Carpet for rear fire wall, Where to buy in the SF bay area Options

[tradisrad]

I am going to carpet the back pad area and I am looking for a local store to buy the carpet. Does any one know of a store that sells carpet that would be suitable for this? Perferably on the peninsula.
I know that morph sells a carpet kit, but he wants $80 and I am looking for a more budget minded solution. I will use his kit if I can't find anything else.

Also any tip on the installation process would be helpful. I would like to avoid using adhesive on the factory sound pad.

[stugray]

Black22,

You took the exact words right out of my mouth.

I am doing exactly the same thing.
I have even fabricated the aluminum strip to make the border.
I had to remove the clips that hold the rear valence so that the trim will fit flush.
I will pop rivet the trim piece in then install the carpet.

I got the same carpet from checker (Oreilly's)
Now we shall see if it will conform nicely or not.

Stu

[Black22]

Black22,

You took the exact words right out of my mouth.

I am doing exactly the same thing.
I have even fabricated the aluminum strip to make the border.
I had to remove the clips that hold the rear valence so that the trim will fit flush.
I will pop rivet the trim piece in then install the carpet.

I got the same carpet from checker (Oreilly's)
Now we shall see if it will conform nicely or not.

Stu

It will conform very well. I was surprised how easy it went down. I only had 2ea 3" wrinkles that I could have avoided had I took my time and not been working against the glue clock. I suggest (if you are using 3M spray adhesive) spray half the wall and apply the carpet, then the other half and finish. I sprayed the whole wall and found my self rushing to get it down. Good luck and have fun!