Subi Vibes Magazine May 2023 Issue

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Subi Vibes is a lifestyle for Subaru lovers, encouraging adventure and passion. The greatest feeling in the world is to explore everything around you. Welcome to Subi Vibes Magazine where we want to share your Subaru adventures. Grab a camera, grab your keys, jump in your Subaru, and take a ride to wherever life may lead you. Explore, share, and experience. After all, ADVENTURE AWAITS around every corner!

- Daniel Ramey, Editor-In-Chief

- Tony Tereska, CEO

ADVENTURE AWAITS

Since day one, Subi Vibes has always had their goals set on bringing people together and sharing their love for life and adventure. Subi Vibes is all about the friends and family, the good times, the smiles, and the adventures. In 2018, Subi Vibes was created with a vision in mind. Attending shows and setting up a booth to promote an image and clothing line was just the beginning to what has now evolved into a complete Subi lifestyle. The connection between our image and our fans has

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become a cornerstone in the Subi community. After all, adventure awaits around every corner and in a Subaru, every corner is worth taking. From Subifest, to Wicked Big Meet, to Boxerfest, and many small shows throughout the country, Subi Vibes has been there to share in your adventures and to create our own. The connection between Subi Vibes and the community continues to grow and our image continues to evolve. Subaru owners get it. They know what it is like to own a fun auto and they know what it is like to hit that open road in search of adventure. They live it every day. They live our motto. Every year since our founding, the amount of family, friends, and fans has grown. Over the past couple of years there has been conversations about the mission of Subi Vibes, its role in the Subi community, and how it could continue to grow and reach new levels. The thought of being able to do the things we love every day became very appealing, so we took the chance to give you a visual media platform to share your passion, your ride, and your personal list of adventures. In 2023, we launched Subi Vibes Magazine and we hope you join us on this new road to help our Subi community grow with love, pride, and courage to enjoy the adventure that awaits.

- Tony Tereska, CEO

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TONY TERESKA

BEAST - 2016 SUBARU STI

BUILDING UNIQUE VEHICLES AND CREATING CUSTOM FEATURES HAS BEEN IN MY BLOOD FROM AN EARLY AGE.

In 2016 I was preparing to buy my first new Subaru STI, not once envisioning or even dreaming of how that purchase would set me on a path I never could have imagined. Initially, I located a black 2016 STI that was waiting for me at a dealership, but that was short lived once I set eyes on a limited edition Hyperblue STI parked there. I knew that particular STI was special as only 700 were made in the USA and were typically required to be pre-ordered. As I inquired about the Hyperblue STI, it was music to my ears when I learned how the dealership had just acquired the STI that very same day and it was still available for sale. Fortunately for me, the sale had fallen through with the person who had pre-ordered the vehicle. I left with BEAST that day and never looked back. The circumstances surrounding how I came to purchase BEAST could not have worked out any more in my favor and it was the beginning of a whole new adventure.

Building unique vehicles and creating custom features has been in my blood from an early age. My father and three older brothers instilled a creative and strong work ethic in me, and together we built many styles of vehicles from the wheels up. Fixing, building, and determining how each vehicle runs best, while doing so in any and all weather conditions, really created a sense of pride in the finished product and would

TONY TERESKA

BEAST - 2016 SUBARU STI

leave me all the more excited for my next big project. That type of attitude has never left me and will continue forever.

That same attitude motivated me to start modifications on BEAST the same week I brought her home. Those first modifications included a simple cold air intake, axle back exhaust, and Cobb access port with off the shelf maps for hp gains. Seven years, several engine builds, and numerous upgrades later, “BEAST” became a reality and she began to live up to her name. The build has her sounding like a jet engine taking off. When her huge turbo spools up and kicks in, you feel the G-Force of the 800+ hp shoot you back into your seat and it takes your breath away.

