Yes, add $49 US to the order for shipping USPS delivery.

 

My only question is the same as before - the rear trunk mat - it appears to be slightly bigger than the overal opening - making it push up on the sides - is that the case?
I really want a new rear carpet,(I already have new red carpet for the front), but am not thrilled about it pushing up on the sides. Was there a reason it was made bigger?
-Bob

 

Bob:

Are you referring to the pictures in the link??

If that is the case this was the 2nd carpet made and installed. The trunk mat was fitted and re sized about 6 times after that and is now patterned for an as near perfect fit as possible. There are variations from vehicle to vehicle but we have it pretty nailed down now 3 years later.

From the 1000+ kits sold there must be a past client that can post a recent picture of their trunk mat. If so please post one.

 

Yes, pics in the link and other people who bought earlier ones.
Perfect, I'm in for a red trunk mat.

 

So in a nutshell, cut and tear out the existing carpet as best we can, removing insulation, cut and patch together pieces of insulation, cut your carpet up the middle, and install that carpet?

The insulation is provided?
Glue insulation down?
Any further need to trim the carpet other than slitting up the middle?
Driver and Passenger foot mats provided?

 

The insulation is not provided. It can be found at nearly any upholstery shop or fabric store. It is very inexpensive. It would cost more to ship then pick up locally. That is IF it is needed. The carpet we installed locally had a very broken down foam padding. This is the main reason to get rid of it. once it breaks down in the RX-7 the carpet bears the brunt of the weight of your feet getting in and out and you can see the results. A hole in the carpet. You should get the 28 or 32 ounce Jute. Gluing the jute down is not necessary. Gluing the jute to itself is however recommended when building up areas like under the seat between the frame rails.

In regards to the installation. Yes cutting it into smaller pieces and installing one section at a time is the preferred method. This because the rubber backing is so thick it makes the carpet very ridged and difficult to work with. Another tip on installing the carpet is letting the rubber side be exposed to the sun for a few hours and that will soften it up and make it easier to install. The carpet will fight you a bit but once it is installed that rigidity comes into play making the carpet more wear resistant and last much, much longer then the flimsy factory carpet. So a little extra effort on the front side makes it last many years longer on the back side.

When trimming the carpet for the door sills, less is better. You can always cut a little more more then one time to get it right but cut too much and OUCH. You can't put it back. When cutting the holes for the seat bolts or other areas, simply cut an X in the middle where the bolt needs to go through. This allows the carpet to engulf the bolt after it has protruded. Makes for a cleaner installation.

After the purchase as our past clients can attest to, we are available to assist you if need be and are just a phone call away. Most times 24/7.

In conclusion, it takes a professional approx 3-4 hours to install for a small fee. It will take most garage mechanics 6-8 hours. We recommend you have a professional install your new carpet for the very best possible fit and finish. However if you wish to tackle the installation then please call us for advice, have a friend assist you, and have plenty of razors available.


Only a driverside heel pad is available upon request.

 

Ordered my carpet this morning and ripped the old stuff out all afternoon. This is how the car is now. It took about 4 hours start to finish, but quite a bit of time was taken to plan, and I took a lot of care not ruin the old stuff.

I cut it on the passenger side from behind the AC unit to in front of the center console as far up on the trans tunnel as possible. I tried to work the carpet out from behind the dash, but finally gave up and cut the driver's side way up too. The carpet that is left isn't really even visible anymore, and the new carpet will cover easily.

If possible should we reuse the foam that was on the stock carpet? It is stuck on really well..I don't think it would be possible to get it off in tact. Should we just build up some jute where the foam was instead?

Would the use of a heat gun be ok to get the carpet down where it belongs? I would be careful not to get it too hot, but it would definitely get the rubber more pliable.

 

If the foam is in good condition then its ok to use. Just use a razor and shave it off the old carpet as close to the rubber backing as possible. If it ends up crumbling in your hands just chuck it and use the jute.

You can use the heat gun but only on the back of the carpet. Use it sparingly, not much heat is needed since the carpet is molded already to the form of the interior.

 

count me in on that then!

 

I only need the trunk mat (non-Bose) so if anyone only needs the front carpet then I'd love to go in on a purchase of a full kit. The difference is $50 from full kit to front only kit ($479 full kit / $429 kit without rear mat). Rear mats a la carte delivered is $149. Purchaser of full kit will have to do the shipping to me.

Please backchannel me if anyone is willing to do this and we can work out a price.


Thanks.

 

Just FYI. We have started the GB in the Group Buy Area and it is good until August 1, 2009.

Tom
TFENT

 

what about just the driver and passenger side foot carpets.

 

You mean how much is it? can you elaborate on your question a little please?

 

I dont understand the question. Do you mean just the carpet in the vehicle compartment?

 

I think he meant floor mats?

 

anything new on this GB?

 

Yeap GB is going on here-> https://www.rx7club.com/group-buy-center-69/summer-2009-rx-7-molded-carpet-gb-850874/

 

Any interest on another GB guys?

 

I can vouch for this guy. The carpet I got is exactly as he described and the backing is very nice. Shipping was prompt as promised and when ACC did the wrong border around my floor mats, he had ups pick up the old ones and deliver the right product asap. Great businessman to work with. If anyone is interested in getting new carpet for their FD, this is the way to go. :-)

 

I am interested in a GB add me. I disilike the tan carpet.

 

I just bought new OEM carpet days ago. Paid a bit more too.

Wish I would have seen this sooner.

-M