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Posted by: scoobykvn Sep 17 2008, 01:28 PM

I am getting ready to purchase and interior carpet set for my car and I am looking for opinions. I was going to just get the cheaper ebay carpet set and am wondering if I should get the loop or cut pile carpet set. Which one wears quicker? Which one looks better installed? Is the loop worth the extra money for just a summer fun car?

Posted by: HeloMech Sep 17 2008, 02:40 PM

there was just a post on here somewhere about this very thing. Get the loop. I've had both and the loop is much better. If you're getting it from Morph, I think it's only like a $40-$50 difference in cost. Charcoal loop with the black foot pad and trim... woowoo!

Posted by: McMark Sep 17 2008, 10:18 PM

Loop'd be better.

Posted by: nsr-jamie Sep 19 2008, 07:05 AM

I saw those kits too and was wondering what to order, I think loop is more original looking, but kind of what to get something a bit more plush....is the pile soft or plush? The carpet is so bad in my car I have no idea anymore....I was thinking of going with black too instead of the grey

Posted by: number6 Sep 19 2008, 02:35 PM

I've always gotten mine from James @ 914ap.com and have never been disappointed. I think loop looks better, wears better, and in charcoal grey, hides dirt well, so you don't have to constantly be vacuuming, especially if you have a dog. My only suggestion is to ask James to place the vinyl heel piece a little closer to the edge of the accelerator pedal, as per the original kit, because otherwise your heel catches uncomfortably (at least if you're a smaller guy like me).

For the best installation, I recommend taking your time to mold the carpet to the recessed handbrake area and around the center tunnel, otherwise it just looks sloppy.

Posted by: number6 Sep 19 2008, 02:41 PM

Oh, don't forget to order the right kit for your year! The passenger floor piece is different size between early and late cars.

Posted by: HeloMech Sep 19 2008, 09:53 PM

The loop is way nicer. To me, the cut loop or plush, whatever, is more like the generic carpet you get on a roll at pepboys. I mean, it's tailored to your car and all, but still... get the loop. You'll be a lot happier.