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Hartside · 3rd July 2006, 00:08

The mat now fits on the drivers side perfectly

Now I know why my mat kept moving and eventually caught the clutch pedal. A half arsed dealer fit

onboardtraining · 3rd July 2006, 19:10

Hi,

I had a similar problem with mats for the Golf due to the full size accelerator pedal coming up from the floor. Having decided not to pay the dealership price for mats, I found a good set that looked the part for the car only costing £22 and I spent about an hour to cut them to the required size and shape to take the pedal into account and it has worked a treat. I will probably do the same with the Civic once I get one.

Kpow99 · 4th July 2006, 07:33

I paid for the mats but I was one of the first to order at the begining of Jan, oh well, I'm happy with them and the cost was minimal compaired to the car itself

WoolyCiv · 4th July 2006, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC Hammer

WoolyCiv the anchor plate supposed to be under the carpet. Mine is, and it looks much tidier. (lazy dealer I think, even the carpet is precut for the install!).

Well spotted, I've got to admit I did think it looked a cheap and shoddy job. Will soon fix it though

WoolyCiv · 4th July 2006, 22:53

Just grabbed a 10mm spanner and alen key - hey presto now loks as should have done from the start

Hartside · 5th July 2006, 12:18

And the carpet mat no longer snags the clutch pedal - bonus!

Bungle · 5th July 2006, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by onboardtraining

Hi,

I had a similar problem with mats for the Golf due to the full size accelerator pedal coming up from the floor. Having decided not to pay the dealership price for mats, I found a good set that looked the part for the car only costing £22 and I spent about an hour to cut them to the required size and shape to take the pedal into account and it has worked a treat. I will probably do the same with the Civic once I get one.

Is that blue diamond plate? Mats with glossy surfaces can be very slippery when wet, so I'd be very cautios if they are metal.

About Civic mats, I asked the dealer if he could throw them in as part of the deal, to which he blankly refused, saying it couldn't be done. Cheeky gits!

onboardtraining · 5th July 2006, 22:28

Hi,

Yes it is blue diamond plate. I've got them in three cars and not really had any problems with them and know of a few others who got them too.

The trick was just taking the time to cut in from the edge of the mat round and the bottom of the accelerator pedal, looks good with the footwell lighting too.

Cheers, Brian

Brian · 19th September 2006, 23:05

Anyone know if you can get rubber floor mats for the Civic in the UK? I noticed in the gallery that one of our Potugese members has them fitted in his car.

4gotten · 23rd October 2006, 17:32

I do not recommend buying rubber floor mats from Honda stock. I have made mistake and I bought them. The reason I regret is that they just stink. You can not get rid of that very unpleasant offensive smell that makes my kids and wife feel really sick. I tried to wash them, I kept them on a balcony for a week in a fresh air and it did not work.
Do anyone of you know how to get rid of that smell

mac · 23rd October 2006, 17:55

I've asked and apparently they don't do them.

The fitted carpet mats aren't cheap though and I managed to get them for £20 cheaper on eBay.

Brian · 23rd October 2006, 23:12

Have bought them from my local dealer. They did stink at first but I washed them with car shampoo and rinsed them off and the smell has gone.

Misstings · 26th October 2006, 17:16

I managed to get carpet mats with my car (although they were taken out of a demo). But I haven't got any brackets to secure the driver's mat in place. Is this something I have to pay for? or can I get the dealer to provide these? I'm getting a bit fed up of retrieving the mat from under the groovy drilled pedals.

Any advice please.

sarahjo · 26th October 2006, 17:17

Sarahjo needs rubber mats for when she is carrying her matching bucket in the car

JPDirect · 26th October 2006, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misstings

I managed to get carpet mats with my car (although they were taken out of a demo). But I haven't got any brackets to secure the driver's mat in place. Is this something I have to pay for? or can I get the dealer to provide these? I'm getting a bit fed up of retrieving the mat from under the groovy drilled pedals.

Any advice please.

Hi Misstings,

When you got them from a demo car, they probably just took the mats. When you buy them, they actually come with the brackets to secure them in place.

Just go to your local dealer and tell them you have no brackets and you should get some. DON'T pay for it though, becuase they DO come with them. I know, 'cos I've got 'em!!!

Misstings · 26th October 2006, 17:26

Thanks JPDirect

I'll get on to my local dealers tomorrow. Its a relief to know that I can stop searching my manual to find out where the brackets have been hidden!!

WoolyCiv · 26th October 2006, 21:00

See this post for the correct fitting of the anchor bracket Car mats.

