Congratulations to us for being 1 of the top 3 teams to be featured and written about in www.UrbanRacer.com event coverage article about SpoCom, LBC 2010. For the exact link of the article, please visit http://urbanracer.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=4452&z=1 Continue respect from our industry peers.

2010 SPOCOM SUPER SHOW LONG BEACH
by: Jacob Leveton
7/22/2010

In August of 2007, the SpoCom show was born amid much fanfare and promise of greatness in the same Long Beach Convention Center that gave birth to the former Import Auto Salon produced by SEMA, a past event that also set out to showcase the growing sport compact tuning side of the aftermarket industry. Now in its fourth year, the show has continued to grow, in car count, attendance, and number of events this year (for the first time, SpoCom expanded beyond Long Beach to host events in San Mateo, Calif., and Honolulu, Hawaii), marking another year of growth despite declines in other sectors of the industry.

From the first steps inside to the Long Beach Convention Center on July 18, it was clear that this show was going to be one of the best. It’s very typical to see “trailer queens” next to full fledged race cars, with everything in between.

Speaking of car show circles, the teams of the car show world are well known and well decorated. Team Hybrid, TWC, and Auto Concept Elite have fueled a fierce rivalry both in Southern California and abroad. All three brought out some of their biggest and best cars to the SpoCom show, showcasing all makes and models.

Team Hybrid’s display was fronted by the pair of Scions built for various build-offs at SEMA (the Gold 2006 xA won the challenge in 2006, while the green xD won the 2007 competition).

Congratulations to Charleston Penesa’s EVO IX for being featured in the online website – PASMAG.com. Please visit www.PASMAG.com and for the exact link of the article which was released yesterday, please visit http://www.pasmag.com/features/top-r…eneration-nine

Title of Article: Generation Nine
Written by: Dave Pankew & Photos By: RCH Designs

Want to see where the trend in car modifications is going? Well, look no further than this Team Hybrid EVO 9. The mission statement behind this build was simple: make a sick looking Evo that could hold its own at shows and still be a street car. This is no trailer queen, but rather a daily driver that throws down over 500awhp on pump gas! As with any daily it has all of the luxuries and gadgetry onboard as well as a fully appointed interior.

(Tuners that understand how to maximize E85 have great gains and at 505awhp and 481lb-ft of twist, this Evo is no exception)

Owner Charleston Penesa of Las Vegas, NV realized that to have the functionality of a sedan with outrageous street-able power, he didn’t have to look further than the Evo. Well known for outgunning exotics on the circuit, the Evo is an ideal mod choice and with that, Penesa stepped it up. The 4G63 motor was pulled and filled with new gear including BC pistons, rods and crankshaft. The head was ported, polished and filled with a completed BC valvetrain and a pair of 280º cams. Penesa sided with a 3076R turbo kit from long-time Mitsubishi specialist Buschur Racing. Air is hauled in using and HKS super suction intake and chilled with an HKS front mount connected up with RMR piping and vented by a Forge BOV. Post-combustion, the gases head into an HKS downpipe, Ultimate Racing test pipe and an HKS Carbon Titanium exhaust.

Using a flashed EVO IX PCM, the results were impressive. The fuel system has been set up to use E85 ethanol available at many pumps, which burns much cooler than conventional RCH_1346_thgas. Tuners that understand how to maximize E85 have great gains and at 505awhp and 481lb-ft of twist, this Evo is no exception. All that extra jam meant that Mitsubishi OEM clutch would tap out and therefore had to be replaced. A SPEC Super Twin Disc clutch was added, but the balance is all Mitsu!

While the Evo is blessed with unreal natural abilities, there is always room for upgrades. Penesa started with a set of Endura-Tech 10-way adjustable coilover suspension using 7kg and 5kg springs. A pair of Cusco sway bars was added to the project along with GReddy strut bars to brace the chassis. The factory rubber bushings were all pressed out and replaced with Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings.

All of the suspension mods benefited from the amount of rubber Penesa added and the reduction in rotating mass. He sourced a set of Rays Gram Lights in 18×10-inches with a sizable +15 offset. The lightweight forged alloys were wrapped in a set of BFGoodrich R1 tires measuring 275/35R18. Lurking behind the white spokes are Rotora 6-piston front calipers with 355mm rotors up front and 4-piston rear calipers with 330mm rotors in the rear. Rotora carbon compound racing pads were fitted to all four corners and the Rotora stainless steel brake lines were filled with Amsoil Synthetic brake fluid.

Since the car still is pulled off the road every other weekend to attend shows, it had to look the part. Penesa installed an APR Performance EVIL-R wide body kit along with an APR front diffuser and drenched the project in several coats of Tangelo Pearl. A Seibon carbon fiber hood and trunk were added along with a Carbon8 full carbon fiber roof panel. The final touches were some JDM Evo7 headlights and taillights along with some RalliART carbon fiber mirrors.

