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who knows of a higher quality carpet kit part 2

Frank 04-13-2001 11:21 AM

Why not just invest in a really nice set of mats? That would cover up the carpet anyway???
deepbeep 04-13-2001 01:19 PM

I don't think a mat would cover the areas that need pile-high reinforcement in my car... I seem to have a knack of putting my feet out of range of the mats that are in there...
Frank 04-13-2001 01:24 PM

why not gut the carpet and get some hardcore Diamond Plating? That would be badass.
Subie Gal 04-13-2001 01:28 PM

my mud flaps [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

<IMG SRC="http://www.subiegal.com/images/My%20Car/mats.jpg" border=0>

hehehe
j. [url="http://www.subiegal.com"]www.subiegal.com[/url]
Frank 04-13-2001 01:32 PM

She's got it all!!!
haha
JJenkins 04-13-2001 07:21 PM

Count me in. I also have been looking for about 3 months for new carpet. I vote GROUP BUY.
Albert 04-14-2001 09:23 PM

Got some good news; received a response from a rep at [url="http://www.shadetreeonline.com"]http://www.shadetreeonline.com[/url] about making an plush moldede carpet.
He,(Paul), intends to present the idea to his design team for a feasibility check, and to find out how many preorders would require to make the mold.

**In the mean time he wants to know:
1. Is the 93-01 Impreza floor pan the same; how far back in application can they go if they make a mold from a 2.5RS?

2. How many people are are ready to order now?
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We didn't discuss colors,(one step at a time).
Based on his questions I think they will only consider this if there is a market for at least 1000 pieces. Maybe our subaru vendors will fill orders for their own inventory to support the initial run after the preorders.

They currently make molded carpet for the Brat @ $285, and the 74-84 GL @ $224.

We might need a volunteer in the Orlando area for the mold if they agree. Could one of you guys in Orlando stop by their shop to check on craftsmanship, and push the cause.

Shadetree Online,Inc.
7357 Radiant Circle
Orlando, FL. 32810
(407) 252-8875

Again, I need to know now what model years Imprezas the mold from a RS floor pan will fit.
Pls post here, PM, or email me with info, he need it for his Monday morning proposal.

Albert
Overtime 04-14-2001 09:40 PM

Kevin, Albert, and whoever else is working on this... put me down as an interested party.

Stock carpet is starting to get absolutely torn to pieces. If someone has a good quality aftermarket alternative...I'm all for it.
Digital_Boy 04-14-2001 09:40 PM

Albert, aside from an extra set of seat rail bolt holes on either side of the transmission tunnel, the RS and non-RS floorboards are identical from 1993-2001, as far as I've been able to tell from the 3 'Ru's I've had (95L , 98 and 99RS). So a RS carpet kit would be a universal fit for ANY Impreza. At least as far as the coupes go, anyway.
Albert 04-14-2001 10:49 PM

Wow,... did a post here 2hrs ago and now I don't see it, oh well.

Anyway, found a place in Orlando, FL that might be interested. His design team will decide next week. [url="http://www.shadetreeonline.com"]http://www.shadetreeonline.com[/url]

He wants to know how many are ready to purchase now.

If he uses the 2.5RS floor pan to mold the carpet which other model years will it also fit? I told him MY93-01, am I correct?

They make carpets for the Brat/$285, and the 74-84 GL/$224. Looks like they got stuck with excess so I'm sure they are gonna specificy a sizable run to get a good return. Hope for the best.

I asked the guys in Central Florida to check them out, and to lineup a volunteer for the mold if they agree.

Albert

deepbeep 04-15-2001 08:46 AM

Sounds good Albert!!! [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Here's the updated interest list:

tomas
t.rod (in yellow)
25psi
Jon Bogert
aowRS
deepbeep
inpreza kid
SuperRuWRX
Safir (?)
scooby5
kaos200 (who has wishy washy friends )
gaylemd
Subie Gal
A4Killer
SubeDonC
wop
BrianR
Craig W
Blindeye_03
paultg
chauncey
9
latinskllz
Albert
JJenkins
Overtime
yebokmj
Rmak

Not quite 1000, but coming closer [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

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yebokmj 04-15-2001 10:02 AM

I am in too.
Joshua
Subaru Salesman
Albert 04-15-2001 10:36 AM

OK, looks like 95-01 2dr coupe are interchangable.

-Anyone with input on a 93/94?

-How is carpet different for 4dr at the rear door sill area?(Someone done the fuel door release mod or stereo upgrade might know)

-Does 93-97 base models have a drivers foot rest?

-We will specify no cutout for the fuel door level each purchaser will do own.

Any further info will be appreciated. I intend shoot him an email late tonight.

Latinsklls, from the Orlando area has volunterred for the mold. We'll discuss colors, backing/padding, and weave/plushness if and when they agree.

Not sure if this will be a group-buy or individual orders. If preorders become a group-buy we will need someone, (not me), to coordinate this.