Building BEAST has forced me deep into what the Subaru world has to offer. Showing her at events over the last five years, like Boxerfest, Subifest, Wicked Big Meet, and other venues across several states, has allowed me to meet many Subaru enthusiasts who quickly became family. That evolved into acquiring my business Subi Vibes, a merchandise brand to promote the Subaru world and adventures that await. I am blessed to continue this journey of building my business, expanding my knowledge, and helping others build their dream vehicles, no matter the make or model. I will never forget where I came from and the many friends I was lucky to meet along the way.

PHOTO CRED: TONY TERESKA

TONY TERESKA

BEAST - 2016 SUBARU STI

MODS

• Professionally tuned by Fast of Westchester

• Garrett Performance GTX3582R Gen II blacked out edition reverse rotation-top turbo mount turbo

• Process West intake manifold and billet tumbler deletes

• Turbosmart Gen V comp-gate 40mm wastegates

• Vibrant billet hose clamps and 4 ply hoses

• Stage 4 Competition Clutch twin disc carbon fiber

• Radium Engineering dual fuel pump hangers, fuel pump controller, and adjustable pressure switch

• AEM 15-1200 fuel pump

• Injector Dynamics 1700cc injectors and IDF750 fuel filter

• Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilover suspension kit

• ML24 Design Widebody fender flare kit

• Aeroflow Dynamics aggressive metal side skirts, front lip, and rear diffuser

• HT Autos 5 piece body and lip kit

• Forgestar 19x11.5 CF5V super deep concave wheels

• Toyo Proxes R888R XL 295/30/19 tires

• Oracle light rings and under hood/front bumper lighting

TONY TERESKA

BEAST - 2016 SUBARU STI

MODS

• SP Performance Racing drilled and slotted black rotors and brakes

• Cobb AP V3 Accessport, flex-fuel kit/ E85 tuned, 4 bar Map sensor kit, speed density adapter, and IAT sensor

• Billetworkz billet oil cap, engine oil dipstick, power steering fluid cap, brake fluid cap, and coolant cap

• Billetworkz Hyperblue weighted shift knob

• Billetworkz extended shift lever, reverse lock out pulley, and red temperature control knobs

• Topstitch Trim matching Hyperblue thread shift boot and e-brake boot

• JDM rear smoked third brake light

• Subispeed sequential headlights, rear brake lights, and mirror turn signals

• Subispeed smoked fog lights and LED front turn signal strips

• Subispeed fog bezels, rear winglets, and rear top and bottom wing lips

• Nameless Turbo back exhaust and front strut tower brace

• Cusco rear strut brace and rear member power brace

• Perrin front mount intercooler, pitch stop mount, and transmission mount

• Perrin brake fluid cover, front dress up, light weight crank pulley, and alternator pulley

• Perrin coolant overflow tank, fender shrouds, and pulley cover

• IAG Stage 3 block, high pressure braided power steering lines, and V3 top feed fuel rails

• IAG V3 competition series air oil separator, V2 CNC top feed TGV housings, and air pump block off plates

• Matte Black striping by Inshane Designs

2016 SUBARU WRX STI

GUSTAVO LOPEZ

ELTAVO91 - 2016 SUBARU WRX STI

Gustavo Lopez is a member of Boosted Clique out of Georgia and he has one badass Subie. This mean machine is a 2016 Subaru WRX STI and is modified from top to bottom with Gustavo’s special touch.

Exterior modifications include side skirts, Spoiler carbon fiber gurney flap, upper and bottom front bumper grille deletes, rear bumper lip aprons ST-Style, Subispeed carbon wing stiffener, engine bay dress up covers, INGS N-spec series front bumper, Diode Dynamics SS3 Max fog lights, OLM USDM LED front turn signal housings, Reshingu 3 in 1 sequential turn signal LEDs, and Billetworkz engine bay caps.

Interior modifications include a Cobb access port, Aem wide band gauge, Aem oil presure gauge, and methanol kit gauge while the performance modifications include a Turbo xs front mount intercooler kit, Equal headers, up pipe, down pipe and straight pipe 3”, intake inlet, Forge piston and connecting rods, Grimmspeed electronic boost control, Snow Performance methanol kit, TGV delete and ported, and oil pickup.

