Review of 914rubber.com carpet kits |
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Review of 914rubber.com carpet kits |
Tedman5 |
Nov 2 2013, 11:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Lebanon, PA Member No.: 8,627 Region Association: North East States |
Hello folks, I want to offer my review of the carpet kit and underpadding I purchased from 914rubber.com aka Mikey914.
First of all, the quality is not to be expected of original German carpet, but for an aftermarket alternative its pretty good by my standards. I don't have a concourse car (and never plan to) so the originality is not a huge deal. The carpet is deep black and the edges are seamed with a vinyl binding. The binding is a little rough looking but how often do you really see the edge? Passable for my needs as a drivers car. The kit had 8 perfect fit cut pieces, two of which I chose not to use for under the seat. Very easy to install with some adhesive glue and has remained in place, showing no wear after a summer of driving 2000+ miles and several AutoX events. There is a heel pad on the drivers side and has a nice vintage look to it. Now the thing that got me excited was Mike offered me a trial product of a thin 4-5mm rubber padding for the underlayment for the floor mat pieces and firewall. The idea being a little more cushioned feel and a little sound deadening. The padding was one sided self adhesive and mounted to the carpet easily and does not slide around. It does have a good feel to it and I think it makes a difference with road noise. I recommend this to anyone looking for a replacement carpet kit without BIG$$. Attached thumbnail(s) |
GregAmy |
Nov 2 2013, 01:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,302 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
I wish they offered it in tan/brown. I've got brown vinyl seats and my carpets are completely missing...looking for a value-priced alternative to my non-concours car...
Edit: Wait a sec, they offer the "plush" in tan...what's the difference between "plush" and "loop"...? |
Mikey914 |
Nov 6 2013, 12:36 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,669 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I wish they offered it in tan/brown. I've got brown vinyl seats and my carpets are completely missing...looking for a value-priced alternative to my non-concours car... Edit: Wait a sec, they offer the "plush" in tan...what's the difference between "plush" and "loop"...? I am bringing the Brown online soon, however the mounting grommets will be black. I'm currently finding a match for Brown. |
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