[eDerzawiec]

Anyone know of an aftermarket floormat that fits well and has the hold down anchors?

One of the "cheapest" accessories on the Passat is a floormat that lasts about a year before getting holes under the driver's heals.

 

[RL331]

Monster Mats

 

[eDerzawiec]

RL331, Thanks, I forgot to mention, I prefer carpet to rubber Mats

 

[Spooner]

check out cocomats.com

 

[PassatRide]

Contact ggbailey.com. They make custom cut mats that I believe have the VW anchor system. HTH

 

[eDerzawiec]

PassatRide:

Thanks for the ggbailey.com site. Checked them out. Interesting Products. They do not mention the Passat anchors on their site. They have the floor gromets used in Fords, and their own "straightpin" device. I've EMAILed them for more info on the Passat anchor. (The Gromet might work)

Anyone have experience with this company they'd like to share

 

[PassatRide]

PassatRide:

Thanks for the ggbailey.com site. Checked them out. Interesting Products. They do not mention the Passat anchors on their site. They have the floor gromets used in Fords, and their own "straightpin" device. I've EMAILed them for more info on the Passat anchor. (The Gromet might work)

Anyone have experience with this company they'd like to share

No problem, eDerawiec.

Just verify the grommet style since I not real clear if it's the same as OEM.

 

[PassatRide]

eDerazwiec-

I found out that the grommet system by ggbailey.com ISN'T the same as the VW OEM system. Their system just allows the mats to lay flat with the VW anchor posts in place - they do not secure the mats.

 

[TLJR20v]

I'm not sure if Chas'd be up for it, but I know he could fab up a plate for your stock carpet mats. Stock, carpet and no holes. His look pretty sweet. Just an idea. I know he's been ridculous busy lately.

 

[eDerzawiec]

GG Bailey

Got an EMAIL from GG Bailey..

"The <retainer> parts used are licensed to VW and we have not located a suitable substitution.." "..our grommets would accommodate the <VW> post but they would not be able to “snap” down and hold the mat completely in place like the factory retention does. The grommet does keep the mat from just laying over the post and sticking up." "<The Mats> would come with two sets of mat-locs clips" <to keep them in place>.

Sounds worth trying. The GG Bailey Mats are $70 (front) , claim to be higher quality, and offer customization options at reasonable prices. The OEM are $75(front/rear- I never need rear mats) and have proven to be of VERY poor quality. I ruled out the rubber Monster mats, I prefer carpet.

 

[Mar1.8T]

Check out ecstuning.com. They have mats as well as the retention posts in case yours decide to break off like mine did.

 

[Steve in Chicago]

Like stated above, you can get the retention parts that fit into the OEM mat and install them into a mat of your choosing. You'd need to cut the proper size holes in the proper places on your replacement mat. You may also be able to reuse the plastic hardware from your old worn out mats.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Passat_B5-FWD-1.8T/Interior/Floor_Mats/Hardware/

 

[vwbullet]

big bobs floor mats

 

[Mikehawk]

lloyd matts