The mat daddy?

[Steve84N]

I'd have told you to get these: http://www.manicci.com/shop/



I'm going to kit my C63 out with the black/red stitching version to match my red interior, including boot liner for the dog.

They aren't cheap but they are a perfect fit and a real lift to an interior, right up your street. :wink:

 

[kis]

I think I agree!

 

[thanatu55]

I'd have told you to get these: http://www.manicci.com/shop/

Already tried them right at the begining. Different brand but same thing, I tried to convince myself they were the bee's knees for a while but in the end I had to concede they just didn't work and ripped them out. I've been searching (and failing) for the perfect mat ever since.

They were intended for LHD as they're produced in a LHD country so the RHD version although said to be a perfect fit just was't. They collect and show up dirt like hell as it all sits on top of the leather and really spoils the illusion, though they are easier to wipe clean than carpet. The leather wasn't of great quality but they looked ok-ish. They look much better in photos than they do in person. I liked the fact that they covered the sidewall's but where the clips and edging of the mat meet the interior trim they look a bit cheap, I tucked them under the center console which looked a little better but only solved the issue in the center console area.

They're now in the garage and I didn't think to sell them because I didn't think anyone would want them. There are a few threads on here already criticising them. It's possible the Manicci ones are better quality but not to a degree that I'd consider getting them again.

I'd be interested to hear your opinion when you get them though as you might have a completely different opinion to mine.

 

[thanatu55]

Ok I've just paid another visit to their website and I've definitely been done. Compare mine:




To the example on their website:




Do they match up or is the angle with which their photo has been taken deliberately misleading?

 

[ben g]

Looks the same to me. You're comparing photos taken from 2 different angles.

 

[maxman]

Have you the option of returning them,as others have said they look ok but overpriced .I use rubber oem ones all year round,the velour ones have been stored for the last eight years.

 

[thanatu55]

Looks the same to me. You're comparing photos taken from 2 different angles.

Yeah I'm clutching at straws for a reason to complain, but I'd say the angle of their photo purposely makes the mats look much thicker than they are. The colour is miles off too. Anyway, I think the conclusion to this saga is that I'm thoroughly unimpressed and I wouldn't recommend anyone to shop at CarMats2u.

Have you the option of returning them,as others have said they look ok but overpriced .I use rubber oem ones all year round,the velour ones have been stored for the last eight years.

I'm sure I read somewhere that they are non refundable because they are custom made and something to do with the pile but I'm going to give it a go. If I'd paid £60 like my previous mats I'd think they were great, but at double that I feel robbed.

 

[RickRob]

Their stated returns policy only references "customised logos" as an exclusion.

As a previous post stated you have a legal right to return them. You're clearly not happy with them, so send them back!

 

[ben g]

They're taking the absolute (you know what) out of you if you got the grey ones. They clearly aren't tje same grey as their website images show, so you're more than within your rights to return as they are not as described.

 

[thanatu55]

Yep I went for the grey, they're not even close to the one on their website. They can't use the old "colours differ on your computer screen" excuse either. I've emailed them twice today with no reply, they were quick to reply when I enquired about ordering though. Funny that.

 

[salb]

Well Well, i looked for some since i bought my car 4 months ago, but in the end they looked like they had no wear, so i stuck mine in the

washing machine and they came out the colour they should be black and not black with a brown tinge, i am really really happy with the

result.

sal

 

[markalp]

Are these the thickest mats you've ever seen?

For the record, I'm not gloating. I'm actually a bit disappointed, so I wanted to gather some more opinions. I went for the 'Platinum' range of mats from CarMats2U.co.uk at a stonking £120. They claim to have 'Europe's highest pile', so I'm thinking luxurious soft shaggy carpets. They're actually firm decent mats, but a far cry from my fanciful imagination.

I began to write an email questioning whether they had sent the right mats, but alas I'm wondering if I had just set my expectations too high. What do others think? Are these Europe's finest £120 mats, or have I just been had for an overpriced set of average mats?

