Armando Rodriguez – 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT

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Name: Armando Rodriguez Jr.

Location: So. California Chapter

Modifications

Motor Build

  • 8.0-1 95.25mm Pistons
  • Forged OEM Crank
  • Forged OEM Rods
  • ARP Rod Bolts
  • 3SX Aluminum Crank Pulley
  • Block inspected and cleaned
  • Block Redecked
  • Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
  • Rotating assembly balanced 10,000RPMS
  • Crank Magnafluxed and the journals micro-polished
  • Heads rebuilt
  • Valves Cut
  • Valve Seats cut
  • New Valve Guide Seals
  • Ninja Performance Big Bore Lifters

Engine

  • Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator
  • Mishimoto Silicone Radiator Hoses
  • Custom Powder Coated Radiator Mounts in Translucent Teal
  • 15G Twin Turbo’s by Boost More
  • GReddy Type-S Blow-Off Valve
  • HKS EVC IV Electronic Boost Controller
  • Stillen 3″ Down Pipes
  • TRUST/GReddy Single Shot Exhaust
  • Spec Stage 3 Clutch
  • Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel
  • Mishimoto Oil Cap
  • Custom Powder Coated Valve Covers in Translucent Teal
  • 3SX Red Polyurethane Motor Mounts
  • 3SX Polyurethane Transmission Mount
  • EGR Delete and Block off.
  • Vacuum line Reduction
  • 4” Aluminum Intake
  • K&N RC-4550

Fuel

  • Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
  • Hot Wired Fuel system
  • 360cc injectors

Exterior

  • 3-Stage BASF Onyx HD Paint
  • 2-Stage Glasurit Clear Coat
  • 1-Off Custom Vented Fenders
  • Carbon Fiber Sail Panels
  • 8000K HID Head Lights
  • 6000K L.E.D. Entry Lighting
  • Antenna Delete and Shaved
  • Shaved Badges

Suspension

  • Front Brembo 4pot BBK in Translucent Teal
  • Rear Custom Powder Coated Calipers in Translucent Teal
  • HAWK HPS Front Brake pads
  • HAWK HPS Rear Brake pads
  • JIC Magic FLT-TAR series Monotube 15 Way GT Spec Coilovers 14kg/10kg
  • Addco 1” Rear Sway Bar
  • 3SX Rear Camber Links
  • 3SX Rear Toe Links
  • SuperPro Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings

Wheels/Tires

  • 19×9.5+35 Rays Gram Lights in Semi Gloss Black
  • 19×10.5+43 Rays Gram Lights in Semi Gloss Black
  • BFGoodrich g-Force Sport Comp-2 Tires (255×35 / 275×35)

Interior

  • Bride VIOS III Sport-C Bucket Seat
  • Sparco 4-Point Racing Harness
  • Nardi Deep Corn 330mm – Offset 53mm – Suede/Red Stitch Steering Wheel
  • NRG Short Hub
  • NRG Shift Nob
  • Polished Shifter
  • Custom Red L.E.D. Gauge Cluster
  • ProSport Boost Gauge
  • Momo Race Pedals
  • 6000K L.E.D. Map Lights
  • 6000K L.E.D. Dome Lights
  • 6000K L.E.D. Floor Lights
  • Battery relocation (Rear)
  • KnuKonceptz 1/0 Power Cables
  • Optima REDTOP Battery 75/25

I.C.E.

  • Kenwood Excelon KDC-X997 Head Unit
  • Infinity Kappa 6” 2-Way door speakers
  • Infinity Kappa 6”x9” 3-Way Rear Speakers

Sponsors

  • Meguiar’s
  • BFGoodrich Tires
  • Mishimoto
  • Optima Batteries


Misc Special Thanks to my Sponsors Meguiar’s, BFGoodrich, Mishimoto, Optima Battiers and especially to Founder/President James Lin, SD Chapter Director Scott Dean and my Wife Marlene Rodriguez for all your support, as well as Team Hybrid Family and Hybrid Hunnyz.