Albert

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latinskllz 04-15-2001 09:09 PM

Well since i live in the Orlando are and have a want for the better carpet, I can help coordinate it if you'd all like for me too.

Anyways, just keep my posted via PM or e-mail at [email protected]

Hope we can make something out of this. I don't like the idea of a shi**y carpet for my custom interior work that will include audio and leather interior.

peace
Rmak 04-15-2001 10:15 PM

Count me in!

Rob
tomas 04-16-2001 07:40 PM

This thread is another reason why i-club is so cool. Once they have the kit ready I will send them a check. I'd like to call one of the first kits because I started the thread [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif[/img] I do want it to be a HIGH QUALITY kit though. I don't want a shotty replacement for my current shotty carpet.

Does WRXgirl still sell the cool trunk mat? Where can I find out more info. I am totally down with that. Wasn't there some design with a cool trunk monkey too?
Albert 04-16-2001 10:47 PM

Sent the email with all the info he requested last night, Sunday.

Didn't have any confirmed difference between 2 and 4 dr at rear sills so I just didn't say anything about that.

Production is not yet approved, I'll post when I have a decision.

Albert

tomas 04-17-2001 09:48 PM

bump... any news???
aowRS 04-18-2001 06:15 AM

Tomas,
You must have worded your original post better than mine from a few months ago - I asked the exact same question and replies were lukewarm. Anyhow, I was the first to reply to your post about the molded carpet interior and am still 100% interested in a quality carpet - it would make me enjoy my car so much more.

Andreas
aowRS
tomas 04-18-2001 03:03 PM

the same thing has happened to me on different subjects. it must be the alignment of the stars or something [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif[/img] let's just hope they have aligned enough that someone on here has an "in" connection to actually hook us up with one.
kaos200 04-20-2001 11:49 AM

Bump,
in favour of keeping this thread alive!
CUNNINGHAM 04-20-2001 03:01 PM

I would love a new carpet (Black)Count me in too.
david2z4 04-20-2001 03:33 PM

Put me on the list for carpet if you can find a molded one. 3 piece is fine.
deepbeep 04-20-2001 04:24 PM

Interest list update:

tomas
t.rod (in yellow)
25psi
Jon Bogert
aowRS
deepbeep
inpreza kid
SuperRuWRX
Safir (?)
scooby5
kaos200 (who has wishy washy friends )
gaylemd
Subie Gal
A4Killer
SubeDonC
wop
BrianR
Craig W
Blindeye_03
paultg
chauncey
9
latinskllz
Albert
JJenkins
Overtime
yebokmj
Rmak
CUNNINGHAM
david2z4
Lucas2000
ImprezaGuy
Val
Scoobed
CStearns
Marco
RallyImprezive
assena

Keep 'm coming... Any word on leads? [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif[/img]


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Lucas2000 04-20-2001 04:36 PM

I think it would be best for my name to be added to that list as well...
ImprezaGuy 04-20-2001 04:49 PM

Count me in!!!! This is a great idea guys. Thank you to everyone who helping put this through.
Albert 04-20-2001 08:37 PM

Quick update:
I have not received a respose from the manufacturer in Orlando, Florida yet.
I'll wait another week before I bug them again.

Keep that list growing, pass the word to others; whenever we find a source the larger the list the more likely it is someone will bite.

Albert
Val 04-21-2001 06:46 AM

Count me in! I had had my Subie for only 2 months and the pos carpet is coming apart! Same for the lame jack door in the trunK!!

Mumbles 04-23-2001 09:08 AM

I'm in!
CStearns 04-23-2001 10:14 AM

Throw my name on the list. I want new carpet.
Charles
Marco 04-23-2001 11:03 AM

Same here; I want a new carpet set (read: a better carpet kit). [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Cheers,
Marco
tomas 04-23-2001 11:22 AM

I am going to ask around Rochester this week to see if anybody is willing to do it. I don't understand why somebody wouldn't want to. Right now we have 34 people on the list. If you figure 25/34 actually buy a new kit @ around $300 that is a good chunk of cash for somebody.
RallyImprezive 04-23-2001 09:54 PM

I don't know much about carpet at all but I am almost willing to figure it out and make them on my own and make enough $ to get those DMS I want!
assena 04-26-2001 04:39 PM

Bump...

Definitely count me in.

Alex
latinskllz 04-27-2001 03:47 PM

My baby is awaiting to be test fitted for a new carpet kit [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Keep me updated.

Kevin
Albert 04-27-2001 10:32 PM

Latinskllz, glad you checked in. Paul responded and said he is still waiting for "them" to decide.

He said that one of you guys in the area dropped by to see him; was that you?

He also stated the initial mold will be done in Dalton, GA, or Anniston, (??).

So...., if these guys decide to start production we will need someone around Dalton, or Anniston to volunteer for the prototype mold.

Albert

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Albert 04-28-2001 12:42 AM

Folks, I emailed him today requesting a decision update.

