Carbon Automotive Lifestyle Magazine Issue #7

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PG. 43 // MODEL: TIFFANY MARIE ISSUE # 00075MAY2014

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PG.40PROJECT Be:CALM:Wheel & TireUPGRADE

PG.16LOCAL DRIFTING:

VD: ROUND 3GRASSROOTS DRIFT GROUP

PG.36WE CHECK OUT ELLES SUBARU WRX

Girl Power!

PG.22MONSTER 1JZ SILVIA

PG.8MAIN FEATURE

CLASSICBEAUTY

3-ROTOR RX7

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PG. 43 // MODEL: TIFFANY MARIE ISSUE # 00075MAY2014

PG.32CREW SPOTLIGHT:

UPRISING

PG.40PROJECT Be:CALM:Wheel & TireUPGRADE

PG.16LOCAL DRIFTING:

VD: ROUND 3GRASSROOTS DRIFT GROUP

PG.36WE CHECK OUT ELLES SUBARU WRX

Girl Power!

PG.22MONSTER 1JZ SILVIA

PG.8MAIN FEATURE

CLASSICBEAUTY

3-ROTOR RX7

22 Zachs Monster 1JZ SilviaCheck out Zachs Silvia and his long standing history behind it.

8 Etiennes Classic RX7This 3-Rotor RX7 knows no bounds. Meet this soccer pro and his unique FD3S.

32 Team UprisingA group of misfits who have something to prove.

43 Featured Model: Tiffany MarieWe feature a Beauty and a Beast all wrapped up into one package.

36 Girl Power! Elles Subaru WRXThis girl and her Subaru causes trouble on the track!

40 Project: be:CALMProject: be:CALM gets a new pair of shoes with rubbers to boot!

48 Shop Feature: Jet AutowerksJet Autowerks latest track build hits the drag strip and takes home the win!

16 Vegasdrift: ProAM Round 3Vegasdrift: ProAM returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for another bout of sideways action!

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It was warm, bright Sunday morning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Cars were being tested and getting ready for the drag strip while others were polishing and shining away at their show cars. VegasDrift was also running a practice and mini-competition not 100 yards away and putting on a good show at that. Wher-ever you were at LVMS you were surrounded by peo-ple whose love for performance was wild and kicking.The drag strip definitely brought out the Honda enthu-siast in all of us; with Hondas in almost every running class. Regardless though, drag racing is one of the best

adrenaline rushes there is. A short 10-14 second run to the spectators, but ages of staging and prepping and psyching up for the driver. A great driver in conjunc-tion with a great piece of machine is what the crowd got to see (not to mention hear) this past weekend. This was a test of the ability of engine makers and the engines themselves.Out in the lot, over 100 show cars were preparing to be presented to the judges. Lowered, cambered, stanced, crazy paint jobs, and unique vehicle wraps among other eye catching sights. Cars from all over

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the west coast made an impression at this IFO. The ab-solute, 100% show stealer however, was the only GT-R with a Liberty Walk aero kit in the US. Jaws dropped, eyes oogled and ogled at this beauty, only seen before in Vegas at last years SEMA 2013 when several Liberty Walk fitted cars made their stand. Local crews made their impression in large numbers, many of whom have been featured in Carbon Magazine.A few hundred feet away, was the blaring noise of high performance motors and the smoke of tires made spe-cifically for one purpose: drifting. VegasDrift certainly

put on a show for the spectators with their practice event. Ride-alongs (with some rules and regulations you had to follow) was also given to the paying crowd. Thats right! Spectators could discover what it took to initiate a drift at the top of 3rd gear (more or less). Tandem drifts and a mini-competition closed out the activities for the day, but still left people wanting more.When Import Face Off is in town, theres no better place to be for the enthusiast at heart. Stay tuned for another face off heading back to Vegas in December this year.