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

2014 Event Calendar

Date Time Description Location
January      
01/07/14
01/12/14
10a-5p CES Internation – Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV
01/11/14 5p Team Hybrid 19th Anniversary / (So Cal) Monthly Meeting Oxnard, CA
TBD 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – January Las Vegas, NV
01/26/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – January El Paso, TX
February      
02/16/14 7a Import Faceoff – Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
02/01/14 7p Hybrid (SoCal) Monthly Team Meeting – February Los Angeles, CA
TBD 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – February Las Vegas, NV
02/16/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – February El Paso, TX
02/23/14  1p Low Class Militia The Hangar Show – Santa Teresa Airport El Paso, TX
March      
03/22/14 7p Hybrid (SoCal) Monthly Team Meeting – March Rosemead, CA
03/30/14 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – March Las Vegas, NV
03/30/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – March El Paso, TX
April      
04/04/14
04/05/14
11a-6p Formula D / Slammed Society Showcase Long Beach, CA
04/26/14 7p Hybrid (SoCal) Monthly Team Meeting – April Oxnard, CA
TBD 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – April Las Vegas, NV
04/27/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – April El Paso, TX
04/26/14 8a AutoCon Events – Pomona Fairplex Pomona, CA
May      
05/04/14 8a Import Faceoff – Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
TBD 7p Hybrid (SoCal) Monthly Team Meeting – May Los Angeles, CA
TBD 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – May Las Vegas, NV
05/25/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – May El Paso, TX
June      
TBD 7p Hybrid (SoCal) Monthly Team Meeting – June Los Angeles, CA
TBD 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – June Las Vegas, NV
06/29/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – June El Paso, TX
July      
07/12/14 10a-6p SpoCom / Hybrid Nights / Team Meeting Anaheim, CA
07/27/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – June El Paso, TX
August      
TBD 7p Hybrid (SoCal) Monthly Team Meeting – August Los Angeles, CA
TBD 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – August Las Vegas, NV
08/28/14 8a Import Faceoff – Bakersfield  Bakersfield, CA
08/31/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – August El Paso, TX
September      
TBD 7p Hybrid (SoCal) Monthly Team Meeting – Spetember Los Angeles, CA
TBD 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – Spetember Las Vegas, NV
09/28/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – Spetember El Paso, TX
October      
TBD 7p Hybrid (SoCal) Monthly Team Meeting – October Los Angeles, CA
TBD 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – October Las Vegas, NV
10/26/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – October El Paso, TX
November      
11/5/14
11/8/14
8a-5p SEMA – Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV
TBD 7p Hybrid (SoCal) Monthly Team Meeting – November Los Angeles, CA
TBD 5p Hybrid (LV) Monthly Team Meeting – November Las Vegas, NV
11/23/14 8a Import Faceoff – Fontana Fontana, CA
11/30/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – November El Paso, TX
December      
12/07/14 5p Hybrid (LV) Meeting / Import Faceoff Las Vegas, NV
12/28/14 5p Hybrid (EP) Monthly Team Meeting – December El Paso, TX
TBD 5p-12a Team Hybrid 2013 Christmas Part / Scott Dean B-Day celibration Anaheim. CA

Brian Bennett – 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Brian Bennett’s 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Name: Brian Bennett
Location: Virginia

Modifications

Engine:
  • Stage 3 @20psi.
  • GM Performance 3inch. Pulley
  • GM Performance Stage Belt
  • GM Performance Down Pipe
  • ZZPerformance Front Mount
  • ZZPerformance Option B
  • ZZPerformance 47KV Coil Packs
  • ZZPerformance Oil Canister
  • K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake
  • Pacesetter Headers
  • Mishimoto Racing Aluminum Radiator
  • Custom Etched Plexiglass “Team Hybrid” Coil Pack Cover
  • Hurst Short Thro Shift Kit
  • Magnaflow Catback Exhaust

Interior:

  • Glowshift Multi-color Boost Gauge
  • Multistage Engine Management Overlook
  • (Engine Temperature, Coolant Temp, Inlet Air Temp. Etc.)
  • Samsung Blue 30-LED Interior Bulbs
  • Aeroforce Dual Intercepter Scan Gauges
  • Factory Double Tone Blue and Black Leather Seats

Suspension & Breaks:

  • Eibach Pro Springs
  • GM Performance Aluminum Control Arms
  • GM Performance Stage 1 Axles
  • R1 Concepts Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors

Wheels/Tires:

  • VORDOVEN Forme-9 Hyper Black +34 Offset 18×9.5
  • BFGoodrich Comp-2 A/S Tires

Exterior:

  • DT Moto Head Light Lenses
  • Kensun Bi-Xenon Hi-Lo HIDS
  • Spec-D Tuning LED Tail Lights
  • Sylvania Pulse LED Multicolor Strobes
  • 5% Tint (Adkins Tint)

Props:

Huge thanks to James Lin of Team Hybrid!

Also, a huge thank you to my sponsors:

  • Meguiars
  • NRG Innovations
  • Mishimoto
  • K&N
  • BFGoodrich
  • AMSoil

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

InstaFame Las Vegas – September 13, 2014

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Instafame hosted by #DSportMagazine and #JDMChemicals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on 09/13/14 results are in.

Out of only 12 Team Hybrid Cars, we took home 5 of the possible 10 trophies including People’s Choice, Best of Show and Best Team.

This makes it back to back Best Team wins since we also won this award earlier this year at Instafame, Fontana, CA on April 13, 2014.

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