Round 4 of the Lateral Drift Pro-Am Championship moved back to the metro in Eastwood City last June 26-27. With the championship going past the halfway mark, the points leaders tried to outdo themselves while those trying to catch up showed them that the series is far from over.

With great power comes great smoke – Pacho Blanco smoking the tires of the Motul/Autoplus Nissan S13

The Destroyer showing his own brand of power and tire smoke that made him the top qualifier for the Pro Division

Hot on his heels from his first podium finish during the last leg, Team AutoIndustriya.com-Kumho Tires’ Jason “The Destroyer” Choachuy truly put on a good show taking the top spot in the qualifiers for the Pro Division. Topping the scoresheets in the Amateur Division was Alvin Dayrit in his first outing in the series.

In the end, it would be classic matchup between Choachuy (Nissan Cefiro) and Yellow Cab’s Alex Perez (Nissan S13), where The Destroyer literally hands the victory to Perez on a silver platter with a spin during their first championship tandem battle.

Meanwhile in the Amateur Division, youngblood Kar Montaner drove his SR20DE powered Corona to the limit and took TRS’ Bjorn Ongtiaobok (Mazda BT50) to school.

Choachuy sticks it close to Blanco

Tayao tries to go side-by-side with Ronquillo

Hurt and still fighting – Audel Sison soldiers on after a brief encounter with the wall in the first turn

Pro Division
1. Alex Perez
2. Jason Choachuy
3. Kevin Tayao

Amateur Division
1. Kar Montaner
2. Bjorn Ongtiaobok
3. Alvin Dayrit

RECARO
TS-G

Focusing on the needs of the track enthusiasts comes this motorsports derived TS-G lightweight shell seat from Recaro. The seat side allows smoother accelerator, brake, and clutch action with divided leg support. Support has been improved to the shoulder with the addition of a non slipping support. The angle of the back rest sleeps further compared with the RS-G and SP-G seats. Recommended for those who prefer a more reclined position for a lower eye point for the track. It is a very comfortable full bucket seat that firmly supports the waist surroundings. These seats also hold the driver with minimal vibration even with strong G-forces acting in all directions.

For Inquiries:
Excellar Enterprise, Inc.
(+63 2) 712.5373
Web: www.excellar-auto.com

H&R
SPORT SPRINGS

Give your Honda Civic that lowered look to match your up-sized rims with a set of H&R sport springs that’s not just for looks alone. H&R Sport Springs offer the handling characteristics and aggressive appearance that you’ve been looking for, without the harsh ride characteristics of less-advanced spring systems; making it the most popular spring kit in H&R’s line-up.

H&R Sport Springs are crafted from a special 54SiCr6 spring steel to ensure quality and performance with superb ride quality. H&R Sport Springs feature more control and are engineered for the street, making them comfortable and fun to drive. H&R’s line of Sport Springs will lower your vehicle an average of 1 – 2 inches for a lower center of gravity, improved handling and a more aggressive appearance. Sport springs feature more control than that of the OE Sport spring, but is still comfortable for daily use. H&R Sport springs are an excellent choice for street and occasional track use.

For Inquiries:
SPEEDLAB
(+632)3764648/3764651
E-mail: speedlab@speedlab.com

CLEAN ROLLERS
MOTHER’S
FX Line

What good would a shiny paint job be, if your wheels and tires are full dirt and grime? The solution is to treat them with Mother’s FX Line of wheel cleaner and tire shine. The FX wheel cleaner is a fast acting solution that gets rid of ugly brake dust is a snap. Just spray it on, wait for about a minute and then simply hose it off. What’s even great is that it’s safe to use on all wheel types. As for the tires, not only would they look good and clean but protected as well through advanced custom crafted polymers and coating agents that shield it against UV oxidation, brake dust and road grime.