Gustavo’s Subie is riding on BC coilovers, Kansei rokus 5 x 114.3 18 x 9.5 +12, Project Kics R40 Iconix lug nuts with aluminum cap and locks and valve cap, strut bar, Stance adjustable red lower control arms V2.0, and 60mm drop (rear).

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GUSTAVO LOPEZ IS A MEMBER OF BOOSTEDCLIQUE OUT OF GEORGIA AND HE HAS ONE BADASS SUBIE.

2020 SUBARU WRX STI

MANNY MORILLA

JARVIS - 2020 SUBARU WRX STI

NOT ONLY DOES MY PASSION FOR CARS TAP INTO MY CREATIVE VISION FOR MY OWN CAR, BUT IT ALSO LEADS ME TO OPPRTUNITIES TO GROW MY PASSION WITH OTHERS THAT ARE LIKE MINDED.

I have been passionate about cars for as long as I can remember. When I was little, I would line up all my Hot Wheels cars just to admire all the different types of cars I could only dream of having one day. When I was ten years old, my uncle took me for a ride in his 2002 WRX STI Bugeye, and from that day forward I made it my goal to have an STI in my garage as soon as I could afford it.

I have worked as a firefighter for about nine years, and recently got promoted to Lieutenant in my department. I love firefighting and what I can do for others through my work. My career also gave me the ability to finally afford a Subaru of my own. I purchased a 2018 WRX, but I knew this wouldn’t be the end for me. Fast forward a few years later, I traded my WRX for a 2020 Subaru WRX STI Limited that I have been modifying since the first day I got it. If you’re a car guy, you know you can’t keep anything stock for more than a day without losing your mind. Not only does my passion for cars tap into my creative vision for my own car, but it also leads me to opportunities to grow my passion with others that are like minded. I am thankful for all of the opportunities I have gained from what started with Matchbox cars and has led to owning one of my dream cars.

PHOTO CRED: @UNKNOWNLENS MANNY MORILLA

MANNY MORILLA

JARVIS - 2020 SUBARU WRX STI

MODS

• Cobb fuel rails, fuel lines, LF BPV

• Cobb SF cold air intake with Airbox

• Perrin fully adjustable fuel pressure regulator

• AEM high flow fuel pump

• Perrin heat shield

• ID 1050cc injectors

• IAG TGV deletes

• Grimmspeed catted downpipe

• AEM wideband gauge with Visconti wiring cables

• Perrin turbo inlet

• Grimmspeed electric boost control solenoid

• Blox cylinder 4 cooling mod

• Koyo radiator

• Invidia R400 catback exhaust system

• ETS V2 Maxflow equal length headers

• Cobb street series air/oil separator

• Perrin neon green engine dress up

• Brunt titanium engine caps and air box cover

• STI top mount intercooler shield

• Fortune Auto 500 Gen 7 coilovers

• Goodrich steel brake line

• Cusco front and rear strut towers

• Factory drilled rotors

• Brembo 6 piston front brakes and 4 piston rear brakes

• OLM carbon fiber side skirts and spoiler

• Noble carbon fiber front lip

• OLM carbon fiber lower bumper trim, canards, and rear window spoiler

• Seibon carbon fiber hood

MANNY MORILLA

JARVIS - 2020 SUBARU WRX STI

MODS

• OLM CS carbon fiber rear spats

• Subiespeed carbon fiber wing stabilizers

• OLM carbon fiber rear bumper trim

• APR carbon fiber license plate backing/trim

• Boddy Club sequential tail lights

• Subiespeed F1 rear brake light

• Seibon carbon fiber front fender trim

• Titanium side and rear badges

• OLM carbon fiber grille, door trim, door handles, and gas door

• Lit Logos STI front emblem

• WRXdaily carbon fiber fog light bezels

• Subiespeed carbon fiber badges

• Rays Gramlights 57 CR 18 x 9.5 +38 offset

• Rays Gramlights wheel stickers

• Brunt titanium valve stem caps and lug nuts

• MSP carbon fiber steering wheel, gauge cluster trim, and console hood trim

• Carbon fiber door trims

• Subiespeed interior RGB lights

• Cobb Stage 2 short shifter

• Carbon fiber shift knob

CARLOS ANTONIO

I bought this car around June of 2022. Ever since then, this car has brought me for a ride of a lifetime. I found my passion and love for the car scene, especially with the Subaru community.

