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95Vert	Queston on Aesthetics	#1
Senior Guru Aiken, SC 440 Posts Member since: 2008/6/2 1:15	Now that's a tough word to spell... I normally try to stick to mechanical issues, but with this Corvette, I haven't gotten there yet and frankly, its a little intimidating...everything is big...and expensive compared to the Japanese stuff. Anyway, here's the question but background first. I need to get some floormats. Car only has the driver's side. I'm thinking of the Lloyds mats as there's some seller on Corvette Forum (is it ok to mention them?) that sells at a good price with free shipping. My car is polo green with tan inside. I am thinking of the evergreen color floormats with a small sideways logo saying "Corvette" facing the sills. Any thoughts on the color choice? Tan interior with the green mats...I know, not of world shattering importance, but opinions sought. RW
	Posted on: 2008/10/6 2:45

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bogus	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#2
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	I have the same colour combo you do. As far as mats, I prefer black. It works with the natural tone of the interior. And there is no problem mentioning any site here. We are not going to punish you for that... well, unless it's like kiddy porn, then we will have your ass arrested and then shot...
	Posted on: 2008/10/6 4:45
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Touringmike	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#3
Senior Guru Sussex,Wi 569 Posts Member since: 2007/3/17 0:00	I was under the impression that Lloyds Mats were only made for C5s. From what I've read on the CF, that's a BIG mod.
	Posted on: 2008/10/6 12:28
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95Vert	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#4
Senior Guru Aiken, SC 440 Posts Member since: 2008/6/2 1:15	I thought green might be a good contrast. Only due to the outside being green. And as to the other matter, no worries, I've prosecuted too many kiddie diddlers in the military. I still can't look at a tube of "blistex" without thinking of some of these guys. At least they're all doing hard time in Leavenworth or whereever they are sticking them now.
	Posted on: 2008/10/6 13:18

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CSS996	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#5
Mega Guru Central PA 3644 Posts Member since: 2007/8/31 0:00	Another vote for black. Would look good with the other black parts in the interior, and would not show dirt as much. Best of luck, whatever you choose!
	Posted on: 2008/10/6 14:30
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1Fast04Vert	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#6
Elite Guru The hills of N. Georgia 2424 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	Yes, Black is beautiful. I have Lloyd's mats front and rear and they are very well made.
	Posted on: 2008/10/6 14:56
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cuisinartvette	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#7
Elite Guru 1782 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	Black hides dirt but Ive always liked mats that are the same color as the carpet. I personally think mats are ugly but they are a necessity. Once they are worn, toss em and get some more.
	Posted on: 2008/10/6 15:05
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95Vert	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#8
Senior Guru Aiken, SC 440 Posts Member since: 2008/6/2 1:15	I like the Lloyds mats. Its a nice carpet. I'm surprised black is a preferred color, especially with a tan interior. I'll have to see if I can find pictures of that. Tan is a fall back. But everything in the car is tan, so it would just blend in. I'd like the interior to pop a little...pink?
	Posted on: 2008/10/8 1:57

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cuisinartvette	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#9
Elite Guru 1782 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	How about a swell shade of mauve. Taupe?
	Posted on: 2008/10/8 2:21
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wesmigletz	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#10
Senior Guru Land of Fruits and Nuts 325 Posts Member since: 2008/9/4 14:01	Quote: Touringmike wrote: I was under the impression that Lloyds Mats were only made for C5s. From what I've read on the CF, that's a BIG mod. Our 62 has an old set of Lloyd mats. I posted a thread on the other forum about their restoration.... posted some good tips here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showt ... 402&highlight=lloyds+mats
	Posted on: 2008/10/8 4:11

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C4DERF	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#11
Senior Guru Home of the Masters; well Grovetown is close 332 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	95vert, My ride is a 94 Polo Green w/tan interior. I have the black mats with the color stitched C4 logo inthe foot wells. As a possible suggestion get a set of black ones for everyday use and a set of the Green for special events and shows. The green is not that common a color and would be a nice complement to your exterior color. Might consider the cargo area mat as well.
	Posted on: 2008/10/9 2:25
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cuisinartvette	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#12
Elite Guru 1782 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	what a great mod there Wes. What that thread needs is an update ...C2 owner pushes loser C4 owner to take grinder to frame in order to make headers fit. I thoroughly enjoyed that.
	Posted on: 2008/10/9 3:12
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wesmigletz	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#13
Senior Guru Land of Fruits and Nuts 325 Posts Member since: 2008/9/4 14:01	Quote: cuisinartvette wrote: what a great mod there Wes. What that thread needs is an update ...C2 owner pushes loser C4 owner to take grinder to frame in order to make headers fit. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Ron, the only C2 owner there was Joe (DDSJoseph). He left as soon as we brought the Sawzall out... I don't think he wanted to bare witness.
	Posted on: 2008/10/9 3:30