For Inquiries:
Hart Int’l Co.
(+632)7445875
Email: Hart_Intl@yahoo.com

SpeedLab
Honda Civic R18 Turbo Kit

SpeedLab introduces their first complete 100% bolt on kit for the new Honda Civic 1.8L R18 engines equipped with either an automatic or manual transmission. The kit contains everything and installs in a about 10 days. Dyno proven to deliver an increase of 70hp-90hp.
The kit consists of the following:
- GT28 turbocharger
- Cast iron turbo manifold & outlet
- Stainless steel pipings
- Silicon hose couplers
- K&N high flow filter
- Front mount intercooler
- HKS or Greddy BOV
- Oil supply & return lines
- 590cc Injector
- Unichip piggyback engine management
- Labor and installation
- Dyno tuning
For Inquiries:
Speedlab
871 Quezon Ave. Quezon City
(+632)3764648/3764651
E-mail: speedlab@speedlab.com

SPLITFIRE
8.8MM SPARK PLUG CABLE

Get more performance and fuel economy from your engine by upgrading your OE wires with SplitFire’s twin core construction plug wires. This technology gives you a dual firing path towards each spark plug. SplitFire can deliver up to 15 times the ignition power of O.E. wire sets. More ignition power at the spark plug means improved combustion efficiency – so you can get more miles per gallon and more power at any RPM. SplitFire duplicates original equipment fit and out-performs any aftermarket wire set on the market. Application available for most car makes and models.

For Inquiries:
All-Inclusive Sales Inc.
(+632)5215921
Email:allines@allines.com.ph

BILSTEIN
SPORT SHOCKS

For the enthusiast driver who demands superior handling, the Bilstein Sport shocks and struts deliver the highest levels of control. An excellent match for vehicles with lowering springs or upgraded anti-roll bars, the Sport Series shocks and struts perform under demanding conditions. Additional advantages, based on development strongly influenced by the motorsport industry, include greater stability, better road handling, and accurate steering.

This combined with extremely high quality manufacturing and materials, means Bilsteins will last approximately four times as long as Original Equipment. The piston head design allows independent tuning of the compression and rebound damping forces to provide optimum ride comfort and performance without compromise. The product’s simple, yet exceptionally functional digressive design contributes to the extreme durability and long life of Bilstein Shock Absorbers.

For Inquiries:
Speedlab
(+632)3764648/3764651
E-mail: speedlab@speedlab.com

LIVIN’ LOUD
KICKER KS-Series
KS650.2, KS60.2, KS50.2
KS Component Speaker System

Give your car’s factory sound a serious power injection with a KICKER KS-Series Coaxial Speaker upgrade. With added improvements on the woofers and the tweaked tweeters, simply dropping them in where your factory speakers were seems like a no-brainer.

The curvilinear, gray woofer cones with a robust, Santoprene® surround, and newly designed basket give KS Coaxials the extra brawn to deliver a smooth, rich sound at any volume. Delivering the high notes is the half- and three-quarter-inch, Kaladex-domed tweeters that contain a stout neodymium magnet dipped in ferro fluid for maximum coolness, recreating highs that can rival real live performances.

KS Coaxes are available in 10 sizes, from the capable 3.5-inch up to the marine-ready 6 x 9. The line includes a specially designed 7-spoke speaker grille in a handsome dark gray finish that’s sure to spice up any car’s interior.

For Inquiries:
Winterpine Marketing
106 Kapiligan St.
Dona Imelda Village
Quezon City
(+632)7427839
www.winterpinegroup.com

SPEEDLAB
HONDA POWER PACKAGE

Looking for more power through bolt ons? The SpeedLab Honda Civic Power Package is complete system guaranteed to give you up to 20% more power over stock. First is the SpeedLab K&N short ram intake system that removes the stock and restrictive airbox, allowing more airflow for the engine. Next is the SpeedLab stainless steel header and midpipe, this replaces the undersized and convoluted stock exhaust piping, allowing exhaust gases a speedier exit freeing up even more power. And finally there’s the Unichip piggyback fuel and ignition timing computer. By adjusting the optimum fuel delivery and when the spark plug fires, the Unichip can optimize your engine’s combustion process giving you more power, better throttle response, faster acceleration as well as improving fuel consumption. Log on to www.speedlab.com.ph to view the dyno charts.

