Which one and why?

 

I'm curious to see responses to this question as well...

 

I went with Year One. Color was good (IIRC doeskin), fit was good when it flattened out. Came in two pieces rolled up in a box. Ended up laying it out in the dining room for a week before installing it. This was awhile ago so I cant vouch for recent quality.

 

Isn't ACC The Only Manufacturer.

 

I used ACC from 1A,I went with the Mass Backing option(Original to the car) and Console Cutout(good starting point)
Why,1A =Free Shipping, heard ACC was the best quality.

 

I used ACC from 1A too, I also chose to get the Mass Backing option and the Console Cutout for my 84, quick service, great quality and very happy.




new carpet for the 84

 

Based on on what I see online and on eBay, it seems like ACC isn't the only brand.

 

No your correct, there are a few out there, you check them out, pays your money and takes your chances. Its all in the research.

 

Full ACC set with mass backing from RockAuto. I knew I wanted the mass backing, which I would highly recommend, and RockAuto had the best price. However I was also in need of a headliner and Summit had the best price on that, so I tried to get them to price match, but the part numbers were different.

 

I've used ACC twice. Great product both times.

 

When ordering the full set of ACC with mass backing from rock auto, did you receive the jute padding with it or pick that up extra? They aren't clear in the description and haven't gotten any response from them regarding the question.

 

Mine came with the jute padding and mass backing from 1A,don't know about rock auto, I would imagine it does, but then again I would check first.

 

Thanks, I actually heard back from them this morning and it does as well.

 

 

I'm looking at 1A's website now and there's no mention of the mass backing option on any of their carpet kits.


You have your part number by any chance?

 

P/N 1a-cmx-00116.IIRC,I think I called them for that,not sure.

 

I can't find it on there web site either,You can either call them or PM Them they are in the vendor directory on the top of the thread.

 

I think I'm going with acc because they are located right here in town. Lots of local guys have there kits in anything from 36 Ford's to third gens.

 

Ordered from RockAuto today, slightly better pricing as well on all varieties....

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...,flooring,1264

 

Great luck finding this thread. Pondering this myself. I want to get the wife to buy me a new carpet set for Christmas so I need to make it easy for her. Amazon is the best way, find what I need and drop it into the "list" and she can order it.

Amazon seems to sell the ACC kits. The question is making sure I get the correct color. 1987 Trans Am GTA, red with tan interior. I keep seeing "medium Doeskin" as the correct carpet color. How can I confirm this?

Link to the Amazon carpet.

 

Yes,
Medium Doeskin/7295

 

Thanks man. The part number on Amazon is different, shows like this but should be the same correct?

ACC
1985 to 1992 Pontiac Trans Am Carpet Custom Molded Replacement Kit, Complete Kit, With Console (8295-Medium Doeskin Plush Cut Pile)




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Yes

 

Thanks Bob!!

I created "Dad's Christmas wish list" in the wife's Amazon account. Lets see if she sees it and takes care of it. LOL

 

Looking for carpet this winter as well for my 85 Iroc with tan interior.


Charlie, what did you go with? Are you happy with it?

 

Haha! Good one Chris! I need to do that!! Those numbers vary depending on who you get it from. 1Aauto uses 7295...Amazon 8295. Stock interiors has there own also. But its the same color. I want to buy a set also. I bought a complete set for our 96 Bronco from 1Aauto....The box came in 3 days and had ACC oll over it.

 

Hawks has this
Order #104478 Contained the Following Items:

1 x Firebird NEW 85-92 Complete Carpet Set
(Add Mass Backing: No just standard carpet, Color: Medium Doeskin/7295, Cutout Style: With Console Cutout)
$289.95
1 x Camaro or Firebird 82-92 ABS Headliner T-top or Hard top
(Body Style: T-Top AFH12C, Colors: 1789/Beechwood)
$195.00
1 x Camaro or Firebird New Aftmkt 82-92 Sail Panels
(Color: QP54C-1789/Beechwood)
$79.95
Subtotal:
$564.90
Discount:
-$56.49
Shipping:
$84.95
Grand Total:
$593.36

 

Gotcha...thanks for the explanation.

