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CMST's easy-install carbon fibre kit for the Zeekr 001 (2021-on) is a two-piece dry carbon programme — a dual-layer front lip and a canard-integrated rear lip — designed specifically to reduce the complexity of fitting carbon fibre aero to a daily-driven EV. Where a full six-piece CMST carbon programme requires precise multi-point sequencing, this easy-install variant concentrates the visual impact into two high-visibility pieces that a competent DIY installer can fit in an afternoon. The front lip uses a double-layer construction for additional rigidity; the rear lip incorporates small canard-style extensions that animate the rear lower fascia without requiring a separate canard set.

• Vehicle: Zeekr 001 (2021-on, all variants)
• Material: Dry carbon fibre (prepreg autoclave)
• Kit pieces: Front lip (double-layer construction), rear lip (canard-integrated)
• Finish: Gloss clear-coated 2×2 twill weave
• Fitment: OEM clip positions, automotive bonding tape — no drilling
• Design focus: Maximum visual change with minimal installation complexity

Why a Two-Piece Kit Makes Sense for the Zeekr 001

The Zeekr 001's shooting-brake silhouette concentrates visual attention at two focal points: the wide front face and the sloping rear elevation. Side skirts and canards add detail, but they do not change the fundamental silhouette reading at distance. A front lip and rear lip — the two pieces in this easy-install kit — address both focal points simultaneously. Anyone standing at the front of the car sees the deeper, sharpened front fascia; anyone standing at the rear sees the filled-in lower bumper line and the rear canard detailing. The net result is a car that reads as modified from both approach angles without any intermediate piece visible at distance from the side.

This is a practical observation rather than a compromise. Many Zeekr 001 owners start with this two-piece programme and later add the canards, side skirt lips, and air duct trim from the full CMST kit as subsequent build stages. The front and rear lips from the easy-install kit are mechanically compatible with the full CMST programme — they share the same mounting positions, so there is no need to remove and replace them when expanding the build.

Front Lip: Double-Layer Construction

The CMST easy-install front lip uses a two-layer carbon laminate at the leading edge. The outer face is the visible 2×2 twill weave layer under gloss clear coat; the inner layer is a structural carbon backing laminate that bonds to the outer face during autoclave cure. This sandwich construction at the leading edge — the thinnest and most vulnerable part of any front lip — increases the section stiffness at the point most likely to deflect under airflow pressure at highway speeds. A thinner single-layer carbon lip can exhibit slight buffeting at 100+ km/h; the double-layer construction eliminates this behaviour by raising the section's resonant frequency above the range generated by normal driving conditions.

The lip face follows the Zeekr 001's lower bumper curvature precisely — CMST tools its pieces from reference vehicles rather than from dimensional drawings, which means the lateral curve of the lip matches the actual manufactured bumper geometry rather than the nominal drawing specification. In practice this means the gap between the lip and the OEM bumper lower edge closes evenly along its full width without shimming or forcing.

Mounting uses OEM-position push-pin clips through the rear face, supplemented by 3M automotive bonding tape along the contact line. The two-point retention system — mechanical and adhesive — means neither element alone carries the full load, which extends the service life of both clip and tape.

Rear Lip: Integrated Canard Design

The easy-install rear lip departs from a conventional flat lower-bumper extension by incorporating two small outboard canard-style projections that extend rearward at the lip's outer ends. The source describes this as a "wind-blade with rectangular light recess" design — each outer projection has a small rectangular recess that can house an LED strip for rearward accent lighting, though the lip ships without the LEDs and they are an optional owner addition.

The canard projections serve both aesthetic and minor aerodynamic functions. Visually, they widen the apparent rear track by extending the visible lower rear body outward at the bumper corners — the same principle as a wide rear diffuser, but without the underbody structure. Aerodynamically, corner pieces at the rear bumper affect how airflow leaving the underbody and the rear wheel arches re-joins the free stream — they create a small pressure gradient that reduces turbulence at the rear lower corners, which is the same mechanism used by OEM rear bumper corner flics on sports-oriented factory models.