I am the only person in my family that is into cars, so it was a bit hard for me in the beginning. Learning the very basic fundamentals of the automotive scene was a bit of a rough learning experience. When I bought this car, I decided that with this project, I would do every modification on my own and learn as much as I can while doing it. With about six months with the WRX, I have met some of my closest friends today.

I have brought this car to multiple car shows, and the highlight of the year was SubieFest Daytona of 2022. That show was the pinnacle of all the shows I brought this WRX to. Meeting other Subaru enthusiasts and learning from them is an experience you cannot put a price on. From the old generation owners to the new, everybody has their own story to tell about their builds. Those are the things I most cherish about this scene.

Passion for cars has brought us together. Without my friends that helped me put my vision for this build together, this car wouldn’t be where it is today.

I’d also like to thank my beautiful wife for always supporting me and giving me the motivation to continue building this car every day.

MONK - 2022 SUBARU WRX

PHOTO CRED: ZACK KEASLER - DREAMSCOPE FILMS

EVER SINCE THEN, THIS CAR HAS BROUGHT ME FOR A RIDE OF A LIFETIME.

MY FIRST TURBO

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2022 SUBARU WRX

ASHLEY ANDERSON

MY FIRST TURBO - 2022 SUBARU WRX

My WRX is my first turbo car and my introduction into the car scene. I’ve only had it a few months so it’s still a work in progress with only cosmetic mods done. I have so many ideas for this car I just don’t know where to start! I’m not sure what will come next but I’m excited for this adventure.

So far I’ve had this car in sun, rain, snow, mud, anything you can think of and it’s just an amazing car all around. This car makes driving anywhere a great time, long trips or short. With the weather getting warmer I’m looking forward to weekends full of car shows, car meets, and Cars & Coffees.

PHOTO CRED: ASHLEY ANDERSON

SO FAR I’VE HAD THIS CAR IN SUN, RAIN, SNOW, MUD, ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF AND IT’S JUST AN AMAZING CAR ALL AROUND.

ASHLEY ANDERSON

MY FIRST TURBO2022 SUBARU WRX

MODS

• Tinted headlights and tail lights

• Tinted windows

• Black badges

• Noble rear fog light

• Aeroflow Dynamics duck bill spoiler

• Rally Armor mud flaps

• Winter wheels: stock HyperBlue STI wheels

• Summer wheels: Enkei Raijins

MATT GRZELKA

NARROW - 2008 SUBARU WRX

I grew up being around cars, working on cars, detailing cars, and loving cars! My first car ever was a 1997 Subaru Legacy L wagon, back then at 16. It was my “ugly station wagon”, that started my love for Suarus. I had always dreamed about getting a WRX/STI and said one day I will own one. That day came true in March of 2017 when I took a haul and picked up my bone stock 2008 Subaru WRX hatchback. I remember this day like the back of my hand and little did I know, this was just the beginning of an amazing experience with this car. I have put countless hours of work into this car and don’t regret a single bit of it. I have met a number of people and have gained the best of friends from building this car and going to events/ shows with it.

In 2019, tragedy happened and my car had over 700 hail damage dents. It was at this point that my long dream of widebodying a narrowbody WRX became a reality. One of my best friends, who we have always joked about doing a body kit, years later owns a body shop named BOK Autobody, fully restored my car and turned my dream into a reality! It became the first narrowbody hatchback WRX with a MNTRider Design Widebody kit. Every year the vehicle gets more and more done to it as we look at it as whatever design I have in my head, we can make it a reality! I am beyond thankful for all

I HAVE PUT COUNTLESS HOURS OF WORK INTO THIS CAR AND DON’T REGRET A SINGLE BIT OF IT.

