E30 cabby floor mats

[ozzy2006]

Hi All

Need a new set of floor mats to go in to my J reg e30 convertible, just wanted opinions on OEM or not and due to scarcity of Oem e30 ones would you consider mats from an e46 or e82/88.

If anyone has pics of theirs and how it looks would really help me to decide...

Looking for a Black set

Thanks

Ozzy

[kdevitt]

You can't get new mats anymore - the E82 ones apparently fit pretty well. I ordered a set of reproduction mats from Germany which were excellent fit and quality. These guys - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Velours-floo ... Swi8VZQNkD

[ozzy2006]

Thanks mate...will look into it...they do look decent

[kdevitt]

They're great quality - I have brand new OEM mats in my E36 and F31 and the quality isn't on par.

[ah]

OEM ALL THE WAY

[ozzy2006]

Conflicting opinions....ok will have to see them both to make the comparisons....

[minesapint]

OEM ALL THE WAY

Where do you buy these from?

[ah]

Try here to start with,
https://www.realoem.com/

[minesapint]

Try here to start with,
https://www.realoem.com/

No. Description Supp. Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes

No parts found matching your car.


Okay tried that.

[Cloggy Saint]

OEM ALL THE WAY

Where do you buy these from?

You don't, they are NLA. You may find some tidy used ones ....

[minesapint]

OEM ALL THE WAY

Where do you buy these from?

You don't, they are NLA. You may find some tidy used ones ....

Yes, I thought we all knew that!

[paultv]

About a year ago I bought a set of 20 quid matts for the cabby which are made from some kind of rough nylon brillo pad type of stuff. They do protect the original carpet but have terrible fit and are pretty impossible to clean, as well as looking really horrible after a few months.

I have a set of matts now from the OP link which cost 70 quid but are a really great fit with good fixings for the drivers matt ( important) and they look and feel really good...well worth it I'd say.

Paul

[Satan]

I got a set from http://www.vz-lengenfeld.de/autoteppiche.html they are good but not as great as the originals, my son was dealing with them and I sent them my old mats so they could make a form for them.

[ozzy2006]

Some amazing options... Really helpful guys...

[minesapint]

About a year ago I bought a set of 20 quid matts for the cabby which are made from some kind of rough nylon brillo pad type of stuff. They do protect the original carpet but have terrible fit and are pretty impossible to clean, as well as looking really horrible after a few months.

I have a set of matts now from the OP link which cost 70 quid but are a really great fit with good fixings for the drivers matt ( important) and they look and feel really good...well worth it I'd say.

Paul

I’ve just ordered a set on your recommendation. They look good in the advert.
My originals are looking tired, they are 34yrs old though!!
Long delivery 28 Sep-6 Oct.
But worth the wait if they are good.
Cheers

[paultv]

Here's the drivers matt in place

Paul

[ozzy2006]

That does look mint...

[minesapint]

Here's the drivers matt in place


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Paul

Oooops...........my carpet fixings are oval if I recall, not circular.
Need to check this out pronto
They do look good.

[minesapint]

Here's the drivers matt in place


PSX_20200910_125421.jpg


Paul

Those pedals look far too clean for a car that’s just had a 3350kms trip!

[Satan]

Here's the drivers matt in place


PSX_20200910_125421.jpg


Paul

Those pedals look far too clean for a car that’s just had a 3350kms trip!

Paul polishes the souls of his shoes as well as the top.

[Cloggy Saint]

Why don't aftermarket mats ever have a heel pad?

[minesapint]

Here's the drivers matt in place


PSX_20200910_125421.jpg


Paul

Oooops...........my carpet fixings are oval if I recall, not circular.
Need to check this out pronto
They do look good.

These are not going to fit are they?

[minesapint]

Why don't aftermarket mats ever have a heel pad?

Looking at Paul’s peddles, I’m thinking he drives in his silk slippers! So no need for a heel pad.
Do you also wear a smoking jacket & cravat whilst driving on your long trips Paul?

[Cloggy Saint]

Here's the drivers matt in place


PSX_20200910_125421.jpg


Paul

Oooops...........my carpet fixings are oval if I recall, not circular.
Need to check this out pronto
They do look good.

These are not going to fit are they?
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You can always change the fixings. Mats usually come with fixings so no problem.

[Satan]

Why don't aftermarket mats ever have a heel pad?

Looking at Paul’s peddles, I’m thinking he drives in his silk slippers! So no need for a heel pad.
Do you also wear a smoking jacket & cravat whilst driving on your long trips Paul?

I met Paul once.........

[paultv]

BRILLIANT !!

That's such a cool shot of Terry Thomas ...his son Cushen is a mate of mine.

The fittings for the carpet are oval...so you are good to go...mine are round for some reason...

Nothing wrong with silk slippers...they match my mrs underwear

Paul

[minesapint]

Very good guys!
I emailed the company yesterday about the round/oval fixing holes, they have already replied to me saying they will produce my mats with the oval fixings.
Very impressive.

[Satan]

BRILLIANT !!


Nothing wrong with silk slippers...they match my mrs underwear

Paul

Bites tongue.............

Oh hell,

[paultv]

You surpassed my expectations!!

[Brianmoooore]

Do you also wear a smoking jacket & cravat whilst driving on your long trips Paul?

It's the open back driving gloves I miss. Always wore a pair of them when I started driving.

[paultv]

I have them!!

Paul

[Satan]

Do you also wear a smoking jacket & cravat whilst driving on your long trips Paul?

It's the open back driving gloves I miss. Always wore a pair of them when I started driving.

Yep but your first vehicle was a horse drawn cart I heard ;o))))))))

[paultv]

I felt the pressure and fitted the oblong twist and lock carpet retaining clips - much better and very neat.

Paul

[Brianmoooore]

Do you also wear a smoking jacket & cravat whilst driving on your long trips Paul?

It's the open back driving gloves I miss. Always wore a pair of them when I started driving.

Yep but your first vehicle was a horse drawn cart I heard ;o))))))))

My maternal grandparents were never known for their love of embracing cutting edge technology, and yes, I remember their carthorse, Rose, along with the cart and various other implements that it pulled, and will have ridden in that cart on many occasions, but never actually drove it solo.

[Dannytee]

sorry to resurrect an old post, where can i get carpet mat fixings from, mine are oval i think

Thanks in advance