What floor mats to get?

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ChuckDubDub

Discussion Starter · Oct 25, 2005

So my slightly used '99 TDI that I bought, oh about a month ago, did not have any floor mats.

Beggers can't be choosers when TDI shopping so I didn't fuss about it.

My budget will allow for one set of floor mats, so being in New England, I'm thinking about Weathertech mats, but no carpet mats underneath.

Or... would it be better to just go with the standard carpet mats, like these?

Thanks for any opinions on the MATter.

Chuck

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SMG

· #2 · Oct 25, 2005

VW Monster mats.

They might be pricey initially, but I have cheaped out and bought the carpet mats twice before, and twice before I have worn them out

SMG

ChuckDubDub

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 25, 2005

Gotcha. I see them here. I see one vendor says "will not fit oval retention posts." Hmmm, I don't know if that applies to me or not.

SMG

· #4 · Oct 26, 2005

You have round retention posts.

So do I, and it has been a blessing in finding mats

SMG

ChuckDubDub

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 26, 2005

Done! Thanks for the tip.

FWIW, here's my TDI in its natural habitat when at rest.

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Deserion

· #6 · Oct 29, 2005

I'll second the Monster Mats. I have a set in all three of the NBs.

They rawk.

-Des

manoverboard987

· #7 · Oct 29, 2005

Deserion said:
I'll second the Monster Mats. I have a set in all three of the NBs.

They rawk.

-Des

i third the motion. best investment ive ever made for the beetle.

Fowvay

· #8 · Oct 29, 2005

I fourth that motion... simply amazing and soooo easy to clean.

NBC

· #9 · Nov 1, 2005

Hi ppl,
Does anyone know where I can get on-line transparent mats which would fit NBC?

TIA
Tony

noR

· #10 · Nov 1, 2005

I wouldn't do monster mats, I'd get some of those molded floor mats. They're cuped at the sides, have rubber sealed bottom, etc etc.

They've saved my carpet from a Route 44 drenching. I don't think monstermats could pull that off.

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NBC

· #11 · Nov 1, 2005

Who is selling those 'molded floor mats'? I hope the price is not too prohibitive...

T.

Deserion

· #12 · Nov 1, 2005

noR said:
I wouldn't do monster mats, I'd get some of those molded floor mats. They're cuped at the sides, have rubber sealed bottom, etc etc.

They've saved my carpet from a Route 44 drenching. I don't think monstermats could pull that off.

Some of us like to see our dead pedals...

-Des

herTDI

· #13 · Nov 1, 2005

carpet mats are good... for my dog to sit on in the driveway.

but in my car, i cringed every time anyone's shoes weren't perfectly dry... ohhhh mud!

the monster mats are awesome. they just feel like amazing quality, and suck any dirt in--and as mentioned above, SOOO easy to clean. and they look so sharp.

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ChuckDubDub

Discussion Starter · #14 · Nov 2, 2005

Got the monster mats, they look great, really heavy duty.

Thanks for the tips!

noR

· #15 · Nov 2, 2005

Deserion said:
Some of us like to see our dead pedals...

-Des

I hear ya, I've got a BLUE R32 dead pedal... that stays hidden except for car shows. However, I think it's well worth it; these molded mats rock.

The heel won't wear out like my stock ones, and they're super protective.

GINA

· #16 · Nov 9, 2005

herTDI said:
carpet mats are good... for my dog to sit on in the driveway.

but in my car, i cringed every time anyone's shoes weren't perfectly dry... ohhhh mud!

the monster mats are awesome. they just feel like amazing quality, and suck any dirt in--and as mentioned above, SOOO easy to clean. and they look so sharp.

this made me actually laugh out loud. would've been fine if i wasn't at work

herTDI

· #17 · Nov 9, 2005

GINA said:
this made me actually laugh out loud. would've been fine if i wasn't at work

hahaha i'm glad you enjoyed

he really thought he was helping out. he's good that way. lol.

B5variant

· #18 · Nov 9, 2005

Monster Mats are great but they are rubber and rubber actually wears down faster than the carpeted "deep dish" ones.

I have Monster Mats on my passat - easy to clean - parents love to play golf

I have VW OEM Deep Dish - same ones that noR posted, these are your best bet! They "trap" the dirt while the monstermats leave the sides open a bit...

get the deepdish

Bef

· #19 · Nov 20, 2005

My bf has monster mats in his R32 and his Audi TT... I must say, I gotta get me a set for my NB, 'cause his mats just rock!!

herTDI

· #20 · Nov 20, 2005

Bef said:
My bf has monster mats in his R32 and his Audi TT... I must say, I gotta get me a set for my NB, 'cause his mats just rock!!

an R32 and a TT? what a nice collection of cars!

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