WRX VB GT Wing and Exhaust: Plan the Rear Setup

By REMARK Exhaust | Published: 2026-11-01

Category: Buying Guides

Decide whether a GT wing and exhaust belong on your WRX VB rear end before you buy. Fitment checks, trade-offs, and a clear planning order.

Quick answer

Buy the exhaust first, then the GT wing, and only after you have confirmed your trunk mounting points, your intended ride height, and whether you actually want the wing's look and downforce on a daily-driven WRX VB.

Why the exhaust should come before the wing

The exhaust changes sound, weight, and the rear bumper and diffuser area you will live with every day. It is also the part you can evaluate quickly on a test drive or after a short install. The wing is a bigger commitment: it needs holes, alignment, and a clear answer about whether you want added downforce or mainly the aesthetic.

If you plan both, settle the exhaust first so you know how the rear end sounds and sits before you add a wing that changes the visual balance.

The trade-off you cannot skip: trunk holes and daily use

A GT wing mounts through the trunk lid, so the decision is not fully reversible without cosmetic work. That matters if you lease the car, plan to sell it, or might switch back to a wingless trunk. The honest trade-off is that a wing that looks right at a show can be a nuisance in tight parking, low garages, and automatic car washes.

Decide now whether you are keeping the car long enough to justify permanent mounting, or whether a smaller lip or no wing is the better call.

Fitment is a measurement job, not a guess

Before ordering, measure your trunk lid, check the underside for structural ribs and wiring, and confirm the wing's stand spacing and height suit your parking situation. The r.m.k design GT Wing for the Subaru WRX VB [2022+] uses a 1500mm wing that sits roughly 12 inches off the trunk surface, though that varies with position and angle, so check your clearance before you commit.

Also confirm your finish choice early. The wing is offered in gloss or matte, and matching it to your car's existing trim and wheels is easier before the order than after.

When the wing is the wrong first purchase

If your WRX VB is a daily driver with stock suspension and you mainly want a sharper rear look, a smaller lip or a clean trunk may serve you better. A GT wing is most defensible when you have already sorted the exhaust, know your ride height, and accept the drilling and clearance trade-offs.

Decision rules for your WRX VB rear setup

Order of purchase: If you want both, buy and install the exhaust first. Then measure trunk clearance and confirm you still want the wing before drilling. Do not order the wing until the exhaust is on the car and you have measured clearance.
Daily driver test: If the car is your only vehicle and parks in low garages or uses automatic car washes, choose a smaller lip or skip the wing. If it is a weekend car, the GT wing is a reasonable choice. Be honest about parking and wash habits before committing to holes.
Fitment check: Measure trunk lid width and underside rib locations, then compare against the wing's stand spacing and the roughly 12-inch stand height. Confirm the chosen position clears your garage and mirrors. Take the measurements to a body shop if you are unsure about drilling.
Finish decision: Choose gloss or matte before ordering to match your car's trim. If you might change wheels or accents later, matte is the more flexible base. Lock the finish at order time; changing later means a new wing.

Product facts to plan around

r.m.k design - GT Wing - Subaru WRX VB [2022+]: The r.m.k design GT Wing for the Subaru WRX VB [2022+] is a 2X2 weave dry carbon wing with aluminum stands, base plates, carbon fiber end plates, and hardware, offered in gloss or matte. The included hardware and finish options mean you can plan the install and color match before the wing arrives, rather than sourcing parts later.
r.m.k design - GT Wing - Subaru WRX VB [2022+]

Who this rear setup suits

Best for

WRX VB owners who have already chosen an exhaust and want a matching rear visual upgrade
Weekend or show cars where added downforce and the GT wing look are the goal

Not for

Leased cars or owners who may return the trunk to stock
Daily drivers that frequently use low garages or automatic car washes