Material and Finish: Prepreg Carbon Under Gloss Clear

Both pieces in the easy-install kit are manufactured from prepreg dry carbon fibre — carbon fabric pre-impregnated with controlled amounts of epoxy resin, laid in a precision mould, and cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave. This process differs from wet-lay carbon (where resin is applied by hand during layup) in that it produces a consistent resin-to-fibre ratio across the entire piece with no air voids in the matrix. The result is a part with higher stiffness and lower variability than wet-lay alternatives.

The finish is a gloss clear coat applied over the 2×2 twill weave. This is the standard CMST production finish. The gloss coat is UV-stabilised, but in Australian conditions — particularly in Queensland and WA where UV index regularly exceeds 11 — a supplementary UV-protective ceramic spray applied every six months will significantly extend the life of the clear coat before yellowing occurs. Do not use petroleum-based protectants on the clear coat surface; these soften the coating over time.

Fitment Compatibility Across Zeekr 001 Model Years

The easy-install kit covers the Zeekr 001 from 2021 onwards. The 001 has not undergone a significant exterior dimension change since launch — the front and rear bumper mounting positions are shared between the 2021–2023 and 2024-on model years at the lower lip clip locations. However, the 2024 body revision did alter the surface profile of the lower bumper, so a piece tooled specifically for 2024 will have a marginally different surface curvature than one tooled for 2021–2023. CMST specifies the fitment year range on each kit; confirm with AME Motorsport which version is appropriate for your build date before ordering.

Building Beyond the Easy-Install Kit

Once the front and rear lips are fitted, the natural next steps in the CMST programme for the Zeekr 001 are the four-piece canard set (which mounts at the front bumper corners independently of the front lip) and the two-piece air duct trim for the lower front intake surrounds. These additions are available as separate CMST items and use compatible mounting positions. The side skirt lower lips and centre rear spoiler complete the programme.

Explore the current CMST catalogue for the Zeekr 001 at the Zeekr body kit range on AME Motorsport. Individual pieces from the CMST carbon fibre body kit range are stocked and available to ship nationally. For owners exploring the full programme, the broader carbon fibre body kit range includes complementary options across brands for the 001 platform.

FAQ

What makes the CMST easy-install kit different from the full CMST carbon programme for the Zeekr 001?

The easy-install kit is a focused two-piece programme — front lip and rear lip only — designed for simpler installation and lower initial outlay. The full CMST programme adds canards, air duct trim, side skirt lower lips, and a centre rear spoiler. The easy-install pieces are mechanically compatible with the full programme and can be supplemented later without removal.

Is the double-layer front lip meaningfully stiffer than a single-layer carbon front lip?

Yes, particularly at the leading edge. The double-layer laminate at the front edge raises the section's bending stiffness, which reduces deflection under aerodynamic load at highway speeds and eliminates the buffeting behaviour sometimes observed on thinner single-layer carbon lips above 100 km/h.

Does the rear lip's canard projections actually generate downforce?

At legal road speeds in Australia the additional downforce from the rear corner projections is measurable but small in absolute terms. The primary benefit is aerodynamic tidiness at the rear lower corners — reducing turbulence where underbody air and rear wheel arch air rejoin the free stream. The visual effect of the projections is a wider apparent rear track, which is the more significant practical benefit for most road users.

Can the rectangular light recesses in the rear lip be fitted with LED strips?

Yes. The rectangular recesses are sized for standard 5 mm or 8 mm LED strips. The LED fitment is an owner modification — CMST supplies the lip with the recess formed but without lighting. Use weatherproof LED strips rated for outdoor use and run the wiring to a suitable switched 12 V supply (e.g., the boot lighting circuit).

Does the easy-install kit fit the long-range and performance variants of the Zeekr 001?

Yes. All 2021-on Zeekr 001 variants — including the single-motor, dual-motor, and four-motor configurations — share the same exterior bumper geometry. The kit fits all drivetrain variants from the same model year range.

Where can I order the CMST easy-install carbon kit for the Zeekr 001 in Australia?

AME Motorsport stocks CMST carbon fibre kits for the Zeekr 001 and ships nationally. Browse the CMST body kit collection for current availability and contact the team for build-year confirmation before ordering.