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meissen 12-23-2005 07:56 PM

Santa came early :D Need some opinions tho.
 
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Well, Santa came early for me. I talked my parents into letting us open presents early because we have a fairly busy weekend. I got a red LED underbody tube kit, a strobe flasher (will probably be used to strobe my parking lights), 3 yards of carbon fiber ( plenty to do my "Berger" and have some left over for my armrests), Eurolights.com sealed-beam housing conversion kit [twist in headlight bulbs from now on, no more siliconing Sylvania Silverstars in place!!!! ], and my red carpetting. My dad also made me a plaque with the logo from the company that I left, it's pretty cool.

Anyway, here's the opinion part.. the carpet's darker than expected. It's red, but like a burnt red, not the bright red of the exterior. My dad even said it was a lot darker than he expected, so I'd just have to exchange it if it wasn't the one I wanted. So, do I go lighter red, or keep the dark red?

Here's the "Red":
http://stockinteriors.com/carpet/815large.jpg

Here's the "Firethorn":
http://stockinteriors.com/carpet/835large.jpg

Here's the "Neon Red":
http://stockinteriors.com/carpet/2947.jpg

I'm torn between which I want. I like Firethorn, it looks like it'd be the correct red that I need. What do you guys think? Here's the carpet.

NoRiceInside 12-23-2005 09:05 PM

well i think firethorn is the right one, but i know how it is looking at a sample color online then seeing it in person. its always darker. neon red might be it, but the fact that its called "neon" might mean its really really red.

go with firethorn :D

NCamaro94 12-23-2005 09:11 PM

firethorn like the one in vettes is dark...almost burgundy.

paarman97maro 12-23-2005 10:31 PM

I like the Firethorn

RFF 12-23-2005 11:36 PM

Firethorn gets my vote.

69z-28 12-24-2005 12:20 AM

firedick

MeenZ28 12-24-2005 03:58 PM

Is it darker than the red in my car? If so i'd say trade it and go brighter. I love my carpet, it's so eye catching. If it's the dark red that i think it is then it's no more apealing than that red in the 3rd ges... kinda blah.

Sinister95Z 12-24-2005 05:04 PM

Another vote for Firethorn

meissen 12-24-2005 07:16 PM

Well, bad news.


Originally Posted by StockInteriors.com
Due to the number of automobile models and colors that we offer, we do not stock our carpet kits. All carpet kits are custom made to your specifications (automobile make/material/color) when ordered. Because all items are custom made to your exact request, we can only accept returns for items that have been incorrectly shipped. In the unlikely event that the item does not fit, or the product proves to be defective, Stock Interiors will replace with same item (same year, make, model, color and material).

No returns will be accepted for dissatisfaction of color. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you request a set of carpet samples prior to ordering so that you can see first hand what color of carpet that you will be ordering. Custom made products, including vinyl items, made to the specifications of the customer are not returnable. No returns or exchanges will be accepted for products that have been used, cut / trimmed, glued, altered, or damaged through use. Items that have been ordered incorrectly will be accepted for return or exchange. A restocking fee will apply to all items returned for any reason other than shipping or manufacturing issues.

Looks like I'm stuck with the carpet I have. I originally had "black carpet" with the link to the order form on my christmas list, but then last minute decided I really did want to go with red colored carpet, so I switched it to say red -- didn't pay attention to the fact that there's different ones of red. So, this is a lot darker than I had planned, but I'll just have to go with it and hope in the end it turns out aight. Since it was a Christmas present, I don't want to be too upset about it lol.

archemedes 12-24-2005 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by meissenation
Well, bad news.



Looks like I'm stuck with the carpet I have. I originally had "black carpet" with the link to the order form on my christmas list, but then last minute decided I really did want to go with red colored carpet, so I switched it to say red -- didn't pay attention to the fact that there's different ones of red. So, this is a lot darker than I had planned, but I'll just have to go with it and hope in the end it turns out aight. Since it was a Christmas present, I don't want to be too upset about it lol.

try doing some light coats of a bright red paint(if done light it won't stiffen, but will change the color) detailers, and dealers have been doing it for years

meissen 12-24-2005 09:01 PM


Originally Posted by archemedes
try doing some light coats of a bright red paint(if done light it won't stiffen, but will change the color) detailers, and dealers have been doing it for years

i'd be afraid of how it would look a year later.

archemedes 12-24-2005 10:42 PM


Originally Posted by meissenation
i'd be afraid of how it would look a year later.

you'd never know it, it's just enough to tint it (or in your case tone it down)

TorqueDog 12-24-2005 10:56 PM

Red carpet, red underglows... eeeeaggh my retinas! :eleph:

archemedes 12-24-2005 11:12 PM


Originally Posted by TorqueDog
Red carpet, red underglows... eeeeaggh my retinas! :eleph:

sunglasses :p

camaro94 12-27-2005 01:03 AM

you could try selling it. You would lose some money, but would you rather be happy with your color and spend more, or not like the color cause it doesn't quite match?


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