There was such a great response to my Vanagon rubber floor mat project that
I do plan on going ahead with it.

The only major issue was price vs function. A lot of Listies showed interest
under a certain price point, while others had more interest in the
euro-style full-coverage front mat. One is obviously cheaper to tool and
make than the other. I've been thinking of a possible solution and came up
with a 3-piece concept: left and right front mats with good tread are shaped
to guide water to step and an optional piece that covers the center area
(under shifter and between seats) and snaps over the edges of the left and
right front mats. This concept would keep the front floor nice and dry but
could not cover as much area as the full-coverage mat, that replaces the
front carpet. One good thing about a mat that's not permanent is the ability
to pull it out and hose it down. I don't think you can do that with the
full-coverage mat.
This front mat could be sold as a 2-piece or 3-piece kits and priced
accordingly.

Any comments?

-Steven Dodson
Kneeland, CA
"Inga" the 87 Syncro

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Ben McCafferty
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:05 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Rubber floor mats?

While we're on the floor mat topic, I am still seeking a good set of rubber
front mats--the type that have a lip around the edge to retain water, mud,
etc.  The ones I find at Target, etc. don't have a cutout for the wheel
well, and won't fit as a result.
Any leads?
tx,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."