Daveb975 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 I've just picked up some new mats for my 987 from the OPC - the first replacements in 18 years! As soon as I unpacked them I noticed that they are much thinner and lighter-weight than the original mats, and have a completely different backing. They are still nice, but I doubt these are going to last 18 years. Has anyone else noticed similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 They are weight saving due to modern emissions regulations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb975 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 38 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: They are weight saving due to modern emissions regulations 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: They are weight saving due to modern emissions regulations And built in obsolescence/shortened service life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelmo Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 How much are they? I've just ordered some mats from mrcarmats (catchy name) for £50 - no idea what the quality will be like but they do have customised text sewn in 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) They stopped making the original spec ones and the various colours after a while and now supply a thinner set in black only. Original were approximately 12mm thick. The 'new' ones are 6mm. Edited October 2, 2023 by The Caped Crusader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 I was quoted £99 from main dealer, but they only had grey. Black are on back order apparently, I’ve seen them on EBay going for £129 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 12 hours ago, The Caped Crusader said: They stopped making the original spec ones and the various colours after a while and now supply a thinner set in black only. Original were approximately 12mm thick. The 'new' ones are 6mm. They are still available in all colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb975 Posted October 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 14 hours ago, nelmo said: How much are they? I've just ordered some mats from mrcarmats (catchy name) for £50 - no idea what the quality will be like but they do have customised text sewn in 😁 They came in at £85 after discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb975 Posted October 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 13 hours ago, The Caped Crusader said: They stopped making the original spec ones and the various colours after a while and now supply a thinner set in black only. Original were approximately 12mm thick. The 'new' ones are 6mm. Mine are Sand Beige. They didn't have them in stock but were able to get them within two working days. The 12mm to 6mm sounds about right. It's a shame one I order them it gave me the confidence to really soak and scrub my original mats which have actually come up ok in the end, apart from the fact that the extreme amount of water I had to use has creased up the leather trim quite significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 My original ones were a perfect match for the original carpet and were the thick type. The replacements are thinner and not same shade of black as the carpet. It's a shame as I wanted the higher quality ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 Ask T911UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 You are correct in the new black ones arent very...................black, more anthracite really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P27GLN Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) I still have the mats from my previous PCG membership, carpet material with Boxster 987 logo included, they were ordered specially Edited October 23, 2023 by P27GLN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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