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Anthromotive AM1

The AM1 traces its lineage back to some of the early sketches in the margins of my middle school algebra notebook and was further developed and defined as part of my Master’s Thesis. My ultimate idea of a road-going sports car, a transverse 4-cylinder engine revving to 13,000 rpm sits behind the driver while dual electric motors power the front wheels. My Thesis in Digital Design and Fabrication consisted of developing the 3D model and taking the steering wheel, gauge cluster, and shifter assembly from sketch through finished functional prototype. These parts were integrated into a simulator cockpit and the car was added to Assetto Corsa. For a more detailed story on the AM1, check out my thesis.

The gauge cluster is made from a piece of laser-cut and engraved green-tinted acrylic, 3D printed housing, and hand made brass frame. The lens is edge-lit to illuminate the dials and the center screen is projected from the bottom. In track mode, a secondary ring of infinity-mirror LEDs respond to the engine rpms to give the driver a more intense visual indicator of when to shift.

Finished Gauge Cluster with laser-engraved lens, handmade brass frame, and embedded digital readout
Gauge Cluster Demo with Track Mode infinity tach lights
Steering wheel made from CNC milled Oak, leather, copper, laser-cut 6061 Aluminum, brass sight ring
and carbon-fiber infused nylon.
Steering wheel internal details
Shifter assembly: Oak and 3D-printed copper shifter knob, aluminum, carbon-fiber infused nylon base
Shifter Mechanism detail
Steering wheel render
Render of the simulator chassis with AM1 steering wheel, gauge cluster, and shifter assembly

At the Master’s Thesis exhibition, visitors could hop in and take the AM1 for a test drive!

1986 BMW E28

Ongoing since December 2019

Rendered Using VRay for Rhino

This is my rolling resto-mod. The idea for this car is to turn it into the ultimate retro 5 series, instilling everything that I love about vintage BMWs and their motorsports heritage while tastefully bringing it into the modern age with updates to the electronics, lighting, suspension, brakes, engine, and bodywork.

Style 29 Rim and custom Big Brake Kit Modeled in Rhino
Custom Big Brake Kit Detail showing scanned caliper and spindle
The rear view shows my updated LED tail light design, diffuser, and louvres.
Tail light design detail, shown with the scan taken from my car
Rust repair and interior refresh

1955 Triumph TR-2 Restomod

I was heavily involved with the full restoration of this race-inspired TR2. The entire body was sandblasted, undercoated and painted in Dubonnet Rosso, while the suspension was rebuilt with Koni shocks, polyurethane bushings, and AN hardware. The electronics system was also upgraded with a fresh wiring harness a modern starter, alternator, and LED lighting.

Ralt RT-41 Formula Atlantic Track Prep

Shelton Lindsay’s Ralt RT-41 Formula Atlantic – I was responsible for track preparation as well as trackside support.

1996 Subaru Impreza Coupe “Frankenstein”

Purchased in 2013, I spent seven years learning how to work on cars by building up this Impreza Rallycross car from a bare shell. Having been flooded in a hurricane, I bought it as a rolling chassis with no engine, wiring harness or interior. Built while I was in high school on a shoestring budget, it was an exercise in getting the most out of limited resources. The body and chassis was lightened as much as possible without the use of composites, and the drivetrain and suspension was pieced together with carefully researched OEM parts from other models. By the time I sold it in 2022 it weighed 2300lbs with AWD, a 200hp naturally aspirated flat 4 and a close-ratio gearbox.