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The CMST Tesla Model Y kit is a dry-carbon aero package that swaps the Model Y's plastic lower trims for prepreg carbon pieces: a front lip, front-bumper vent trims, carbon front fenders, side skirts, bullhorn mirror caps, a rear lip and a rear wing. Dry carbon is the autoclave-cured, prepreg grade of carbon fibre used on supercars, so this kit adds a genuine high-end weave and a sharper stance rather than a budget glass-fibre copy. Pieces can be fitted as a full set or bought individually, and the kit bolts and tapes on without cutting the bodywork.

The Model Y is one of the best-selling cars in Australia, which is exactly why owners reach for aero to make theirs stand apart. This kit is designed around the Model Y's body, so confirm your car's year and bumper style before ordering, particularly if yours is a later facelift.

• Vehicle: Tesla Model Y
• Fitment: Confirm year and bumper style before ordering (front lip, fenders and skirts are shape-specific)
• Material: Dry carbon fibre (prepreg, autoclave-cured) with a UV-stable gloss clearcoat
• Key pieces: Front lip, front vent trims (2-piece), front fenders, side skirts (2-piece), bullhorn mirror caps (2-piece), rear lip, rear wing
• Finish: Exposed twill dry-carbon weave under gloss clear; bolt-on and tape-on fitment

Why dry carbon on a Model Y

Dry carbon is regarded as the premium tier of carbon parts. It is made by laying pre-impregnated ("prepreg") carbon sheets into a mould and curing them under heat and pressure in an autoclave, which produces a part that is lighter, stiffer and cleaner-finished than wet-layup glass-fibre or hand-laid carbon. On an electric SUV like the Model Y, the appeal is mostly about identity and finish: dry carbon signals a higher class of build, and it gives a mass-produced, common car a distinctive, individual character. The weave shows true under the clearcoat, so the parts look like the structural carbon used on performance cars rather than a printed imitation.

Because the kit is a coordinated set, every piece shares the same dry-carbon weave and gloss finish, so the carbon flows from the front bumper through the fenders and skirts to the rear. You can fit the whole kit or start with a few pieces. Browse the matching components in the CMST body kit range for Tesla to build the look you want.

Piece by piece

Front lip and vent trims

The dry-carbon front lip runs along the lower edge of the Model Y's front bumper, adding a splitter line that grounds the tall SUV nose and manages airflow underneath, trimming front-axle lift at speed. CMST pairs it with a two-piece set of carbon vent trims (the B-style) that frame the lower air intakes, so the front bumper gains carbon detail above the lip as well as below it. Together they give the smooth, high front end a more aggressive, sports-car-influenced face without touching the headlights. The matching parts are in the CMST front lip collection for Tesla.

Carbon front fenders

The dry-carbon front fenders replace the factory front guards, blending into the Model Y's overall shape while adding carbon to the bodyside ahead of the doors. Beyond the visual lift, carbon fenders move a small amount of weight off the front corners of the car. We won't quote a kilogram figure, because the real saving depends on the exact panel and hardware, but the parts add a clear sense of sport and technology to a part of the car that is otherwise plain painted steel. The matching fenders sit in the CMST fenders collection for Tesla.

Side skirts and bullhorn mirror caps

The side skirts are a two-piece set (the D-style) running along the sills between the wheels. They lower the Model Y's visual profile, link the front lip to the rear, smooth airflow along the flanks and protect the lower bodywork from stone chips. CMST also includes bullhorn-style mirror caps — carbon covers that replace the factory mirror housings with a more distinctive, motorsport-influenced shape — so the carbon theme carries up to eye level rather than stopping at the sills. The skirt pieces live in the CMST side skirts collection for Tesla.

