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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
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STORY BY JASMINE T
AMIMI - PHOTOS BY
DYLON ALGIRE & ER
IC HALL
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.
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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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Aeromotive pressure regulatorGReddy elbow
Microtech LT12 with Dash UnitTwin R1 oil coolers
AN fittings and braided hoseTiAL blow off valve
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Oil catch canPettit Racing crossmember
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presents
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.
STORY WRITTEN BY: JASMINE TAMIMI
PHOTOS TAKEN BY: ERIC HALL
RESULTS AND LOGOS PROVIDED BY VEGASDRIFT
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K-RAIL KISSERSTORY WRITTEN BY: JASMINE TAMIMI PHOTOS TAKEN BY:
ERIC HALL
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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
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...Whether youre working on the car or having seat time on the
track, experience is experience and that cant be replaced.
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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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Twin scroll manifold
Borg Warner SX200 7670 T4 divided .83 A/R w/ 3 Vband
ouletGodSpeed manifoldGodspeed throttle bodyDual Tial 44mm MVR
external wastegatesDriftmotion aluminum pulley setAEM v2 EMSAEM
UEGO failsafe AFR/Boost gaugeAEM 3.5 Bar MAP sensorDriftmotion Top
feed fuel railSeimens Deka 680cc InjectorsAeromotive A750 Fuel pump
assisted by a MSD fuel pumpChase Bay brake booster delete BMCCustom
engine mounts and tranny mounts 1JZ into 240sx by Forest
WangTurbosmart manual boost controller
DRIVETRAIN: Exedy metal twin plate clutchExedy flywheelKaaZ
2-way Super Q differentialDans Driveline custom driveshaft
FOOTWORKS:Tein Super Drift coilovers 10k 8k front and rearSikky
front adjustable sway barCusco rear sway barTein front upper strut
barSPL Rear Traction rodSPL Rear Toe RodSPL Rear Upper Control
ArmSPL Outer tie rodTein Inner tie rodEnergy suspension steering
rack bushingsStitch welded engine bayFront Wheel Well TubsBoxed S14
LCAsS14 WANGLE SpindlesFull Forrest Wang Cage with Pyramid base
plates
EXTERIOR:Work Equip 01 18x10 -5 and 18x11.5 -26JSFab Front bash
barJSFab Rear tubed rear endRaysfactory front canards Raysfactory
splitterCustom matte crimson red paint with built in pearl
INTERIOR:Custom upholstered bucket seatsSpeedhut customized
gauges : GPS Speedo, volt, and TachJSFab Rear Fuel cell system
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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
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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.
AN UPRISING
IS COMING.AN UPR
ISING
IS COMING.
Written by Lailani Albano | Photos Lauder Corea & Eric
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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.
EdENGINE BAY:Turbo XS FMICTurbo XS Type-H RFL BOVPerrin full
shift linkage bushingsPerrin short shifter adapterZero Sports 2 3/4
stainless (catless) turbo back exhaustCobb Stage 2 V1
AccessPortUltrex H-Brace
EXTERIOR:Rally Innovations light barYakima roof rackYakima
Steelhead bike rack5150 Wraps red pearl wrap w/ woodgrain hoodHella
Pro-drive rally headlights2006 STI front lipOooga Horn
FOOTWORKS:STR 520 17x9 +20 wheelsCapitol 215/40/17 tiresTein
Basis Coilovers
INTERIOR:Momo steering wheelSparco quick release05 WRX seats
(front & rear)05 WRX gauge clusterPerrin weighted shift
knobPioneer double din touch screen
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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
ENGINE BAY:Hks fuel pumpInjector Dynamics ID1000 fuel
injectorsAAM Competition down pipeAAM Competition resonated mid
pipeCobb IntakeCobb Accessport tuned by Insane Speed
EXTERIOR:Lamborghini orange paintSeibon carbon fiber hoodSeibon
carbon fiber wingSeibon carbon fiber front lip
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With Elle Wessman
Ladies Rides
girlpower!Story Jasmine Tamimi | Photos Eric Hall
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
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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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MODIFICATIONS:ENGINE:Cobb intakeCobb downpipeCobb upper
pipe.GReddy exhaustExedy stage 2 clutchHKS turbo timer
FOOTWORKS:Stoptech drilled & slotted rotorsRaceland
suspension
EXTERIOR/MISC:Six Star Armor skid plateSix Star Armor front
grillsSix Star Armor turbo heat shieldSpec D Tuning halo
headlightsSTi wingCustom powder coated wheels
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GIRL POWER!GIRL POWER!
Want to be featured?
Were looking for loc
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ith awesome rides!
Contact us at contact
@carbonlv.com
Must be at least 18 years old.Must be a Las Vegas area resident.
Contact for official terms.
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ISS
Forg
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Extr
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Cont
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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.
SPECS:ISS Forged FS-6R 3 piece forged wheels 18x10.5 +15
Continental Tire ExtremeContact DW 275/35/18
Written by Jasmine Tamimi | Photo Lauder Corea
ISS Forged & Continental Tire!
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PROJECT: be:CALM
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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
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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.
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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: @
TiffanyMarie_
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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
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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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