07-19-2021, 09:14 AM | #1 |
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G21 boot mat, BMW vs others
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I am looking at getting a boot mat for my future G21. Normally I would go for the official BMW one. But, I have seen this one from Gledring at 50% of the BMW one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133628621596 Anyone have any experience of either? Good or bad? Btw, my car comes with the self-raising bars on the floor boot. I assume not an issue interfering with the mats? |
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From here: https://www.hatchbag.co.uk/
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07-20-2021, 08:35 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the reply. When you fold the seats down, does the lip on the mat get in the way much?
How about on the side of the bootlid aperture? On my 5 series there is 0 lip between boot floor and tailgate opening, is this the same on G21s? |
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Yes, 3 series floor is flat at load lip, same as 5. Although i believe the 330e floor is raised slightly, if you're looking at a 330e?
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Is there a mat which has an integrated bumper protector, or don't they ever work like that?
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07-21-2021, 05:26 AM | #7 |
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The Gledring one I showed above has an optional bumper protector. You can screw this on and it then unfolds when you need it to or you re-arrange it to get out of the way. I suppose this depends on how often you'd want to use the bumper protector.
Some more info on their site: http://www.gledring.com/products/trunk-mats/ |
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07-21-2021, 01:17 PM | #8 |
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Riccardog ta.
Saw the link above, but didn't realise that you could integrate it. I sometimes but the dogs in and make a huge faff at the moment of them not scratching the bumper. Maybe I need a permanent bumper protector. Guess a clear one would be best.
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I ended up buying the Gledring one. I would normally stick with the OEM stuff for accessories (apart from roof bars) but in the end I went with the Gledring because
a) It was considerably cheaper. If I don't like it I can always buy the factory one; b) I suspect its slightly lighter / less stiff, this makes it easier to access the storage units underneath Its arriving today so will update accordingly. Shame I still don't actually own a G21 to put it in... hoping to over the weekend. An yes, I know it just a mat and I'm overthinking it! |
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I would think its safe to assume that, as the mat covers the whole floor and the bars only raise a few mm, their functionality is effectively lost. Of course, that functionality is then replaced by the mat itself.
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They are good quality and logo’d, so look cool, just cost more but I got caught up on that ‘new’ car enthusiasm thing |
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07-26-2021, 12:06 PM | #15 |
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I can also vouch for the BMW boot liner, has a quality feel to it and fits perfectly as you would expect.
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As an update, I've since received the mat, received my car (hooray) and also driven 1000mi in it since (roadtrip).
The Gledring mat is not rigid in the sense that it will fold on itself twice, which for me is perfect as its easy to move around out of the way to access the underfloor storage units. It has no smell at all, which is great. The fit I'd say is 95~7% accurate, it has a slight bit of leeway on the sides. In terms of looks it integrates perfectly, in fact it reminds me a lot of the look of the official BMW mat for the E91 (parent's car), although its not as rigid as that one. Therefore I'd say its a valid alternative at less than 50% the BMW one. I'm likely to buy the official BMW rubber mats, so in due course will compare with those, assuming they're the same material as the boot mat. |
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07-27-2021, 10:07 AM | #17 |
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I bought from my dealer the official front and rear mats with boot protector for £160. Steep price but I just like the rigid perfect fit.
I have Gledring in my wifes car and it is perfectly acceptable just not rigid. |
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