Carpet Set question!
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Carpet Set question!
I have been looking around for some new carpet. I am going to change mine from black to Torch red. I bought the rear set in red and now all I need is the front set. I was originally looking at performance choice to order the fronts. http://www.performancechoice.com/pc....87.9701.619291
$539.98
Then I found this company. http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCa...d=5&ModelId=69
$445.00
The Stockinteriors website advertises that there carpet sets come with Mass Backing that is suppose to reduce heat and noise. Both companies advertise that the colors are teh same as OEM. Anyone have any thoughts on Mass Backing or on the carpet set in general? Any help is appreciated!!
This is off of their website.
Mass Back vs. Polyethylene Back
What type of backing does the carpet have?
All custom molded carpets on our website are priced to be made with Poly Back carpeting. This is the same carpet backing that is offered by all discount auto carpet retailers in the aftermarket industry. Poly Back carpet is a more economical option and is the most common option for aftermarket carpet. Stock Interiors also offers a Mass Back upgrade for most carpets, which will provide a heavier, more rigid backing. Please note that the type of backing you chose does not affect the quality of the carpet, nor does it affect the way that the carpet will fit your car.
What is Mass Backing?
Our Mass Back is made of 40mil thick Ethylene vinyl acetate which gives the carpet a dense rubber backing to reduce heat and noise within your vehicle. This Mass Back carpet more closely duplicates the original factory materials for many later model OEM carpets. Because this is an upgraded product, there is a surcharge for this backing, as well as additional shipping costs. The jute padding will be included with the carpet, and may or may not be attached to the bottom of the carpets made with Mass Back, depending on the application.
What is Poly Backing?
Our Poly Back carpet, also known as polyethylene backing is an economical replacement option, with a jute padding bonded to the bottom for comfort. The Poly Back carpet is made with the same quality carpet fibers, but will have a 1/16th inch plastic, more flexible backing than the Mass Backing. Please note that the fit of the Poly back carpet is the same as the mass back carpet.
If you are searching for a replacement carpet with the rigid rubber backing, then be careful when searching on other websites. Most websites make claims of using "OEM" materials, but most do not offer a Mass Back option. Our Mass Back upgrade will give you the quality and satisfaction that you are looking for!
$539.98
Then I found this company. http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCa...d=5&ModelId=69
$445.00
The Stockinteriors website advertises that there carpet sets come with Mass Backing that is suppose to reduce heat and noise. Both companies advertise that the colors are teh same as OEM. Anyone have any thoughts on Mass Backing or on the carpet set in general? Any help is appreciated!!
This is off of their website.
Mass Back vs. Polyethylene Back
What type of backing does the carpet have?
All custom molded carpets on our website are priced to be made with Poly Back carpeting. This is the same carpet backing that is offered by all discount auto carpet retailers in the aftermarket industry. Poly Back carpet is a more economical option and is the most common option for aftermarket carpet. Stock Interiors also offers a Mass Back upgrade for most carpets, which will provide a heavier, more rigid backing. Please note that the type of backing you chose does not affect the quality of the carpet, nor does it affect the way that the carpet will fit your car.
What is Mass Backing?
Our Mass Back is made of 40mil thick Ethylene vinyl acetate which gives the carpet a dense rubber backing to reduce heat and noise within your vehicle. This Mass Back carpet more closely duplicates the original factory materials for many later model OEM carpets. Because this is an upgraded product, there is a surcharge for this backing, as well as additional shipping costs. The jute padding will be included with the carpet, and may or may not be attached to the bottom of the carpets made with Mass Back, depending on the application.
What is Poly Backing?
Our Poly Back carpet, also known as polyethylene backing is an economical replacement option, with a jute padding bonded to the bottom for comfort. The Poly Back carpet is made with the same quality carpet fibers, but will have a 1/16th inch plastic, more flexible backing than the Mass Backing. Please note that the fit of the Poly back carpet is the same as the mass back carpet.
If you are searching for a replacement carpet with the rigid rubber backing, then be careful when searching on other websites. Most websites make claims of using "OEM" materials, but most do not offer a Mass Back option. Our Mass Back upgrade will give you the quality and satisfaction that you are looking for!
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I donno know, I'm thinking back to the days I replaced mine. The thing is how does the stockinteriors set match up to your floor? I mean is there any chance that some area's are going to stick up or out? I'm wondering is this 'Massbacking' is this carpet workable with a heat gun? and also, I'd ask for a 'swatch' to make sure that carpet you've got, and what their selling is going to match. Nothing is worse than a five star workmanship short sheeted by a carpet dye that doesn't match.
There's no way to fix that and that applies to any carpet company you do business with. I hope you have a good match, cause it looks like it's expensive either way you go? It be nice to have the sound and heat cut back a bit? Good luck .
There's no way to fix that and that applies to any carpet company you do business with. I hope you have a good match, cause it looks like it's expensive either way you go? It be nice to have the sound and heat cut back a bit? Good luck .
Last edited by killain; Oct 19, 2009 at 09:41 PM. Reason: spelling
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Drifting
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From: Conroe Texas
I donno know, I'm thinking back to the days I replaced mine. The thing is how does the stockinteriors set match up to your floor? I mean is there any chance that some area's are going to stick up or out? I'm wondering is this 'Massbacking' is this carpet workable with a heat gun? and also, I'd ask for a 'swatch' to make sure that carpet you've got, and what their selling is going to match. Nothing is worse than a five star workmanship short sheeted by a carpet dye that doesn't match.
There's no way to fix that and that applies to any carpet company you do business with. I hope you have a good match, cause it looks like it's expensive either way you go? It be nice to have the sound and heat cut back a bit? Good luck .
There's no way to fix that and that applies to any carpet company you do business with. I hope you have a good match, cause it looks like it's expensive either way you go? It be nice to have the sound and heat cut back a bit? Good luck .
