engine cover carpet

[jaykay]

Has anyone gotten rid of their engine cover carpet and done something nicer?

[Cloudsurfer]

What exactly is "nicer?" Considering you don't see (or feel) the carpet, what's the point? The Cayman guys have done clear Lexan to replace the cover, and foregone the carpet, but even then, these aren't exactly sexy engines to look at, so again, what's the point?

[eightsandaces]

As a kid, I re-carpeted a lot of used cars. the Boxster engine cover has some specific contours and foam core that would make re carpeting a daunting task with little return.

[Boxtaboy]

You mean like shag? yeah, baby yeah!

[Wingnut2u]

I have seen the engine cover carpet redone in leather with some colored stitching to match the color scheme of the car

[Topless]

Side note,
I remove the engine cover carpet for track days and it gets a LOT hotter inside the cabin. Unbearably hot on 90F+ days. The stock cover isn't pretty but it is effective at keeping heat out of the cabin.

[Rob175]

The engine cover carpet (black) in my Boxster is fading a bit and I'd like to either restore it's "blackness" or replace it with new carpet. Does anyone have sources or suggestions?......thanks