For Inquiries:
SPEEDLAB
871 Quezon Ave. Quezon City
(+632)3764648/3764651
E-mail: speedlab@speedlab.com

RECARO
Sportster CS

The ultimate sports seat – in hybrid construction – developed for true motor sport fans who do not want to compromise functionality and comfort or those who seek the latest technology packaged in a
sleek and elegant sports seat. RECARO’s latest sports seat, the ‘Sportster CS’ is available with an integrated universal side airbag – safety and sporting flare for a perfect combination of a racing shell and a sport seat.

This luxurious ‘comfort seat’ was aimed squarely at the “frequent driver” target group, offering them the latest technology in road safety. RECARO’s Stuttgart-based engineering team used the synergies and experience gained from “ergonomics” and “motorsport” to maximum effect, developing the world’s most technologically advanced and comfortable sports seat, effectively a reclining racing shell.

For Inquiries:
Excellar Enterprise, Inc.
73 N. Roxas corner Banawe Sts.
Quezon City, MM., 1114, Philippines
(+63 2) 712.5373 to 74 / 712.5379 to 80
Web: www.excellar-auto.com

Slime Smart Spair™ Tire Repair Kit
REPAIR FLAT TIRES IN A SNAP

As hundreds of thousands of motorists hit the roads, flat tires should be the furthest thing from their minds—and can be made possible—with Slime’s Smart Spair tire repair kit. This handy tire repair kit comes with a powerful 300 PSI air compressor, a 16-ounce bottle of Slime Super Duty Sealant and a complete air valve tool kit, the Smart Spair tire repair kit is a must-have for road trips.

The Smart Spair tire repair kit fixes at least 85-percent of all flat tires. The compact kit replaces the spare tire, jacks and tools that help lower the overall weight of the vehicle and free up valuable trunk space.

The portable, 12-volt air compressor boasts 300 PSI of power and plugs directly into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter, significantly reducing the time it takes to fix or change a flat tire. In this simple process, there is no need to remove the tire or jack up the car. Slime sealant is inserted into the tire through the tire valve stem, and the compressor is used to inflate the tire while the driver waits safely inside the car. Within minutes the puncture is sealed, the tire is completely inflated and the car is ready to hit the road again. The estimated time the motorist will spend fixing the tire is less than ten minutes. Smart Spair tire repair kit is available at all Blade outlets and Hans Tools.

For Inquiries:
Hart International, Co.
322 Santolan Road, Brgy Little Baguio
San Juan
Telefax: 632-744-5875
Website: http://www.HARTINTL.com
Email: Hart_Intl@yahoo.com

BORLA
Boomer Mufflers

BORLA Boomers are full-blown, high-tech, dyno and race-proven mufflers for the street or track. These eye-popping, fully polished mufflers utilize BORLA’s patented race-winning technology. They boost horsepower levels from 7% – 10% while adding that distinct head-turning sound. Available in a variety of sizes and universal-fit styles, BORLA Boomers are made of aircraft-quality high quality stainless steel and include a Million Mile Warranty.

For Inquiries:
XENON-BULBS
20 G.Araneta Ave.
Quezon City
(+632)7160348/7131998

HKS
SSQV Blow-Off Valve Version-2

Highly distinguishable through its newly designed casing, this is the latest Blow-Off Valve from HKS. Unlike other conventional push type blow-off valves, the HKS Version-2 SSQV is a dual stage pull-type relief valve. This guarantees that it will not leak under any boost level because the boost pressure in the chamber keeps the valve closed against its seat. The SSQV releases excess boost when there is a pressure alteration in the chambers, and not by the rate of boost pressure or vacuum in the line. This ensures a quick valve response and complete closure during idle. For maximum performance, the HKS SSQV incorporates both a small primary valve for ultra quick activation, and a larger secondary valve for additional discharge capacity. The Version-2 features a unique finned design and is constructed from billet aluminum to ensure long-term durability and a high luster look. The triple-fin discharge port design produces a powerful, unique and aggressive blow-off sound. The HKS SSQV is available as a universal kit or vehicle specific kits.