Keep passing the word to others, someone gotta bite if we get a list of 50-60 possible customers.

Albert
latinskllz 04-28-2001 11:32 PM

Albert,

That was not me. But if they need for me to stop by, just tell me, and I will gladly go [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Kevin
kaos200 05-01-2001 09:20 PM

Bump[img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
ninetalesnwf 05-02-2001 06:51 PM

i would go to a Carpet company that specilise in Office and factory carpet. its hard wareing and never looses it coulour.

We got 40+ square meters for $30 from a building that was being revamped.

You should try it
cya
WRXwannbe 05-02-2001 08:21 PM

I rather have sandpaper in my car...
lurking 05-03-2001 06:54 AM

What is the advantage of a "molded" carpet kit? Why wouldn't someone just by some carpet and glue it into the impreza? I don't really know much about automotive interiors, so if someone could explain I might be interested in this group buy. I don't particularly like my shredded gray carpet (I've had my car for 1 year and 13,000 miles). Could someone take a few minutes to explain?
Chin 05-03-2001 09:50 AM

Count me in as a potential buyer. I guess it depends on timing.

Christian
deepbeep 05-03-2001 10:47 AM

tomas
t.rod (in yellow)
25psi
Jon Bogert
aowRS
deepbeep
inpreza kid
SuperRuWRX
Safir (?)
scooby5
kaos200 (who has wishy washy friends )
gaylemd
Subie Gal
A4Killer
SubeDonC
wop
BrianR
Craig W
Blindeye_03
paultg
chauncey
9
latinskllz
Albert
JJenkins
Overtime
yebokmj
Rmak
CUNNINGHAM
david2z4
Lucas2000
ImprezaGuy
Val
Scoobed
CStearns
Marco
RallyImprezive
assena
Chin

Any updates? [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Albert 05-03-2001 11:28 AM

No update yet.

lurking, I'm not an expert but the obvious difference would be at in areas where the carpet bends, notice how smooth, and how no bulges are visible on the oem carpet. If you used flat house carpet every sharp bend or curve in the carpet would stand out like a sore thumb.
- It would look tacky.

Albert
Dom 05-03-2001 06:52 PM

I never noticed this post before??
But I would be interested. Count me in!! EH!!
inpreza kid 05-03-2001 08:00 PM

wow. 5 pages so far. any update from subie gal or even any update at all? [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif[/img]
kaos200 05-10-2001 03:39 PM

bump
deepbeep 05-10-2001 05:25 PM

I've sent out requests to a number of manufacturers, but have been declined at every single one. Apparantly some find that it's more cost-efficient to make a $5000 carpet mold for a Renault Alliance than it is to make one for the Impreza... I'll keep on looking, although I'm starting to lean to local custom/upholstery shops for a new carpet...
Albert 05-11-2001 11:19 AM

Still waiting...
Sorry folks still no update, if its taking this long to decide I won't even speculate as to what the odds are. Anyone else besides the local upholstery shop one-offs?

Albert

tomas 05-11-2001 11:45 AM

no update from me either.... this looks like it might be a moot venture. hopefully something will turn up soon. if not i'll just have one custom fabbed...
kaos200 05-18-2001 02:43 PM

bump[img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/frown.gif[/img]
Bob O 05-18-2001 03:46 PM

This is the first time I saw this post, and I had today just sent a e-mail to the ACC carpet guys to bug them about it. I can't believe that they wouldn't jump on this comsidering the crap carpet we have. I don't recall where they are located but erhaps someone need to vist them to show them how crappy the carpet is? BTW did anyone cheack overseas or post on some of the overseas boards (assuming the 1st gen WRX's get crap carpet too)? It would be nice if we could leverage the international volumes. Of course the RHD/LHD drive thing might preclude that, but we should check.

If this goes down there is a possibility I could swing it but I am saving for a house right now so the timeframe would be the biggest issue.

Bob
aowRS 05-23-2001 06:13 AM

Enormous Bump
latinskllz 05-23-2001 10:29 AM

I will check with a buddy of mine this weekend who does interior trim for cars. Maybe he knows of a company that can help us make a mold if not him.

I will let you guys know what the deal is with him.

Kevin
Albert 05-23-2001 11:33 PM

Just to let everyone know I had e-mailed the carpet distributor in Orlando again just Monday requesting an update, he has not even gotten back to me yet.

Albert
JoelR 05-24-2001 12:32 AM

Count me in if you folks can can get molded carpet OR molded rubber mats. Nice, cushy rubber mats would be my preference.

Joel
gasser 05-28-2001 10:27 PM

count me in. Lets not let this go by. I will also talk to local shops.
WRSport 05-28-2001 11:14 PM

So much interest....and sooo little carpet [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Albert 05-29-2001 11:16 AM

Sadness, pure sadness, the distributor in Orlando didn't even respond to my last request for an update on if the can start making 93-01 plush carpet.


Albert

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