[Bighvm]

Why do these exist, what's the purpose, I think they look hideous...but I'm prepared to be educated?

[Dazzler]

Why do these exist, what's the purpose, I think they look hideous...but I'm prepared to be educated?

Firstly, there are a couple of issues with some of the genuine Hyundai dashmats. Not keen on the way they have a cut out on the passenger side to allow for the airbag (aftermarket ones just have a flap and look better in my opinion)

Some of the genuine ones also have a fleck in the material which can catch the light and reflect in the windscreen a bit.

Now the positives...

Most dash mats are made of a felt type material which greatly reduces the reflection of the dash in the windscreen in our harsh Aussie sun.

They protect the dash from drying out and cracking (not so much of an issue these days - used to be common in older cars)

I'm convinced that dash mats keep a car a bit cooler on hot days as they don't seem to get anywhere near as hot as the smooth plastic of a normal dashboard.

Also reduce misting on the screen from chemicals leeching out of the dash in the hot sun.

After having them on most of our previous cars, feels a bit bare if we get in a car without one now!

I'm guessing the hot sun isn't such an issue where you live... 

[Surferdude]

 

[CraigB]

   I also think they look quite good imo

[Shambles]

I think they look hideous

No need for them where I live, and I can understand their usefulness in hot & sunny climes, but they are truly monstrous concoctions 

[Smokeyr67]

They're also a bit grippier than the standard dash plastic, so you can leave a pack of winnie blues on the dash and feel confident that they won't go flying out the window

[Dazzler]

They're also a bit grippier than the standard dash plastic, so you can leave a pack of winnie blues on the dash and feel confident that they won't go flying out the window

 

[Bighvm]

What's Winnie blues? Is that crystal meth? Ha

[Surferdude]

What's Winnie blues? Is that crystal meth? Ha

[simon@mgr]

Hoges favourite smoke.

[mickd]

Just posted in another section, 
"Custom Carpets " on ebay,  ALL of dash covered, cutaway section for passengers airbag.
Brilliant.

[CraigB]

Just posted in another section, 
"Custom Carpets " on ebay,  ALL of dash covered, cutaway section for passengers airbag.
Brilliant.

I haven't seen the Custom Carpets brand but I got mine from fitmycar, the standard Hyundai dashmat has bugged me for years with the airbag section cutout http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hyundai-i30-2012-2017-Aftermarket-Dash-Mat-Charcoal-Moulded-/332276428136?hash=item4d5d37ed68

Looks great and reduces reflection of the dash on windscreen

[Dazzler]

Mine and Trish's are both the genuine ones with the cutout, but I prefer yours... I've already got twos sets of seat covers to sell so not switching dash mats. 

[mickd]

Just posted in another section, 
"Custom Carpets " on ebay,  ALL of dash covered, cutaway section for passengers airbag.
Brilliant.

I haven't seen the Custom Carpets brand but I got mine from fitmycar, the standard Hyundai dashmat has bugged me for years with the airbag section cutout http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hyundai-i30-2012-2017-Aftermarket-Dash-Mat-Charcoal-Moulded-/332276428136?hash=item4d5d37ed68

Looks great and reduces reflection of the dash on windscreen

Identical to mine 👍
Should have said slit not cutaway -derr

[CraigB]

Mine and Trish's are both the genuine ones with the cutout, but I prefer yours... I've already got twos sets of seat covers to sell so not switching dash mats. 

Go on money bags, have a splurge not sure if a third party dashmat is available for the PD yet though I had a quick search but didn't see any listings yet.

[Dazzler]

Mine and Trish's are both the genuine ones with the cutout, but I prefer yours... I've already got twos sets of seat covers to sell so not switching dash mats. 

Go on money bags, have a splurge not sure if a third party dashmat is available for the PD yet though I had a quick search but didn't see any listings yet.

I'd rather update my Personalised plates and a few other mods... 

[John B]

Thanks Craig, that looks really spiffy, Going to get one of those ( once I get over paying for the wife's dentist treatment ) 

ps / Whats the mirror for on the drivers side ?

[Dazzler]

Thanks Craig, that looks really spiffy, Going to get one of those ( once I get over paying for the wife's dentist treatment ) 

ps / Whats the mirror for on the drivers side ?

He likes to do his hair before he goes in to pick up the Misses..

[mickd]

Mirror and vanity light are standard. I thought wtf , realized catering for those that need to be groomed before leaving car. I have nothing to groom. Sometimes I check beard for sauce or other food giveaways   

[CraigB]

Thanks Craig, that looks really spiffy, Going to get one of those ( once I get over paying for the wife's dentist treatment ) 

ps / Whats the mirror for on the drivers side ?

That's my Garmin GPS, I use the vanity mirror for my makeup

[John B]

Thanks Craig, that looks really spiffy, Going to get one of those ( once I get over paying for the wife's dentist treatment ) 

ps / Whats the mirror for on the drivers side ?

That's my Garmin GPS, I use the vanity mirror for my makeup

Of course it is, looked like a mirror with the light reflection.   Might get my Tom Tom back into action be better than the GPS in my car.

[John B]

Just posted in another section, 
"Custom Carpets " on ebay,  ALL of dash covered, cutaway section for passengers airbag.
Brilliant.

I haven't seen the Custom Carpets brand but I got mine from fitmycar, the standard Hyundai dashmat has bugged me for years with the airbag section cutout Hyundai i30 (2012 - 2017) - Aftermarket Dash Mat - Charcoal - Moulded | eBay

Looks great and reduces reflection of the dash on windscreen

Got one of these from my Daughter on fathers day.     Glad I sent her the link back in July. Looks great .Thanks Craig 

[CraigB]

 

[John B]

I know it is daft but I have just ordered one for her i30. She needs a dash cover more than I do, her car is parked all day in the sun outside where she works.   I will tell her it is for Daughters day 

[CraigB]

 

[Dazzler]

I know it is daft but I have just ordered one for her i30. She needs a dash cover more than I do, her car is parked all day in the sun outside where she works.   I will tell her it is for Daughters day 

Nice one John.

[mickd]

Hi John,
Good choice.
No problems with ours.

[John B]

 

[Sydney Lady]

I haven't seen the Custom Carpets brand but I got mine from fitmycar, the standard Hyundai dashmat has bugged me for years with the airbag section cutout Hyundai i30 (2012 - 2017) - Aftermarket Dash Mat - Charcoal - Moulded | eBay

Looks great and reduces reflection of the dash on windscreen

Thanks for the link, I bought one from fitmycar in black. No reflection now which is great. It does slide down a little at times though and I just push it back towards the windscreen. Not really a problem.

[CraigB]

Thanks for the link, I bought one from fitmycar in black. No reflection now which is great. It does slide down a little at times though and I just push it back towards the windscreen. Not really a problem.

You’re welcome 

Try placing some of the supplied adhesive Velcro tape on each of the top edges to stop it sliding around.