Carpet underlay
Discussion
Hi R,
Its hard to tell without seeing the problem first hand but it may be what you have is de-lamination of the latex backed carpet itself.
When it ages the latex separates from the pile, if its ever got wet in the past this separation can be really bad, the latex simply crumbles away.
If this sound like what is happening & your budget allows for it, the best solution would be to fit new carpets.
Its hard to tell without seeing the problem first hand but it may be what you have is de-lamination of the latex backed carpet itself.
When it ages the latex separates from the pile, if its ever got wet in the past this separation can be really bad, the latex simply crumbles away.
If this sound like what is happening & your budget allows for it, the best solution would be to fit new carpets.
Chimpafrolic said:
Hi R,
Its hard to tell without seeing the problem first hand but it may be what you have is de-lamination of the latex backed carpet itself.
When it ages the latex separates from the pile, if its ever got wet in the past this separation can be really bad, the latex simply crumbles away.
If this sound like what is happening & your budget allows for it, the best solution would be to fit new carpets.
Yes, I am planning on having new carpets fitted, but it looks as if there was some form of underlay under the existing ones too. Or is it normal that the carpets go straight onto the fibreglass body?Its hard to tell without seeing the problem first hand but it may be what you have is de-lamination of the latex backed carpet itself.
When it ages the latex separates from the pile, if its ever got wet in the past this separation can be really bad, the latex simply crumbles away.
If this sound like what is happening & your budget allows for it, the best solution would be to fit new carpets.
R
Hi I replaced mine last year, in the foot wells there is a rubber based backing and the rest ie transition tunnel is 10mm foam backed underlay which is now obsolete. I found a similar product though but it was backed with a black material instead of a white one it was around £10 a meter. Can’t remember where from though but should easily be sourced.
Typically the carpets are glued directly to the floor although the footwell sections are removable so you can take them out to clean.
R its not clear from your profile where you are in the UK, however if you are looking for a good trimmer I would highly recommend Gary Creasey.
http://www.hoodsandtrims.co.uk/
Gary is based just north of St Albans, he does really excellent work, has lots of TVR trimming experience and charges realistic prices.
This may be of interest to you.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Hope it helps?
R its not clear from your profile where you are in the UK, however if you are looking for a good trimmer I would highly recommend Gary Creasey.
http://www.hoodsandtrims.co.uk/
Gary is based just north of St Albans, he does really excellent work, has lots of TVR trimming experience and charges realistic prices.
This may be of interest to you.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Hope it helps?
Chimpafrolic said:
Typically the carpets are glued directly to the floor although the footwell sections are removable so you can take them out to clean.
R its not clear from your profile where you are in the UK, however if you are looking for a good trimmer I would highly recommend Gary Creasey.
http://www.hoodsandtrims.co.uk/
Gary is based just north of St Albans, he does really excellent work, has lots of TVR trimming experience and charges realistic prices.
This may be of interest to you.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Hope it helps?
Thanks for the info. I've updated my profile to show that I'm in Devon and I've got a fairy local trimmer who's been highly recommended by Dulford TVR. The rubber underlay seems like a good idea to me, especially on the transmission tunnel so I'll have a search for that.R its not clear from your profile where you are in the UK, however if you are looking for a good trimmer I would highly recommend Gary Creasey.
http://www.hoodsandtrims.co.uk/
Gary is based just north of St Albans, he does really excellent work, has lots of TVR trimming experience and charges realistic prices.
This may be of interest to you.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Hope it helps?
R
Would also suggest some glass cloth similar material to the engine bay heat shields [does not have to be foil faced] to line the footwell/transmission tunnel area on both sides where the manifolds are close to the bodywork. On removing the carpet i found the backing was actually burnt so badly it just crumbled. 
This is definetly a potential fire risk. The original heat shields in the engine bay had started to break down so this would have played a major part in the heat transfer,
This is definetly a potential fire risk. The original heat shields in the engine bay had started to break down so this would have played a major part in the heat transfer,
Dyno Mat,self adesive.There are a few types some are a sponge type matarial some just silver backed.The Americans use it alot they do the whole interior ,floor ,roof and doors etc.When i get to change my carpets i will be useing Dyno mat or something similar..Its a good base to start with and stops outside noise and Enhances the sound quality..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sSByEqmYGI&fea...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sSByEqmYGI&fea...
Edited by SILICONE KID on Thursday 11th November 17:58
Edited by SILICONE KID on Thursday 11th November 18:01
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