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carpet smell gone...
I have been struggling with the carpet smell, which is a combination of 27 years of old carpet smell mixed in with moisture, mice droppings, and a million small pieces of what looks like yellowish horse hair from the carpet underside.
Last night I pulled out most of the carpet and padding and ran the vacuum to cleanup the car... After work today I went back into the car for a quick drive and noticed that the smell was pretty much gone----lesson learned, I should have done this three years ago....!!!!! Trunk photo: 
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06-10-2011, 04:33 PM
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I agree...I bet NEW carpets would really smell great. Maybe one day.
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06-10-2011, 07:31 PM
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Don't forget the carpet kit also includes the Tool Kit Cover carpet, as well as the carpet on the lower part of the Door Panels. The install is a bear and very time consuming. Be prepared to spend a few weekends doing it.
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06-10-2011, 08:55 PM
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carpet kit pain...
Yes, I will be prepared for extreme pain, or extreme payment of services.., but it's last on the list. I am looking forward to these smaller/easier fixes that I can do myself this summer-- AC, three gauge radio panel, gas tank hose, etc...
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06-10-2011, 09:33 PM
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Excellent choice, removing it.
I've installed a Rob Budd velour kit in one car. Wasn't that bad, still have a few of the ancilliary pieces to finish. It feels like a new car. Isn't it a great thing to have that car running well?
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Oh BTW, I wasn't referring the Pro part to me. I have an absolute honest and inexpensive guy here locally that did AC stuff on both my 928's. Still blowing freezing cold.
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06-11-2011, 07:08 AM
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I'm assuming the answer is VERY but, how much louder is it in your car after removal of said stinky carpet? I'm thinking about doing the same to my 928.
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06-11-2011, 05:02 PM
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You really don't have much of a choice on yours but to pull it.
The answer is not much louder at all, and that's far less of an issue than the smell and health hazards.
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06-11-2011, 06:34 PM
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Carpet & AC
Yes, there isn't much of a sound difference without carpet, and yes the potential health hazards are there when you have mice dropping and mold- good riddance smelly carpet...
Leo, the ac pump doesn't seem to fire up, Though i do get air through the vents. I need check to see if it's getting power, check the fuse, etc.. Once I have verified that the main system is up I will call the reasonably priced AC place on el cajon you referenced earlier. Will that shop diagnose my AC from end to end...? I will need help with locating a minor engine leak. Perhaps one free weekend I can stop by your place., The schedule is full now... Later,
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06-11-2011, 07:20 PM
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