MATT GRZELKA

NARROW - 2008 SUBARU WRX

of the friends, family, car clubs, and companies that help me achieve my goals every single day and cannot wait to see what the future holds. If you ever see the car or myself, make sure you say hello!

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MODS

• Custom fiberglass MNTRider widebody kit

• TruHart suspension with Vera management

• Custom tri-coat roof

• Avid1 AV06 wheels

• Paint matched interior

• Sparco harness bar and harnesses

• KartBoy short throw shifter

• Custom air management mount

• Full wood interior hatch layout

• Custom chassis mount with 70” NRG carbon fiber deck

• Billterworkz window vents and shift knob with boot

• Custom headlights

• Cobb SF intake, full custom exhaust, tune

• Custom badges

• Carbon engine bay dress up

• All body and paint work by BOK Autobody

JESSE BAUMANN

I am an Army Veteran and avid car enthusiast. I dove into the tuning world in the early 2000s and watched the community grow and grow. I’ve been modifying cars since the NOPI National days. I’ve always done all my own work besides the short block and without any sponsorship help. My initial plan for this car was to make 400 hp but that wasn’t enough. Now it is almost 500 hp and looking to make more. I am constantly looking for ideas and inspiration whenever I can.

My goal is to always produce a fast, reliable yet clean, sleek car whenever I build. The Subaru community has been by far the best I’ve been involved with and I’m excited to meet more of the community in this year’s upcoming show season. Big shout out to Marcus a fellow WRX owner who has spent countless hours helping me to get my WRX to where it is today.

SEXY WRXY - 2018 SUBARU WRX

PHOTO CRED: JESSE BAUMANN

I AM AN ARMY VETERAN AND AVID CAR ENTHUSIAST. I DOVE INTO THE TUNING WORLD...

JESSE BAUMANN

SEXY WRXY - 2018 SUBARU WRX

MODS

• IAG Stage 2.5 closed deck built short block

• Mishimoto cold air intake and radiator

• Perrin blow off valve, TGVs, front mount intercooler, fender shrouds, and short throw shifter with bushings

• Cobb carbon fiber manifold cover

• Killer B headers

• Twin 38mm Tial external wastegates

• Steam Speed 71stx turbo

• Invidia high flow downpipe

• Remark midpipe and burnt titanium exhaust

• ACT heavy duty clutch

• Cobb flex fuel kit, air/oil separator, Accessport, and electronic boost control

• Norstrum high pressure fuel pump

• Hydro dipped intake manifold

• Subiespeed LED headlights and tail lights

• Aeroflow Dynamics rear diffuser

• JDM Muscle carbon fiber front lip

• Carbon fiber mirrors, exhaust shrouds, hood scoop, shark fin antenna, door pillars, gas tank lid, and fender badges

• 19” Rotiform RSE

• Nitto 55 Street radials

• Stop Tech brakes with SS lines

• JDM Muscle side skirt extensions

• Subiflow carbon fiber/Alcantara steering wheel

• JDM Muscle carbon fiber shifter bezel and Idoing head unit with carbon fiber bezel

• 2013 STI Alcantara seats

• Go Carbon carbon fiber center arm rest

• Car Mat Customs red leather floor mats

• Memphis audio tweeters, mids, and 10” enclosed subwoofer mated to Kicker amp

2019 SUBARU WRX

AMBER MUMMA

Since I was kid, I have always loved everything about vehicles. I grew up around a bunch of boys and they taught me most of everything I know. For the longest time, I dreamed of owning a WRX and in 2019 that dream finally came true.

I’m blessed to pass on my passion with my six year old son, Jase, who has grown up in the car scene with me and loves everything about it. There are a handful of people who have inspired and helped me achieve my build to Shadow so far, you all know who you are. Shadow is daily driven, resulting in a good amount of mileage. I am hoping to get another car eventually and make Shadow my weekend warrior.

