Carpet Lesson Learned

Discussion in 'Cosmetic' started by Scotty P, Oct 21, 2003.

  1. Scotty P

    Scotty P Member

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    Oredered one from JC Whitney. Piece of rubbish!! Transmission hump section could cover a blower! There is not enough glue and adhesive i al of Kragen to get this carpet to look decent. Save your pennies and buy elsewhere.. Scott
     
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    I reccomend Auto Custom Carpets (ACC). They're the best...
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    Yeah, I used ACC and had a good experience from them as well. Make sure you leave your carpet out in the sun for a while so it gets all flexible and soft. Then you can shape it and mold it better to your floor when installing it.
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    I have ACC carpet...

    ...I ordered the loop pile instead of the
    original cut pile.
    I think the quality is poor.
    I wanted more of a luxury look, that is
    what was described to me when I ordered
    it. I would rate it 5 out of 10 for quality and fit.



    Seth
     
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    That is what I did and I agree. (good thing the price was cheap) I will finish the job so I can hit the strip next week (getting antsy)then over the winter upgrade (again) Scott
     
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    jeremy I build t5's

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    This "carpet" problem is NOT exclusive to mavericks. Seems like the 5.0 mustang guys are having a hell of a time getting decent carpet too.

    Apparently most if it is all made by one major company, but out sourced to different sellers who change the name on it. I hear it says "molded" but in fact comes crumpled in a small ball in a small box, and then you have to lay it out in the sun for days. On top of that, I understand the quality is still inferior to oem, "pre molded" turns out to be a joke, and most of the holes are not cut, Oh well. I'm just gonna take my car into an interior shop and let them deal with the hassle.
     
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    I had one from J.C. Whitney, as mentioned above the fit around the hump was horrible. Got an ACC this time and the fit was perfect. I didn't even lay it in the sun (when I installed it, it was winter here in PA).
     

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