Honda Tuning Feature: (http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/features/htup_1010_2004_honda_accord_ex_v6/lamborghini_diablo.html)
Performance and Sound Feature:
(http://soundstream.com/Media/images/PAS_ACCORD.pdf)
Car domain with 305,000 plus hit: (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/847552/2004-honda-accord)
AMSOIL: (http://amsoilupdate.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-sunny-in-california.html)
SPOMCOM: (http://www.spocomusa.com/event/product_detail.cfm?intProductID=123)
Soundstream: (http://www.soundstream.com/Gallery/sunnys.html)

Publications
AMSOIL full back cover page add on August 2010 issue in Honda Tuning magazine & September 2010 issue in Performance and Sound Magazine
Performance and Sound magazine March 2010 feature vehicle
Honda Tuning magazine October 2010 feature vehicle

Misc
Thanks and especially Hybrid luv to Founder/President James Lin, LV Chapter Director Archie Concon, Team Hybrid Family and Hybrid Hunnyz.  
May our 17+ years legendary tradition continue making import history…

Team Hybrid RHD Supra at HIN Fontana 2013

Walk around JDL Widebody, JDM RHD Supra 2013

1995 Toyota Supra J-Spec
Video recorded in Fontana, CA

JDL Widebody (from europe) molded and Painted Chameleon Teal by Spring Mountain Autobody, Las Vegas NV.

Wiretuck bodywork/paint by Cataldos Collision, DuBois Pennsylvania. 920whp on E85.

Motor Built by TPG Tuning, Blairsville, Pennsylvania.

Tuned by Insane Speed, Las Vegas NV.

Special Thanks to sponsors: BFGoodrich, Meguiars, Sylvania, Mishimoto, NOS Energy drink, and Optima batteries