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My 2LT Z51 coupe has a Kalahari interior and came with the basic floor mats. Those mats don't do anything for me so I'm looking into replacements. I found one firm that offers Kalahari color carpet mats with the C7 logo. Has anyone purchased these and have pics? I'd like to see what they look like installed if possible. The same goes for the back storage space if someone has the Kalahari color mat.
Thanks in advance. Here's what it looks like with the basic mats.
I also have the kalahari interior with the basic floor mats. I am leery of getting kalahari colored mats because of how dirty they will get-black hides the dirt much better.
I had the same issue when I got my Crystal Red Coupe with Kalahari interior. I knew Lloyds made various colored mats and was finally able to get a set of tan mats. They weren't a perfect match, they sent me samples and I picked the one I liked the best. I had some pictures posted but I can't figure out how to forward the link to you, pictures are always off anyway. I love mine, it really lightens up the interior, I did front and rear mats.
Good Luck,
bill
I had some pictures posted but I can't figure out how to forward the link to you, pictures are always off anyway. I love mine, it really lightens up the interior, I did front and rear mats.
Good Luck,
bill
Thanks for the input. Now I have a better idea of what it will look like. High End motorsports claims they have the mats that match Kalahari. I need to kick it around a little bit more.
They do not have pictures, but, here is what they wrote in response to my question:
They match very well, however they are not the same color as the leather if that is what you are looking for.
Best to look at the close up image and you will see a nice quality plush material that reflects light so they lighten the interior, again not a dark dark rug to be the same as leather but this shade time and time again has been our customers favorite; not a dated look. We do have the Jet color, still gives a nice plush feel & look but better hatched the off black carpet. Please do drop us a call if we can better help.
Now I (or one of us with Kalahari interiors) must be the guinea pig.
Last edited by 67435animal; 02-08-2016 at 12:05 PM.
Picture of Kalahari Mats from High End Motorsports
Here is a picture of the High End Motorsports mats installed in my car. I have to admit I sent them back because I wanted an exact match and as you can see they are just a bit lighter than my seats. I think it is impossible to get an exact match because the color changes a bit based on how the sun hits the carpet and the direction of the pile in the carpet.
I will say that the folks at High End Motorsports are great to work with they even sent me samples trying to get to an exact match. You will find the edging on the mats an exact match for your seats and the carpet pile the same color as the stitching in a Kalahari interior. I think they are as close as you are going to get to a good match. I am kind of sorry I returned them and am thinking about ordering them again. I am sure the folks at High End will wonder if I am nuts
By the way these mats are very well made and the embroidery is first class.
Here is a picture of the High End Motorsports Mats in my C7
Here is a picture of the High End Motorsports mats installed in my car. I have to admit I sent them back because I wanted an exact match and as you can see they are just a bit lighter than my seats. I think it is impossible to get an exact match because the color changes a bit based on how the sun hits the carpet and the direction of the pile in the carpet.
I will say that the folks at High End Motorsports are great to work with they even sent me samples trying to get to an exact match. You will find the edging on the mats an exact match for your seats and the carpet pile the same color as the stitching in a Kalahari interior. I think they are as close as you are going to get to a good match. I am kind of sorry I returned them and am thinking about ordering them again. I am sure the folks at High End will wonder if I am nuts
By the way these mats are very well made and the embroidery is first class.
Here is a picture of the High End Motorsports Mats in my C7
The angle of the picture on yours vs post 6 makes them look different.
Post 6 picture looks a little darker than yours, thus the reason for my comment above.
The angle of the picture on yours vs post 6 makes them look different.
Post 6 picture looks a little darker than yours, thus the reason for my comment above.
You are correct, depending on the angle that the light hits the carpet and the direction the pile in the carpet is angled will make them look lighter or darker. But the mats in Post 6 are the same mats as in the
picture in the car.
Take any piece of carpet that you have, and brush the pile (nap) so it is facing away from you, and it will appear lighter, brush the pile (nap) so it is facing toward you and it will appear darker.
I should add that the picture in my car is taken in bright sunlight with the top down on the car.
Last edited by pkadams; 02-08-2016 at 06:27 PM.
Reason: add clarification about lighting
02-05-2016, 01:32 PM
Kalahari floormats
