| imprezawd | 03-25-2003 11:44 PM |
i wonder what bluw would look good with my light blue SPRAC seats and my Rally blue peral paint with Sti side sills and sti pedals but with Kartboy blue shift knob. ???
| ilmaestro | 03-27-2003 07:12 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Jon Bogert [/i]
[B]Gotta warn you--installation is not trivial. I got the better quality, thicker version and had a lot of problems fitting trim, etc. due to the thickness. This is not a "kit" where it just drops into place. The carpet is molded into vaguely the same shape as the floor, but it is oversize and there are no holes cut in it. Also, the plastic moldings that the stock carpet has attached to it to hold it in sensitive areas (like the door sills) are missing.
You'll end up getting stinky, sticky carpet adhesive all over the place. Why? Because the factory clips that fit perfectly on the stock carpet will either break when you remove them, or you won't be able to match them up with their holes, or the new carpet will be thicker than they're designed for. Oh, and don't make the mistake of laying the old carpet on top and cutting holes to match, or you'll be waaay off. :(
In short, plan on a good long day to do it in your driveway, with plenty of trial fitting, cursing and frustration. Paying an upholstery shop a couple of hundred bucks would be a bargain! [/B][/QUOTE]
Thanks for the info. Besides the doorsills, what are the other parts of the install that are difficult? How is the carpet attatched under the back seat and under the center console? Up front is where the bolt holes are if I remember... are there any other points of difficulty to take into account? Also with the fitting to the doorsills, does the carpet literally have to be glued into place and the doorsills jammed on top? I definately want to do this install myself, but am still not sure if I should get the thick or regular carpet.
Also if anyone has pics of their installed carpet, etc., that would be excellent!
thanks
jonathan
[B]Gotta warn you--installation is not trivial. I got the better quality, thicker version and had a lot of problems fitting trim, etc. due to the thickness. This is not a "kit" where it just drops into place. The carpet is molded into vaguely the same shape as the floor, but it is oversize and there are no holes cut in it. Also, the plastic moldings that the stock carpet has attached to it to hold it in sensitive areas (like the door sills) are missing.
You'll end up getting stinky, sticky carpet adhesive all over the place. Why? Because the factory clips that fit perfectly on the stock carpet will either break when you remove them, or you won't be able to match them up with their holes, or the new carpet will be thicker than they're designed for. Oh, and don't make the mistake of laying the old carpet on top and cutting holes to match, or you'll be waaay off. :(
In short, plan on a good long day to do it in your driveway, with plenty of trial fitting, cursing and frustration. Paying an upholstery shop a couple of hundred bucks would be a bargain! [/B][/QUOTE]
Thanks for the info. Besides the doorsills, what are the other parts of the install that are difficult? How is the carpet attatched under the back seat and under the center console? Up front is where the bolt holes are if I remember... are there any other points of difficulty to take into account? Also with the fitting to the doorsills, does the carpet literally have to be glued into place and the doorsills jammed on top? I definately want to do this install myself, but am still not sure if I should get the thick or regular carpet.
Also if anyone has pics of their installed carpet, etc., that would be excellent!
thanks
jonathan
| Those Meddling Kids | 03-27-2003 08:01 PM |
On the fence right now, if its not too late.
Can some one who has installed it please try to post some pics? Pretty please? I need to see it installed, escpecially the poorer installs ;)
TMK
Can some one who has installed it please try to post some pics? Pretty please? I need to see it installed, escpecially the poorer installs ;)
TMK
| Albert | 03-27-2003 08:27 PM |
I'll give this a shot.
When the carpet arrives it will be a [COLOR=tomato]SOLID[/COLOR] piece of carpet , no holes. When it's laid out on the ground it will be obvious which end goes where, the carpet is molded, it looks identical to the inside of the car with all the seats and center console removed.
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Thanks for the info. Besides the doorsills, what are the other parts of the install that are difficult?
[B]---->The holes for the front seats, and less cutting the hole for the shifter/parking brake. [/B]
How is the carpet attatched under the back seat and under the center console? Up front is where the bolt holes are if I remember... are there any other points of difficulty to take into account?