For Inquiries:
Emperor Motorsports
#128 Ortigas Home Depot
Julia Vargas St.
Pasig City
(+632)914.0125
E-mail: emperor_motorsports@yahoo.com

SpeedLab
Honda Civic R18 Turbo Kit

SpeedLab introduces their first complete 100% bolt on kit for the new Honda Civic 1.8L R18 engines equipped with either an automatic or manual transmission. The kit contains everything and installs in a about 10 days. Dyno proven to deliver an increase of 70hp-90hp.

The kit consists of the following:
- GT28 turbocharger
- Cast iron turbo manifold & outlet
- Stainless steel pipings
- Silicon hose couplers
- K&N high flow filter
- Front mount intercooler
- HKS or Greddy BOV
- Oil supply & return lines
- 590cc Injector
- Unichip piggyback engine management
- Labor and installation
- Dyno tuning

For Inquiries:
Speedlab
871 Quezon Ave. Quezon City
(+632)3764648/3764651
E-mail: speedlab@speedlab.com

SpeedLab
Mazda 3/Ford Focus Header

Long runner design is designed to extract maximum horsepower from you Mazda 3 or Focus. Full TIG welded stainless steel construction will not rust. Our headers delete the catalytic converter and feature provisions for both primary and secondary O2 sensors. 100% bolt on installation with no cutting or welding. Dyno proven to give 10-15hp gains. SpeedLab headers will fit all Mazda 3 models (1.6L and 2.0L) as well as all Ford Focus models (1.6L, 1.8L and 2.0L)

For Inquiries:
Speedlab
871 Quezon Ave. Quezon City
(+632)3764648/3764651
E-mail: speedlab@speedlab.com

ULTIMATE DUSTER

From the same company who brought the ultimate cleaning cloths, Microtex now unveils their latest product which is their Ultimate Duster. With specially processed cotton mop strands coated with paraffin wax to maintain the vehicle’s luster and shine, the Ultimate Duster from Microtex is designed to offer excellent dusting capabilities and guaranteed not to scratch even the most delicate paint jobs. The Ultimate Duster is also maintenance free as it does not need cleaning or washing to maintain its efficiency.
For Inquiries:
Halden Galway Intl. Corp.
483 Barcelona St.
San Nicolas, Manila
(+632)2445538
E-mail: halden_microtex@emailaccount.com

DUPONT
CARNAUBA WAX

Maintain your vehicle’s paint job with DuPont’s premium Carnauba Wax to produce an extra long lasting glossy appearance while removing and protecting the paint surface against harmful road grime, bugs, grease, and dirt. Periodic use will also help fill in minor swirls and scratches from your paint to further beautify your vehicle. DuPont’s Carnauba Wax is easy to apply and contains no abrasive materials. Regular waxing is also recommended during the rainy season to prevent the buildup of harmful contaminants.

For Inquiries:
Highland Trading
124 Unit-4 Pelbell II Bldg.
Shaw Blvd. Pasig City
(+632)6355195 to 97
E-mail: highland@globenet.com.ph

The Nissan 200SX, or more popularly known as the Nissan Silvia, has gotten a bit of a surge in popularity over the past few years. The emergence of drifting, as well as the anime Initial D, has made the 200SX a legend. Here in the Philippines, 2nd hand units are commanding high prices despite the car being around 10 years old. Being a 2 door coupe and seeing as how Nissan Philippines only imported a limited number of units, making a Silvia stand out from the crowd should not be too difficult of a proposition.

