PASMAG Builder Showcase: AJ Velasco's 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance Edition

Vehicle Features PASMAG Staff

During our virtual walk-through of KnowledgeFest.LIVE, we noticed AJ Velasco's 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance Edition as a featured vehicle for Orca Design & Manufacturing, the distributor of Focal and Illusion Audio. In this video, AJ gives us a tour of the Model 3 and tells us of the different modifications he and Matt Schaeffer of Sound FX Automotive and Musaic Design made to the build.

ESSENTIALS

Owner: AJ Velasco
Location: Clifton, New Jersey, USA
Vehicle: 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance
Horsepower: 458 whp
Club: RuinedTesla

SOCIAL

Facebook: /aj.velasco
Instagram: @jrzy_m3p
YouTube: video

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Tesla Model 3 Performance Upgrade

WHEELS & TIRES

Signature Wheels Multipiece SV303 Wheels - 20x9 (f), 20x10.5 (r)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tires - 235/35/20 (f), 275/30/20 (r)
Electric Speed Design Titanium Lugs

BRAKES

MountainPass Performance Page Mill Performance Rotors
Factory Brembo 4 piston calipers

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

AirDemand Suspension 10 Way Adjustable Air Bag Struts
Air Lift Performance 3H Management System
Air Lift Performance Leveling Sensors
Dual VIAIR 444c air compressors
Dual Seamless Tanks air tanks
Custom @Rat4Life hard line frunk setup
Custom air compressor cover by Matt Schaeffer of Musaic Design
Custom Classy House Productions Airlift Performance manifold cover
MountainPass Performance Arastradero Rear Toe Arms
MountainPass Performance Arastradero Rear Camber Arms

EXTERIOR

Artisan Spirits Black Label Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler
Artisan Spirits Black Label Carbon Fiber Front Bumper Garnishes
Artisan Spirits Black Label Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
Artisan Spirits Black Label Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
Artisan Spirits Black Label Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
Hand Cut XPEL Stealth PPF Whole Car Wrap
Opticoat Pro Plus Ceramic Coating
3M Satin Black Chrome Delete
Shaved Exterior Emblems
3M Crystalline Window Tint
3M Crystalline Front/Rear Windshield Tint
3M Crystalline Roof Tint
Electric Speed Design carbon fiber side camera covers
Electric Speed Design carbon fiber door handles
ModifiedTesla M3 Style carbon fiber mirror caps
ModifiedTesla carbon fiber door sill plates
ModifiedTesla carbon fiber door hinge covers

LIGHTING

LightingTrendz Alumi Flow Series Underbody LED Lights
LightingTrendz Alumi Flow Series Interior LED Lights
LightingTrendz Alumi Flow Series Dual Row LED (Trunk Lighting)
LightingTrendz Alumi Flow Series Dual Row LED (front grill lighting)
RGB LED Dash Strip
RBG LEDs for subwoofer enclosure & amp rack

INTERIOR

TAW Customs Carbon Fiber/White Leather Custom Steering Wheel
TAW Customs White Leather Wrapped Airbag
ModifiedTesla Carbon Fiber Door and Window Switch Covers
RPM Tesla White Leather Arm Rest
Electric Speed Design Carbon Fiber Dash
Electric Speed Design Carbon Fiber Center Console
ModifiedTesla Carbon Fiber Center Console Side Trim
RPM Tesla Carbon Fiber Dash End Caps
3m White Carbon Fiber Trim Wrap
Abstract Ocean Matte Screen Protector
Opticoat Opti-guard Leather Protectant
Opticoat Pro Plus Ceramic Coat (Carbon Fiber pieces)
CasperM3 Anti-Nudge Auto Pilot Device
Razo Wide View Rear Mirror
3Y Accessories Phone/iPad Mount
ModifiedTesla Carbon Fiber Front Seat Backs
ModifiedTesla Carbon Fiber Rear Center Console Vent
Grey Alcantera Head liner, A,B,C Pillars

AUDIO, MULTIMEDIA & MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Illusion Audio Carbon C8 Component Speakers
Illusion Audio C3 CX 2 Way Speakers
Illusion Audio Carbon C10XL Subwoofer
Focal FPX5.1200 Amplifier
Focal FPX4.400SQ Amplifier
Mosconi AMAS96K High Res Bluetooth Streaming
Toslink Cable
Mosconi RCD Controller
Mosconi Mos-BTM Bluetooth Module
Mosconi 8to12 Aerospace Pro DSP
Hushmat Sound Treatment
Sound Shield Acoustic Foam Treatment
Stinger 6000 Series RCA’s
AudioQuest Big Sur 3.5 to RCA cable
Astell & Kern SE200 DAP Music Player
Acrylic Speaker Adapters
Custom Musaic Design A-Pillars
Custom Musaic Design Subwoofer Enclosure
Custom Musaic Design Amp Rack
Ohmmu V2 Lithium Lightweight Battery

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"My favorite modification is easily the custom audio setup created by Matt Schaeffer of Musaic Design. The custom amp rack, subwoofer enclosure, and A-pillars truly make the car stand-out from other Teslas. It's not an off-the-shelf type of mod that anyone can just get. The design compliments the look and feel of the car in a futuristic design. When people see the car at shows and meets, they are wow'd at the fact that it's a bagged Tesla, then when they come around to the back, they get a look at the audio and it being the final exclamation point on the project.

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Teslux Innovations Plaid Series RGBW Headlights
Teslux Innovations Plaid Series RGBW Fog Lights with Flow Series LED
Maybe Widebody - If someone makes it ("ahem - Liberty Walk, Pandem, Prior Designs" hahah)
Maybe a vinyl wrap design

SPONSORS

Always Clean Detailing
Rat4Life
LightingTrendz
MountainPass Performance
Signature Wheels
Clientele Coatings
Electric Speed Design

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Rat4Life - Misha
Always Clean Detailing (Fairlawn, NJ) - Benny, Felix, Karena, Hernard
Technicar Autosports (North Arlington, NJ)
Musaic Design (Lewes, DE) - Matt Schaeffer
Clientele Coatings (Midland Park, NJ) - Riegel Punla

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