[B]---->Reuse the retainers and holes that were there when you removed the oe carpet. You will have to cut two squares for the center console area. Again, cut it exactly like the oe carpet and you can't go wrong.[/B]
Also with the fitting to the doorsills, does the carpet literally have to be glued into place and the doorsills jammed on top?
[B]---->The doorsills were the last part I did. I just left an extra 1" of carpet under each sill. I suppose some of that snot glue could do the same for reassuarance.[/B]
I definately want to do this install myself, but am still not sure if I should get the thick or regular carpet.
[B]---->Of course both are better than stock.
The question is how much money do you want to spend.....get the PLUSH if you plan to keep the car another 3+ years[/B]
When the carpet arrives it will be a [COLOR=tomato]SOLID[/COLOR] piece of carpet , no holes. When it's laid out on the ground it will be obvious which end goes where, the carpet is molded, it looks identical to the inside of the car with all the seats and center console removed.
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Thanks for the info. Besides the doorsills, what are the other parts of the install that are difficult?
[B]---->The holes for the front seats, and less cutting the hole for the shifter/parking brake. [/B]
How is the carpet attatched under the back seat and under the center console? Up front is where the bolt holes are if I remember... are there any other points of difficulty to take into account?
[B]---->Reuse the retainers and holes that were there when you removed the oe carpet. You will have to cut two squares for the center console area. Again, cut it exactly like the oe carpet and you can't go wrong.[/B]
Also with the fitting to the doorsills, does the carpet literally have to be glued into place and the doorsills jammed on top?
[B]---->The doorsills were the last part I did. I just left an extra 1" of carpet under each sill. I suppose some of that snot glue could do the same for reassuarance.[/B]
I definately want to do this install myself, but am still not sure if I should get the thick or regular carpet.
[B]---->Of course both are better than stock.
The question is how much money do you want to spend.....get the PLUSH if you plan to keep the car another 3+ years[/B]
| ilmaestro | 03-27-2003 09:39 PM |
Albert-
Thanks a lot for the info! It sounds like as long as my razor cutting ability is decent, I should be ok. I would have no problem getting the plush carpet, I was just concerned if the install with the plush stuff would be more difficult.
cindergarden: I PMed you. I just found out about this thread today. I have some samples on the way so I can decide on what color... but in the mean time, please add me to this GB list!!!
jonathan
Thanks a lot for the info! It sounds like as long as my razor cutting ability is decent, I should be ok. I would have no problem getting the plush carpet, I was just concerned if the install with the plush stuff would be more difficult.
cindergarden: I PMed you. I just found out about this thread today. I have some samples on the way so I can decide on what color... but in the mean time, please add me to this GB list!!!
jonathan
| ilmaestro | 03-28-2003 12:41 PM |
Any ideas on shipping for one of these carpets?
jonathan
jonathan
| svxr8dr | 03-31-2003 02:41 PM |
Carpet group buy
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I spoke with Ron today, and the group buy is now in progress. Contact him at (360) 574-8070 ot [email�protected] to get your group prices and place your order. The group prices are $119 for nylon cut pile or $139.00 for the thicker Essex carpet. Hurry, the group buy ends April 18th.
| youthanasia | 03-31-2003 04:13 PM |
So... is he still gonna honour the price he gave to Gabe? Doesn't matter to me since I'm getting the plush carpet... :D
| svxr8dr | 03-31-2003 04:33 PM |
You would have to e-mail or call him. I'm just a messenger that lives in the same town
| svxr8dr | 03-31-2003 05:25 PM |
Impreza Group Buy
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Sorry, the regular cut pile is $99.00 not $119 as was previously posted. The Essex is still $139 for the group.
| cindergarden | 03-31-2003 06:32 PM |
no offense but who are you ? has ron established the fact you and I are two different people ? Things may become a bit of a mess with two people trying to run a gb in the same thread :rolleyes:
| svxr8dr | 03-31-2003 06:37 PM |
I live within about 3 miles of Ron, I went by to see samples and he actually posted the message under my username. I will keep quite as to avoid any confusion.
