Postby Pamex » Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:00 pm
I started ringing around carpet suppliers a while back, and none were doing carpets for MX5s.
I could have got some from overseas, but the shipping is just far too much (Sorry, $200 is way out of my budget for just shipping on an item).
The other reason I didn't want to get carpet from overseas is that aftermarket carpets kits are notoriously a bad fit. I'm not saying yours isn't great, more that I didn't want to take the chance with spending a lot of money on something that may not be right. Returning things is a hassle, and I just didn't want to take the punt overseas.
The other aim of my resto is to use goods available locally. I know most people don't care, but that's just a personal goal I have with this. Hence, another reason not to buy from overseas.
Knox are now doing an NA carpet kit. $240. Melbourne based.
The other reason I didn't want to go with overseas is that I need to be able to assess the quality of the carpet, as it may not be what I'm looking for. I'm making my own up now as I can use whatever carpet I want, style it however I want and it will cost a 3rd of overseas.
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