M3 Floor Mats NLA?

[old///MFanatic]

Are they still the original high pile quality of the originals? or are they just the same cheap ones we've discussed here without the M3 logo? Part number: 51478201222

Well one thing those plain mats don’t have/never had is the thicker carpet in the heel area. That area on every BMW mat I’ve seen that had the reinforced “pad” area is still the area that wears a hole. So logically no heel pad in carpet pile, quicker the wear.

But I do know that’s different from your question if the carpet fibers and thickness of pile is same as earlier M3 logo versions.

[0-60motorsports]

Are they still the original high pile quality of the originals? or are they just the same cheap ones we've discussed here without the M3 logo? Part number: 51478201222

The look pretty high quality to me. Will have to get back to you in 3-4 weeks with pics.

[sasha]

The all black euro ones are the ones I prefer. Love that the older ///M cars didn't have so many ///M badges every where

Are they still the original high pile quality of the originals? or are they just the same cheap ones we've discussed here without the M3 logo? Part number: 51478201222

[0-60motorsports]

^ This.

When the cars were 10 years old, you go get the original mats from the dealership. Now, you find a suitable alternative (OE all weather mats or non-M E46 mats) especially for non-essential stuff like this. The car will still drive with non-M floor mats. And because the cars aren't doing much mileage, your replacement parts will probably last even longer.

Agreed, I even have the OEM rubber mats

[Slideways]

The all black euro ones are the ones I prefer. Love that the older ///M cars didn't have so many ///M badges every where

^ This.

When the cars were 10 years old, you go get the original mats from the dealership. Now, you find a suitable alternative (OE all weather mats or non-M E46 mats) especially for non-essential stuff like this. The car will still drive with non-M floor mats. And because the cars aren't doing much mileage, your replacement parts will probably last even longer.

[0-60motorsports]

The blank ones don't have the driver's reinforced heal pad if that matters to you.
If just going blank can't see any reason to buy the marked-up BMW priced blank ones over much better quality Lloyds mats.

They last a long time by the way. I still have my originals from 2004. I'll hand you check the Lloyd's ones.

[old///MFanatic]

The all black euro ones are the ones I prefer. Love that the older ///M cars didn't have so many ///M badges every where

The blank ones don’t have the driver’s reinforced heel pad if that matters to you.
If just going blank can’t see any reason to buy the marked-up BMW priced blank ones over much better quality Lloyds mats.

[Tbonem3]

Today's Non M bmws have more ///Ms than actual E series M cars

[samthejam]

The all black euro ones are the ones I prefer. Love that the older ///M cars didn't have so many ///M badges every where

All the ///M's right me of this meme lol

Untitled by Kurvenkamph Motorsport, on Flickr

[0-60motorsports]

The all black euro ones are the ones I prefer. Love that the older ///M cars didn't have so many ///M badges every where

[samthejam]

38 page floormat thread needs a bump.

I was able to find some used ones, they are far from perfect but cheaper and have the purple stripe. I saw the thread showing the quality of the new ones and I just didn't want to pay for that. So decided to just go the used route.

Of course the foam backing was completely fucked. I was able to vacuum most of it up, and used these velcro things off amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B58FGF8H?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Working well so far. I HATE loose floormats, so very happy to have floormats firmly mounted. The 80s BMWs did not have proper provisions for this, so I was happy to see E46 did.
If for whatever reason the velcro pads lift off the mat. I'll epoxy or glue the velcro to the mat. Rears are for the vert, so they don't cover the full area, but better than I had before.


My car was originally a rubber mat car, so I did not have the correct anchor points.
If you are missing those, can get them used from Ebay or from Amazon.

Keywords for Ebay searches:

"E46 Floor Mat Lock"

Amazon ones:
amazon.com/OTUAYAUTO-4PCS-BMW-Floor-Fastener/dp/B07KWJL3XF/ref=sr_1_6?crid=P4LCQNHNY0TN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BC6-uy0bNO6IP_yWa_w6y7-TLAZcdcISTNZtRYAr6xdG8dNAMMd4fK8VXZw9a2AyHWpfKimZ7 PeAEQDOXyhWSy13gbOr3XCd2HjuJngMcuEleHwOSSk8gmsnwZ4 TRKp-kBOfggURoh3xyghpSNbZQbryFg6_0Toxj3YG06kR1so5TDBEXh vl9nWNPklv_GxX5MkFeq_nEq0Le_9PfwqqDDm8Z76Kh_jzWGFV 1hPAVekOGeKfKa8qBKthphmz_ZvLHlgDOMW9-HjWEB_37dgB4SCvJZv_ZbVxRi3GbHtrB_I.I60bvLgWB_nzlge vF-AtnY-qpUX_jU5IxKNLruBDlB4&dib_tag=se&keywords=e46+floor +mat+lock&qid=1760024134&sprefix=e46+floor+mat+%2C aps%2C145&sr=8-6

IMG_1417 by Sam DaJam, on Flickr

[Slideways]

Aren't there enough M/M3 badges on the car . I'd go for plain jane E46 mats. No need to worry about logo design and those who know, know.

[Cubieman]

The mats now looks like an aftermarket copy as the logo is similar to an iron on patch compared the original embroidered logo.

Not the biggest deal in the world, but still a disappointment, especially when your like me and panic bought 2 sets only to find out they are the new shite style.

[tnord]

the purple is better because that's the original M color. I don't know why they changed it.

[fattycharged]

There's hype on the old style colorway too, I'm not that refined to notice 😂


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