The VA-chassis WRX and STi left the factory with plain black plastic trim covering the rear center console air vents. It does the job, but it stands out as the one unfinished area in a cabin that most owners are actively building toward a sport-focused look. This two-piece cover set replaces both pieces directly.
The set includes a frame bezel and a lower panel. Both are molded from ABS and finished with a high-gloss carbon fiber weave pattern and a UV-resistant clear coat. The texture replicates a 2×2 twill weave appearance closely. The clear coat layer protects against contact scratching and UV-induced yellowing over time.
The before and after photos show the transformation clearly: the factory trim is a flat, featureless plastic rectangle. The installed covers sit flush within the same console recess, matching factory gaps and alignment, with the carbon weave running consistently across both pieces.
Installation requires no adhesive and no permanent modification. The factory rear vent trim unclips from the center console. The new covers snap directly into the same OEM mounting points. A plastic interior pry tool is the only item needed. Reversal to factory takes under five minutes.
Fitment is exclusive to the 2014 to 2019 Subaru WRX and WRX STi on the VA platform. This does not fit the 2022+ VB-chassis WRX. Confirm your model year before ordering.
The finish is a carbon fiber pattern applied over ABS, not a real carbon fiber composite layup. This is standard construction for interior trim at this price point. For interior use, ABS with a pattern finish delivers equivalent durability to dry carbon and resists cracking from normal handling.
What is included: 2 pieces, upper frame bezel and lower panel, shipped in a neutral paper box.
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS with carbon fiber pattern finish |
| Fitment | 2014 to 2019 Subaru WRX / WRX STi (VA chassis) |
| Finish | High-gloss carbon fiber weave pattern, black |
| Pieces | 2 (frame bezel and lower panel) |
| Installation | OEM snap-in replacement, no adhesive |
| Package weight | Approximately 260g |
| Package dimensions | 28 x 21 x 10 cm |
| SKU | SBWRX14190373bCF |
| Origin | Guangzhou, China |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this fit both the WRX and WRX STi? Yes. Both the standard WRX and WRX STi on the VA platform from 2014 to 2019 use the same rear console trim configuration. This set fits both variants.
Is this real carbon fiber? No. It is ABS plastic with a carbon fiber pattern surface finish and gloss clear coat. Real woven carbon fiber composite parts at this price point do not exist. The ABS construction is more impact-resistant for interior trim use than dry carbon.
Will this affect rear air conditioning airflow? No. The covers overlay the existing vent trim surround only. The vent opening itself is not obstructed or reduced.
Do I need to remove the center console to install these? No. The rear vent trim clips are accessible from inside the cabin without console removal. A plastic trim pry tool is sufficient.
What years does this not fit? It does not fit the 2020 or later WRX STi, any VB-chassis WRX from 2022 onward, or any Subaru Impreza, Forester, or Outback regardless of year.
