tunnel carpet question

[oxford]

Hi everyone
I'm in the process of fitting a carpet kit in my BN4 (late model, Abingdon). The transmission tunnel carpet is in one piece. I think originally they were in two pieces with a strip of vinyl around the rear end of the removable section to neaten the join. I am wondering whether to leave it in one piece or cut it to make a separate piece for the fixed rear section. It seems to me that it would be easier to remove if I was only taking the main section off. Hope that makes sense. Is there anyone who can give me some advice.
Cheers
Matthew

 

[healeyblue]

Yes it will definitely make it easier for trans access. Longbridge model here, and ours is two piece. The longbridge has a deep armrest that covers the seam anyways so you can't tell its two piece, but I think it was two piece originally anyways.

 

[oxford]

Thanks Healeyblue
That's what I thought. The only issue will be that the rear of the front carpet section won't have an edging. Although, I believe that's how it should be anyway. Does that mean that the rear of the front transmission tunnel sits on top of the carpet of the fixed tunnel?
Thanks
Matthew

 

[andrea]

Some photos can help you-I agree with Healeyblue
https://picasaweb.google.com/112770...MayJune2011endMayJune2013#5834837456401635602
https://picasaweb.google.com/112770...MayJune2011endMayJune2013#5838944783349075490
Yes the FIXED section is covered partialy by the front section an then the yoint covered by the armrest (if I remember exactly two fixing pin are on the mobile section)

 

[oxford]

Thanks Andrea
that's a help. Of course the Abingdon cars have a smaller armrest, but I think I'll cut the carpet. Even without binding, the vinyl strip on the front section will neaten it up.
Thanks Matthew