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Jumping into May brought us through another round of conversations, another page of analytics, and another collection of popular products to review for the latest Top Five list. We are never surprised by the amount of interest that is generated by what we have to offer in our online catalog, but we can never predict exactly what products will grab the five top spots on the roster. Truthfully, it is always exciting for us to see what is trending for a specific vehicle platform and we get a lot of joy hearing from members of the Subaru community, finding out about their projects, and learning why they pick a specific component. Sometimes our crew gains more insight from the experiences of customers, their reviews on products, and their honest feedback than they would from the manufacturer or another representative who may know how the product should work on paper, but doesn't have the hands-on experience that comes from the Subaru community. Providing an overview of specific, popular products each month is a great way to help enthusiasts avoid a lot of pitfalls that may come during their journey of investigation and preparation while on their way to an expensive upgrade. We work hard compiling the numbers and preparing the data to paint a very broad picture of five products and their manufacturers based on purchasing habits, online analytics, and customer engagement to point you in the best direction. All things we hold as our top priorities. The Subimods team has built a great list for May which includes some great offerings from Molded Innovations, Vertex, A’PEXi, Compressive Tuning , and Tomei , five companies and products that may be familiar to some and new to others, but who always continue to brighten the path to successful modifications through their innovations, smart engineering, and quality workmanship.The latest video presentation is based on the current compilation, “ May’s Top Five Most Wanted Products for the 2022 BRZ ”, and is hosted by Nick Nazzaro , Subimods CEO and Founder. During each segment Nick spends some concise, quality time discussing each product while applying his deep understanding of the aftermarket and the Subaru brand, but moreover as an experienced enthusiast, modification expert, and daily driver. Now, let's learn more about the companies that have brought this month's Top Five Products to market.
Molded Innovations continues to impress with their stylish and innovative products that enhance the exterior of the BRZ. Their consistent delivery of dynamic and eye-catching products has earned them a solid spot on our Top Five Product list. Molded Innovations excels at bringing exceptional quality and style every time, which is why their BRZ product line is in high demand. In 1996, Car Make T&E entered the Japanese automotive performance industry with a strong belief in discipline and hard work. Later blending with Vertex, they quickly became advocates for original and authentic products. Now, almost 25 years later, Vertex is dedicated to offering quality parts that customers will enjoy for a lifetime. A’PEXi, a Japanese company with almost 25 years of expertise in the motorsports marketplace, has been providing performance products to enthusiasts worldwide. Their skilled engineers and mechanics have successfully brought premier aftermarket exhausts and performance products to road and track lovers, establishing a globally popular brand. Compressive Tuning has meticulously designed and crafted their product line, paying exceptional attention to detail specifically tailored for the sleek profile of the BRZ. Among the vast array of alternatives in the market, their handcrafted products stand out. The exceptional quality and pride infused into Compressive Tuning's product line is evident from the feedback we have received from the community of innovative builders. For over five decades, Tomei has built a reputation as experts in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of superior engine components and high-performance parts. Their contribution to the global knowledge base in the automotive industry has earned them the well-known label as “Engine Specialists," making them icons in the field. They have built a long tradition of success on the racetrack by providing victory through their high quality products. Shining a light on this group of premiere companies is only opening the first door to May's most popular products . Now we can sit back and learn about the products they create and dissect the unique set of features they offer the 2022 Subaru BRZ .
The month of May comes out of the gate with a big and bold offering that slides confidently into the number five position. The Molded Innovations Honeycomb Mesh Style, Gloss Black, Front Grille assembly brings a stylish but aggressive look to the table which guarantees a second, third, or fourth look whether you and your BRZ are cruising down the highway, screaming around the track, or drifting over the pavement. Molded Innovations has designed and created an elegant grill custom engineered specifically for the BRZ ZD8 bumper. This beautiful but rugged piece of craftsmanship has been built from premium ABS plastic and finished with a black gloss coating to ensure its solid construction remains stunning and its look provides a forceful impression no matter where your BRZ may roam. This grill's one-piece design and precisely conceived fitment for seamless installation ensures that it will remain stable and sealed to keep your BRZ at its safest during any driving scenario. Coming in with an extra accent from the elegant and classic honeycomb mesh grille, Molded Innovations punctuates this stylish statement with confidence and flair to drive home that the BRZ's well-rounded personality should not be taken for granted. During our video presentation, Nick Nazzaro illuminates how this product slowly raised its hand in a very crowded room but quickly got the attention it deserved from a very hungry and passionate group of BRZ faithful. "Molded Innovations released it pretty quietly a few months ago," Nazzaro explained. "We only got about 20 out of the gate, so we didn't want to push it too hard. We wanted to make sure that the market was well received.", he added. "It's a complete front grill replacement. A lot of BRZ owners look at the parallel Kit Kat style front grills and they're not fond of it.", Nazzaro confirms. "You look at the GR platform - it's a little bit more bespoke, a little bit more styled...so that the GR replacement actually brings that upgraded styling to the BRZ.", he said. "It's a little known fact the grill is actually massive obviously. The honeycomb area is actually only visible. The rest of it is all behind the bumper. The gloss black featuring nice honeycomb allows you to use one of the more basic practical emblems pretty easily. So, if you want to change that up or go with something aftermarket you can as well." If you want to take a closer look at this stunning and stylish upgrade, flip over to the Subimods online catalog and learn how to give a nice gift to your 2022 Subaru BRZ .
