Here’s a project I’ve been doing some work on over the last couple weeks.  Basically it’s a bonnet for the mid engined Mini kits like Z Cars with the rad up front.  The Z Cars Mini shown in an earlier post has their standard bonnet overlaid in carbon.  The idea behind this project is to make something with a little different design and a part that can be supplied as a full carbon piece.  The pictures below are of the prototype and the part sill needs finishing but I’m hoping to get a little feed back on the overall look.  Please forgive the pictures, they were taken with my phone.

The biggest problem with the smooth Mini boot lid is probably placement of the license plate, however it does make for a nice look.  I’ve seen some place the plate in the rear bumper area or up by the rear window and there are probably some other creative ideas for this.  Of course race applications make sense since you don’t have to worry about the plate.

The picture below is of one of my smooth lids done in blue / black carbon kevlar.  I don’t get many request for carbon kevlar but in many cases I prefer the look to straight carbon, and the blue is one of my favorites.  This lid didn’t turn out quite right since the weave got off a bit and is being sold at a reduced price, but it does give an idea of the over look of both the smooth lid and the blue material.

Earlier I’d posted some pics of the new carbon cowl scoop for the Scion xD and now have some better pics of the first couple production parts in orange carbon kevlar.  These scoops are now being sold with either the scoop in exposed carbon and the base (part under the hood) in black, or the full piece in matte black.  Please email with any questions.

Last year I was able to provide some parts for Lyle Engleson’s Z Cars Mini.  With a highly modified K20 mid engine and full custom body work, this car has been winning many shows and has now been featured in a few magazines.  If you like Minis or just cars in general I highly recommend searching for more info on this extreme machine.  Here are just a few pics showing the carbon work and you can find much more at  audioprofiles.com .

I’ve still been buried with orders lately but would like to post a few pics of some of the carbon overlay work I’ve recently sent out.

First are some Mini Cooper interior parts including a three piece dash, the shifter ring, cup holder, steering wheel inserts and down tubes.  The other pics are a few BMW E36 parts including a front lip, rear diffuser and a variety of interior parts.

I’ll try to post some more info on Mini down tubes soon, since I’ve been receiving some requests for info lately.  I’ll also post some pics of a Classic Mini boot lid that is going out.