The S14 Silvia you see here is the result of meticulous attention to detail. Starting life as a completely stock green unit, the car has transformed to a red hot coupe that is bound to turn heads. Since most units imported by Nissan were equipped with an Automatic Transmission, the first order of the day for this Silvia was a Manual Transmission conversion. With that taken care of, careful attention was paid to extracting the most power out of the already potent SR20DET. A Turbonetics T04E turbine is matched to a Greddy 24R Intercooler and Greddy E-manage to force feed the engine. A Sard fuel regulator and Sard 550cc high flow injectors take care of the fueling needs. Finally, a full 3-inch exhaust system with titanium Espelir muffler finishes off the engine work, yielding an astonishing 308 horsepower and 298 lb-ft of torque at the wheels.

Power is nothing without control, but in the case of the Silvia, people usually want to lose a bit of control by drifting. Tein Type HE Drift Spec Coilovers were installed on all four corners to better instigate oversteer. Tein, Nismo, and Greddy bars and braces add to the stiffness of the chassis. A Brembo brake system from a R34 Nissan Skyline GTR was installed at the front and coupled with Endless brake pads to ensure that if the going gets too tough, the brakes will always bite.

Arguably, the thing that sets this Silvia apart from most is the exterior. A full M Sports widebody kit including front and rear bumpers, front and rear oversized fenders contribute to the hulking stance of the car. M Sports carbon fiber front canards and diffuser adds to front downforce while a Sard carbon fiber GT Wing adds downforce to the rear. Finishing touches include M Sports carbon fiber hood and C-West GT style carbon fiber mirrors. A bright shade of red was painted over the car by the professionals from Alex Car Restoration. Finally, a set of rare and wide 18 x 9.5 Volk Racing CE28N wheels were mounted on the front while an even wider pair of 18 x 10.5 were mounted on the rear.

The interior is kept simple but all parts installed are of the highest quality. BRIDE ZETA II seats ensure that the driver and passenger are kept snuggly in place during wild oversteering maneuvers. A Nismo JTC Steering wheel and Nismo GT shift knob is utilized while Sard gauges ensure timely monitoring of engine vitals.

With a Silvia that looks and performs like this car, it’s no wonder that Nissan’s sports coupe is as popular as ever.

Engine: SR20DET, Turbonetics T04-E turbine, Blitz Exhaust Manifold, Espelir JGT500 Muffler with full 3-inch exhaust system, GReddy 24R Intercooler, GReddy E-Manage, GReddy Blow-off Valve, Tial Waste Gate, SARD Fuel regulator, SARD 550cc high flow injectors, GReddy Radiator Cap, GReddy Oil Cap, GReddy Oil Catch Tank, ARC Titanium Cooling Panel, 308whp, 298lb-ft dyno'd at Autoplus
Suspension: TEIN Type HE Drift Spec Coilovers, TEIN Tension Rod, NISMO Power Brace, GReddy Front Tower Bar, GReddy Rear Tower Bar, R34 GT-R Brembo Front Brakes with Endless Pads
Interior: Bride ZETA II Seats, NISMO JTC Steering Wheel, NISMO GT Shift Knob, 5Zigen Pedals, GReddy Turbo Timer, SARD Gauges (Boost, Oil Temp)
Exterior: M Sports Carbon Fiber Hood, M Sports Carbon Fiber Canards and Front Diffuser, M Sports Full Widebody Kit, SARD GT Rear Wing, C-West Carbon Fiber GT Mirror, HID Xenon Headlamps
Wheels: 18x9.5 RAYS Volk Racing CE28N front wheels, 18x10.5 RAYS Volk Racing CE28N rear wheels, Volk Racing Lugnuts, Dunlop SP9000 tires

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The Lexus IS200 isn’t really known for raw performance but more for being a midrange luxury sedan. However its JDM counterpart, the Toyota Altezza is a whole different story. Being inspired by this, the owner Keith Haw started out with putting TRD parts in his car. These included mostly aesthetic modifications like the bodykit and interior parts.

