GT6 1 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 So A moulded carpet set ( GT6 ) from Rimmer £425, Newton £392.88 and Sports car Supplies £300, so are they all the same? If so £300 sounds better than nearly £400. Also there are some now on ebay that seam cheap under £100, not moulded but does anyone have one? Wonder on the quality though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 1 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 James Paddock £325 just to add, is there anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I've heard Newton are the best as they are moulded on the original formers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi, Ant. Moulded fit better. Sewn not so well. Moulded carpets from Rimmer should not need underlay, sewn ones will, at extra cost, of course! I have sewn ones with underlay in my 13/60. I'm not impressed. When I replace them I will go for moulded with no underlay. Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 AFAIK all the moulded ones come from Newton if they aren't NOS.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daedalusminos Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The £300 Sports Car Supplies ones are excl VAT....so that brings it to £360. I can't see the wheel arches in their photo. Newton do claim to manufacture off the original tools, Rimmer possibly source theirs from Newton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieGT Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 1218 wrote:AFAIK all the moulded ones come from Newton if they aren't NOS.MarkCorrect, bought a kit for a friend at rimmer, to find out that it was labeled newton... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 1 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 I think more and more I will get a Rimmer one, I only want to do it once. Can then go for the black one. I want it to be as it left the factory as much as possible will match the door cards as well, although a very dark blue may look better with the blue seats. :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I would be calling the other suppliers and checking they are selling the newton set. And then order from whoever is the most helpful and best value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBGT6 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 TSSC shop also sell them. I got a sample, but unfortunately it was no where near as good quality as the original. The consistency reminded me of a plastic pan scourer. :-/ Also be wary of the ones that just say GT6 as the 1s & 2s are different from the 3s. I've also seen a rotoflex and a non rotoflex variation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainzy Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I have to agree with Doug. I ordered some samples of the moulded from Newton and was really disappointed so won't be buying a moulded set. If you want it to look and feel like it left the factory, I'm not sure the moulded sets are the best option.I don't really see the point of buying a well fitting carpet if it looks like office carpet. It's difficult as I like to support companies investing in parts for our cars but the pile of the moulded carpet they use is so poor and doesn't fit with the character of the car. Having said that, some people think MX-5 seats look good ( ??)) so I'm sure they will have fans.If they could sort this out and find something thats mouldable with a proper cut or loop pile, instead of flat scouring pad pile, I'd buy one of their sets instantly and pay good money for it. Unfortunately it looks like I'll be buying a Coverdale 80/20 wool/nylon carpet instead, as reportedly the fit of those is good and the samples they sent had an excellent pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBGT6 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Not come across Coverdale before but just looked at their site. they do my colour, CHESTNUT!!!! >:( WoHOO! From what Bainzy says I guess they're not moulded. The only place it will really show is around the wheel arches and as mine aren't too bad in that area, I'm tempted! Just a question of colour match so I've emailed them for samples. Another £400 on the car! Doh! :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I would be wanting to see the fit around the gearbox cover. I have never seen a stitched one that looks decent and original. And it is the fit that lets all the stitched sets down. You cannot rely on pictures either, needs to be seen in the flesh. And remember GT6 gearbox tunnel is different to spitfire.FWIW I fitted a newton set to my car many years ago, and yes, finish is not as original, but they fit well. Very well IMO. And as I don't actually touch the carpet except with my feet, never worried about the feel. They are very durable too. 13 years of everyday use, and still all excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBGT6 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 My gearbox cover is not what I'd call fitted, it sort of drapes like a table cloth, tucks in at the bottom and has an unseen cloth strap across the top connecting the two sides and holding them in place. It has always been like this and I assume original. I'm more concerned about the wheel arch carpets which are a tight fit, curved front to back and side to side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 1 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Oh now I am confused, I already have a old but new Coverdale set hessian backed in dark blue, but it is for the wrong model, person before bought it. For a Mk III non rotoflex, apparently most will fit but not the boot and one other bit, Hmm now I am thinking should I forget the moulded and go for a Mk I black standard :-/ ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I don't think you get the rear loading platform from Newton...I didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBGT6 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Most sell one carpet set, excluding the rear mat, for all GT6s. There are three different rear mats and everybody including Newtons sells them separately. The variations are Mk1&2 with a rear set, Mk1&2 without a rear seat, and mk3.I've also occasionally seem mk3 rotoflex and non rotoflex, what the difference this makes to a carpet I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Garvey Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Another option is I'm intending to get the tunnel done at a trimmers, get some off the roll and do the rest myself - may be worth pricing out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieGT Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I would definately go for the newton kit, ordered at newton itself.I have seen it, and it looks and fits great. Colors are limited, but black would do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phwoar Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Warning: ......Thread drift .......1381 wrote: ...... people think MX-5 seats look good........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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