| 128d | 03-31-2003 08:57 PM |
Anyone have a pic of this stuff? I would love to see how this stuff looks.
| cindergarden | 03-31-2003 09:56 PM |
just curious thats all , hey any input is great , it just seemed as though you were trying to double the GB and i was starting to get confused myself too
| cindergarden | 03-31-2003 10:19 PM |
ok Update time ....... I Will be closing all interest and jumping on this GB on April 24th , so that gives those of you who are still in the process of picking colors to do so ,and those of you to get back to me have time too. at the end of each week ill post a msg with the updates as to whom has confirmed and what they will be getting to varify it .. then we can take it to the next level once we're set
| ilmaestro | 04-03-2003 08:58 PM |
Still waiting for my samples in the mail... bump.
| WS6toWRX | 04-05-2003 03:49 PM |
I would buy in a heartbeat a kit for the WRX, mine is a my04. If you made a suplicate copy of the STI interior, I would buy that in a second! if you got it, count me in!
| youthanasia | 04-08-2003 07:35 PM |
bump...
| 128d | 04-09-2003 12:38 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ilmaestro [/i]
[B]Still waiting for my samples in the mail... bump. [/B][/QUOTE]
How did you get samples?
[B]Still waiting for my samples in the mail... bump. [/B][/QUOTE]
How did you get samples?
| youthanasia | 04-09-2003 11:14 AM |
You e-mail the guy [email][email�protected][/email] after you looked at the carpet colours you might want at [url]www.autoupholsterykits.com[/url] under the ACS colors. After that, PM cindergarden of your carpet choice, color, how many you want, your name and e-mail so he can get a hold of you when the group buy starts. Alternatively, you can e-mail him (his e-mail is somewhere on this thread :p)
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by 128d [/i]
[B]
How did you get samples? [/B][/QUOTE]
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by 128d [/i]
[B]
How did you get samples? [/B][/QUOTE]
| WS6toWRX | 04-09-2003 09:52 PM |
just ignore me, I'm nobody :(
just type a few words to answer my question that would be great:(
just type a few words to answer my question that would be great:(
| Ghomer1 | 04-09-2003 10:09 PM |
I'm in for real if this is going down.....I just cut a huge hole in mine to avoid getting my foot caught in it this weekend.......long story.
Garret
btw, I want the standard stuff, nothing too thick.
Garret
btw, I want the standard stuff, nothing too thick.
| cindergarden | 04-09-2003 11:16 PM |
ok this is for the Gc8 body 93-01 so sorry man but they may carry the stuff check , and i can see about placing an order with ours if you really wanna do that ,
Ghomer1 haha nice to see you back to your own thread, anyways just follow the smae instructions that youthanasia posted up
[QUOTE]PM cindergarden of your carpet choice, color, how many you want, your name and e-mail so he can get a hold of you when the group buy starts[/QUOTE]
Youthanasia, man thanks alot for the help, not sure i got your order ill double check though
Ghomer1 haha nice to see you back to your own thread, anyways just follow the smae instructions that youthanasia posted up
[QUOTE]PM cindergarden of your carpet choice, color, how many you want, your name and e-mail so he can get a hold of you when the group buy starts[/QUOTE]
Youthanasia, man thanks alot for the help, not sure i got your order ill double check though
| youthanasia | 04-10-2003 02:14 PM |
I PM'ed you Cindergarden as to the details of mine. :)
| youthanasia | 04-12-2003 04:13 PM |
bizump...2 more weeks and bye bye sucky OEM carpet!! :D Have I shown you guys the hole on my OEM carpet? It's nasty! I should take a pic.
| ilmaestro | 04-12-2003 06:45 PM |
I don't know what is going on. Did anyone else get any samples? I requested some maybe 2 weeks ago, and I got an e-mail back saying they would be sent right away, and I never got them... Maybe I will just have to guess what color to get.
jonathan
jonathan
| youthanasia | 04-14-2003 01:46 PM |
I got my samples about a week after he e-mailed me that he'll send me some. And I'm just north of him :p It might take a while specially if he's busy.