Inside the cabin, the upgrades just kept coming. Penesa added a pair of Bride Vios Low Max seats draped with Race Tech 4-point harnesses. Several interior panels were recovered in rich, red suede to highlight the interior. The occupants are surrounded by a Cusco 6-point roll cage finished in a ‘Takata Green’ paint job. Steering inputs are made with a Nardi 350mm deep corn steering wheel with and NRG 3.0 quick-release connected to an NRG short hub.

Penesa with the help of Team Hybrid’s Founder/President, James Lin then secured a sponsorship deal with electronics powerhouse Sony, to add some of their Xplod gear. Penesa’s installer/fellow Team Hybrid member, Tom Milroy, made some room for the Sony XAV-60 double DIN unit complete with navigation and Sony rearview camera. The lows absolutely pound with a trio of Sony Xplod XM-ZZR3301class D mono amplifiers individually wired to three Sony Xplod 10-inch XS-LD106P5 subwoofers in custom trunk enclosures. The mids and highs are powered by twin Sony Xplod XM-ZR704 4-3-2-channel amplifiers pushing two Sony Xplod GTX1621S speakers and two XS-GT1626A speakers. The elaborate presentation in the trunk also includes two Sony XVM-B62 LCD monitors and a load of color-match fiberglass work. The system is lit up by an Optima Yellow Top connected with Stinger wires, fuse box and 2 Farad capacitors.

A street car that can embarrass exotics costing ten times the price is really what it is all about. No one wants a car you can use and abuse these days, and sacrificing comfort for weight savings is a thing of the past. Add more gadgets, make more power, its all very possible today. Penesa is an example of what enthusiasts want today & Team Hybrid’s Philosophy – the total package of Race-Street-Show.

THE ESSENTIALS

Owner: Charleston Penesa
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle: 2006 Mitsubishi Evo IX
Power: 505awhp with 481lb-ft

ENGINE

Mitsubishi 2.0L 4G63 Inline-4

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

Buschur Racing 3076R turbo kit
BC lifters
BC springs
BC pistons
BC connecting rods
BC crankshaft
BC 280º cams
HKS Super Suction intake
RC Engineering 1000cc injectors
HKS front-mount intercooler
RMR intercooler piping
Forge blow-off valve
Magnecore plug wires
HKS down-pipe
Ultimate Racing test pipe
HKS Carbon Titanium exhaust system
Mishimoto oil cooler
Mizu radiator

ENGINE MANAGEMENT

Evo IX PCM Reflashed

DRIVELINE
SPEC Clutch – Super Twin

WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES

Rays Gram Lights 18×10-inch+15 offset
BFGoodrich R1 tires 275/35R18
Rotora 6-piston / 355mm rotors
Rotora 4-piston / 330mm rotors

SUSPENSION

Endura-Tech 10-way coilovers
Cusco sway bars
GReddy strut bars
Energy Suspension bushings.

EXTERIOR

APR Performance EVIL-R
APR front diffuser
Tangelo Pearl paint
Seibon carbon fiber hood
Seibon carbon fiber trunk
Carbon8 full carbon fiber roof panel
JDM Evo7 headlights and taillights
RalliART carbon fiber mirrors

INTERIOR

Bride Vios Low Max
Race Tech 4-point harnesses
Red suede interior
Cusco 6-point cage
Nardi 350mm deep corn steering wheel
NRG 3.0 quick-release
NRG short hub
NRG shift knon

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA

Sony XAV-60 double DIN
Sony rearview camera
Sony Xplod XM-ZZR3301class D mono amps x3
Sony Xplod 10-inch XS-LD106P5 subwoofers x3
Sony Xplod XM-ZR704 4-3-2-channel amps x2
Sony Xplod GTX1621S speakers x2
Sony Xplod XS-GT1626A speakers x2
Sony XVM-B62 LCD monitors x2
Optima Yellow Top
Stinger wires, fuse box and capacitors.

SHOUTOUTS

My wife & kids, James Lin of Team Hybrid & Hybrid Hunnyz, Team Hybrid Family esp. LV Chapter Director Archie Concon (www.teamhybrid.com), Joe at NRG, everyone at SMAB, Ken at Endura-Tech, Brian & AJ at BCE Design, Dougs Dyno power, Jamie Jarvi at Amsoil, Meguiar’s, MIZU, SONY, BFGoodrich Tires and the rest of the people who helped me out thank you. May 15+ years of Team Hybrid’s Tradition-Philosophy-Innovation-Management-Quality continue making import history… __________________

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.

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.”

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

Thought I’d share this feature 6 page COVER article for my 2dr EVO thru Banzai Magazine from UK, pgs. 090-095. It’s the 100th issue and was release for Feb 2010. Enjoy:

Front Cover (nice ass on the 2dr EVO)

6-page Feature Article:

Congratulations to Rodney Manandik’s Subarau WRX in Endura-Tech’s 2009-2010 Brochure.

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

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.