Which carpets?
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swanny71 said:
Got mine from Central TVR for £200 about 18 months ago which seems a bit of a bargain as it looks like their price is now approx £400. The carpet set is good qaulity and was easy to fit - not sure I'd be happy to pay £400 for them though.
This was the guy I quoted to you Peter (knew I wasn't going mad) maybe worth mentioning to said company if they could do a deal seeing this owner got such a good deal 
(and you may just spread the good word thus expand their carpet trade) sorry for the hi-jack Swanny 
Central TVR ones seem to be the same as Coverdale, but cheaper 
I have this set in mine (Blenheim range) and quality is good. I didn't want to pay the extra for the Wessex
http://www.centraltvr.com/product/tvr-carpets/
http://www.carcarpets.co.uk/tvr--chimaera-400-c.as...
I have this set in mine (Blenheim range) and quality is good. I didn't want to pay the extra for the Wessex
http://www.centraltvr.com/product/tvr-carpets/
http://www.carcarpets.co.uk/tvr--chimaera-400-c.as...
An alternative idea: If you find a local carpet supplier than can send carpet off to have the edges bound or piped it may save you some money? You could the purchase some good quality carpet, cut to the same size as the pieces you removed and then send it off to get the edges done. Just a thought. I'm sure I recall somebody on here that did it this way?
Of course, if you can't be @rsed faffing around and want the job doing quickly, CentralTVR may be the quick fire answer!
Of course, if you can't be @rsed faffing around and want the job doing quickly, CentralTVR may be the quick fire answer!
phazed said:
Hammer, nail...............;)
Fair enough!!! But just in case:http://pgomezcarpetedging.wix.com/p-gomez-carpet-e...
Do you get the door carpet and the two bits behind the seats with the Velcro on ?
Can`t believe the price of TVR carpets .They should be around £180 at the most .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGA-MGB-MGC-Carpet-Se...
Can`t believe the price of TVR carpets .They should be around £180 at the most .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGA-MGB-MGC-Carpet-Se...
Edited by SILICONEKID346HP on Monday 3rd February 21:38
I had my local trimmer make me up a carpet set using top quality hessian backed red Wilton wool carpet stock from Martrim.
http://www.martrim.co.uk/catalogue/wool-wilton-car...
This included binding all edges with doeskin leather cloth, which is far more durable & long lasting than real leather, for bindings leather cloth is indistinguishable from real leather & will not rot if it ever gets damp like leather will.
http://www.martrim.co.uk/catalogue/leather-cloth-s...
My trimmer then removed all the old original faded carpet, and fitted his newly made set as a 2 day drive in drive out service.
The end result was stunning and 3 years on after being exposed to many roof down periods of intense sun exposure in the South of France there is absolutely no sign of fading for which the original TVR carpets are infamous.
The whole drive in drive out package was £600, I consider that exceptional value for proper Wilton carpet especially if you think a lesser quality DIY carpet set for your TVR will cost you the thick end of £400, if you add up the cost of quality carpet and sundries such a adhesive ect you'll soon see the real costs involved.
Even a DIY job using cheaper nylon will likely set you back close to £450 all in and then you've got the stripping out (3 hours), & fitting (4 hours).
Compared with a Coverdale set in similar quality carpet I worked out my trimmer cost me about £20 an hour for the stripping & fitting process, which is a criminal rate to recruit the services of a professional tradesman and made outsourcing the work a no-brainer.
He did however say he'd be charging more for the next Chimaera he did, according to Gary there's a lot more to carpeting a Chimaera than a Tuscan, which was the last TVR he'd trimmed before taking on my car.
Daz will keep telling you TVR carpets are a rip-off, but comparing a fully bound Chimaera carpet set with the far less complex MGB sets is hardly a fair comparison, & most of the off the shelf MGB sets I've seen are made from really cheap material too.
Overall a cheap MGB set is a world away from a well made & bound TVR Chimaera set in high quality wool Wilton carpet.
It's important to understand not all carpet is created equal, proper auto quality hessian backed genuine wool Wilton is by far the best, it is however very stiff & difficult to work so expect sore fingers & use of swear words when cutting & fitting.
But the finished results & longevity you'll enjoy with Wilton are well worth the pain.
Avoid any carpet that's latex backed at all costs, if it ever gets wet the latex backing will crumble to dust with disastrous consequences.