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Combining his life of soccer and passion for cars was never difficult for Etienne Barbara. Now at 31, he recalls the moment he got his license and moment he turned 18. He always had a passion for cars, and it took every fiber of his being begging and plead-ing and coercing his mother into buy-ing him his ultimate dream car, an RX-7 FD3S. He remembers it fondly It was a 93, silver, touring edition with a sunroof and the low wing, I loved it. You always remember your first. It very quickly escalated from that point and hes had 5 FDs ever since.His life as a professional soccer player took him all over the world, playing and traveling for teams in his home country

of Malta, Germany, Canada, and in the US. He was playing the sport he loved for a living, and living the life of the ul-timate auto enthusiast when the oppor-tunity came at home. When at home, he put his cars first Yes, car(s).His first purchase with the FD just fueled his need for more. Etienne had a (large) empty garage waiting at home for him when he wasnt on the road with soccer, and he found every reason possible to fill it with cars. These were not just any cars. Etienne has had his share of fully modified performance cars. Legends in their own name. Some of the cars in his life in included two Skylines- an R32, R34, and lets not forget to mention those FDs.


He fondly recalls his R32 back home, There was nothing comfortable about it. Its a race car, and a modified one will snap your neck. The R34 was a different story, With that GT-R you get power and comfort all in one. Wide open throttle is no joke; its business. It was like a tank, when you floor it, it just feels like youre stretching. I mean that the drivetrain never had to work too hard for the power you wanted. His beloved FD is another story.Having a designer as a close friend who also designs cars for shows like SEMA, was a perk when it came to modifying the FD. At the time, the two friends looked to the VeilSide Fortune kit for the RX-7 for inspi-ration when designing their own kit. The wide body needed to be wide enough to run 13 wheels in the rear, and they suc-ceeded. The ultimate goal at the time was to build a worthy show car, and an FD with

a widebody kit wasnt the only idea he had. Etienne wanted something extremely unique and rare to add to his show car. He needed power. A motor that was only released in Ja-pan is what Etienne needed to import. A rare 20B three-rotor motor was the only option. The three-rotor 20B was only used in the 1990-1995 Eunos Cosmo. It was the worlds first volume production twin-turbo setup; a super complex piece of engineering at the time. Each turbo has its own purpose- the first turbo re-ceives exhaust gas from all the rotors to spool faster, effectively increasing low speed torque and almost eliminating tur-bo lag. The second turbo was on stand-by until the upper half of the rpm range went WOT, then the second turbo would spool up to get to full boost. When the changeover happened, it provided quick

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acceleration and a wide torque curve throughout the entire rev range. He had fulfilled his goal of owning a three-rotor mo-tor.Arguing with family is hard. Arguing with family across the globe is even harder. Arguing with your family to go over to your house and turn on your cars once a week while youre thou-sands of miles away, is the hardest. For two and a half years while he was away, this was his weekly rou-

tine, and once he finally found out he was making a permanent stay here in the US, he had to make the hard decision to sell them all. His short rest from the modified car world, was just that, short.Being a semi-retired pro-fessional soccer player has its perks. Etienne is able to be close to his wife and young daughter while still doing everything he loves. He is now the Director of a soccer sports academy here in Henderson. Hes

still the same performance enthusiast; with more time than ever before, to real-ly hone in on the specific car he wants. So when the moment to jump on anoth-er 20B motor here in the states came up, he seized the opportunity with the support of his understand-ing wife and love from his 3 month old daughter. This is his new monster. Etienne knew his decision to stay with the FD was the right choice. The FD will always be a part of his life.

The FD is a whole different car. You can feel its soul. Its like a wild beast in the light chassis. The car just wants to go, go, go.


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A cooler than average Sunday April morning at the Las Vegas Motor Speedways outside road course was the perfect venue for most of the turbod machines hitting the track for VegasDrift ProAm Round 3 of 2014. An exciting morning of qualifiers led to the top 16 who would be competing in the afternoon finals. If you know anything about the drift world, youd know this morning was especially exciting with judges such as Forrest Wang, Odi Bakchis, Pat Mordaunt, George

Garcia, and Danny George making their job all that more difficult. The judges and spectators demanded plenty of ONE MORE TIMEs, only making the excitement grow. The end all came with the exciting end to the event, with veteran podium winner Spike Chen in first place with his supercharged S13, second place Cameron Moore in his SC300, and rookie Riley Fremont in 3rd place with his S14- his first ever podium finish with VegasDrift.