| cindergarden | 04-14-2003 05:40 PM |
ok guys well i went to pick my color tody and i notice that for me the site is not coming up at all.....I dont know what the deal is with samples or why his site is gone, Im goin to check into this more and let you know when i find out more :confused:
| youthanasia | 04-19-2003 01:21 PM |
This is going down in a couple of days!! :D I want my caaaarrrrpppppeeeetttttt :p
| svxr8dr | 04-20-2003 12:23 PM |
Before and after pics (Dialup beware)
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This is the Essex (thick stuff) charcoal in color. I did not do the install. I live in the same town as Ron Fryer so I paid to have it done, the installer said it was very tough due to the thickness, unlike the stock carpet there is pad on 100% of the back of the Essex, in the pics you may notice it still needs to settle a little but it is going well. I am extremely happy with this!!! You will also notice on the drivers side that there is one of those foot/heel pads on the carpet built in.[IMG]http://www.imprezagc6.com/images/before1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.imprezagc6.com/images/after2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.imprezagc6.com/images/before2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.imprezagc6.com/images/after1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.imprezagc6.com/images/after3.jpg[/IMG]
Sorry about some the quality of some of the pics
Sorry about some the quality of some of the pics
| cindergarden | 04-20-2003 02:34 PM |
can i ask how much you paid to have it installed?
| Albert | 04-20-2003 03:00 PM |
[B]svxr8dr[/B], You forgot to mention "before and after".
I can tell by looking that pics 1&3 are the oe carpet and pics 2, 4, 5 are the Essex.
I can tell by looking that pics 1&3 are the oe carpet and pics 2, 4, 5 are the Essex.
| svxr8dr | 04-20-2003 03:22 PM |
Sorry about the b4 and after stuff, it's been a long day. I paid $100 and the person who did it said that will never happen again. Next time she said would be double and even more on coupes.
| Streetman | 04-20-2003 05:44 PM |
Is charcoal the closest to stock color?
Pics look great. I might have to step up, and get me some.
Can anyone tell me, someone who has had this in for a while, how well it wears?
Pics look great. I might have to step up, and get me some.
Can anyone tell me, someone who has had this in for a while, how well it wears?
| svxr8dr | 04-20-2003 05:52 PM |
I'm not sure about being the closet to stock but in my opinion charcoal matches my interior better
| Albert | 04-20-2003 07:27 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Streetman [/i]
[B]Is charcoal the closest to stock color?
Pics look great. I might have to step up, and get me some.
Can anyone tell me, someone who has had this in for a while, how well it wears? [/B][/QUOTE]
Agree, the charcoal is not the closest to color to stock, but it looks a lot better with ourgrey interior.
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From a earlier post I made last month.......
Hi everyone, I was the one that set up the mold and the first buy with Ron Fryer. He's a great guy to work with and was very patient throughout the eight month "ordeal".
The Essex plush carpet is super quality, plush, no shedding, no matting, no bald spots, carpet has been installed now 11 months.
BTW their cheaper regular cut pile carpet is ALSO better quality than the oe Subaru carpet.
It was a b to install, knees were sore and almost raw, back pain for 2+ weeks but it was well worth it. If you got the money pay an upholstery shop to do it, you wont be as mad
I got the Essex Charcoal #CA-1038 (if part #'s are still the same) and it matches the interior perfectly.
Enjoy
[B]Is charcoal the closest to stock color?
Pics look great. I might have to step up, and get me some.
Can anyone tell me, someone who has had this in for a while, how well it wears? [/B][/QUOTE]
Agree, the charcoal is not the closest to color to stock, but it looks a lot better with ourgrey interior.
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From a earlier post I made last month.......
Hi everyone, I was the one that set up the mold and the first buy with Ron Fryer. He's a great guy to work with and was very patient throughout the eight month "ordeal".
The Essex plush carpet is super quality, plush, no shedding, no matting, no bald spots, carpet has been installed now 11 months.
