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I can not find for the life of me, find instructions on installing the VB carpet I bought a few yrs. back. Any PDF or picture installation guide would help, or detail instructions from one of you will be greatly appreciated. We are putting it in this coming week.
There are no snaps on the carpet or in the car. Would you use snaps, or just use the 3M spray glue? Also, the floor mats have a foam backing along with the tranny tunnel carpet. Would you still add backing for heat and sound, or just skip that and use what they have?

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Art

P.S. I know a lot of questions, but just want to have all my eggs in one basket when I tackle this project. If there are previous post on the forum that would help, can you please direct me to them. I never have good luck with the search option.
 

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Art, I'd insulate the tunnel, as it reduces heat and some noise. The snaps you have to install yourself in some kits, which I think is a good idea, as not all snaps fixed to the car are in the exact same position in various models. Rocker panels and wheel well carpets are glued in place. If I remember correctly, the rest of the panels are screwed in place with chrome screws and washers. The floor carpet is not glued in my car as the seats hold the back and the front has two screws with snaps. PJ

Rocker carpet glued on. Tunnel held with screws, floor carpet, console etc.
Notice insulation on fire wall, both sides.
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Start of insulating tunnel. Insulated from fire wall to most rear position.

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Rocker panel glued.

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Wheel well glued.

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Art -

Here's their guide online.

Mickey
 

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Attached....see if this helps.

Jim
 

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Newkie said:
Thanks guys, that will help a lot. By the way, wheres a good place to buy the 3M spray?

Art

Lowe's or Home Depot should have it.
 

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Art, Paul's insulation is probably reflective on both sides. But, if your isn't, the reflective side goes toward the heat source.
 
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