Misstings · 26th October 2006, 21:10

Oooh WoolyCiv - Am I likely to break a nail whilst attempting to fix the anchor brackets?

sarahjo · 26th October 2006, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misstings

Oooh WoolyCiv - Am I likely to break a nail whilst attempting to fix the anchor brackets?

No but if you let gweniera do it for you she is so strong she breaks the end off your anchor

Misstings · 26th October 2006, 21:33

Oh dear. Thanks, but no thanks - think I'll stay well clear of Gweniera. Especially as she's found the dip stick.....I'm scared.

19th September 2006, 23:05	#29 (permalink)
Brian Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th June 2006 Location: Forfar, Scotland Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mats Anyone know if you can get rubber floor mats for the Civic in the UK? I noticed in the gallery that one of our Potugese members has them fitted in his car.

23rd October 2006, 17:32	#30 (permalink)
4gotten Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 16th August 2006 Location: Stargard Szczecinski, Poland Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do not buy them. I do not recommend buying rubber floor mats from Honda stock. I have made mistake and I bought them. The reason I regret is that they just stink. You can not get rid of that very unpleasant offensive smell that makes my kids and wife feel really sick. I tried to wash them, I kept them on a balcony for a week in a fresh air and it did not work. Do anyone of you know how to get rid of that smell

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3rd July 2006, 00:08	#21 (permalink)
Hartside Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Northumberland Posts: 557 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The mat now fits on the drivers side perfectly Now I know why my mat kept moving and eventually caught the clutch pedal. A half arsed dealer fit

3rd July 2006, 19:10	#22 (permalink)
onboardtraining Wheelnut Join Date: 30th June 2006 Location: Larkhall, Scotland Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, I had a similar problem with mats for the Golf due to the full size accelerator pedal coming up from the floor. Having decided not to pay the dealership price for mats, I found a good set that looked the part for the car only costing £22 and I spent about an hour to cut them to the required size and shape to take the pedal into account and it has worked a treat. I will probably do the same with the Civic once I get one.

4th July 2006, 07:33	#23 (permalink)
Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I paid for the mats but I was one of the first to order at the begining of Jan, oh well, I'm happy with them and the cost was minimal compaired to the car itself

4th July 2006, 22:53	#25 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just grabbed a 10mm spanner and alen key - hey presto now loks as should have done from the start

5th July 2006, 12:18	#26 (permalink)
Hartside Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Northumberland Posts: 557 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And the carpet mat no longer snags the clutch pedal - bonus!

5th July 2006, 22:28	#28 (permalink)
onboardtraining Wheelnut Join Date: 30th June 2006 Location: Larkhall, Scotland Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, Yes it is blue diamond plate. I've got them in three cars and not really had any problems with them and know of a few others who got them too. The trick was just taking the time to cut in from the edge of the mat round and the bottom of the accelerator pedal, looks good with the footwell lighting too. Cheers, Brian

23rd October 2006, 17:55	#31 (permalink)
mac Valve Cap Join Date: 25th September 2006 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've asked and apparently they don't do them. The fitted carpet mats aren't cheap though and I managed to get them for £20 cheaper on eBay.

23rd October 2006, 23:12	#32 (permalink)
Brian Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th June 2006 Location: Forfar, Scotland Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have bought them from my local dealer. They did stink at first but I washed them with car shampoo and rinsed them off and the smell has gone.

26th October 2006, 17:16	#33 (permalink)
Misstings Valve Cap Join Date: 19th September 2006 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I managed to get carpet mats with my car (although they were taken out of a demo). But I haven't got any brackets to secure the driver's mat in place. Is this something I have to pay for? or can I get the dealer to provide these? I'm getting a bit fed up of retrieving the mat from under the groovy drilled pedals. Any advice please.

26th October 2006, 17:17	#34 (permalink)
sarahjo Fallen Angel Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th October 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,229 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sarahjo needs rubber mats for when she is carrying her matching bucket in the car

26th October 2006, 17:26	#36 (permalink)
Misstings Valve Cap Join Date: 19th September 2006 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks JPDirect I'll get on to my local dealers tomorrow. Its a relief to know that I can stop searching my manual to find out where the brackets have been hidden!!

26th October 2006, 21:00	#37 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	See this post for the correct fitting of the anchor bracket Car mats.

26th October 2006, 21:10	#38 (permalink)
Misstings Valve Cap Join Date: 19th September 2006 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oooh WoolyCiv - Am I likely to break a nail whilst attempting to fix the anchor brackets?

26th October 2006, 21:33	#40 (permalink)
Misstings Valve Cap Join Date: 19th September 2006 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh dear. Thanks, but no thanks - think I'll stay well clear of Gweniera. Especially as she's found the dip stick.....I'm scared.