Yeah, sorry 'bout that . 78F for the F1 race over the weekend and 80 as I type this...BUT, we're down in the upper 60s for Friday and Saturday shoppers. A holiday chill, donchaknow!
I'll try to remember this when it's 105 next August(ALL of August ).

 

You have no sympathy from me...it is -11ºF with the wind today. And it gets "better" as we go deeper into winter...

 

Brrrr!!!!!

 

WeatherTech are in for 2013 RDX.
Which cargo liner is better, acura or weathertech?

 

I have the Acura all season floor mats and I want to compare them to the Weather tech floor liners. I'm thinking that I'll like the Weather tech version better. Would you (or another owner) post a few pictures so that I can see the difference? Thanks!

 

To save a few bucks, I purchased 'all weather' custom cut mats from AutoSport...arrived Tuesday, about 10 days after ordering. For the price, I think I'll be OK with these; but I would rather be able to put the all-weather mat on top of the factory mats and remove as needed. The AutoSport mats, like the WeatherTech, are specifically designed to replace the factory mats...to the point they insist the owner 'swap' them for safety reasons. I've gone half and half...driver mat was swapped and pinned in place per usual, passenger a/w mat is on top of original(a little cushier for the passenger's heels, I reckon...might even cut down on road noise a touch).

This brings me to my point...the attaching devices for pinning down the mats are darned flimsy. The little twisty-latch doesn't inspire a lot of confidence. I can imagine someone just pulling the mat to remove(thinking it's a pop-out) and busting the heck out of the 'latch'. The RubberTite mat is custom cut with the 'receiver' to accept the factory 'pins' to hold it in place. Perfect cut for our RDX and Volvo C70. Kinda funky looking, but they fairly well disappear if the colors are right. The 'brown' has a bit more 'red' in it, but it looks OK with the RDX interior...tan would likely look just fine, but would look dirtier in my experience. Here's the mat if you want to take a look:
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/util...rtite-mats.cfm

There are frequent 'deals' sent by email...usually either free shipping OR 10-20% discount. As you can see, they are also a big WeatherTech dealer and carry all sorts of other vehicularly interesting goodies.

 

They look "OK" but, what I like better about Weather Techs is the protection up the sides and farther in front and back areas. They are expensive for sure, but, offer better protection.

I have owned the regular Weather Tech mats in a CRV and I did like them too. But, they are not available now for the '13 RDX. If they had been I may have purchased them instead of the liners. I do like their softer under foot feel.

I've owned 4 sets of Weather Techs...and have liked them all. Pricey I agree...sometimes you do get what you pay for.

 

Yes, indeed...that would have been my 'compromise' purchase IF they had been available. Even though we're in Texas, I don't bring a lot of the 'ranch' into the vehicle on a regular basis. As I mentioned in another thread, it's rained only 2-3 times in the almost 4 months we've had the RDX. (NOW, watch an ice storm hit this winter! )
Our neighbor loves his rear seat W-tech liner in his F150. He has two young daughters and a 90-lb Giant Schnauzer to put the liner to the test!

 

Went online to the WeatherTech site tonight to buy the front mats, want to protect the area under the gas pedal and all and the Acura versions don't come close. For those that had been waiting, they now appear to be selling the full front and rear sets for 169.90, either black or tan. Just in time for winter and a nice Xmas gift as well for the car care fanatics among us!!

 

Do you want me to PM you my mailing address? That is awfully nice of you to think of me for Christmas *lol* Mine will need to be in Black BTW

 

There is no price break when buying them seperately or both at the same time. However, you may save on shipping costs. I don't know about that as I just bought the fronts at the factory store in Bolingbrook, IL so no shipping was involved in my purchase. They mentioned that they also have a dark grey color for the RDX that isn't shown on line yet. Don't know why anyone would want the grey really but that's what they told me. I got the black and they fit perfectly. Hope they hold up well as they seem a little thin but well made.

 

Do the weather tech floor liners cover the area around the foot rest (on the far left hand side of the driver's side)?
Thanks!

 

The floor liners cover the left foot pad up to the top
3 inches of the foot rest pad are exposed.

 

Received the mats the other day, big difference in the driver side, much better coverage up around the pedals as others have noted. Also seems a little stiffer material, and hugs the door jamb area better with no gaps -- nice and tight and little should drop in between the door and the mats. Definitely a superior setup for messy winter months.Regret going the factory route, but wasn't sure when they'd have these. For anyone on the fence, I'd say the full weathertech mats are the way to go.

 

I got the Weathertech's for the front and the factory Cargo Liner the other day. Both are great, especially the Weathertech coverage.

Are there any particular tips regarding cleaning? Just a paper towel and water?