As we get pulled along to the next entry on our list, we see another terrific product walk into the room and jump up into the number four position without looking back for approval from anyone but our customers. The Vertex 350mm Direct Fit Leather Steering Wheel is brought to the table showing that there are many enthusiasts interested in upgrading their overall driving control and feel by a complete and dramatic change between their hands. Vertex brought intelligent design, extreme comfort, and a strong spirit of competition into their laboratory when they injected life into this amazing product. This top-quality, 350mm diameter steering wheel incorporates an elegant, comforting, and stylish leather wrapped wheel with the feeling of safety by maintaining the factory air bags to keep the driver comforted and confident when trouble enters the mix. The popularity of this Vertex product should not be a surprise to the BRZ customers who are causing them to fly off the shelves and be the subject of a lot of exciting chatter of the past months. As our Top Five video presentation continues, Nazzaro continues to share insights about this latest popular offering and how this product jumped onto our list and started to gain traction in the motorsports community. "Vertex's demand actually came from a lot of our drift customers wanting a universal hub and wheel assembly, but they began to release application specific stuff," Nazzaro confirms. "This actually covers the 17, plus BRZ, all the way up to current...and then GR 86. The late model GEN 1's up.", he adds. "This wheel is very cool - simply because if you haven't heard of Vertex or you haven't seen their brand before, they are very, very modern with their styling. Flashy colors, big text, thick stitching.", Nazzaro says with confidence and pride. "They really want you to know that you're using their product. So, you see that a lot in the design. They have a very nice triple stitch. It's a red and white combo and the leather itself is actually very high quality.", he said. "This wheel isn't cheap", he confirms, "but, again, you're getting an extremely high quality product from Vertex. It is offered in leather and then suede as well. Gives you that modular ability for whichever you like." Whether you have made a decision to purchase one of these for your BRZ, or you know of another Subaru that needs an uplift in the steering wheel department, Vertex offers a number of options for the investigating enthusiast on the Subimods website .
Slipping into the number three slot is the Dry Carbon Fiber Engine Cover set from A'PEXi, the perfect addition for under the hood of your 2022 BRZ . Any enthusiast who may be at a stage of their modification where building additional style, sharp detail, and sleek lines within their engine bay rules over the higher cost and effort of engine, exhaust, or suspension upgrades, may want to look closer at this amazing kit from A'PEXi. Their designers and engineers have created a quality product by implementing 3D scanning technology to achieve a precise but efficiently crafted cover assembly for the BRZ platform. The A'PEXi team has been inspired to provide the detail-oriented enthusiast with a full dry carbon cover that absorbs the true spirit of motorsports at every angle and with each line. Beyond its clean and pristine aesthetic, this dry carbon product contributes to the vehicle's overall weight reduction while giving an onlooker feelings of envy whenever the hood is open. A'PEXi provides an impressive set of components that will bring your BRZ to the next level without breaking the bank or affecting future plans for bigger and more dramatic upgrades. We can understand how our BRZ loving customers want to add this to their upgrade lists and give their platform a little boost. During this portion of our video presentation, Nazzaro shares a few important insights regarding A'PEXi's offering and confirms why this has jumped to the third seat on the Top Five. "A'PEXi, again", Nazzaro says with enthusiasm. "We have featured them in the WRX version of this list and they've just boomed onto the scene. They are moving a ton of products for the new cars," he said confidently. "This is their engine cover combo. It's a three-piece kit all dry carbon, very nice matte finish. This is for the customer that wants to pop their Hood at the car shows.", he confirms. "It's not going to do anything for performance. It's not really going to do anything for cooling or any sort of functional metric either, truthfully...but, it gives you a very nice style upgrade and there is a large subset of people that want to show off their car that they've built. So, this has a cemented place on the podium." Bring some envy into the hearts of your peers by introducing the A'PEXi Dry Carbon Fiber Engine Cover set to your 2022 Subaru BRZ . Check out more details about this product within our online catalog .