You purchased over the internet so legally you have 14 days to change your mind and return no questions asked.

I'd say return and get these to make you a nice sheepskin set.
http://www.carcarpets.co.uk/sheepskin-188-c.asp

 

[Mr Tidy]

I'd say return and get these to make you a nice sheepskin set.
http://www.carcarpets.co.uk/sheepskin-188-c.asp

If only they did those in beige for an E85 - they'd look great with firebobby's wood. :lol:

 

[markalp]

I'd say return and get these to make you a nice sheepskin set.
http://www.carcarpets.co.uk/sheepskin-188-c.asp

If only they did those in beige for an E85 - they'd look great with firebobby's wood. :lol:

I'm sure if you supplied them with a template they would accomodate you

 

[markalp]

If you have a template and don't mind paying a little more you can use these guys, they also do custom embroidery on the carpets, I was considering getting some with the blue green squares plus the Alpina logo when my current ones get shabby looking.

http://www.kustomsport.co.uk/

 

[thanatu55]

Well, you know what... Despite being thoroughly underwhelmed at first, having searched the internet high and low for deep pile mats I can't actually find anything better, bar going for lambswool in which case you're looking at going above the £350 mark and even I ain't going that far. There's a surprisingly scarce variety of mega deep pile mats out there, so I think I might end up keeping them, although I feel like sending them back entirely on principle based on their awful customer service.

As I have some carbon fiber pedals on the way to replace the sport ones that are in, and finally having found a decent footrest to go with I'll be adding a carbon fiber heel plate into the mix to liven up the driver's mat and then I think I'll finally be happy

 

[Phoenixboy]

Well, you know what... Despite being thoroughly underwhelmed at first, having searched the internet high and low for deep pile mats I can't actually find anything better, bar going for lambswool in which case you're looking at going above the £350 mark and even I ain't going that far. There's a surprisingly scarce variety of mega deep pile mats out there, so I think I might end up keeping them, although I feel like sending them back entirely on principle based on their awful customer service.

As I have some carbon fiber pedals on the way to replace the sport ones that are in, and finally having found a decent footrest to go with I'll be adding a carbon fiber heel plate into the mix to liven up the driver's mat and then I think I'll finally be happy

so 25 quid and I,ll take a chance on them is a no go then :lol:

 

[thanatu55]

Well, you know what... Despite being thoroughly underwhelmed at first, having searched the internet high and low for deep pile mats I can't actually find anything better, bar going for lambswool in which case you're looking at going above the £350 mark and even I ain't going that far. There's a surprisingly scarce variety of mega deep pile mats out there, so I think I might end up keeping them, although I feel like sending them back entirely on principle based on their awful customer service.

As I have some carbon fiber pedals on the way to replace the sport ones that are in, and finally having found a decent footrest to go with I'll be adding a carbon fiber heel plate into the mix to liven up the driver's mat and then I think I'll finally be happy

so 25 quid and I,ll take a chance on them is a no go then :lol:

Haha... Unfortunately not this time :wink:

 

[Phoenixboy]

Well, you know what... Despite being thoroughly underwhelmed at first, having searched the internet high and low for deep pile mats I can't actually find anything better, bar going for lambswool in which case you're looking at going above the £350 mark and even I ain't going that far. There's a surprisingly scarce variety of mega deep pile mats out there, so I think I might end up keeping them, although I feel like sending them back entirely on principle based on their awful customer service.

As I have some carbon fiber pedals on the way to replace the sport ones that are in, and finally having found a decent footrest to go with I'll be adding a carbon fiber heel plate into the mix to liven up the driver's mat and then I think I'll finally be happy

so 25 quid and I,ll take a chance on them is a no go then :lol:

Haha... Unfortunately not this time :wink:

they look ok.
not sure if there worth 120 but time will tell.

 

[Stephen1990]

I think you guys should try Maxx Car Mats. Great quality and fitment.
www.maxxcarmats.com