Rear lip and rear wing

At the back, the dry-carbon rear lip fits below the rear bumper to add a sculpted, layered look to the lower rear and tidy the airflow leaving the tail. Above it, the carbon rear wing helps guide airflow off the back of the car and adds modest rear downforce, which supports high-speed stability. On an EV, a sensibly sized wing is the right call: it steadies the car without the heavy drag penalty of an oversized GT wing, and lower drag directly supports efficiency. The wing also lifts the Model Y's stance, giving the tall SUV a more planted, performance-oriented tail. See the options in the CMST rear wing collection for Tesla.

Dry carbon versus the factory plastic — and how to care for it

The Model Y's factory bumpers and lower trims are PP (polypropylene) plastic: durable and cheap to mould, but heavy for their strength and without any weave to show. Dry carbon sits at the opposite end of the scale — a far better stiffness-to-weight ratio, a true exposed weave, and the autoclave-cured quality that supercar parts are made from. That is the honest case for it on a Model Y: appearance, rigidity and finish, plus a modest weight saving on individual panels.

Dry carbon does need care. The gloss clearcoat protects the weave from UV, but the parts last longest kept out of relentless sun where possible and washed with regular car shampoo rather than harsh solvents. An occasional wax or paint sealant keeps the clear bright and slows yellowing over years of Australian sun. Treated like good paint, the carbon stays sharp for a long time.

Fitment and finish notes

The kit is bolt-on and tape-on aero, so it does not require cutting the body. The fitment-sensitive pieces are the front lip, fenders and side skirts, which are cut to a specific bumper and guard shape — so confirm your Model Y's year and bumper style before ordering. Even as bolt-on parts, carbon aero rewards careful fitment: test-fitting before final mounting, checking that gaps are even, and making sure the lip and skirt edges sit flush. The bullhorn mirror caps and fenders are the most worthwhile pieces to have a professional fit, as alignment is visible up close.

Any painted components should be colour-matched to your car's exact paint code by a professional, because Tesla's colours shift in different light. If you want to extend the carbon theme or plan the build in stages, the broader Tesla body kit collection and the full CMST catalogue cover complementary parts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between dry carbon and normal carbon?

Dry carbon uses pre-impregnated ("prepreg") carbon sheets cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave, producing a part that is lighter, stiffer and cleaner-finished than wet-layup glass-fibre or hand-laid carbon. It is the same grade of carbon used for structural parts on supercars, which is why it is considered the premium tier and why it holds its weave and finish so well.

Which Model Y does this kit fit?

It is designed for the Tesla Model Y, but the front lip, fenders and side skirts are cut to a specific bumper and guard shape. Because Tesla has revised the Model Y over time, confirm your car's year and bumper style before ordering so the shape-specific pieces line up correctly.

Do the bullhorn mirror caps replace the whole mirror?

No. The bullhorn mirror caps are carbon covers that replace the outer mirror housings, not the mirror glass or the internal adjustment and folding mechanism. They give the mirrors a more distinctive, motorsport-influenced shape while keeping the factory mirror function.

Can I buy individual pieces instead of the whole kit?

Yes. The front lip, vent trims, fenders, side skirts, mirror caps, rear lip and rear wing are all available individually as well as together. Many owners start with the front lip and wing for the biggest change to the car's stance, then add the fenders, skirts and mirror caps later, which makes a staged build easy to budget.

Will dry carbon survive the Australian sun?

Yes, with normal care. The UV-stable clearcoat protects the weave, and carbon does not rust or corrode. Wash with car shampoo, avoid abrasive pads and harsh chemicals, and wax occasionally. Keeping the car out of constant direct sun where practical slows any long-term yellowing of exposed carbon.

Do I need professional fitment?

We strongly recommend it. Carbon aero is precise work — even panel gaps, correct tape preparation and clean alignment separate a factory-grade result from one that looks off. The fenders and mirror caps in particular reward professional fitting, and a workshop experienced with Tesla panels will colour-match any painted components to your exact paint code.

Ready to give your Model Y a dry-carbon makeover? Explore the full CMST carbon-fibre body kit range for Tesla at AME Motorsport, choose the pieces that suit your car, and our Australian team can help you plan fitment.