P1000 Honda Floor Mat evaluation

[GGreen]

I've been accessorizing my new 2016 Pioneer 1000 (bought as a leftover) and gotten a lot of help here on the forums, so this post is my attempt to help some others.

In terms of 'genuine Honda accessories', I've installed the Honda hard roof, rear view mirror and pillar mounted side mirrors, and been very pleased with their quality. More expensive than some third party offerings, but guaranteed fit. (Also did the True battery isolater and Odyssey dual battery.)

Yesterday, I installed the Honda brand front floor mat. Pricey, to be sure, but I figured, hey, I know it will fit like a glove and how long could it take to 'install', five minutes?

First, the quality is excellent - nice thick, durable, rubbery material. Should wear like iron. Even has 'Pioneer' embossed in it. But the install - good grief! Remove the seat bottom. Remove roughly 20 fasteners and the front floor (!). (And you'll be removing more fasteners than the directions state, or the floor isn’t coming out.) Then temporarily attach the mat to the floor, drill some holes, remove the mat, reinstall the floor (carefully, because you need to omit specified fasteners) place the mat, then drill some holes in the floor to match the holes you drilled in the mat (very carefully, so as not to puncture fluid lines beneath), then install the mat and the last of the floor fasteners, plus all the others you removed.

In my opinion, the 'juice wasn't worth the squeeze'. Including confusion and a couple missteps, about 2.5 hours over two days - to install a floor mat! (To be fair, I could do it a lot faster now that I've done it once.) It does look good, and I'm sure it will wear well, but I have one major criticism - Honda punched eight large ellipitical holes in the mat, two on either side of the center hump, I'm guessing because the material is so thick and relatively inflexible it wouldn't have allowed for installation without the holes. But the holes will also allow material to get under the mat I just installed, which can't be easily removed to clean underneath it. Poor design choice, which could have been avoided by choosing a different, more flexible, or thinner material, or heat molding it so it would fit the hump. Or even supplying 'plugs' for the holes.

Were it not for that, I would cautiously recommend it, provided you don't mind the install hassle. But for me, I wouldn't choose this mat again. I'd find another solution.

 

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[Porkyrhc]

thanks for the info. i was thinking of putting them on my 500, i wander if it will be the same problem. i dont want them that bad.

 

[trigger]

Sounds like a pita. I put one in my P5 and there are also areas where the crap can get under it. It was easy and only took about ten minutes to install though.

 

[BigOL3]

I've been accessorizing my new 2016 Pioneer 1000 (bought as a leftover) and gotten a lot of help here on the forums, so this post is my attempt to help some others.

In terms of 'genuine Honda accessories', I've installed the Honda hard roof, rear view mirror and pillar mounted side mirrors, and been very pleased with their quality. More expensive than some third party offerings, but guaranteed fit. (Also did the True battery isolater and Odyssey dual battery.)

Yesterday, I installed the Honda brand front floor mat. Pricey, to be sure, but I figured, hey, I know it will fit like a glove and how long could it take to 'install', five minutes?

First, the quality is excellent - nice thick, durable, rubbery material. Should wear like iron. Even has 'Pioneer' embossed in it. But the install - good grief! Remove the seat bottom. Remove roughly 20 fasteners and the front floor (!). (And you'll be removing more fasteners than the directions state, or the floor isn’t coming out.) Then temporarily attach the mat to the floor, drill some holes, remove the mat, reinstall the floor (carefully, because you need to omit specified fasteners) place the mat, then drill some holes in the floor to match the holes you drilled in the mat (very carefully, so as not to puncture fluid lines beneath), then install the mat and the last of the floor fasteners, plus all the others you removed.

In my opinion, the 'juice wasn't worth the squeeze'. Including confusion and a couple missteps, about 2.5 hours over two days - to install a floor mat! (To be fair, I could do it a lot faster now that I've done it once.) It does look good, and I'm sure it will wear well, but I have one major criticism - Honda punched four large ellipitical holes in the mat, two on either side of the center hump, I'm guessing because the material is so thick and relatively inflexible it wouldn't have allowed for installation without the holes. But the holes will also allow material to get under the mat I just installed, which can't be easily removed to clean underneath it. Poor design choice, which could have been avoided by choosing a different, more flexible, or thinner material, or heat molding it so it would fit the hump. Or even supplying 'plugs' for the holes.

Were it not for that, I would cautiously recommend them, provided you don't mind the install hassle. But for me, I wouldn't choose them again. I'd find another solution.

I have never even consider a floor mat in the Pioneer. Just like we did with the OLD pickup back in the 60's, before they had carpet .......... wash them out with a hose pipe ...... dirt gone.

 

[GGreen]

I have never even consider a floor mat in the Pioneer. Just like we did with the OLD pickup back in the 60's, before they had carpet .......... wash them out with a hose pipe ...... dirt gone.

You're right, the floor is sturdy and waterproof as is, and a mat definitely isn't a requirement. On the other hand, dirt will hose out, sure, but scratches and wear won't. I admit, I'm obsessive about the condition of my equipment, but its always served me well, especially when I sell it on to the next guy. My experience is if it looks good, it commands a higher price. Then again, if you buy it and never plan to sell it, forget the mats!

 

[trigger]

I got one because it's easier to hose out. Smoother surface, not as many crevices for crap to settle into. I usually wash from the top down and when you get the hose right into some of those voids it blows mud all over the place.

 

[tbaker]

on Ebay under Honda pioneer 1000 accessories there is a molded front floor mat for 117 dollars I have one in my P3 and it fits like a glove just lay it in and done. they also have the floor mats for the P5 front and rear and a rear bed mat that fits like a glove I also have the bed mat it is 130 dollars it has cut outs for the tie down hooks in the bed of the pioneer. both are well made.

