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Coco Mats - what do you think?

Started by daantjie, 04 April 2018, 10:31 AM

daantjie

Hi guys

I have toyed with the idea of Coco Mats for a while.  I looked into it again and I must admit I am not too impressed by the fact that they do not have the correct driver's mat, in that their mat does not have the flap to cover the driver side footrest.  I am not sure if this is "to spec", but I for one like to have the footrest covered by the carpet as well.

Any other folks bought a set off them? 

Cheers
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

Harv

I don't think any mats cover the deadpedal.

These are 116 Cocos. I think it is the best you'll ever get.

1980 300SD
1983 240D
2000 E55 AMG
2002 G500

daantjie

I bought some "OEM" ones off ebay a few years ago and it has this flap on the driver side. It has the Benz star and "Mercedes-Benz" on the heel pad. I'll snap a pic when I get a chance. I like the foot rest cover personally but I guess I'm in the minority.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

Harv

Try to find a part number on those.
1980 300SD
1983 240D
2000 E55 AMG
2002 G500

daantjie

Not sure if these are "official" Benz ones but I think dealers used to sell these and now they are selling off old stock perhaps.  Anyhow there are quite a few listings on ebay for these, just enter "W116 floor mat" and these will pop up, here is a used set, in blue, which shows the flap:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-1980-Mercedes-Benz-W116-LWB-BLUE-floor-mats-280SEL-350SEL-450SEL-450-SEL/183134107484?hash=item2aa3a4b75c:g:YJEAAOSwx5larqDz&vxp=mtr

Quality of the foam backing is shite but I just ripped it off to stop it from crumbling onto the floor.  Fit is great and colour is a nice match.  Not Coco Mat of course but for a driver more than sufficient IMHO.

Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

ptashek

Since I've never heard of those before - is there anything particularly special about the Coco Mats?
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

rumb

Maybe cocomats are a North America thing, but they are the quintessential aftermarket  floor mat used in the 60's -70's on many European cars.  They are a coarse weave from coconut fiber usually 2 tone and are very durable. Still made in the USA.  https://www.cocomats.com

"Cocomats were first developed for cars in the 1950's; Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and other European manufacturers used cocomats as a standard car mats in their automobiles."  They may have been dealer supplied? 



'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

Harv

Quote from: ptashek on 04 April 2018, 05:49 PM
Since I've never heard of those before - is there anything particularly special about the Coco Mats?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHFrH_8Dm08
1980 300SD
1983 240D
2000 E55 AMG
2002 G500

ptashek

Wow... their shipping charges are outrageous - 75USD for first item, 43USD for each additional one. That's over 460USD for a set of four RHD olive Sisal mats with shipping to Ireland. Then there's import duties, and 23% VAT on top all that. Poor value for money, as that's about as much as a custom made full carpet set, with four mats, for the entire chassis, except trunk, costs at cabrio.de, shipping included :O
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

Jed

Hey Daniel

I like em!

I have a set in one of my w108s and they are a very nice fit.  I have been toying with the idea of getting a set for a newly acquired w123 coupe.  After seeing the picture you posted you have motivated me and I am going to order a a set...

jed
1979 Mercedes 6.9 #5206 - restored
1979 Mercedes 6.9 #6424 - ongoing restoration
1976 Mercedes 6.9 #484 - restoration?

floyd111

Quote from: ptashek on 04 April 2018, 08:40 PM
Wow... their shipping charges are outrageous - 75USD for first item, 43USD for each additional one. That's over 460USD for a set of four RHD olive Sisal mats with shipping to Ireland. Then there's import duties, and 23% VAT on top all that. Poor value for money, as that's about as much as a custom made full carpet set, with four mats, for the entire chassis, except trunk, costs at cabrio.de, shipping included :O

That s a retarded quote. Not only are there more then 1 supplier for these, but if you insist on these, just have YOUR courier do a pickup at THEIR place to avoid half the shipping costs. Or, have them shipped to a guy in the USA, nearby, after which they can go with regular USPS to Taiwan.

nathan

Harv, are the pictured mats the ones wyou are after? holy moly, must be a North American thing.  they look terrible and have no originality to them in a 116.  what interesting about mats, it seems NA cars often had Mercedes Benz or something else embroided into them, yet no othee location used such emrboidery.
1979 116 6.9 #6436
2018 213 e63
2011 212 e63
2011 463 g55
2007 211 e500 wagen
1995 124 e320 cabriolet
1983 460 300gd
1981 123 280te

Harv

Quote from: nathan on 05 April 2018, 08:52 AM
Harv, are the pictured mats the ones wyou are after? holy moly, must be a North American thing.  they look terrible and have no originality to them in a 116.  what interesting about mats, it seems NA cars often had Mercedes Benz or something else embroided into them, yet no othee location used such emrboidery.

No. Those are from Mercedes Motoring. http://www.mercedesmotoring.com/garagesale/4/w116_coco_mats

My understanding is that the mats with the embroidered logos on them are ''aftermarket'' but sold through Mercedes dealers with their blessing.
1980 300SD
1983 240D
2000 E55 AMG
2002 G500

nathan

I like  that Mercedes motoring site. I often look at all the pics, and the cool cars they find and tidy up.  they have. a123 wagen fetish so much be good guys!
1979 116 6.9 #6436
2018 213 e63
2011 212 e63
2011 463 g55
2007 211 e500 wagen
1995 124 e320 cabriolet
1983 460 300gd
1981 123 280te

marku

Did think of getting a set but had second thoughts. Thought about it for some time but came to the conclusion that they don't look good in the 116 and they are not cheap.
1974 450SE silver green/bamboo velour/green vinyl roof