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Iowan82 02-13-2012 12:56 AM

Replacing Carpet
 
Hey guys i was just wondering if anyone has tried to replace the carpet in an FC
I have an 88 vert. and its getting worn down i was wondering if anyone has tried to do it themselves? i have seen on other car forums for honda civics that they did and it seemed easy but it was a honda lets be real here haha I understand what i need and how to do it i was just wondering the difficulty of doing it? I plan on going to home depot or menards (some sort of hardware place) and getting some decent black carpet and measuring out my floor space and what not then getting it all down idk if thats a good route to go or not any further advice would be much appreciated :hsugh:

1988RedT2 02-13-2012 06:24 AM

Re: Replacing Carpet
 
I'm by no means an expert, but I would highly recommend getting a replacement carpet specifically molded to the shape of the floorpan. Rockauto has the item in their online catalog, and there may be other sources. It's not terribly expensive, and I think you're going to get a much nicer job. Fitting a flat piece of carpet to the floor with all its dips and hollows is going to be a bear, IMO.

Iowan82 02-13-2012 12:33 PM

Re: Replacing Carpet
 

Originally Posted by 1988RedT2 (Post 851967)
I'm by no means an expert, but I would highly recommend getting a replacement carpet specifically molded to the shape of the floorpan. Rockauto has the item in their online catalog, and there may be other sources. It's not terribly expensive, and I think you're going to get a much nicer job. Fitting a flat piece of carpet to the floor with all its dips and hollows is going to be a bear, IMO.

Thanks! I was gonna get a slightly bigger piece and just cut it out but ill check that out thanks alot! im pumped about this site it seems more friendly and not as serious thanks for the help! any other ideas or anything would be appericated

phinsup 02-13-2012 02:16 PM

Re: Replacing Carpet
 
The molded carpet kits are not too expensive and will save you a lot of headaches. I've never done one in my rx7 but i have done it in a couple other cars, the key is removing everything. Seats, moulding, etc...

banzaitoyota 02-13-2012 02:26 PM

Re: Replacing Carpet
 
I concur!

Baldy 02-13-2012 02:31 PM

Re: Replacing Carpet
 
I've swapped out the carpet in my coupe, it wasn't too bad. The part that sucks the most is the brittle plastic in/around the dash, I broke a lot of stuff. Taking the seats and trim out is easy, and the dash doesn't need to come all the way out.

Iowan82 02-13-2012 11:51 PM

Re: Replacing Carpet
 
Thanks guys really helpful! im gonna order it next week when i get paid pretty pumped :)

kiadmter 05-10-2012 01:49 AM

Re: Replacing Carpet
 
Thanks for the helpful info, guys!


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Jackstom 11-27-2012 04:14 AM

Re: Replacing Carpet
 

Originally Posted by phinsup (Post 851972)
The molded carpet kits are not too expensive and will save you a lot of headaches. I've never done one in my rx7 but i have done it in a couple other cars, the key is removing everything. Seats, moulding, etc...

I'm also using molded carpet in my car, they are in better quality which easy to clean. It is available for floor, seat and other car parts.


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