i'm wondering who here has purchased an aftermarket carpet kit (full car) and what your thoughts on it are. price, fit, durability, etc? mine is a little haggard, and it's something i've thought about for replacing for a while, so i thought i'd ask the experts before i jump in.

 

Ive seen threads about it. I think Arron Cake got one. Most threeads say its a bit of a projust. the carpet doesnt want to sit right and it needs alot of trimming. I just got some good condition black carpet from a parts car.

 

From everything I have learned on here over the years is that most kits don't fit right, require dash removal, and just plain suck. I did hear of one person doing some good cuts and tucking the carp so they didn't have to remove entire dashboard.

I have been contemplating carpet replacement for a while, but I am not sure if I want to get aftermarket molded carpet, or just get some universal carpet and do it myself.

 

I have the ACC replacement carpet in my car. Suffice it to say I was not impressed. Though I have heard others have used ACC carpets and they have been fine so it may be hit or miss.

 

+1, agree with everyone. I have not been impressed either with the one i purchased. The quality of the carpet itself isnt bad, but there's like a hard waxy layer under the carpet thats acts as a real bitch when trying to install. It doesn't fit perfectly. I think i'll be paying an interior shop to do a custom job with, as mentioned above, universal carpet.

 

cool, thanks for the input.

 

With the seemingly hit or miss aspect of aftermarket kits, you may consider starting a search for an OEM carpet in good shape. I paid more for my "used" OEM carpet than most aftermarket kits, but their will be no fitment issues whatsoever. The carpet I bought was in excellent condition - practically brand new. I think it will be well worth it once I install it.