This is a follow up to my previous discussion on my Weathertech that has strong chemical smell.
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Today, the Lasfit set of liner that I bought from Amazon finally arrived.
Disclaimer: both sets are purchased with my own money. Neither company had reached out to me.
This article will focus on the fitment and difference in liner design. Cannot compare the smell yet, because I didn't smell anything from the Lasfit, which is in line with my online research that shown the TPE that Lasfit uses is a superior material over the TPO that weathertech uses. I have put the Lasfit in the id4 and shut all doors. Will compare after it's been sitting for some time under the sun in follow up posts.
1. Material
The TPE that Lasfit uses is definitely softer and more rubber-like when stepped on. It won't even stand on itself when taken the comparison photos. And there's very minimal smell (I feel more like smell from the plastic bag that it came in), comparing to the very strong smell of weathertech.
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First 2 are comparison of the driver side. You can see that Weathertech has more coverage behind the play and pause pedals area, as well as higher side walls next to the front portion of center console tunnel. However, it has a much shallower outside and backside walls. Also, it doesn't cover up the whole dead pedal/foot rest area, unlike the Lasfit.
Also, the Lasfit has a covered top at the 2 push pin anchor points, while weathertech has 2 open top clips. This is a great feature because you'll have more protection over the open top design, where you could possibly have liquid or dirt, mud going under from those clip areas. Same design goes to the passenger side.
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As you can see, the Lasfit on passenger side won't even hold it's shape when not supported due to its material being softer and less side walls. Also, the front lip of Lasfit is much longer than weathertech, which can protect the whole floor from my #13 shoes.
The different design on the front mats shows different ideologies. I cannot tell which one is better. The Lasfit seems protecting where you most likely to step on a little better, especially up front and on the dead pedal. However the weathertech gives you more side walls that protects if you have some "happy feet". But it's front protection only goes up half ways, so if you have mud or snow on the boots, is weathertech only gonna protect half of your deal pedal while leave you a clean side curtain? I just don't get it's ideology there.
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On the back. Both are pretty similar, although the weathertech's front lip (which goes under front seats) are a bit longer, almost get into those underwear vents. Lasfit also provide you 2 snap clips on the back but there's no anchor point in our ID4. I'm wondering if it's a difference from other market? Actually, I prefer the harder material of TPO on weathertech, because when you stepped on it, it won't move or change shape. But the lasfit would have some stretch and movement due to its a little softer.
2. Fitment
I've posted fitment of Weathertech on my previous post. So I'll just take some comparison photos here.
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First, a general comparison to the driver side.
And you can see clearly what I talked about the side wall and front lip difference above. As well as the dead pedal for left foot.
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And you can see that the Lasfit seals better on both door side and back side facing driver's seat. However, there's a small gap around the very back corner as above picture shown.
Floor Liners for your ID.4
I have bought a set of the Weathertech floor liner. I thought the extra money was going to get me extra quality. However, after 3 weeks of usage, it still has a very strong smell. Also, it doesn't cover the full dead pedal, as well as leaving a gap around the edges as you can see in the photo...
www.vwidtalk.com
Today, the Lasfit set of liner that I bought from Amazon finally arrived.
Disclaimer: both sets are purchased with my own money. Neither company had reached out to me.
This article will focus on the fitment and difference in liner design. Cannot compare the smell yet, because I didn't smell anything from the Lasfit, which is in line with my online research that shown the TPE that Lasfit uses is a superior material over the TPO that weathertech uses. I have put the Lasfit in the id4 and shut all doors. Will compare after it's been sitting for some time under the sun in follow up posts.
1. Material
The TPE that Lasfit uses is definitely softer and more rubber-like when stepped on. It won't even stand on itself when taken the comparison photos. And there's very minimal smell (I feel more like smell from the plastic bag that it came in), comparing to the very strong smell of weathertech.
First 2 are comparison of the driver side. You can see that Weathertech has more coverage behind the play and pause pedals area, as well as higher side walls next to the front portion of center console tunnel. However, it has a much shallower outside and backside walls. Also, it doesn't cover up the whole dead pedal/foot rest area, unlike the Lasfit.
Also, the Lasfit has a covered top at the 2 push pin anchor points, while weathertech has 2 open top clips. This is a great feature because you'll have more protection over the open top design, where you could possibly have liquid or dirt, mud going under from those clip areas. Same design goes to the passenger side.
As you can see, the Lasfit on passenger side won't even hold it's shape when not supported due to its material being softer and less side walls. Also, the front lip of Lasfit is much longer than weathertech, which can protect the whole floor from my #13 shoes.
The different design on the front mats shows different ideologies. I cannot tell which one is better. The Lasfit seems protecting where you most likely to step on a little better, especially up front and on the dead pedal. However the weathertech gives you more side walls that protects if you have some "happy feet". But it's front protection only goes up half ways, so if you have mud or snow on the boots, is weathertech only gonna protect half of your deal pedal while leave you a clean side curtain? I just don't get it's ideology there.
On the back. Both are pretty similar, although the weathertech's front lip (which goes under front seats) are a bit longer, almost get into those underwear vents. Lasfit also provide you 2 snap clips on the back but there's no anchor point in our ID4. I'm wondering if it's a difference from other market? Actually, I prefer the harder material of TPO on weathertech, because when you stepped on it, it won't move or change shape. But the lasfit would have some stretch and movement due to its a little softer.
2. Fitment
I've posted fitment of Weathertech on my previous post. So I'll just take some comparison photos here.
First, a general comparison to the driver side.
And you can see clearly what I talked about the side wall and front lip difference above. As well as the dead pedal for left foot.
And you can see that the Lasfit seals better on both door side and back side facing driver's seat. However, there's a small gap around the very back corner as above picture shown.
