Lloyd Trunk Mat Problem
07-12-2018, 09:06 PM
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Lloyd Trunk Mat Problem
I just purchased a Lloyd trunk mat and it does not allow access to the cargo hooks which I use to attach the cargo net and hatch cover.
Has anyone found a way to use a Lloyd trunk mat and and have access to the cargo hooks?
Has anyone found a way to use a Lloyd trunk mat and and have access to the cargo hooks?
Not obvious, but they were there.
07-12-2018, 09:46 PM
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Flip it over, you will see the slits in the mat. Then you can turn it back over and adjust them through the slit one at a time.
Last edited by Cubby558; 07-12-2018 at 09:47 PM.
07-12-2018, 09:52 PM
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Hey! How bout that! I found them. Thanks for the quick response everyone.
I'm sure you weren't the first!
07-13-2018, 10:41 AM
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Was wondering about that myself. Which mat did you buy? The Ultimate or the Lux? I'm interested in one with those cut outs but also the Stingray fish logo that's centered and points toward the front of the car. Would that by any chance be the one you got? If so, any pics?
07-13-2018, 01:49 PM
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I was thinking of getting the trunk mat. Aside from aesthetics, does it serve a function?
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07-13-2018, 03:39 PM
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It may also quiet the interior a bit, I haven't tried measurements yet.
Also, the Lloyds mats have a rubber backing. If you are going to carry something damp or dirty in the trunk, flip the mat over. When finished; remove the mat, clean/dry, and reinstall.
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07-13-2018, 04:03 PM
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I installed the Block-It mat under the Lloyds' mat, and it (along with the behind the seat inserts) dropped the sound level 2-5 dB depending on road surface, and more importantly, reduced the echo chamber effect from the cargo compartment floor reflecting the noise of every crack or expansion strip off the rear window to the front of the car.
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07-14-2018, 06:49 AM
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Was wondering about that myself. Which mat did you buy? The Ultimate or the Lux? I'm interested in one with those cut outs but also the Stingray fish logo that's centered and points toward the front of the car. Would that by any chance be the one you got? If so, any pics?
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07-14-2018, 08:00 AM
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I installed the Lloyd's rear mat hoping for some noise reduction as a side benefit, but was unable to notice any, and using the Decibel X Pro app yielded no significant reduction.
I installed the Block-It mat under the Lloyds' mat, and it (along with the behind the seat inserts) dropped the sound level 2-5 dB depending on road surface, and more importantly, reduced the echo chamber effect from the cargo compartment floor reflecting the noise of every crack or expansion strip off the rear window to the front of the car.
I installed the Block-It mat under the Lloyds' mat, and it (along with the behind the seat inserts) dropped the sound level 2-5 dB depending on road surface, and more importantly, reduced the echo chamber effect from the cargo compartment floor reflecting the noise of every crack or expansion strip off the rear window to the front of the car.
good info...thx
07-14-2018, 05:22 PM
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I installed the Lloyd's rear mat hoping for some noise reduction as a side benefit, but was unable to notice any, and using the Decibel X Pro app yielded no significant reduction.
I installed the Block-It mat under the Lloyds' mat, and it (along with the behind the seat inserts) dropped the sound level 2-5 dB depending on road surface, and more importantly, reduced the echo chamber effect from the cargo compartment floor reflecting the noise of every crack or expansion strip off the rear window to the front of the car.
I installed the Block-It mat under the Lloyds' mat, and it (along with the behind the seat inserts) dropped the sound level 2-5 dB depending on road surface, and more importantly, reduced the echo chamber effect from the cargo compartment floor reflecting the noise of every crack or expansion strip off the rear window to the front of the car.
The only disadvantage is that those two items stacked together are about 1.5 inches thick so you lose that much cargo depth. Also, the Lloyds cargo mat emits an unpleasant odor from its rubber backing.
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Yesterday I sent a message to TKO asking about the differences between the C6 BlockIt and the C7 versions. They replied quickly, here's what they said:
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The new mats have more barrier in them so they do knock out more noise. Still lighter then permanently gluing other product down under the carpet. Plus the Blockit can be removed if you hit a race event anyway. The mats are 1" thick BUT they crunch down to 1/8 so you dont loose any space for luggage.