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Z achery Yao Hitchcox, 27 year old has been a veteran in the drifting world since 2007. His first drift event was on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base with VegasDrift 007, and to this day hell never forget that event and how hes been hooked ever since.He recalls when Formula Drift had its inaugural series in 2004 in Long Beach. Zach fondly remembers making the trip down with friends. We were a bunch of Honda guys at the time. Integras with B20 swaps; it was cool back then Zach jokes. He loved his car at the time, but Formula Drift made such an impact on his enthusiast being, he knew it was time to kick the old habit and aim for a new adrenaline outlet.

Enlisting in the Air Force in 2005 and serving 4 years in the branch, Zach was able to save the money and purchase the very same 240sx he uses today. Using the very popular Im not going to modify it, I just need it as a daily driver spiel, Zach convinced his girlfriend (now wife) to give him the OK to purchase the car. With spirits high, he jumped right into drifting with the stock KA motor at the time- only to blow it the first time out drifting. After that bit of excitement, Zach opted for an SR20 swap and Its been progressing ever since.

Dont let the clean exterior of what you see now fool you though. Just like with any drift car, its been through some accidents here and there. The most memorable one being sliding backwards at 45mph straight into a K-rail. Even through that little tiff, Zach stayed faithful to his beloved chassis. Where most people would have decided to take the existing parts off and put it into another shell, Zach just worked through the hard times with his car. Im really attached to this chassis. Weve been through a lot together. Ive had it since before my kids were born. So just as long I dont completely destroy it, I plan on keeping this for a long time.

Tailored toward reliability, power, individuality and being all around different is why Zach decided to go with a 1JZ GTE motor. He gives


...Whether youre working on the car or having seat time on the track, experience is experience and that cant be replaced.


credit to the team at Get Nuts Labs for influencing his decision to go with the JZ motor, The guys over at Get Nuts really influenced me. They know how to build a 2JZ motor, and they build it right. Importing his motor from Canada had to be one of the sketchiest things hes ever had to so. Trusting that the compression testing was correct, when he received the motor, he lucked out and everything fell into place. Get Nuts Lab offered help in the motor mount setup and overall tips on making the best build. One of the first cages that Forrest Wang ever built is in Zachs car. So began the build on his latest machine.

A huge re-haul on the car has allowed Zach to take on lots of drift events both local and out of state. He is competing VegasDrift ProAm 2014 season, and also plans on attending Top Drift in California, and any other kind of seat time he can manage. Zach has come to realize his passion for drifting doesnt come close to anything else. One thing Ive realized is that you can throw money into a machine as much as you want, but you cant replace seat time and the experience you gain. Whether youre working on the car or having seat time on the track, experience is experience and that cant be replaced.Any kind on enthusiast, drift or not, knows a car is never 100% complete. This is so for Zachs car. Future refinements include chassis stiffening and bracing, opting for the V160 transmission, or rebuilding the current R154 and make it as bulletproof as possible. For now, hes enjoying as much of this life as he can and he certainly makes the most of it.

Through the ups and downs of his drift adventures, his family has stayed supportive and right by his side. He thanks his wife for dealing with random boxes being delivered on the front steps, and thanks his kids for being good to their mother while hes off pursuing his passion. He also thanks Jessie at JS Fab, Get Nuts Lab, Forrest Wang, his crew Team Verzus, his sponsor Wiring Specialties and his little brother Eric that has been constantly making the trek across town to make sure he has the parts to succeed.


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The Tuesday BlendProject

Imagine a gathering of people who shares in a common interest of good tunes, good vibes, and a good time. Thats what The Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip offers; one Tuesday night every month.

Welcome to the Tuesday Blend Project.

You know youre in for a good time when you show up early and theres already a line leading into the venue. The wait is worth it however when you make your way up and listen to the DJ spinning high energy music. Youll hear anything from old school hip-hop to new chart topping hits, of course, with a special touch from the given DJ. Just as the crowd gets going the live performances start.

