Carpet kit fits Options

[kenrinc]

Hi all,

Just got my carpet kit from 914rubber. Kit fit nice. One glaring issue is the center section that goes over the shift mechanism. There seems to be no allotment for the heater control. Car is a 72 but I'm putting in a later interior. I searched around and found some excellent posts none of which show that particular area! LOL Any help appreciated.

Pic attached. Heater control is under the piece in question.

Ken-

[Tom_T]

Some carpet kits (even some Porsche OEM ones) require the installer to mark & cut/slit for the heater lever & heater on/off light box.

Tips -

Measure & check/recheck 2-3 x then cut, & after you do your cutting -

Then take some clear Silicone weather or bath sealant on the edges of the loose threads/pile to seal it & prevent fraying, by making a sort of custom gussett around the edges (clear shouldn't show up topside if you're careful). Keep it on the back side though & out of sight from the top loop side. It will need to cure per the tube's instructions (24-48 hrs IIRC) before finally placing it.

PS - IIRC you should have a bit of the black vinyl leatherette over that center part of the cross-member too, rather than stopping L & R.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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