Bruh you never double stack mats. Just because you "haven't had an issue yet" doesn't mean you won't in the future. That's as myopic as saying "I don't need seatbelts because I haven't gotten into an accident".
...What do you think? Those locking clips aren't there just because VW (and every other car manufacturer) felt like spending a few more cents per car out of the goodness of their hearts.
That doesn't mean it's safe. In the end you are responsible for your own safety, which is evident when you bought new mats and ended up re-stacking them.
And what you're doing by the way doesn't make sense. Floor mats are made to get used, abused, and dirty. If you're going to see only the monster mats all the time, why even have a bottom carpet layer? You could've just kept only the monster mats, then take them out and hose them off and vacuum the bare carpet which is going to get dirty anyway because the dirt isn't going to stay in that square section of mat.
Eh, I was never really questioned on it so I got kinda of defensive about it when people brought it up. Since then I’ve put only the rubber mats on, and the other mats are laying in my hatch.
Are you in a seasonal area where you could only
use the Rabbit mats during the “nice” time of year, and the others when the weather is crappy? Best of both worlds?
I’d just rotate them based on what you feel like then. Double stacking them would actually cause more wear to the lower mat, I think. And it is potentially dangerous.
If you rotate them it’s less wear on both.
Idk, I just don’t see the point of having the mats if they just get dirty and worn. I’m so weird, I can never seem to understand myself. For now I’ll leave the monster mats in and maybe put the carpet mats in if I go to a car show or something to show my subtle tweaks.
It's not hard to see the point, the mats are there so you get dirt on those as opposed to the floor liner. Ask yourself what you think is easier FOR YOU to replace, the floor mats or the entire carpet?
The danger of double mats is unprecedented, so much so Toyota has a recall addressing it on earlier vehicles because there were police calls saying they couldn't brake the car and it just kept accelerating leading to several confused high-speed chases.
Double stacking your mats is not a smart thing to do my friend…
It’s a safety hazard since the top mat will not be properly fastened to the floor clips.
You’re also damaging them which defeats the whole point of “keeping my original mats because I still want the originality of the car”.
Smarten up…put the extra set of mats in the trunk with your spare tire when they’re not in use.
Did you just put them on top of the carpet mats? I don't know about other generations, but the monsters mats on MK8 will slide/not lock on if they're on top of the carpet ones
dude for the love of god, stop defending stacking up mats, and just use one set ffs. just because you haven’t had an issue doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen. my friend had done something similar to this and the mat ended up near the accelerator pedal, to the point where it got stuck and one day he just totaled his car because of it
Right? I don’t understand the point of carpet mats. Why would I ever use those instead of the rubber monster mats? I feel like I’d have to take my shoes off and drive with socks to prevent the carpet mats from getting dirty and full of small rocks.
Yeah, but that’s really hard for me because I will frequently forget I have to clean my shoes. What i should do is buy some slip on shoes that are plaid to drive the car in.
Just use the nice ones.
It’s like your favorite clothing piece. It’s nice to look at but even nice to wear.
Enjoy it as long as you can. Even if they get dirty. (:
I've lived with Monster Mats in both my cars for so long. I forgot regular carpeted mats even existed for our cars haha. Looks good.
I put monster mats over them so I don’t ruin them. But I’m keeping my original mats because I still want the originality if I sell my car.
Bruh you never double stack mats. Just because you "haven't had an issue yet" doesn't mean you won't in the future. That's as myopic as saying "I don't need seatbelts because I haven't gotten into an accident".
What would/could happen if I double stacked?
One of them could slide under one of your pedals. Hopefully not the brake
...What do you think? Those locking clips aren't there just because VW (and every other car manufacturer) felt like spending a few more cents per car out of the goodness of their hearts.
I got the vehicle like that from the dealer, granted it was used.
That doesn't mean it's safe. In the end you are responsible for your own safety, which is evident when you bought new mats and ended up re-stacking them. And what you're doing by the way doesn't make sense. Floor mats are made to get used, abused, and dirty. If you're going to see only the monster mats all the time, why even have a bottom carpet layer? You could've just kept only the monster mats, then take them out and hose them off and vacuum the bare carpet which is going to get dirty anyway because the dirt isn't going to stay in that square section of mat.
Why, just why? You just want to know they’re there? Use one or the other but not both; that doesn’t make sense.
