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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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I ordered a carpet from speed Inc so far as I have just set it in the car it does not seem long enough to go over the rear hump behind the rear seats is that how it just is.? Or do I cut it and make a 2nd piece. I also fukd up and already threw away my old carpet this is becoming very fun any help would be appreciated
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Curious to see the outcome on this... I'm thinking of ordering the Speed Inc carpet too.

I've heard that you are suppose to start at the rear and then work forwards up to the firewall...
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interested in this as well. I may change out my carpet
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Curious to see the outcome on this... I'm thinking of ordering the Speed Inc carpet too.

I've heard that you are suppose to start at the rear and then work forwards up to the firewall...
My i ask why?
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Originally Posted by surfsideracing808
I ordered a carpet from speed Inc so far as I have just set it in the car it does not seem long enough to go over the rear hump behind the rear seats is that how it just is.? Or do I cut it and make a 2nd piece. I also fukd up and already threw away my old carpet this is becoming very fun any help would be appreciated
Last I checked they sell two different length carpets, what part # does your paper work show.
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I got it done and it actually came out well besides the hick up with the back. I will warn you guys this honestly is not for a amateur. I used spray adhesive to keep carpet in place as I worked it into position. Keep your old carpet so you have a guide for holes. I had threw mine away so it made it more of a challenge. There is cutting involved so be ready. To install it took me a good 4 hours. I started in the front not to sure how you could start at the back. I'll post pics up soon if I can get around to it.
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I'm in for pics....
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I always start at the front- usually there is a defined place for the carpet to start on firewall
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did u ever get pics?? im having a hard time installing also, though i didnt have any carpet to begin with for a guide.
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I ordered mine from classic, recognize all issues mentioned. Keep your old carpet as reference!









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