VIS Racing

The best VIS Racing parts are carbon fiber hoods and trunks that replace heavy factory panels with styled carbon pieces, and this collection centers on the Subaru WRX and STI. Drivers of 15-21 cars can choose VS 2 and VRS style hoods and an SS style trunk, 08-14 hatch owners get a VRS hood, and Mitsubishi Evo X drivers get a Terminator GT style hood, so check your year and model before ordering.

A carbon fiber hood or trunk changes both weight and appearance. Vented and raised styles also change how the front end reads. Fitment follows the body exactly: sedan and hatch panels differ, generations differ, and a trunk is not interchangeable across year ranges. The wider Hood and Carbon Fiber Hoods collections show the other panel options in the store.

VIS Racing is the single brand behind every product sampled here, and its catalog is body panels: carbon fiber hoods, trunks, and trim in named styles rather than one generic shape. The Carbon Fiber Hood VS 2 Style for 15-21 WRX and STI and the VRS style hood for the same cars show the choice owners actually make, which profile suits the build. VIS extends the same approach to the rear with the Carbon Fiber Trunk SS Style and a carbon trunk trim garnish, so a car can carry the material front to back.

The main comparison brand is Seibon, another carbon fiber specialist whose hoods, trunks, and lips cover many of the same WRX and STI applications. Seibon is known for carbon aero and panel work across Japanese performance cars, and owners commonly cross-shop the two brands on style, finish, and availability for their exact year. JDMuscle's own carbon range, browsable through the carbon fiber hoods page above, is the third path, with house-brand panels for the same Subaru platforms. Whichever route you choose, the style name and year range in the title are the deciding details.

Pair a panel swap with the rest of the exterior plan in our Exterior Trim collection, and read Benefits of Carbon Fiber Hoods for what a carbon hood does beyond looks.

Does a VIS hood fit both the WRX and the STI?

The 15-21 listings here name both cars, and the 08-14 VRS hood is listed for WRX and STI hatch models. Sedan and hatch bodies differ, so check your year and model and body style against the specific title.

Is a carbon fiber hood a DIY install?

Many owners swap hoods at home with a helper, since the panel is light but awkward to align alone. Panel gaps may need adjustment, and a body shop can finish alignment if needed.

What is the difference between the VS 2, VRS, and Terminator GT styles?

They are different VIS panel shapes and profiles, each tied to a specific application: VS 2 and VRS for the Subaru cars here, Terminator GT for the Evo X. Choose by the style listed for your exact car, not by name alone.

Should I replace the hood and trunk together?

You do not have to. Many owners start with the hood, then add the SS style trunk and garnish later so the carbon theme matches front to back. Each piece is sold and fitted separately.