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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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So are you guys with the ozite carpet using floor mats? I had some lightweight carpet similar to the ozite stuff in my Camaro and it turned to **** pretty quick in the footwell area. It was glued down but the carpet material starts to fuzz up pretty nasty.
Mine started to fuzz up but I threw in a floormat.

I'm going to cut mine up into pieces to get a better fit over the rear seat wells. If it wasn't for that it would look stock. I'll probably just use some velcro on corners to hold it in place. I still need to install a rollbar so no point in gluing right now.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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I emailed the folks at stockinteriors. They said I could order the carpet without any backing on it. I will probably end up doing that. I'm sure it will be a little heavier but it will last much longer than the ozite stuff.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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I emailed the folks at stockinteriors. They said I could order the carpet without any backing on it. I will probably end up doing that. I'm sure it will be a little heavier but it will last much longer than the ozite stuff.
Did they quote you a price? I went to their website but a kit for our cars is like $213 on there but it doesnt list a backing...at least I don't think so....seems kinda pricey...
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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You know I forgot to ask them for pricing. Since that backing is included in their standard price I don't think they will take any $$$ off if any. I just got a reply from them and they said it weights about 22lbs without the backing.

Just emailed them for pricing without backing I'll let you know what they say.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Same price with or without backing from stockinteriors.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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Cool man thanks!

Think I'm going to check hobby lobby tonight for that stuff mentioned above. The only worn spots mine will see is the front seats and I'll run mats there - no back seat so I'm not as worried about the stuff fraying/crapping out quick.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
that hobby lobby stuff doesn't look bad... ya need to seam it in the back to get rid of some od the wrinkles and it will look pretty good.

Matt I use a floormat on the drivers side with my ozite
well i actually got it work out nice on the drivers side once i learned how to stretch it.. Now im familir with it its pretty easy
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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Cool man thanks!

Think I'm going to check hobby lobby tonight for that stuff mentioned above. The only worn spots mine will see is the front seats and I'll run mats there - no back seat so I'm not as worried about the stuff fraying/crapping out quick.
No prob. If you can't find any of the carpeting they mentioned above you can look for a upholstery shop in you area and they should have a bunch of different carpets in stock.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by THEE PEWTER Z™
The problem with the ozite is that it doesnt have any backing.. its kinda like gluing an afro to your floor i thought.. this stuff i got from hobby lobby did have a backing somewhat, as if it was laid down in a glue. one side was fuzzy and one side was smooth...Not sure of the item number, im gonna have 2 look... ill let you know
Finally went by Hobby Lobby yesterday. I asked 3 different people there if they'd heard of it, they all looked at me like I was crazy. I told them a guy from another state got it, and tried to explain it and they were still clueless. This was at one of the largest hobby lobbys in the country mind you! LOL

Oh well, I ordered ozite, gonna attempt to install it next week after I get the 6 pt in this weekend. Any tips of advice on install besides starting from the front and using adhesive on the floor and the carpet itself?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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For the amount of weight you save with that light weight carpet I don't think its worth it. By the time you add the weight of glue, padding, ect.... I would think your close to the factory carpet weight. Anyone know what the factory carpet weight? I will be putting the factory carpet back in over the winter.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Factory carpet is 40lbs. Ozite is 7lbs. If you use 33lbs of glue, you are a retard!
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Didn't relize factory carpet is that heavy. Besides, 33lbs of glue huh? Well, I just want to make sure it stays in place! LOL
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Yeah, lol, no padding. Just lots of 3M heavy duty industrial strength spray adhesive is what I'm thinking.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by blown69ls1
Didn't relize factory carpet is that heavy. Besides, 33lbs of glue huh? Well, I just want to make sure it stays in place! LOL
Haha, I was just trying to get the point across. Factory carpet is 40lbs. The padding itself is 18lbs. You said about adding the carpet, glue, and padding, but the ozite weighs 7lbs, the glue maybe a 1lb for the whole car if you're ****, and most don't use padding because they have race cars like me
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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I currantly have ozite in mine now. I have no padding eaither.
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Has anyone daily driven their cars with the ozite carpet?
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by speed_demon24
Has anyone daily driven their cars with the ozite carpet?
I will be next week after I get the carpet installed on monday night. I'm going to run mats though so hopefully it'll stay together okay. No backseat so I'm not worried about wear back there. With it covered with mats I'm hoping it'll stay in good shape.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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i have the lightest.... nothing, but i do have floor mats in it, lol. Well then if no one can get the carpet from Hobby Lobby, ill run over here and buy there entire stock and start sellin it out of my house hahaha. So who wants some??
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Any tips on stretching the carpet?
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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