 

i went with acc from year one when they had a 25% off sale, color looks good haven't installed yet.

 

While we are on carpets, what about floor mats. I want the good ones that are molded to conform the humps in the floor.

 

I got a set of ACC molded floor mats from Rock Auto.
ACC 9363160

 

Just got a hold of them. They no longer offer this service. You lucked out because Hawk's wants $130 to add the MB..

 

I'm on Hawk's web site now and the complete set with mass backing is pricing out at 429.95 before shipping? And their headliner kit with visors and sail panels is priced at 299.00 before shipping..?

 

As far as the carpet, just get ACC from RockAuto. $295 complete front and back with mass backing plus shipping.

 

Do you guys think the mass backing would do anything noticeable for my car? The convertible top is down over 3/4 of the time and the exhaust is loud.

 

It(Mass Backing) will prevent rain water reaching your floor pans.

 

It will also help the carpet last longer.

 

Good point on the water hitting the floor pan.
How does it help the carpet last longer?

 

i bought mine from year one when they had a 25% off sale, its made by ACC, and has the mass backing

 

I'm guessing by the price you guys are quoting, you're buying the standard cut pile. Has anyone purchased the PLUSH CUT for 100 bucks more Rock Auto has?

And it looks like Year One has a Standard & Deluxe version too but both of their's is the same price

https://www.yearone.com/Product/1982...aro/8592fblk21

https://www.yearone.com/Product/1982...aro/9092fblk21

 

Does it have the console cut out and the molded area for your feet?

 

I would have, but it wasn't available in the color I needed.

 

Rock auto currently has 2 different p/n's for passenger area carpet with console cut, 2633160 & 2362160. Anyone know the difference? it says Trans Am in the description for the 1st # but why would that make a difference?

Thanks

 

I just got the dove gray for my 89 iroc vert without the mass backing.... I don't find much of a difference from the stock carpet...just a little bit of rubber. Not sure it would make much of a difference in sound. Does come with the jute.

As for water, there are lots of holes in any carpet...for seats, belts, etc.... If it gets wet enough, water WILL get through to the floor pan. I am concerned that it then get out. Rubber backing makes it much harder. Had a grand am that once got very wet. Three weeks later the jute was still soaked....no way for the water to get out...had to take the seats out and pull up the carpet to get it to dry....staying wet will rot the floor.

​​I'll get pics of stock and acc no mass backing carpet ...happy with my choice...molded well..has the driver's side pads and console cut out...

 

Here is the ACC without the mass backing.... in Dove Gray. I cut a small piece of the original carpet from underneath the sill plate... the color looks a little off but i think that because the original carpet looks REALLY bad. The new carpet does seem to be close to the carpet on the console and doors. There really is no difference in the thickness in the replacement carpet without mass backing and the original....take a look.

 

Does anybody make carpet besides ACC?

I bought a different brand carpet back in 2011 and it was fantastic. Back then people tended to avoid ACC because the colors would fade & change quickly (like black turning green LOL!). Soon after that ACC bought the other company and that was the end of that.

I got the best, most expensive plush carpet offered. It's soft, deep, and harder to clean if it gets dirty. Trim and console kind of sink in so it makes fit and finish look good (less gaps). My late model truck has a sorry excuse for a carpet but it's easy to clean because there's really hardly anything there to be cleaned. I can see the benefits of each style.

 

Pretty sure ACC is the only game in town. Kind of like all the different vendors that sell ACME seat covers and headliners/sunvisors.

 

Any pictures of the bottom of both carpets (with and with out mass backing)? Does the jute padding adhere to the bottom of the mass backing?

 

I only have the original carpet and the non-mass backing carpet....and the jute is adhered to the back of the non-mass backing carpet

 

I pulled my carpet out of the car, it has mass backing on it from factory. I just so happened to order that style carpet from rock auto. Attached pics are old and new. Jude padding is attached to be bottom. Any tips for mass backing style carpet?