However, Keith soon found his car too boring and added a Nitrous system to add some juice to his ride. Too much juice boosted sent his stock engine to motor heaven, which fueled his quest for his hybrid project which was supposed to be a 3SG-E engine from an Altezza. But seeing the need for more speed, he later chanced upon a twin turbo 1JZ-GTE engine from a Toyota Supra MK3 at a surplus yard.

The engine was then brought to eRL motorworks for the transplant which took months and a lot of engineering. Soon more parts went under the hood, twin Turbonetics T3 turbines, custom plumbings, manifold, a hybrid intercooler, HKS SQV, and finished off with a RAY’s Gramlights 57 Dragon Muffler.

For the footwork, a set of RAY’s 19-inch Gramlights 57F Pro wheels wrapped with Dunlop tires was the weapon of choice. Stiff-stuff consist of TEIN Super Street Coilovers, and a Cusco strut bar. Additional stopping power is provided by TRD brake pads and TRD stainless steel brake lines.

Inside the car, a pair of Bride XAX2 bucket seats, a TRD instrument panel and a mixture of other TRD and Pivot accessories can be found. For monitoring, a set of DEFI Black Face Gauges and a VFD Basis Heads-up Display were used. For entertainment, it was a combination of Peerless and JL Audio custom installed by Francis Tan.

The IS200 being a heavy car, a little dieting was required. The steel hood and trunk were replaced with light and durable carbon fiber ones. To complement the L-Tuned bodykits, additional carbon fiber diffusers and cannards were installed on the front bumper, while a carbon fiber TRD rear spoiler was also installed. The side mirrors were also replaced with carbon fiber Ganador side mirrors.

This is certainly not very much of Lexus anymore and you’ll see it tearing up the streets quite often with plenty of power to boot.

Engine: 1JZ-GTE Engine, Turbonetics T3 Twin Turbines, Custom Turbo Pipings and Exhaust System, RAYS Gramlights 57 Dragon Muffler, Hybrid Intercooler, Greddy E-Manage Ultimate, HKS Super SQV Blow-off Valve, HKS Earth Circle Ground Wires, Pivot Raizin Volt Stabilizer, Walbro High Flow Fuel Pump, TRD Thermostat, TRD Radiator Cap, TRD Oil Cap, Carbing Oil Catch Tank, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cooling Plate
Suspension: TEIN Super Street Coilovers, TRD Racing Brake Pads, TRD Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Carbon Fiber-Aluminum Front Tower Bar, Cusco Rear Tower Bar
Interior: Bride XAX2 Bucket Seats, Pivot Type M Shift Lamp, Pivot Engine Starter Button, TRD Instrument Panel, TRD Steering Wheel, TRD Shift Knob, TRD Floor Mats, Apex-i Pencil-type Turbo Timer, DEFI VSD Basis Heads-up Display, DEFI BF Gauges (Boost, Oil Temp, Oil Press, Water Temp, EGT, Fuel Pressure), Pioneer 9350 CD Radio, Peerless Speakers, JL Audio W7 Subwoofer, JL Audio 300/2 Amplifier, JL Audio 500/1 Amplifier
Exterior: Carbon Fiber Hood, Carbon Fiber Trunk, Carbon Fiber Canards and Diffuser, L-Tuned Body Kit, Carbon Fiber TRD Rear Spoiler, Ganador Carbon Fiber Aero Mirror, Carbon Fiber B Pillar, Toyota Altezza Headlights, Toyota Altezza Taillights, Daylight Demon Eyes, GT HID Xenon Lamps, JDM Short Antenna
Wheels: 19x8 RAYS Gramlights 57F Pro, RAYS Aluminum Racing Lugnuts, Dunlop LM702 tires

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