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[fiat22turbo]

Just thought I'd share pics of my lightweight carpet. It's indoor/outdoor carpet in grey from Home Depot and it was really cheap and very thin.







Whatcha think so far?
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

[POORscheMAN]

Looking good.
I was contimplating going the same route, so I'll be following your post with interest.
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1978 924
Audi 5K Throttle Body - 10:1 comp
Stage 1 Cam -MSD coil- Crane XR700 ignition - Headers
260# springs -26mm rear TBars-
poly bushings -Weltmeister sway bars

1980 924 N/A -- stock
1982 931
1988 944
1994 968 M030

[fiat22turbo]

took a moment to polish the brake handle.









I'm liking it
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

[Rasta Monsta]

Looking bueno!
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Toofah King Bad

• WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

[fiat22turbo]

BTW, the starter from a newer Audi Quattro (89 Audi 90 2.3L Quattro) dropped right in and works perfectly.

The carpet is $17.87 per 6'x8' roll from the local Home Depot Racing Supply. Looks like I'll need two to do the car, but I bought another one just in case (I can use it on the floor under the car or while camping)

They are extremely light, I can pick up a 6x8 roll with one hand. I'd say maybe 10lbs?
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

[B]

fiat22turbo -

just curious - how did this project turn out for you- I was looking at a similar project myself for the summer, and the carpet is on sale

what I had seen looked very good at that point - very promising

Sean
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1979 924 n/a
BAE turbo
5-speed snailshell

[fiat22turbo]

Actually just finished up the passenger side a few weeks ago.

So far it is working well. Looks nice, doesn't show stains, easy to clean, etc.

However, without the insulation on the floor/tunnel a lot of heat transfers through, just driving around in mid-60's weather made it uncomfortable for my feet. I'll pull the carpeting out and put some insulation under it when I get back from California this weekend. I need to redo the driver's side as the center section has come loose (not enough double stick tape)

I need to pull it out and pressure wash it as the lack of door/sunroof seal has caused the inside to get a little musty from mold thanks to the June showers around here (note: never bring out a car you know leaks in the rain until after the Portland Rose Festival, cause just like Le Mans, it always rains during the Rose Festival

I might add some floor mats as well to deal with the eventual wet weather this fall/winter.

Lots more work to do: Insulation, final paint, seals/trim, exhaust work, EFI tuning, alignment, road certification, etc.
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

[B]

always seems to be a fair amount on the "to do" list

well, it is looking great so far -

thanks for the info on the carpet - I am heading out this weekend to pick some up

Sean
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1979 924 n/a
BAE turbo
5-speed snailshell

[dubrict]

I did the exact same thing once in a 93 acura legend before I sold it. That carpeting certainly does the job as long as you're meticulous about cutting it right. I definitely wouldn't recommend going that route if you're trying to make something "cherry" but it's better than rotting, greasy torn-up carpet and only costs less that $50 when you're done.
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1979 924 NA
2009 Chevy Impala
2005 Dodge Dakota

[Bockscar]

[fiat22turbo]

Yep. It's working okay so far. I need to add some insulation around the foot of areas and a few more strips of double sided tape. With some floor mats it should work well.

So far the car hasn't seen a drop of rain, but the stuff is cheap enough that if it goes to crap, I'll not cry over it too much.
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)