Trying to find floor mats that actually fit a convertible...

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  • sna77
    Wrencher
    • Apr 2023
    • 206

    #1

    Trying to find floor mats that actually fit a convertible...

    I've got a 92 318 and have been looking for a set of front floor mats that fit perfectly... As the OEM ones are NLA, I'm left looking at aftermarket options.

    After searching, I ordered from both Weathertech and Matwise, as both got good reviews. I contacted each vendor, ahead of the purchase, and verified they fit the convertible. Ehh. I don't find either solution an acceptable fit.

    I also tried the OEM convertible floormats from my e46 ZHP convertible, as those are rumored to fit. They dont fit either.. WTH

    Open to recommendations from others about what actually fits a convertible.

    Matwise:

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    1992 318i cabrio Alpinweiss 2
    2006 ZHP cabrio Imola​
  • McGyver
    R3V Elite
    • Jun 2009
    • 4427

    #2
    Try a 1-series mat. A friend gave been his old genuine BMW mat and it fits my coupe and sedan pretty well. The convertible has taller rockers, and I'm not sure if the dead pedal is wider or in a different location.
    sigpic
    1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
    1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
    1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]

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    • reelizmpro
      R3V OG
      • Dec 2003
      • 9446

      #3
      I have a pair of E36 M coupe mats in my vert but they only come in sets of 2, so the rears won't match. No, the fitment isn't perfect but it's not terrible either. Click image for larger version  Name:	IMAG0840_zps3de61d13 (1).jpg Views:	0 Size:	65.4 KB ID:	10093827
      "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

      85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
      88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
      89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
      91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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      • L308
        Banned
        • May 2023
        • 3

        #4
        Are you still interested floor mats

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        • sna77
          Wrencher
          • Apr 2023
          • 206

          #5
          Originally posted by L308
          Are you still interested floor mats
          yes
          1992 318i cabrio Alpinweiss 2
          2006 ZHP cabrio Imola​

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          • L308
            Banned
            • May 2023
            • 3

            #6
            Okay what you email address or phone number so I can forward you the pictures

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            • reelizmpro
              R3V OG
              • Dec 2003
              • 9446

              #7
              Originally posted by L308
              Okay what you email address or phone number so I can forward you the pictures
              Why don't you post a picture here? We all want to see what you're selling.
              "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

              85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
              88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
              89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
              91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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              • Panici
                Moderator
                • Dec 2009
                • 2311

                #8
                Good call with the scammer/bot reports, thanks guys.



                As to the OP, I have Lloyd Mats Ultimat Floor Mats (Black) Front, Rear, & Trunk in the E30

                (and Front mats in my Miata.)

                My E30 isn't a vert though so YMMV.

                '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

                '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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                • sna77
                  Wrencher
                  • Apr 2023
                  • 206

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Panici
                  Good call with the scammer/bot reports, thanks guys.



                  As to the OP, I have Lloyd Mats Ultimat Floor Mats (Black) Front, Rear, & Trunk in the E30

                  (and Front mats in my Miata.)

                  My E30 isn't a vert though so YMMV.
                  Thanks... they do claim that they make a separate mat for convertibles...

                  - do the mats have anything that secures them to the carpet?
                  - you have a pic of yours?

                  Thanks!
                  1992 318i cabrio Alpinweiss 2
                  2006 ZHP cabrio Imola​

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                  • sna77
                    Wrencher
                    • Apr 2023
                    • 206

                    #10
                    Originally posted by L308
                    Okay what you email address or phone number so I can forward you the pictures
                    You're really scamming $100 floormats on random internet forums. That's quite sad.
                    1992 318i cabrio Alpinweiss 2
                    2006 ZHP cabrio Imola​

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                    • Panici
                      Moderator
                      • Dec 2009
                      • 2311

                      #11
                      Originally posted by sna77
                      Thanks... they do claim that they make a separate mat for convertibles...

                      - do the mats have anything that secures them to the carpet?
                      - you have a pic of yours?

                      Thanks!
                      Here is the passenger side. I'll snag a pic of the driver's side when I get home from work today.


                      I don't think I ever took a photo of the trunk mat, but it's pretty Lux. Trunk is apart at the moment as I just installed some sound deadening, I'll try to remember to grab a photo when I put it together and post it here.

                      The mats did come with some securing items/hooks, but I haven't needed to use them.
                      BMWs (with floor mount gas pedals) are less risky with unsecured mats VS a traditional top mount pedal. (The risk is getting a slippery/aftermarket mat wadded up under the brake pedal.)





                      '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

                      '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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                      • Panici
                        Moderator
                        • Dec 2009
                        • 2311

                        #12
                        Front floor mat, excuse the dirt please.

                        Covers the dead pedal as well. Helps with vibration I've found.
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                        '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

                        '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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                        • sna77
                          Wrencher
                          • Apr 2023
                          • 206

                          #13
                          thanks... btw, this is what the OEM convertible mat should look like. It's notched differently:

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                          1992 318i cabrio Alpinweiss 2
                          2006 ZHP cabrio Imola​

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                          • Tzantushka
                            Grease Monkey
                            • Nov 2018
                            • 389

                            #14
                            One source worth having a look at is Tim's Classic Parts.
                            On the wrong side of the pond for you N.American folk...

                            But an option if you want an exact fit for a convertible (LHD & RHD):
                            Floor mat set for the E30 Convertible, left-hand-drive If you're looking for the RHD E30 Convertible Floor Mats, please click here . On the front 2 mats you have a choice with or without BMW logo on the corners.




                            E30 320i vert
                            But daily drive is Volvo V60 Polestar

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                            • sna77
                              Wrencher
                              • Apr 2023
                              • 206

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Tzantushka
                              One source worth having a look at is Tim's Classic Parts.
                              On the wrong side of the pond for you N.American folk...

                              But an option if you want an exact fit for a convertible (LHD & RHD):
                              Floor mat set for the E30 Convertible, left-hand-drive If you're looking for the RHD E30 Convertible Floor Mats, please click here . On the front 2 mats you have a choice with or without BMW logo on the corners.



                              those look perfect! Ordering
                              1992 318i cabrio Alpinweiss 2
                              2006 ZHP cabrio Imola​

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