BTW their cheaper regular cut pile carpet is ALSO better quality than the oe Subaru carpet.
It was a b to install, knees were sore and almost raw, back pain for 2+ weeks but it was well worth it. If you got the money pay an upholstery shop to do it, you wont be as mad
I got the Essex Charcoal #CA-1038 (if part #'s are still the same) and it matches the interior perfectly.
Enjoy
| Streetman | 04-20-2003 08:32 PM |
Think it'll go good with the two WRX seats I'm getting in three weeks?
[SIZE=0]p.s. paid $100 for the seats, coming straight from a new 2003 WRX. hehehehe![/SIZE]
[SIZE=0]p.s. paid $100 for the seats, coming straight from a new 2003 WRX. hehehehe![/SIZE]
| youthanasia | 04-21-2003 01:25 PM |
This is going down this weekend. I take it Gabe has the final list? Confirm NOW guys :p :D Let's buy carpet!!!
| Elite421 | 04-21-2003 03:48 PM |
cindergarden- I dont have to do anything else right? I Pmed you with all the info you needed earlier, now i just wait until you need the Billing info, correct? I dont want to miss out on this.
Alex
Alex
| cindergarden | 04-21-2003 06:18 PM |
correct...on the 24th (when i said i would close it ) i will post a list of those of you i have recieve colors from and whatnot and those of you who said you were in but have not sent me the needed info , ill leave a couple day period for you guys to send that to me at which point i will start to make the arrangments for payment with ron and everyone else
| Streetman | 04-22-2003 01:58 AM |
How much is shipping?
How much better is the Essex than the $99 stuff?
Does everyone agree that the charcoal is the way to go? With WRX seats? What about Brighton interior? It might be a little lighter than RS stuff. Still grey. The seats match alright. With carpet, maybe better?
How much better is the Essex than the $99 stuff?
Does everyone agree that the charcoal is the way to go? With WRX seats? What about Brighton interior? It might be a little lighter than RS stuff. Still grey. The seats match alright. With carpet, maybe better?
| youthanasia | 04-23-2003 08:07 PM |
Any news on this Gabe? What's going on? Let's go to the next step! :p :D
| cindergarden | 04-24-2003 09:43 PM |
ok so these are the people in on it here....(in no special order besides whos info i came across first)
1) Stubaru -CutPile- Color# 801 , black
2)nkodemus82 -Essex - Color # 1038, Charcoal
3)ANashTy -CutPile- Color# 801 , black
4)Elite421 -CutPile- Color# 801 , black
5)wieger54 -Essex - Color # 1038, Charcoal
6)ilmaestro -no added info
7)Youthanasia -Essex - Color#1037, Agate
8)Cindergarden -Cutpile- Color#888 , Grey Sky
9)Moss -No info
10)jeffsnyder -No info
11)imprezawd -No info
Those of you who have made this list, ive been in contact with you or will be very shortly to acquire the info i need
1) Stubaru -CutPile- Color# 801 , black
2)nkodemus82 -Essex - Color # 1038, Charcoal
3)ANashTy -CutPile- Color# 801 , black
4)Elite421 -CutPile- Color# 801 , black
5)wieger54 -Essex - Color # 1038, Charcoal
6)ilmaestro -no added info
7)Youthanasia -Essex - Color#1037, Agate
8)Cindergarden -Cutpile- Color#888 , Grey Sky
9)Moss -No info
10)jeffsnyder -No info
11)imprezawd -No info
Those of you who have made this list, ive been in contact with you or will be very shortly to acquire the info i need
| cindergarden | 04-26-2003 08:35 PM |
new updated list..still waiting
| youthanasia | 04-28-2003 07:58 PM |
Bump!!
| youthanasia | 04-29-2003 04:44 PM |
What's happening guys? get your info to Cindergarden ASAP so we can all get our carpets!:D
| imprezawd | 04-29-2003 06:06 PM |
i really would like to wait to see if this carpet is really worth it.
But if we need me to complete this GB than i will be in. I just need to pic a color..
Richie
But if we need me to complete this GB than i will be in. I just need to pic a color..
