Are these E30 M3 Mats for LHD ? HELP
Printed From: Bavarian-Board.co.uk - BMW Owners Discussion Forum
Category: Technical & Model Specific Forums
Forum Name: BMW ///M Power
Forum Discription: Ask your BMW M Power Technical Questions here (M1, M2 hybrids, M3, M5 & M6)
URL: http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=14379
Printed Date: 27-April-2024 at 17:21
Topic: Are these E30 M3 Mats for LHD ? HELP
Posted By: J Dog
Subject: Are these E30 M3 Mats for LHD ? HELP
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 08:23
|
I have seen these matts advertised, the seller says they are brand new and for a E30 M3. However the seller does not know if they are right hand drive matts of left. Can anyone help?
------------- You only keep what you have by giving it away |
Replies:
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 08:46
|
looking at the shape of the top right mat (drivers mat) they would be for RHD. The top of the mat is shaped to fit the go faster pedal (top right corner) and the foot rest (top left corner) ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: John W
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 09:00
I think this one went straight over kbannon's head.
|
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 09:09
|
it did! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: John W
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 09:16
LOL!!! 
|
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 09:22
so do lhd cars have the 'go faster' pedal on the left?  ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 10:42
|
Nice mats, where are they for sale? No comment on LHD v RHD ------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: J Dog
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 10:48
|
If they are for a left hand drive E30, I can not tell you. If they are for a right hand drive car, I'll let you know when I know. ------------- You only keep what you have by giving it away |
Posted By: Lancastrian
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 12:31
|
I would say from the wording of the ad.............. A set of 4 mats in black to fit the BMW E30. The drivers mat has a reinforced heel area and the prestigeous M3 logo is on both front mats. They are brand new and a must have for the M3 enthusiast. ......... that they are non-genuine aftermarket accessories and are probably for RHD E30. If still no definite answer tonight I will check out my set tomorrow. ------------- E30 M3 Project - Specification TBC |
Posted By: andyclient
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 12:51
|
Definitely rhd
Shame cause they look nice with the logo ------------- 
01 E46 320d Touring 88 E30 M3 Sadly Gone 93 E36 325 TD Gone but still going 87 E30 Hartge 325 (gone but not forgotten) |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 13:37
|
did a little search......
http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=9374&KW =mats (doesn't let me hyperlink it sorry) ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 14:12
|
@ Uwe - http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=9374&KW=mats - http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=9374&am p;KW=mats Just thinking, I may have been awake after all - the ///M logo surely is for the outside (beside door as it wouldn't really be seen otherwise) and therefore this set is for a RHD car! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Simon325i sport
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 16:42
|
Yes Kbannon is awake! The drivers side mat will not fit in a LHD car because of the shape, for a LHD car the left hand side of the drivers mat should be a straight edge, and the right hand side should be angled. Same with the passenger mat! ------------- 
|
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 17:13
|
woohoo! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Simon325i sport
Date Posted: 13-February-2005 at 17:41
|
I'm also pretty sure that the dead pedal on a LHD is more defined than on a RHD? You can just about get you foot between the clutch pedal and the tranny tunnel on a RHD, but on a LHD there's loads of room, and the mats have more of a cutout for a LHD. -------------
|
Posted By: Lancastrian
Date Posted: 14-February-2005 at 07:34
|
I think these are a genuine set of E30 M3 mats. Yes, I know they are in need of a good clean.
------------- E30 M3 Project - Specification TBC |
Posted By: J Dog
Date Posted: 15-February-2005 at 17:55
Thank you everyone for your help. I think they are for a right hand drive....Doh!!! They are for sale on ebay.. ------------- You only keep what you have by giving it away |