Sometimes, something truly beautiful this way comes. In the case of May's Top Five Product listing, we are happy to see another interior product that also enhances human performance, comfort, and style all in the same application. Compressive Tuning's Forged Limited Edition Blue Carbon Fiber Shift Knob is a great product that seems to be a popular choice which is becoming a rarity in the Subaru aftermarket world. This well-loved and extremely stylish forged carbon shift knob has climbed to a high cliff on our list with limited available and at limited quantities. Our BRZ faithful have found the perfect product to attain the most satisfying shifting experience. This stunningly handcrafted forged carbon fiber shift knob comes in two colors, but whatever choice is made will prove to bring the highest grade of luxury to your vehicle's interior and overall personality. This product is compatible with any M12x1.25mm threaded shift stem, but since an adapter has been included by Compressive Tuning, the knob will also fit on a M10x1.25 threaded stem if required. We are always thrilled to see Compressive Tuning's products perform well month to month. Truly, we are never surprised when we see the numbers that allow them to slip into a Top Five list because we're already sold by their amazing quality, their eye for design, and their attention to detail that bleeds through every product the create. As we move forward through our video presentation, Nick adds more insight regarding this stunning product and chimes in about their increasing popularity that has led them to collectible status. "We've had compressive shift knobs featured before, but this one is extremely popular on the BRZ.", Nazzaro confirms. "We've seen a lot of data coming back that it's the BRZ owners buying this. It is their forged shift knob. This one is actually a blue and blue lower ring...with blue in the forged material," he exclaims. "You're able to get this very uniquely crafted shift knob. I think a lot of the demand is coming from this is very bespoke.", Nick confirms. "Right now we only have about 50 units and Compressive hasn't yet confirmed if they're going to continue with this.", he warns. "This may be one of the last 50, so, if you're looking at this and you have a Rally Blue BRZ or you're even looking maybe for a WRX, hop on this quickly. I can probably guarantee this might not be in the top five again because we'll have sold them out." If you are interested in grabbing one of these Limited Edition Blue Carbon Fiber Shift Knobs for your BRZ , act quickly and look to the Subimods online catalog to fulfill your desire and add some rarity to your vehicle.
Wrapping up the Top Five Product list for May brings us face to face with a product that is somewhat invisible in the eyes of the enthusiast looking for high-profile performance enhancements or stylish improvements to turn heads. Even though this is a less-than-sexy piece to add to your wish list or chat up to your friends, this product is extremely important and could be looked at as a critical addition to ensure your BRZ keeps running when under highly stressful conditions. The Tomei Oil Baffle Plate addresses an important issue that a smart and prepared enthusiast who has track performance in their future may want to seriously consider during their next shopping spree. An investment in this simple but important component may be a great choice for the BRZ driver to help their vehicle extend its life and continue a journey into the world of high performance with no serious complications. While operating your BRZ under certain challenging performance conditions the engine’s oil can become uneven while performing intense braking on curves and dramatic acceleration or deceleration on the straight sections of track. This can develop into trouble for a driver who didn't expect to overwhelm their BRZ while having a fun run around the track while experiencing their vehicle's performance potential. Making an affordable investment in the Tomei Oil Baffle Plate to ride clear of a serious situation - like a blown engine due to a sudden oil pressure drop - might be the best choice you'll make during your life with the BRZ. Simply, whether you are taking your car to the track or commuting to your job on the highway each day, this product is the best solution for maintaining consistent oil supply to your engine. It ensures uninterrupted oil flow for peak engine performance. Nazzaro concludes his overview of the Top Five Product list by commenting on the importance of our number one product and why adding this to the 2022 Subaru BRZ is a great purchasing choice for any owner of this platform. "The GEN 2 primarily is where we're seeing a lot of people purchase these given some of the oiling issues and the concerns.", Nazzaro explains. "We actually run another brand of this product on our BRZ since we didn't have the Tomei model at the time, but this version is actually very robust.", he confirmed. "The overall product quality that Japan is putting out here is extremely satisfying. The way they have laser welded this. It almost looks like soldering, but the beautiful part of it is this is going to help contain the oil in the pan to prevent sloshing.", Nazzaro explains further. "If you're doing any Motorsports - Drifting, Time Attack, anything where the car is feeling High G's - where that oil is going to move in the pan aggressively, this is definitely something you want to take a look at.", he confirms. "It's not too expensive. If you're already pulling the pan anyway and you're already getting in there, this is one of those things where you might as well do it. It is cheap insurance." Learn more about the Tomei Oil Baffle Plate and how it can save your beloved BRZ from serious trouble by checking out more details on the Subimods website .
Learn more details regarding the products featured on May’s Top Five Most Wanted Products For the 2022 BRZ by watching the video (above), where you can see an informative overview commentary provided by Subimods CEO and founder Nick Nazzaro .
Bryon Turcotte - Marketing Writer/Analyst
Turcotte has worked as a writer, journalist, and digital content developer for 30 years. He began his career in music journalism in 1995 then worked for several years as both a staff writer, managing editor, and a freelancer for both regional and national music publications. Over the next three decades his contributions extended beyond the music industry as he served within the realms of higher education, science and technology, manufacturing, and finance. He has been serving as a content developer and writer on the Subimods Marketing team since August 2023.
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