M3 Floor Mats NLA?

[thegenius46m]

Has anyone ordered the black mats without the M logo and care to comment on the quality to current date? Are they really as bad as what an individual commented in the ecs listing? I'm out of options on what to buy as the new M logo ones look really ebay.

BMW #

51478201222

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/carpeted-floor-mat-set-anthracite/51478201222/

[Calb]

The one I bought was identical to the originals. Same Velcro anchors and the weight of the carpet is the same. I only needed the driver’s side as the rest were like brand new.

[DoubleSidedTape]

I just installed the black e46 mats (pn 52478201222). They do feel pretty crappy. Took a minute to get the anchors hooked into the carpet but they actually seem better than the velcro that the m3 mats used. I had what were probably the original mats that came with the car (purple stripe) and I definitely would like a set that feels like that (just not all worn out).

[Calb]

The mats that came from the factory on Canadian spec M3’s are all black with no logo or heel pad and look a lot better IMO. Plus you can still order from the stealership.

[Rekpoint]

Just requested a sample be sent out to my address. Will let you know how it matches the existing A and C pillars I replaced a few years ago. My Bs are faded but haven't lifted yet lol.

I think you will be happy. Report back.

[thegenius46m]

A perfect match just darker compared to your OEM pillars due to sun-bleaching. That price is for a yard.
Pillars ONLY as it doesn't have the foam backing for the headliner.

Just requested a sample be sent out to my address. Will let you know how it matches the existing A and C pillars I replaced a few years ago. My Bs are faded but haven't lifted yet lol.

[Thoglan]

There is nothing anyone could do to make me put those hideous rubber mats in my car

[maw1124]

Like you said, there's enough badging already.

This is part of the reason I switched to all weathers years ago. That, plus they're easier to care for. And since my car sees lots of sand from beach day anyway, the others may or may not be up for sale some day. They really weren't all that good, but neither were the AMG mats that came in my SClass (same year, which made no sense given the MSRP). Both had peeling backs after a year or two. I don't know who was the supplier then, but it was silly. It's nice to have the originals but when the originals are trash... then it's just for the sake of provenance.

maw

[Rekpoint]

That’s a pretty good match? Probably would have gone that route had I known there was a definitive fabric that matches or at least is decently close.


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A perfect match just darker compared to your OEM pillars due to sun-bleaching. That price is for a yard.
Pillars ONLY as it doesn't have the foam backing for the headliner.

[thegenius46m]

$60 shipped for new BM3109 material from Global Upholstery Supply. I would just re-wrap them for uniformity.

That’s a pretty good match? Probably would have gone that route had I known there was a definitive fabric that matches or at least is decently close.


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[karter16]

$60 shipped for new BM3109 material from Global Upholstery Supply. I would just re-wrap them for uniformity.

Yeah I think I’m going to go this route. And then just take the lottery with the A-pillar inserts


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[Rekpoint]

I don't see anything wrong with complaining about it. What's clearly wrong is acceptance of this practice and the dumbing down of parts as well as expectations from the consumer.

And I'm due for pillars

$60 shipped for new BM3109 material from Global Upholstery Supply. I would just re-wrap them for uniformity.

[thegenius46m]

Btw for anyone wondering this is what the original mats looked like. Dark black and thick plush carpet.




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[thegenius46m]

I don't see anything wrong with complaining about it. What's clearly wrong is acceptance of this practice and the dumbing down of parts as well as expectations from the consumer.

And I'm due for pillars

Don't be afraid to make your supplier reorder to get a close to matching set (aka two from the same batch run if possible) had to do it for A and Cs on both my E46s and I literally hate being that guy, but it has gotten so bad lately that even my parts guy laughed they can be 10 shades off from a left to right. It is so bad a color blind person would be able to tell lol

[jet_dogg]

I don't see anything wrong with complaining about it. What's clearly wrong is acceptance of this practice and the dumbing down of parts as well as expectations from the consumer.

And I'm due for pillars