The Tuesday Blend Project brings together artists, dancers, and musicians to showcase a talent you would only see on tv or in the movies. Both local and non-local performers give it their all in a powerful show of talent. High energy dancing youd see on Step Up or Americas Best Dance Crew can be found in every corner of the venue, not only on stage. The eager crowd soaks in a show that could only be explained if you were there.The venue is open to 18 and older with a huge bar area for those 21 and over. If you need a breath of fresh air, feel free to make your way to the huge balcony area where local vendors offer opportunities to purchase goods such as vapes from Vape Street, clothing from Hippo Esthetics, and even brush up on your kendama skills with Kendama Las Vegas.

The Tuesday Blend Project takes a chunk of everything and mixes it perfectly to create the ultimate night showcasing the love for dance, love for music, and love for art. Welcome to the scene and lifestyle that only adds to our city of Las Vegas; The Live Entertainment Capital of the World.

come join:Where: Hard Rock CafeTBD: Tuesday June 3rd, 2014facebook.com/blendproject


A relatively new team founded on the basis of not sticking to the norm when it comes to the standards of car clubs. A group of misfits who wanted to do something different and

come together to bond as a family with one love for

anything high performance.

What started locally between three friends, Zach

Edwards, Matt Popovich, and Tony DeSantis, is now a

team consisting of 68 members nationwide including,

California, Washington, New Jersey, and Florida.

In addition to showing at events like IFO, Team

Uprising also has a full rally racing team in California

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consisting of 3 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions. Road

course events and autocross is also a constant factor

in the life of Uprising; with a genuine Evo 6.5 Tommi

Makinen edition driven by member Gabriel Gonzales at

the helm.

A revolt against standards, Team Uprising will be a

factor in all aspects of the club world. Most recently

seen winning trophies at Import Face Off, this is the

beginning of whats next.

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Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, 27-year-old Ed Mansour made the move to Las Vegas just a couple years ago. Although Youngstown didnt have much to offer when it came to the car scene, it didnt stop him from having an interest in cars since the age of 15. These days, after a day at work, hell come home and order car parts for his daily-driven 2003 Subaru WRX wagon that hes slowly started to mod up since it was picked up two years ago in Houston.

However, Ed is into more than just his WRX. Yes, you can find him bike riding, snow-boarding, and even kayaking. So naturally, he needed something that would blend his outdoorsy lifestyle with his love for cars; this is where his wagon comes in. Starting with

a Turbo XS FMIC, a turboback exhaust, and a few exterior upgrades, Ed has even bigger plans for the future of which he shared with the Carbon team. This includes a whole new EJ20H Legacy GT twin turbo motor and a new set of Work wheels ready to go on once he gets his new suspension setup. The rest? Well, thats a secret.

For now, you can see this beauty at many of the upcoming car shows. Its a good time to meet up with other car guys and hang out with my Uprising friends. says Ed, whod like to thank Matt, Zach, and Ricky for allowing him to come on board with Uprising and push him to make his car better and appreciate it more; to not just beat it up everyday.

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INTERIOR:Momo steering wheelSparco quick release05 WRX seats (front & rear)05 WRX gauge clusterPerrin weighted shift knobPioneer double din touch screen


We can all agree that the infamous Nissan GT-R is one of the most popular vehicles that those in the import scene can only dream of having; and for obvious reasons. It offers

that supercar performance, at a relatively affordable price, with a 3.8L V6 Twin-Turbo engine and 480 horses. Stock.

So heres 22 year old, Tristan Smith, who has always had a passion for cars. For him, it seems to have been a constant battle between having the comfort of the more luxurious cars, versus the thrill and excite-ment of one that offers an insane amount of speed. The journey of getting where Tristan is

now has not been a short one. In the span of four years, he has gone through 12 cars, from

a Mercedes Benz to two Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions. Luxury versus speed. Ultimately, with a huge love for Imports, his compromise was found in this beautiful, Lamborghini Or-ange, 2009 Nissan GT-R that has successfully satisfied his needs in both areas.

In a matter of months, Tristan has managed to get his car to where it is today. Through Insane Speed, he has been able to take the speed that the GT-R already had to offer, and take it to another level saying, Thats all I need. For right now, Tristan believes his car

is exactly where it should be and will remain this way for a while. Its simply perfect the way it is, and he has no one else to thank but himself.