I would like to thank Jase and my boyfriend Elijah for supporting me this far in my car’s adventure. Also a huge shout out to Team Obsessed Creations, Tony, Brandi, and Steve at BragginLightz for all of the work they have helped me with on my car. Dreams do come true!

CRED: ELLYNNS MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY

SHADOW - 2019 SUBARU WRX

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SINCE I WAS A KID, I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT VEHICLES.

AMBER MUMMA

SHADOW - 2019 SUBARU WRX

MODS

• Injen cold air intake

• Cobb Accessport (Stage 2+)

• Custom carbon vinyl wrap

• Body kit - front lip, side skirts, back diffuser

• Custom engine dress up kit

• Invidia R400 Turboback exhaust

• Hella horns

• IAG AOS (to be installed)

• Custom headlights and fogs by BragginLightz

• NRG carbon fiber spoiler

• RallyArmor mud flaps

• Teams: Team Obsessed Creations, Fuel To Inspire

• Sponsors: BragginLightz

KEVIN DAY

SUE - 2018 SUBARU WRX STI

This is my STI, Sue the Subaru! I’m still mid project and have a never ending list of mods to do! That being said my passion for the Subaru started way back when my friend Matt in school had one. Ever since, I owned a WRX for a long time and upgraded to the STI. I attend a lot of shows to find new ways to better my car and the atmosphere of the car group is just amazing. Hopefully you will see more of my car!

The guys and I like to group up and take long cruises to car events ranging from Maine all the way to Massachusetts. Our car club is Team Dragon. If you attend Import Face Off you will see me and the car there! We all help push each other to finish builds and lend a hand when needed!

Sue is equipped with a Cobb intake, Cobb Accessport, Eneki rims, Faction Fab adjustable coilovers, sequential blow off valve, Grimmspeed top mount, Whiteline sway bars and links, and Lowglow.

PHOTO CRED: KEVIN DAY

THIS IS MY STI, SUE THE SUBARU! I’M STILL MID PROJECT AND HAVE A NEVER ENDING LIST OF MODS TO DO!

LUIS MIRANDA

VIGOROUS - 2020 SUBARU WRX

Luis Miranda, owner of this 2020 Subaru WRX premium/sport package, is a member of the Boosted Clique car club out of Hinesville, GA. Originally from Louisville Kentucky, he settled in Georgia after retiring from the United States Army.

Miranda’s WRX came equipped with Brembo brakes, Recaro adjustable seats, and carbon fiber dash trim. Modifications have been added since and now include a Seibon carbon fiber hood and trunk, Maxton Designs redline under body kit including front lip, side skirts, rear spats and rear diffuser, Faction fab coil overs, and Vland headlights.

Under the hood is an IAG air oil separator, BOOMBA bypass valve, MAPerformance turbo back exhaust system with muffler deletes, and Cool air intake with filter box. Miranda has also added a Grimmspeed engine dress up kit with fluid caps, powder coated front mount intercooler, cast aluminum turbo inlet tube, and electronic boost control system. This wicked subie was tuned stage 2.5 by Mig Tuning and Ambot Tuning and is pushing around 340 whp and 320 wtq.

PHOTO CRED: LUIS MIRANDA

LUIS MIRANDA, OWNER OF THIS 2020 SUBARU WRX PREMIUM/SPORT PACKAGE, IS A MEMBER OF THE BOOSTED CLIQUE ARE CLUB...

“IN THE “HEADLIGHTS"

I have always loved everything that has to do with pictures. They capture memories that you can keep forever. I first started off as being in front of the camera as a freelance model. I loved having my picture taken ever since I was little. Now that I have a son, I love to be the one that is actually behind the camera capturing pictures that will last forever.

Taking pictures is so exciting and fun for me. To see what ideas and masterpieces come from just one click of a button is amazing. I’m just starting off doing photography but I’m learning more and more every day. I’m just a photographer who likes to make beautiful time stand still. - Amber Mumma Facebook: ELLYNNS MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY

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