If you really want a top finish that lasts use quality materials and the services of professional trimmer, even when I was involved in restoration we outsourced our trimming work.
Like any specialist trade it takes years to learn how to trim a car properly, if you want a proper job using quality materials I can highly recommend Gary Creasey of "Hoods & Trims" in St Albans.
http://www.hoodsandtrims.co.uk/
http://www.martrim.co.uk/catalogue/wool-wilton-car...
This included binding all edges with doeskin leather cloth, which is far more durable & long lasting than real leather, for bindings leather cloth is indistinguishable from real leather & will not rot if it ever gets damp like leather will.
http://www.martrim.co.uk/catalogue/leather-cloth-s...
My trimmer then removed all the old original faded carpet, and fitted his newly made set as a 2 day drive in drive out service.
The end result was stunning and 3 years on after being exposed to many roof down periods of intense sun exposure in the South of France there is absolutely no sign of fading for which the original TVR carpets are infamous.
The whole drive in drive out package was £600, I consider that exceptional value for proper Wilton carpet especially if you think a lesser quality DIY carpet set for your TVR will cost you the thick end of £400, if you add up the cost of quality carpet and sundries such a adhesive ect you'll soon see the real costs involved.
Even a DIY job using cheaper nylon will likely set you back close to £450 all in and then you've got the stripping out (3 hours), & fitting (4 hours).
Compared with a Coverdale set in similar quality carpet I worked out my trimmer cost me about £20 an hour for the stripping & fitting process, which is a criminal rate to recruit the services of a professional tradesman and made outsourcing the work a no-brainer.
He did however say he'd be charging more for the next Chimaera he did, according to Gary there's a lot more to carpeting a Chimaera than a Tuscan, which was the last TVR he'd trimmed before taking on my car.
Daz will keep telling you TVR carpets are a rip-off, but comparing a fully bound Chimaera carpet set with the far less complex MGB sets is hardly a fair comparison, & most of the off the shelf MGB sets I've seen are made from really cheap material too.
Overall a cheap MGB set is a world away from a well made & bound TVR Chimaera set in high quality wool Wilton carpet.
It's important to understand not all carpet is created equal, proper auto quality hessian backed genuine wool Wilton is by far the best, it is however very stiff & difficult to work so expect sore fingers & use of swear words when cutting & fitting.
But the finished results & longevity you'll enjoy with Wilton are well worth the pain.
Avoid any carpet that's latex backed at all costs, if it ever gets wet the latex backing will crumble to dust with disastrous consequences.
If you really want a top finish that lasts use quality materials and the services of professional trimmer, even when I was involved in restoration we outsourced our trimming work.
Like any specialist trade it takes years to learn how to trim a car properly, if you want a proper job using quality materials I can highly recommend Gary Creasey of "Hoods & Trims" in St Albans.
http://www.hoodsandtrims.co.uk/
Chuffmeister said:
Dave, where's your sense of DIY adventure gone?
For what I was quoted it was a no-brainer to outsource the carpets.These days simple economics dictate I'm often better off earning my money from behind a desk in a warm office than getting my hands dirty in a cold workshop.
Chuffmeister said:
PS. have you done those lights yet?
Done nothing mate 
Well that's not exactly true, in the last week or so I've:
- Changed my Millers synthetic ATF gearbox oil for Penrite SIN synthetic manual transmission fluid
- Changed the diff oil, still Millers LS but one grade heavier
- Properly secured the annoying gear stick gaiter that's been making a bid for freedom since I've owned the car
- Fixed a dodgy wheel stud
- Sorted out a weeping pinion seal on my power rack
- Went back to plug extenders on the rear cylinders only (both banks)
- Made up & fitted a cork gasket for my new flush fitting aero style petrol filler
- Relocated my IPod Touch to the radio panel using neodymium magnets (wireless view of AFR by AEM X-Wifi)
- Did a bit of light mapping on the LPG ignition side adding more advance at light load cruise which found me one whole MPG at 80mph on gas
- Cleared out the boot which was looking like a TVR autojumble
- Drove from Watford to Liverpool & back
- Drove from Watford to Derby & back
- Drove around the south of England quite a bit
But she's getting plenty of exercise, this is no SORNed garage queen
I'll fit the lights when things warm up a tad
Edited by ChimpOnGas on Tuesday 4th February 19:01
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