Winter mats for Type R

SHADEMASTER · 1st December 2007, 15:16

I had black carpet mats in my old RX8,
In the winter months with all the rain we get in Scotland the carpets got covered in water and mud!
They were a pain to try and get clean,
The simplest solution was to put rubber mats on top of them in the winter months!

With the Type R having reddish carpets i did not want to use black mats
I found these from my local car accessory shop for 19.99 (for front and back)

They seem to match the R carpets better than the Honda mats

illegalhunter · 1st December 2007, 15:34

Honda do rubber ones , there so expensive tho

SHADEMASTER · 1st December 2007, 15:40

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Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Honda do rubber ones , there so expensive tho

I did notice rubber mats on accessory cataloger when buy my R.
But at 19.99, after this winter will probably buy anther set for next

Veritas · 1st December 2007, 16:14

Had the dark red R logo mats in mine.
For winter use i got two commercial quality carpet tiles approximately the same colour, used my mats as a template, marked them out with felt pen on the back, cut them out with scissors and punched the two locating holes. Guess you could do the same for the rear ones. The mats came free from my local carpet shop, they have lots of odd ones and twos left over from jobs and didn't need much persuading to part with some. They look quite good, are washable, rubber backed, and of course freeeee!

illegalhunter · 1st December 2007, 16:59

good thing Veritas

Munro · 1st December 2007, 17:28

I now have the honda rubber mats over the top of the red type R carpet mats They cost £50 for front and rear. Expensive, but they are well made, fit perfectly and dont move around.

I tried some cheap ones from Tescos first, but didn't like them. The tesco ones are now used for kneeling on when cleaning wheels etc.

SHADEMASTER · 1st December 2007, 17:51

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Originally Posted by Munro

I now have the honda rubber mats over the top of the red type R carpet mats They cost £50 for front and rear. Expensive, but they are well made, fit perfectly and dont move around.

Are the Honda rubber mats red like the carpet ones?

If you could post a pic that would be great

Dimplyred · 1st December 2007, 18:25

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Originally Posted by SHADEMASTER

Are the Honda rubber mats red like the carpet ones?

If you could post a pic that would be great

yes a picture would be great.

Munro · 1st December 2007, 18:59

Honda Rubber mat pictures as requested. As you can see by the amount of muck on them, they are earning their keep.

The rear mat goes all the way from under the front seat back to the support for the rear seat.

The front drivers mat uses the same 2 locating pins as the Type R red carpet mats. The rubber ones will fit over the carpet ones and still fit the locating pins. I find the rubber mat better than the carpet one for driving as it doesn't develop a hole where your heel is.

When the mats are clean they are dark grey - the camera flash makes them look a lighter grey than they are !

Dimplyred · 1st December 2007, 19:09

Cheers for that Munro. They look just the job for the winter. £50 does seem a bit excessive as you say. But they can always be sold on afterwards if you don't have another civic.

SHADEMASTER · 1st December 2007, 19:12

Thanks mate!

I like the fact that they are they same size as the carpet ones!

I think i might just buy a set

Dimplyred · 1st December 2007, 19:17

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Originally Posted by SHADEMASTER

Thanks mate!

I like the fact that they are they same size as the carpet ones!

I think i might just buy a set

I'll ring Holdcroft Honda on Monday and see what sort of price they can do them for, I can let you know if you're interested.

czechplastik · 1st December 2007, 19:20

I find the proper carpet ones are quite easy to clean, they don't smell either. I had considered getting another set of mats but they held up well last year so I'll see how this year goes!

SHADEMASTER · 1st December 2007, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

I'll ring Holdcroft Honda on Monday and see what sort of price they can do them for, I can let you know if your interested.

Thanks mate,
But i think i would rather deal with the garage where i purchased my R, Phoenix Honda in Stirling
I was very impressed with the parts guys when ordering my splitters and ambient lights!

Dimplyred · 1st December 2007, 19:26

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Originally Posted by SHADEMASTER

Thanks mate,
But i think i would rather deal with the garage where i purchased my R, Phoenix Honda in Stirling
I was very impressed with the parts guys when ordering my splitters and ambient lights!

Ok, no problem, let's hope we both get a good deal.

SHADEMASTER · 1st December 2007, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Ok, no problem, let's hope we both get a good deal.

I will keep you in touch with the cost!

Dimplyred · 1st December 2007, 19:33

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Originally Posted by SHADEMASTER

I will keep you in touch with the cost!

Cheers.

Milano_Jon · 3rd December 2007, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Cheers.

How about organising a bulk buy... i'd be interested too, if we could reduce the £50 price tag.

Dimplyred · 3rd December 2007, 19:21

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Originally Posted by SHADEMASTER

I will keep you in touch with the cost!

Holdcroft Honda can do a full set of these mats for £40 inc VAT. Or just the front ones for £20 inc VAT. Not bad me thinks!!

I'm just going to get the front ones as there is hardly ever anyone in the back of mine. How did you go on with your dealer????

Dimplyred · 3rd December 2007, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Milano_Jon

How about organising a bulk buy... i'd be interested too, if we could reduce the £50 price tag.

If my dealer can do them at that price, Jon. I don't see why yours can't too. Ask them and tell them about the price at Holdcrofts.

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1st December 2007, 15:34	#2 (permalink)
illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Honda do rubber ones , there so expensive tho

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Veritas Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 26th September 2007 Location: Saddleworth Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had the dark red R logo mats in mine. For winter use i got two commercial quality carpet tiles approximately the same colour, used my mats as a template, marked them out with felt pen on the back, cut them out with scissors and punched the two locating holes. Guess you could do the same for the rear ones. The mats came free from my local carpet shop, they have lots of odd ones and twos left over from jobs and didn't need much persuading to part with some. They look quite good, are washable, rubber backed, and of course freeeee!

1st December 2007, 16:59	#5 (permalink)
illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	good thing Veritas

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Munro Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,103 Thanks: 25 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts iTrader: (0)	I now have the honda rubber mats over the top of the red type R carpet mats They cost £50 for front and rear. Expensive, but they are well made, fit perfectly and dont move around. I tried some cheap ones from Tescos first, but didn't like them. The tesco ones are now used for kneeling on when cleaning wheels etc.

1st December 2007, 19:09	#10 (permalink)
Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,613 Thanks: 19 Thanked 129 Times in 128 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cheers for that Munro. They look just the job for the winter. £50 does seem a bit excessive as you say. But they can always be sold on afterwards if you don't have another civic.

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SHADEMASTER Type R GT (R-8065) Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 4th July 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 425 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Thanks mate! I like the fact that they are they same size as the carpet ones! I think i might just buy a set

1st December 2007, 19:20	#13 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,659 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I find the proper carpet ones are quite easy to clean, they don't smell either. I had considered getting another set of mats but they held up well last year so I'll see how this year goes!