Tristan

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With Elle Wessman

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Elle Wessman, who lives in St. George but fre-quents Las Vegas al-most every weekend, calls Vegas her second home. Buffalo Wild Wings is the place to go when Im in Ve-gas!. She makes the 2 hour trek in her Subaru seem like nothing, as time flies when shes in her ride. Nearly 3 years ago, she made the decision to go

with the Subaru. With a young daughter and an active outdoor lifestyle, it suited all of her needs. When not outdoors, you can find Elle in her garage, performing maintenance and upgrading her car. It helps that her best friend Tustan is owner of Six Star Armor in St. George, a com-pany that makes aftermar-ket skid plates, bracing and


accessories for cars just like hers. It was his influence that convinced Elle to bring her car to an autocross event to push the limit of her car. Once she caught the bug, there was no way to shake it.While either attending shows or at an au-tocross race, she proudly supports the Sub-aru name. Also when in town she makes the most of being part of the Flat 4 crew. Elle attends local weekly car meets and as many cruises as possible. She loves having seat time in her affectionately named baby, Mz. Daisy. I had a few cars before the

Subaru, ones that got me in trouble a few times, but I knew I found the right one with Mz. Daisy.You buy a Subaru, you get a family. Those are the words that still linger on in Elles mind when choosing to buy her Subaru WRX. It was a decision she made 3 years ago, and has never regretted it since. She has family at home with her daughter, fam-ily in St. George with her local enthusiasts, and family in Vegas. They all support each other and are each others family.

Elle Wessman


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In Carbons last issue we presented you with a recap of the journey thus far in Lauders Evo X. He came from humble beginnings to show

car status. Lauder knows the road is a long and arduous one, but the support from sponsors and his peers have been a great aid along the way. The next step in Lauders shoes has to also be reflected in the shoes

belonging to his baby.Being a graphic designer has its perks when it comes to influencing

Lauders next esthetic decision. Set after set after set of wheel rendering and designing and Lauder knew he had to do some research on which company to pursue once he found a design he liked. Months of endless

searching and rendering finally brought Lauder to make his decision on what wheels he wanted to add to his growing list of modifications.

Wanting a classic design, that is unique, that is more or less one of a kind, (double standard, yes) left Lauder with only one option really. Next

addition to Project: be:CALM is thanks to ISS Forged.The decision to reach out to ISS Forged came from research about a company that takes pride in its decision to not mass manufacture their wheels. The benefit to no mass production meant that ISS Forged had the ability to give personal attention to each and every one of their wheels and clients. Review and staging, machining and finishing, and quality control and packaging are the very tedious steps ISS Forged takes in ensuring service unlike any other. Opting to go with the sport compact series ISS Forged FS-6R, the 3-piece, T-6061 forged aluminum wheel provided a look of classic inspired design that is handcrafted and engineered for performance.In addition to the new kicks, newest sponsor Continental Tire provided Lauder with brand new ExtremeContact DW tires to complete his new look. The ExtremeContact DW is a high performance summer tire manufactured for lots of grip in both dry and wet weather that wont sacrifice comfort or tread life.Recently revealed at IFO, Lauders wheel/tire combo was a hit with the attendees as well as the judges. Recognition for these two newest additions to Project: be:CALM is a step in the right direction for Lauder. He sees many shows and more in his near future.

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MEETTIFFANY:A BEAUTY AND A BEAST

PHOTOS BY: L AUDER COREAINTERVIEW BY: L A I L AN I A LBANO STUDIO PROVIDED BY: S TEVEE DAN IE L LE S ALON


Hi Tiffany! Why dont you tell our readers a bit about yourself? Well, I was born in San Diego, then raised in Van-couver, Washington. I came to Las Vegas when I was 19 years old and pursued Medical Aesthetics. Ive been working in salons, doing modeling on the side, and have been building my portfolio since I was 18. Ive also been in two music videos; one for Riff Raff and another for Collie Buddz.

Whaaaaat?! We love Riff Raff! Do you have any interesting hobbies? I like to eat. Oh! Hanging out with my boyfriend is a hobby! We take walks and go shopping together. I love my car and it always has to be clean. Its a hobby of mine. I just hate when its dirty.