I hope this helps. Thanks
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My thoughts:
Most C7 owners don't care about luggage space, but we use the car for road trips of 3 weeks to 3 months, quietness is important but we also need all the space we can get.
Our C6 Blockit is about 5/8" thick. It's heavy but feels squishy when you push on the top skin; and when I did the math, our 30 lb duffels (we have lots of 'em) only exert a pressure of about 1/10 psi on the mat. On the C6 mat, the compression is barely visible. So unless the C7 mat is vastly softer than our C6 version, the only way it will crunch down to 1/8" is if you're carrying a trunk full of bricks.
For most people, that's a non-issue. For us, it makes me pause...
BTW, we used the car on a 3 month/8,700 mile trip last winter. In preparation for snow (that we didn't get) and temperatures below 20'F (which we did get), I got a set of the all season AS3+ runflats on a second set of wheels. Judging by ear and by butt-o-meter, they are no quieter or softer than the PSS runflats that came on the car. They did perform nicely in temperatures ranging from 20' up to 80' and I'll use them again in cold weather.
Noise depends a lot on pavement type and condition, but generally in our 2017 Z51 Coupe with Lloyds trunk mat but no BlockIt, the music is useless above about 70 mph due to noise, mostly from the tires.
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The new mats have more barrier in them so they do knock out more noise. Still lighter then permanently gluing other product down under the carpet. Plus the Blockit can be removed if you hit a race event anyway. The mats are 1" thick BUT they crunch down to 1/8 so you dont loose any space for luggage.
I hope this helps. Thanks
**************************************** **************************************** **************************************
My thoughts:
Most C7 owners don't care about luggage space, but we use the car for road trips of 3 weeks to 3 months, quietness is important but we also need all the space we can get.
Our C6 Blockit is about 5/8" thick. It's heavy but feels squishy when you push on the top skin; and when I did the math, our 30 lb duffels (we have lots of 'em) only exert a pressure of about 1/10 psi on the mat. On the C6 mat, the compression is barely visible. So unless the C7 mat is vastly softer than our C6 version, the only way it will crunch down to 1/8" is if you're carrying a trunk full of bricks.
For most people, that's a non-issue. For us, it makes me pause...
BTW, we used the car on a 3 month/8,700 mile trip last winter. In preparation for snow (that we didn't get) and temperatures below 20'F (which we did get), I got a set of the all season AS3+ runflats on a second set of wheels. Judging by ear and by butt-o-meter, they are no quieter or softer than the PSS runflats that came on the car. They did perform nicely in temperatures ranging from 20' up to 80' and I'll use them again in cold weather.
Noise depends a lot on pavement type and condition, but generally in our 2017 Z51 Coupe with Lloyds trunk mat but no BlockIt, the music is useless above about 70 mph due to noise, mostly from the tires.
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07-15-2018, 01:07 PM
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FWIW, I also bought the dark gray mats both front and rear for contrast as it looked more like a featureless black hole with anything darker. I really like the look.
I drove the car on a 2500 mile road trip in May and then drove it to Spring Mountain last month. On the May road trip, I filled the back with baggage and "stuff", and the echo chamber effect was reduced significantly. The extra thickness of the Block It mats wasn't an issue regarding capacity, but I am single
. On the Spring Mountain trip, all I stuck in back was a small roll-on bag and the noise level was more noticeable but the "annoyance level" depended mostly on the road surface.
On road trips with the back mostly filled, the "echo chamber" is attenuated by whatever is placed back there. Where I notice the Block It mats is when the cargo area is empty and the road thumps and clunks don't echo forward.
I drove the car on a 2500 mile road trip in May and then drove it to Spring Mountain last month. On the May road trip, I filled the back with baggage and "stuff", and the echo chamber effect was reduced significantly. The extra thickness of the Block It mats wasn't an issue regarding capacity, but I am single
. On the Spring Mountain trip, all I stuck in back was a small roll-on bag and the noise level was more noticeable but the "annoyance level" depended mostly on the road surface.On road trips with the back mostly filled, the "echo chamber" is attenuated by whatever is placed back there. Where I notice the Block It mats is when the cargo area is empty and the road thumps and clunks don't echo forward.