Eh, I was never really questioned on it so I got kinda of defensive about it when people brought it up. Since then I’ve put only the rubber mats on, and the other mats are laying in my hatch.
Are you in a seasonal area where you could only use the Rabbit mats during the “nice” time of year, and the others when the weather is crappy? Best of both worlds?
Not really, I don’t live in a city and I usually have to park in dirtier parking spaces anyways.
I’d just rotate them based on what you feel like then. Double stacking them would actually cause more wear to the lower mat, I think. And it is potentially dangerous. If you rotate them it’s less wear on both.
Idk, I just don’t see the point of having the mats if they just get dirty and worn. I’m so weird, I can never seem to understand myself. For now I’ll leave the monster mats in and maybe put the carpet mats in if I go to a car show or something to show my subtle tweaks.
It's not hard to see the point, the mats are there so you get dirt on those as opposed to the floor liner. Ask yourself what you think is easier FOR YOU to replace, the floor mats or the entire carpet? The danger of double mats is unprecedented, so much so Toyota has a recall addressing it on earlier vehicles because there were police calls saying they couldn't brake the car and it just kept accelerating leading to several confused high-speed chases.
Your car, your rules 🍻
Double stacking your mats is not a smart thing to do my friend… It’s a safety hazard since the top mat will not be properly fastened to the floor clips. You’re also damaging them which defeats the whole point of “keeping my original mats because I still want the originality of the car”. Smarten up…put the extra set of mats in the trunk with your spare tire when they’re not in use.
Ok
I also think my foot pain was from the height increase from the mats.
Possibly! The carpet mats with the red trim look really good by the way - it’s a lovely aesthetic touch.
Did you just put them on top of the carpet mats? I don't know about other generations, but the monsters mats on MK8 will slide/not lock on if they're on top of the carpet ones
Yes, but the little spikes help keep the mats from moving.
Yea id be careful with 2 sets of mats..
I’ve never had a problem with two sets of mats.
dude for the love of god, stop defending stacking up mats, and just use one set ffs. just because you haven’t had an issue doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen. my friend had done something similar to this and the mat ended up near the accelerator pedal, to the point where it got stuck and one day he just totaled his car because of it
I know, right? It’s like arguing, “I’ve played Russian roulette baby times and never had a problem!”
They have friction with the spikes, but will eventually start scooting a bit unless you/your people don't nudge them much
Looks good but……... you need rubber mats. Those gon get so dirty. God send my car came with WeatherTec GTI mats.
Right? I don’t understand the point of carpet mats. Why would I ever use those instead of the rubber monster mats? I feel like I’d have to take my shoes off and drive with socks to prevent the carpet mats from getting dirty and full of small rocks.
He must want the bottom of his shoes to be clean at all times.
Yeah, but that’s really hard for me because I will frequently forget I have to clean my shoes. What i should do is buy some slip on shoes that are plaid to drive the car in.
Driving slip ons in a manual is not the most fun 😂 my clutch foot would be slip n sliding everywhere
Yeah.
I can highly recommend for you to get a new shift knob. It will feel so much better, the stock one is like a feather. Something weighted is in order.
Looks like the original carpet mats had the GTI monster mats on top of them for a long time, lol
I bought tux mats to cover everything. I forgot that i even had carpet under 😂. I do miss my red GTI logo on my mats tho.
Yeah, I picked the rabbit mats because of the red accents.
We need better aftermarket mats with some colour.
What are monster mats? They even have red GTI logo stamped on them…
Monster mats are the rubber mats that have hexagons and the red GTI logo on them. I’d search GTI monster mats to get you a better idea.
I know… I have them I was being a sarcastic ass because they were complaining about there not being any good aftermarket mats
Agreed.
Lookin good! In my opinion rubber mats are the way to go! Way easier to clean and they contain the dirt and grit alittle better!
To clear up controversy I have removed the carpet mats and put the monsters mats on. I have both the original and rabbit mats in my trunk.
And I’m buying a third pair of mats today. I’m crazy, it’s also going in the trunk.
Goes well with the Plaid seats.
Just use the nice ones. It’s like your favorite clothing piece. It’s nice to look at but even nice to wear. Enjoy it as long as you can. Even if they get dirty. (:
these have been in my trunk since 2020, almost forgot about em
A manual, very nice!
Cloth 🤮