Out with old- in with new- back out & in with old

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Out with old- in with new- back out & in with old

Post by hap » Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:05 pm

Been meaning to order some mats for a few years mine are good condition drivers side has lost the fur from my heel and some age related fading on the stripes
Ordered some and as it was sunny i thought I’ll compare and swap over
AnywAy I noticed that the pile is different and a lot less plush also colour looked grey as apposed to black

When feeling the pile my old ones oused quality and feel the new ones kinda synthetic
So I now put the old ones back in for now
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Re: Out with old- in with new- back out & in with old

Post by AG » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:10 pm

they are a more synthetic feel across the range.
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Re: Out with old- in with new- back out & in with old

Post by hap » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:36 pm

Perhaps they maybe more durable and less likely to stain?

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Re: Out with old- in with new- back out & in with old

Post by Fast3000 » Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:44 am

Interesting reading. Watching this channel on YouTube recently they were discussing how BMW have to create new old parts to keep on the shelf. Carpet being an example. They tend to use different manufactures...could be a clue as to why yours are different now.

https://youtu.be/ux7mS0lakxM
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Re: Out with old- in with new- back out & in with old

Post by hap » Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:23 am

Totally agree but don’t charge the same price for what is not the same

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Re: Out with old- in with new- back out & in with old

Post by hap » Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:56 pm

Job watched the video the e30 m3 comment on floor mats is very pertinent
I am now in 2 minds as to sell my original mats which I was going to do now I ain’t sure so I’ve a spare set which I could use and save the older original ones but bit of a waste
What the consensus help me decide

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Re: Out with old- in with new- back out & in with old

Post by Fast3000 » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:38 pm

I would only replace if I could find same quality. ive also considered someone who can make me replicas but keep my original. As buying from bmw/Alpina and not getting same quality is a bit pointless!
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Re: Out with old- in with new- back out & in with old

Post by hap » Fri Sep 25, 2020 7:38 pm

Am now thinking possibly getting my original professionally cleaned and use the new ones as everyday the only snag is the heel wear is through to base so that can’t be repaired I did think using a black marker pen to shade it it’s not gone through but is visible where the pile gone

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