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Touringmike	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#14
Senior Guru Sussex,Wi 569 Posts Member since: 2007/3/17 0:00	Quote: wesmigletz wrote: Quote: Touringmike wrote: I was under the impression that Lloyds Mats were only made for C5s. From what I've read on the CF, that's a BIG mod. Our 62 has an old set of Lloyd mats. I posted a thread on the other forum about their restoration.... posted some good tips here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showt ... 402&highlight=lloyds+mats Just proves my theory correct, right? Some funny stuff there. Quote: cuisinartvette wrote: Way to lower property values, I hope that was on the front lawn Quote: milyellow02 wrote: Neighbors house. They were probably out of town. Quote: wesmigletz wrote: My wife happened to walk out the backdoor while my son and I were working on the mats. She was like OMG! How will you get the paint off the grass? The boy and were like I told her to go get me the can of laquer thinner out of the garage... BTW, can someone photoshop my lawn and make it green?
	Posted on: 2008/10/9 12:00
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wesmigletz	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#15
Senior Guru Land of Fruits and Nuts 325 Posts Member since: 2008/9/4 14:01	Quote: cuisinartvette wrote: what a great mod there Wes. What that thread needs is an update. Per your request, I updated the thread...
	Posted on: 2008/10/9 14:58

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CSS996	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#16
Mega Guru Central PA 3644 Posts Member since: 2007/8/31 0:00	Dude, I think you are my new hero. Like, seriously! That was great!
	Posted on: 2008/10/9 15:09
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BrianCunningham	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#17
Senior Guru Boston, MA for the most part :) 7763 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	I had those form fitting black trays in mine. I really liked them till I pulled them out and found they chaffed a hole in the rug!
	Posted on: 2008/10/9 22:20
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VetteUSA	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#18
Guru Newb 103 Posts Member since: 2006/9/14 0:00	Quote: 95Vert wrote: I thought green might be a good contrast. Only due to the outside being green. Do you have any other interior mods? Or would the floormats be the first one?
	Posted on: 2008/10/10 3:21

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Schrade	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#19
Elite Guru eastern NC / e-i-e-i-o 1909 Posts Member since: 2008/8/15 2:01	Black. Won't show dirt the same as tan.
	Posted on: 2008/10/12 0:21
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95Vert	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#20
Senior Guru Aiken, SC 440 Posts Member since: 2008/6/2 1:15	You know, I got the part about painting the mats. I've worked with dyes to change the color of leather. The rest of the stuff with the Sawzall??? I have NO idea what that was about. The mats would be the first mod I've made to the car. Next mod will be Z06 wheels or the A-mold wheels...I believe they are called. I like the idea of 2 sets, but I think the first ones might be the green. I'm leaning that way, and yes, the tan would show dirt, good point. Good to know about those plastic liners as well.
	Posted on: 2008/10/12 1:32

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CorvetteArchives	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#21
Guru Newb 65 Posts Member since: 2007/8/13 0:00	IMHO adding the Vette logo is over the top...too much branding is just tacky. How about brown LEATHER? I got a generic auto catalog the other day and they show them in a Mercedes with tan interior...VERY NICE! Couple vendors listed: http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index ... B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA http://floormats4less.stores.yahoo.ne ... genuine-leather-mats.html Or how about coco mats? http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm?fa=p&pid=1607
	Posted on: 2008/10/13 13:29
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95Vert	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#22
Senior Guru Aiken, SC 440 Posts Member since: 2008/6/2 1:15	I think you might be right. Too much branding might diminish the overall effect. Could just have initials put into an unobtrusive corner if I wanted to pay the surcharge Leather and the elements might not be good since there's a lot of crud you can carry into the car. I'd have them covered in towels most of the time. I think I might just venture into green territory. Ralf
	Posted on: 2008/10/18 13:46

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Schrade	Re: Queston on Aesthetics	#23
Elite Guru eastern NC / e-i-e-i-o 1909 Posts Member since: 2008/8/15 2:01	Quote: 95Vert wrote: I think you might be right. Too much branding might diminish the overall effect. Could just have initials put into an unobtrusive corner if I wanted to pay the surcharge Leather and the elements might not be good since there's a lot of crud you can carry into the car. I'd have them covered in towels most of the time. I think I might just venture into green territory. Ralf Funny; I DO have a towel on my seat (vette AND Jimmy). I don't like leather...
	Posted on: 2008/10/18 15:14
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