Nice! So what do you have? A 350z, its my baby. I worked hard for that!

What cars have you owned? Hmm.. a piece of sh*t Saturn, but thank you Dad! He is amazing as he bought that as my first car. Then I had a Honda, a Subaru, and now a 350z.

Do you have a dream car? An Audi R8 or a Cadillac.


Beautiful! What would you say is your biggest pet peeve? Id have to say when Im talking and people try to talk over me. Also, when I feel like Im right, even when Im not right, I just want to be right!

Haha! You just have to win! So we know you work in salons, but what exactly do you do for a living? I work at a salon as a concierge and do spray tanning on side. Were actually having a plastic surgeon come into the salon and have her facility there. When that happens, Ill be doing medical aesthetics and microdermabrasions also.

Thats why your skin looks so perfect! What would you say was your worst job? Red Robin, when I lived back in Washington. I worked there for a day and they fired me the next.

Oh wow! Well, whats one thing youd like to accomplish? Getting my name out in the Salon and Medical Aesthetics industry because Im really good when it comes to it since its my passion. I like to do microdermabrasions and medical peels. When you get it done, you can see a difference. When you do it religiously, you see an even bigger difference in their skin. So when I feel like Im helping someone, not just selling them a product, but actually doing a difference in their skin, it makes me feel accomplished in what I do.

Nice! Thats truly genuine! But, lets talk food. Whats your favorite? I dont have a favorite, because I eat all the time. However, my boyfriend cooks me steak all the time and I love when its extra fatty! Wait! No! Crawfish! Thats my favorite food!

Okay, how about three words that best describe you? Loud, aggressive (yet very gentle), and adventurous.

Beauty and the beast! Who would you like to thank? Team Carbon, especially Yessenia, for contacting me and giving me the opportunity. And also, my boyfriend, for joining me today.

... SWEET GIRL WITH A PUNCH

Tiffany Marie

AGE: 23

INSTAGRAM: @

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MODIFICATIONS:Borg Warner 67 Turbo2.0 GSR built motorTiAL dual 44mm wastegatesGReddy Type R bovHondata s300Walbro dual 255 LPH fuel pumpsAeromotive fuel regulatorExedy twin plate clutchGSR L.S.D. TransmissionVirtual Works Turbo Manifold10 point chromoly cageRace netTokico Illumina DampersSkunk2 drag launch springs

shop feature: Jet Autowerks

shop data:Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pmAddress: 5081 S.Arville StLas Vegas, NV 89118Telephone: (702) 331-6798website: facebook.com/jet.autowerks


Jet Autowerks, founded by Edward Tan, was named after his 3 kids. Jet Autowerks is an Import Per-formance Specialist, specializing in Aftermarket performance parts, wheels and tires, and accessories. Jet Autowerks is also the manufac-turer of the Synergy Performance brand.

At Jet Autowerks, we pride our-selves on our superb knowledge of auto parts and the ability to quick-ly adapt to any changes within our industry. Also, the level of service and experience our sales team Harvey and Romy provide, our customers are ensured customer satisfaction from the moment they

walk in the door. We aim to pro-vide quality products, professional service, and competitive prices through the dedication of Jet Au-towerks and all its team members because the automotive industry is the passion in which our company thrives and succeeds.

Wed like to thank all of our family and friends for all of their support. Wed like to also thank our Driver John Tran, our Tuner Dennis and Marissa at LDL, Team Mansu, RLS, Overdose, Knights, Omar and crew from Speed Dreams, Spec One, Mystic, Team Elite, Project1, Street Royalty, Endless, Mike Domingoes, and the rest of our customers that

have supported us throughout all these years. Lastly, wed like to thank God for giving us this oppor-tunity.

Congratulations to Jet Autowerks!

and their back to back First Place finish in the Forced Induction Sport class at Import Face Off. Their 1995 Acura Integras winning run was 10.5 seconds at 140mph. Goes to show you hard work by a dedicated and devoted team will bring in success. Heres the short list of mods to a highly modified piece of racecar.

Jet Autowerks Drag 1995 Acura Integra

Written by Jasmine Tamimi | Photos Eric Hall

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