I'm installing new carpets in my '93 coupe. Each seat post is covered with some very thin fabric. Anyone know why? Does it really do anything? They must have had a reason for putting it there but I have no idea what good it would do.

 

yes, it was there to stop you seeing bodywork under the mounting position ( painted surface ) , and you will find other small areas like this on the floor and behind seatbelt mounts for the same reason ,

the material is called ' mokette ' please forgive the spelling, it may be wrong

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