The black mats...

Witchfinder-at-Work · 13-11-2002, 10:40

Two new threads in one morning - I'm on fire today

I've been looking at my lovely black mats, and it looks like they're already starting to get worn where the heels go. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, have they done anything about it?

I was thinking about getting a steel kick-plate and fastening to the mat where it's likely to get most wear. Any other novel suggestions?

Dmac1969vRS · 13-11-2002, 20:50

Witchfinder
The mats allways wear where your feet go , just one of those things , best just to let it go , you could allways order another set of mats when they finally wear too much.

Witchfinder-at-Work · 14-11-2002, 10:20

[quote:19b558b7cb="Dmac1969vRS"]You could allways order another set of mats when they finally wear too much.[/quote:19b558b7cb]
Do you happen to know how much a new set costs?

Dmac1969vRS · 14-11-2002, 20:30

Rob
I'm not 100% sure , but for some reason the figure of £45 ish keeps coming to me!

stopan1j · 15-11-2002, 23:59

Wear slippers when driving the RS! or stop wearing high heels they also scratch the door sills :?

Seriously I have the same problem as I tend to wear proper shoes rather than trainers, I did see TT driver once who had some very lightweight driving shoes that were much better than trainers will keep my eyes open for a pair. I also have thought of having a plate fitted, there was also a post about better mats being available on a Skoda post on Vwvortex, think it was RSpikalou that named the company and web address.

**GAFF** · 19-11-2002, 16:30

When I got mine I bought one of those metal plates that you can bolt to the mat. It cost about 15-20 pounds Irish at the time. Cheaper than a new set of mats !

***ColinD*** · 19-11-2002, 20:31

I was keeping an eye out for a thin sole shoe (puma seem to do one, not seen it in a shop) My climbing approach shoes are past there best now, but very comfey for driving.

Of course normal driving trainers, shoes (slipppy soles

)

If anybody sees or does not rate these puma driveing clone shoes can you let me know...just saw em and thought they looked like a viable candiate for the boot over 70 quid approach shoes.

Huck · 23-11-2002, 17:18

i like the idea of light driving shoes, but personally, can't be arsed with them. i'm not too bothered if the mats wear. however, always find that a good stiff brush often brings up the slightly flattened pile ( temporarily, it must be said ).

13-11-2002, 10:40	#1
Witchfinder-at-Work Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 88 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The black mats... Two new threads in one morning - I'm on fire today I've been looking at my lovely black mats, and it looks like they're already starting to get worn where the heels go. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, have they done anything about it? I was thinking about getting a steel kick-plate and fastening to the mat where it's likely to get most wear. Any other novel suggestions? __________________ Rob Illing "Get your monkey off my back"

14-11-2002, 10:20	#3
Witchfinder-at-Work Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 88 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[quote:19b558b7cb="Dmac1969vRS"]You could allways order another set of mats when they finally wear too much.[/quote:19b558b7cb] Do you happen to know how much a new set costs? __________________ Rob Illing "Get your monkey off my back"

19-11-2002, 20:31	#7
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,356 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 30 Thanked 181 Times in 86 Posts	I was keeping an eye out for a thin sole shoe (puma seem to do one, not seen it in a shop) My climbing approach shoes are past there best now, but very comfey for driving. Of course normal driving trainers, shoes (slipppy soles ) If anybody sees or does not rate these puma driveing clone shoes can you let me know...just saw em and thought they looked like a viable candiate for the boot over 70 quid approach shoes. __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

23-11-2002, 17:18	#8
Huck Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW England Posts: 2,276 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i like the idea of light driving shoes, but personally, can't be arsed with them. i'm not too bothered if the mats wear. however, always find that a good stiff brush often brings up the slightly flattened pile ( temporarily, it must be said ). __________________ Huck B.

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13-11-2002, 20:50	#2
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Witchfinder The mats allways wear where your feet go , just one of those things , best just to let it go , you could allways order another set of mats when they finally wear too much.

14-11-2002, 20:30	#4
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rob I'm not 100% sure , but for some reason the figure of £45 ish keeps coming to me!

15-11-2002, 23:59	#5
stopan1j Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,215 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wear slippers when driving the RS! or stop wearing high heels they also scratch the door sills :? Seriously I have the same problem as I tend to wear proper shoes rather than trainers, I did see TT driver once who had some very lightweight driving shoes that were much better than trainers will keep my eyes open for a pair. I also have thought of having a plate fitted, there was also a post about better mats being available on a Skoda post on Vwvortex, think it was RSpikalou that named the company and web address.

19-11-2002, 16:30	#6
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,978 Members Car: Octavia II vRS Thanks: 31 Thanked 76 Times in 74 Posts	When I got mine I bought one of those metal plates that you can bolt to the mat. It cost about 15-20 pounds Irish at the time. Cheaper than a new set of mats !

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