 

I ordered tan weather techs for parchment int,the color doesn't match anything in the interior of the rdx ,sent them back and got factory mats from Bernardis looks better

 

Weather Tech says that the color is not a "factory match." I have them and they look great...to me...since they don't have to be an "exact color match" to the interior. Some contrast is not so bad. But, everyone has their own likes and dislikes...or what might be "OK" and not so bad...and will work and look just fine.

What "factory mats" are you talking about from Bernardi's?? The black all weather mats??

 

Actually...Weather Tech carries some new products in the "cleaning, protection, etc. area. I am using the "protector" product, but, not the "cleaning product for these liners. Cleaning can be done with Windex and a soft rag. I then apply liberal amounts of the protectant and let dry. I am trying this product out to see just how it helps the liners hold up to winter conditions, etc.

 

Same as Colorado Guy, I ordered the cleaning and protection "kit". One word of caution is that the bottles are pretty small, 15 oz each. At $29, not sure I'd but the kit again. Applied the protectant to the new mats, let it dry, they look sharp, but haven't had any bad weather to really test what if anything they do. Will post more as the winter progresses.

 

Let me correct you on the quantity you get. I bought the "Protector" liquid only...it came with a 15 oz. spray bottle AND a 24 oz. refill bottle for the $29.99. Still expensive, but, better than just what you thought. I clean my liners with Windex, and since I had used the "protectant" they cleaned up pretty easily. After that I applied more protectant. It doesn't really take much so I believe the 39 ounces of liquid should last awhile. My liners were fairly dirty having just gone through a snow storm earlier, with the debris from the road crews transferred on to the liners. The de-icer fluids and fine gravel make a mess!

Also, I just checked their web site and the rear liners are available now. I guess most of you already knew that. Anyway, I ordered the rear liner and did it by phone. I talked the sales rep. in to waiving the $18 shipping cost since the rear liner wasn't available when I ordered the fronts...so I wasn't able to order as a set...and thus paying one shipping cost. Plus I am a great customer for them. So, I'm glad I called to place the order. Hey...$18 is better in my pocket than theirs!
Take care.

 

On the Canadian site, the fronts are $130 with shipping included and the rears are $97 with shipping.
Purchasing them together is $217 with shipping, so you'd save $10 ordering them together, which is likely the shipping cost.

 

I ordered a full set, front, back and rear cargo in tan. I will post some pictures to show the fit and coverage. It looks like it won't ship until next week.

 

Got the universal cut to fit mats at Costco. Under $20 bucks, nice tan color, and although they do not cover the entire mat area, they will provide good protection.

 

I have the floor liners for 1st and 2nd rows in black for my RDX. They have been awesome this winter in New England. Once a month I take them to the car wash and use the high pressure hose to rinse them off and throw them back into my car. Perfect and worth every penny.

 

I agree. Have always used the "liners." $20 Costco mats in a $40,000 SUV is just not for me. Maybe in a "throw away car" like a cheap Kia!!! No offense to any Kia owner's out there. But, hey....classy SUV needs to be treated with some class....spend the money and put in or on that SUV what works the best AND looks great to match the character of the vehicle. Not cheapen it down....by throwing in grandma's old rugs....or whatever. Geeezzz!!

 

In case anyone was wondering about the difference between the Acura all weather mats and the Weathertech, you can see that the OEM mats leave a lot of carpet exposed near the footrest and gas pedal. I'm glad I bought the Weathertechs. (sorry for the picture quality, but it at least gives you the idea)

 

Thanks for the pictures. Mine is arriving middle of next week. It looks thinner than the factory mat but I like the raised lip to trap water and spill and the extensive coverage. Hopefully it won't curl up in Florida heat.

 

I have the WeatherTech liners and I'm not overly impressed with them. The lowest part of the floor is the outboard anchor and the water is channeled directly to this area, spills into the opening and soaks the carpet. It only takes a few ounces.
The raised ring around the opening should be 10mm higher. Any entry level designer would have thought that through!
Emails to WeatherTech went unanswered. I guess they blew the budget on advertising at the expense of engineering and customer service.

 

Hey,

I'm quite surprised to hear this as we got tons of snow this year and I walk my dogs and simply get in with snow on my shoes which obviously melts and I have water in my floor liners but never head it go through the mat and onto my carpets. They have always been bone dry. Maybe make sure they're properly positioned in the vehicle to ensure they're flat?

 

They are installed correctly. Maybe I'm fussier than most. The next time you get them full of snow melt, unfasten the driver liner at the outer corner and have a look. You might be surprised at what you find.
Here's my fix:

 

Here is the rear seating area:



The cargo liner(not as thick as the front and rear liner):


Front passenger:

With seat slide all the way back:


Coverage is good and I am mainly worried about saltwater and sand from wearing Crocs shoe.