 

[Landman]

on Ebay under Honda pioneer 1000 accessories there is a molded front floor mat for 117 dollars I have one in my P3 and it fits like a glove just lay it in and done. they also have the floor mats for the P5 front and rear and a rear bed mat that fits like a glove I also have the bed mat it is 130 dollars it has cut outs for the tie down hooks in the bed of the pioneer. both are well made.

That sounds like the ones I've got... can't recall where I ordered them as they never emailed me a receipt or shipping info, but luckily they showed up. They're made like WeatherTech mats.

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

thanks for the info. i was thinking of putting them on my 500, i wander if it will be the same problem. i dont want them that bad.

I have them on my 500 and I will tell you they install easily and hold up very well. Mine is a 2015 and I put the in when I purchased it, they are pricey but Weather Tech floor mats are also and we all know how great those are.

 

[Locohonda]

I've been accessorizing my new 2016 Pioneer 1000 (bought as a leftover) and gotten a lot of help here on the forums, so this post is my attempt to help some others.

In terms of 'genuine Honda accessories', I've installed the Honda hard roof, rear view mirror and pillar mounted side mirrors, and been very pleased with their quality. More expensive than some third party offerings, but guaranteed fit. (Also did the True battery isolater and Odyssey dual battery.)

Yesterday, I installed the Honda brand front floor mat. Pricey, to be sure, but I figured, hey, I know it will fit like a glove and how long could it take to 'install', five minutes?

First, the quality is excellent - nice thick, durable, rubbery material. Should wear like iron. Even has 'Pioneer' embossed in it. But the install - good grief! Remove the seat bottom. Remove roughly 20 fasteners and the front floor (!). (And you'll be removing more fasteners than the directions state, or the floor isn’t coming out.) Then temporarily attach the mat to the floor, drill some holes, remove the mat, reinstall the floor (carefully, because you need to omit specified fasteners) place the mat, then drill some holes in the floor to match the holes you drilled in the mat (very carefully, so as not to puncture fluid lines beneath), then install the mat and the last of the floor fasteners, plus all the others you removed.

In my opinion, the 'juice wasn't worth the squeeze'. Including confusion and a couple missteps, about 2.5 hours over two days - to install a floor mat! (To be fair, I could do it a lot faster now that I've done it once.) It does look good, and I'm sure it will wear well, but I have one major criticism - Honda punched eight large ellipitical holes in the mat, two on either side of the center hump, I'm guessing because the material is so thick and relatively inflexible it wouldn't have allowed for installation without the holes. But the holes will also allow material to get under the mat I just installed, which can't be easily removed to clean underneath it. Poor design choice, which could have been avoided by choosing a different, more flexible, or thinner material, or heat molding it so it would fit the hump. Or even supplying 'plugs' for the holes.

Were it not for that, I would cautiously recommend it, provided you don't mind the install hassle. But for me, I wouldn't choose this mat again. I'd find another solution.

Why can’t the Honda OEM floor mat just be placed on the floor without any attachment fasteners? Will it not lay flat, will it roll up? Just asking.

 

[Huntington]

Why can’t the Honda OEM floor mat just be placed on the floor without any attachment fasteners? Will it not lay flat, will it roll up? Just asking.

I have the Honda OEM floor mats (2018 1000-5) & after reading the install instructions, decided to just lay it flat & not drill holes & permanently install; no problems! It lays flat, doesn’t curl up anywhere or move underfoot when I enter or exit.

 

[Locohonda]

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I have the Honda OEM floor mats (2018 1000-5) & after reading the install instructions, decided to just lay it flat & not drill holes & permanently install; no problems! It lays flat, doesn’t curl up anywhere or move underfoot when I enter or exit.

Thanks for the reply Huntington.

So the mat just lays flat like a car floor mat and doesn’t move? Great

So wonder why Honda wants owners to attach fasteners?

Another question....is the floor mat high/thick enough to cover the bottom gap between the doors and floor board?

 

[tbaker]

Don’t waste your money on the Honda floor mats go on eBay and type in Honda pioneer 1000 accessories the floor mats will be on there and they are a lot better than the Honda floor mats and cost less and they fit like a glove no drilling holes these mats don’t move and they cover everything

 

[Locohonda]

Don’t waste your money on the Honda floor mats go on eBay and type in Honda pioneer 1000 accessories the floor mats will be on there and they are a lot better than the Honda floor mats and cost less and they fit like a glove no drilling holes these mats don’t move and they cover everything

Is this what you are talking about?
Honda Pioneer Front Floor Mats /Liner SXS 1000 M5 M3 2016 | eBay

 

[NTCPrezJB]

So wonder why Honda wants owners to attach fasteners?

Probably because of the Toyota "self accelerating" cars phenomenon. Big lawsuits tend to have lasting results.

 

[Locohonda]

Probably because of the Toyota "self accelerating" cars phenomenon. Big lawsuits tend to have lasting results.

Just looked up Toyota "self accelerating" cars phenomenon”. Wasn’t aware of this but you are probably right over the target.

 

[tbaker]

Yes that is the floor mat on eBay and they also make a bed mat I have both in my 2017 pioneer 3P like I said they fit very well lot better made than the Honda floor mat and a lot cheaper

 

[Plumber32]

I love the front floor mat. I layed it down and drilled the holes. No problem just don't sink the bit. Passenger side you could hit the radiator hose.

 

[Locohonda]

I love the front floor mat. I layed it down and drilled the holes. No problem just don't sink the bit. Passenger side you could hit the radiator hose.

I have the OEM bed liner and like it. I’m guessing the front floor liner is made of the same material and thickness?

 

[Plumber32]

Its probably 1/4".