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I have endlessly searched the rule book for this with no luck...so here is the question!
in a hatchback vehicle, are we allowed to remove the factory carpeting from the floor in the cargo area(this is behind the rearmost seat)?
when I purchased the vehicle it had a leak in the hatch and all carpeting in the hatch area was wet and smelly. my first thing was to get rid of it in the garbage so it would not stink. it has been brought to my attention at the last 2x show that the carpet may need to be replaced.
anyone? please help
thanx in advance, Peter
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quote:Originally posted by MTA: I have endlessly searched the rule book for this with no luck...so here is the question!
in a hatchback vehicle, are we allowed to remove the factory carpeting from the floor in the cargo area(this is behind the rearmost seat)?
when I purchased the vehicle it had a leak in the hatch and all carpeting in the hatch area was wet and smelly. my first thing was to get rid of it in the garbage so it would not stink. it has been brought to my attention at the last 2x show that the carpet may need to be replaced.
anyone? please help
thanx in advance, Peter
yes, hatch area needs too look good
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dBSteve Get Loud Productions LLC Posts: 8436 | From: Midwest | Registered: Aug 2000
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quote:Originally posted by MTA: that being said...will regular speaker carpet suffice? since original factory carpeting will be next to imposible to find
yes, any carpet will work
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dBSteve Get Loud Productions LLC Posts: 8436 | From: Midwest | Registered: Aug 2000
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quote:Originally posted by MTA: I have endlessly searched the rule book for this with no luck...so here is the question!
in a hatchback vehicle, are we allowed to remove the factory carpeting from the floor in the cargo area(this is behind the rearmost seat)?
when I purchased the vehicle it had a leak in the hatch and all carpeting in the hatch area was wet and smelly. my first thing was to get rid of it in the garbage so it would not stink. it has been brought to my attention at the last 2x show that the carpet may need to be replaced.
anyone? please help
thanx in advance, Peter
Here is the actual section its mentioned. 3-8a Modifications to the passenger compartment are prohibited.
Additional Guidelines:
· The OEM headliner (or an equivalent replacement) must remain in place.
· The OEM door panels (or an equivalent replacement) must remain in place.
· The OEM carpeting (or an equivalent replacement) must remain in place.
· Cut-throughs in pickup trucks are not permitted.
· Sound damping materials may be used to reduce vibration when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions. The maximum total thickness of sound damping material applied at a given point may not exceed 5/32 inch (4mm). The sound damping application may consist of mat-type material, spray-on material, or a combination of the two. A maximum of 2 layers of mat-type material may be used in any application, even if the total thickness of the sound damping material(s) is less than 5/32 inch (4mm).
· Expanding foam may be used sparingly throughout the vehicle to seal small openings or reduce vibration, but may not be used to fill voids or other large cavities (such as the dashboard or doors).
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