Richie
| Albert | 04-29-2003 06:58 PM |
Hey [B]Richie[/B], If you wait how will you find out if it's worth it?
Also a non-group purchase will be $20 more + shipping.
Also a non-group purchase will be $20 more + shipping.
| cindergarden | 04-30-2003 09:49 AM |
Moss has emailed me his choice im just waiting on jeffsnyder, imprezawd, and ilmaestro ....please guys get in touch so we can finish this buy, if anyone else wants in we do have some slots open it appears
| youthanasia | 05-01-2003 11:33 AM |
THURSDAY bump!
| Elite421 | 05-01-2003 12:27 PM |
Ill see Impreawd tonight, and ill make him post his choice. Come on you slow people! Im not tring to wait 6 months fro this thing to end!
Alex
Alex
| youthanasia | 05-02-2003 12:19 PM |
FRIDAY bump!
| cindergarden | 05-02-2003 06:30 PM |
any updates on the three MIAs? anyone think they can pull a friend in ?
| youthanasia | 05-04-2003 03:21 PM |
Come on guys... let's not drag this on for much longer....
| cindergarden | 05-04-2003 04:14 PM |
im dying here im ready , my car is gutted i want this thing to end.... Im goin to get you all shipping charges and then go from there ill get intouch with each of you through pms, then ill post up your shipping charges on this thread
| cindergarden | 05-04-2003 10:27 PM |
Ok so heres the deal this is the new list with your shipping charges so please at that to the $99 (cutpile) or $139 (Essex) charge. I have been notified that even if the others do not join the 8 of us are set on the GB price ....so we are good to go, we can do this one of two ways....
1) you send me a money order (contact me Via PM to get my address) and i will U]forward[/U] the money orders out to the vendor or
2) we can all trust each other that everyone here pays
1) Stubaru -CutPile- Color# 801 , black +$14.75
2)nkodemus82 -Essex - Color # 1038, Charcoal +$17.90
3)ANashTy -CutPile- Color# 801 , black+$14.65
4)Elite421 -CutPile- Color# 801 , black+$13.92
5)wieger54 -Essex - Color # 1038, Charcoal+$13.92
6)Youthanasia -Essex - Color#1037, Agate
7)Cindergarden -Cutpile- Color#888 , Grey Sky
8)Moss -No info+$14.65each
9)jeffsnyder -No info
10)Imprezawd -No info
11)ilmaestro -no added info
1) you send me a money order (contact me Via PM to get my address) and i will U]forward[/U] the money orders out to the vendor or
2) we can all trust each other that everyone here pays
1) Stubaru -CutPile- Color# 801 , black +$14.75
2)nkodemus82 -Essex - Color # 1038, Charcoal +$17.90
3)ANashTy -CutPile- Color# 801 , black+$14.65
4)Elite421 -CutPile- Color# 801 , black+$13.92
5)wieger54 -Essex - Color # 1038, Charcoal+$13.92
6)Youthanasia -Essex - Color#1037, Agate
7)Cindergarden -Cutpile- Color#888 , Grey Sky
8)Moss -No info+$14.65each
9)jeffsnyder -No info
10)Imprezawd -No info
11)ilmaestro -no added info
| liigod | 05-05-2003 01:56 AM |
if only they had it in pink then i would be down. :disco:
| Elite421 | 05-05-2003 03:39 PM |
umm... i was planning on using a CC fro this purchase... anyway this is possible? Do you have paypal? or can i call the company and give them my number?
Alex
Alex
| cindergarden | 05-05-2003 03:52 PM |
you can use CC and paypal directly to him, im having three of the orders sent here and im goin to be delivering them so im just goin to send those payments at once. ill be giving him a list of the ppl involved ( your NAsioc Names ) so please include yoru Nasioc name when ordering through him directly
| Elite421 | 05-05-2003 05:44 PM |
OK sweet! good deal, i'll just wait fro the word from you and then send the payment.... And i have told Impreawd repeatedly to let you know what he is going to do. So if you dont hear from him by tomarrow i would not count him in anymore.
Alex
Alex
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