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keropi88
post Nov 12 2023, 02:40 PM

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personally used TRAPO and DODO mat in different cars
To me they both have they good and bad

First I bought TRAPO , I found that the fit is not really good
Many hit and misses at some corner areas
But the mat is sturdy after 3 years

Then for another car I used DODOMAT . The fit is much better , it’s dual later so to clean just open up the mat everything come out . I actually love it . HOWEVER , DODOMAT has one big problem :
They try to be innovative by making the heel pad for the driver side , changeable . Means the pad doesn’t come with the mat , it’s a piece of very flimsy cheap rubber pad that you attach to the mat using 6 provided tabs.
After I used it for 1 year, 6 tabs become 4 tabs. Soon it will go all missing then your heel pad will detach . And the tabs are not available for purchase , at least I cannot find online , maybe can ask them to provide extra
But still that heel pad feel very very flimsy . The feeling is like you drop a piece of brochure on your carpet and then step on it

Because of that I want to get the 3rd one from TRAPO .
TRAPO heel pad is fixed , built together with the mat , that’s why it’s just single layer not like DODO dual layer
The only problem about TRAPO is : the usual CLASSIC mark III mat comes only with tiny tiny little Velcro at each corners to secure it on the floor . If you want the entire mat is the Velcro material you got to top up to the FIX version which bump the price from RM 250 to RM 450 immediately
A stupid price of Velcro cost extra RM 200

For DODOMAT , they only have one version and that already comes with the under neath filly covered with Velcro
So in this regards , DODOMAT is RM 200+ vs TRAPO FIX RM 400++

For a car mat the important thing to me is how secure it is to the floor
The last thing you want is the mat sliding around and stuck to your accelerator / brake and caused accident
It has happened before and it will happen to anyone of us

So far I haven’t seen anyone complaining about the security of TRAPO MAT
I cannot go back to DODOMAT flimsy heel pad
So I will go back to TRAPO

And by the way , I changed at least 3 times cheap carpet mat , I feel that it’s worth it to get a proper custom fit mat . Makes your old car feel new again . And I don’t feel that it looks like taxi at all , just don’t get funny colours . I choose black on black all the time

Hope it helps
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post Nov 13 2023, 10:56 AM

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Using Enzo, it looks like it will last for the life of my car. Super easy cleaning, normally terbalikkan and do a fling, all come out already. No need to whack.

Few drawbacks though:
- Mats are heavy, so it requires more effort compared to stock
- Maybe it's the way I drive, kinda spoilt one of my soft rubber shoes heel
- Driver's mat is weird because of the foot rest, always find it awkward to take out, dust and place it back
phantomash
post Nov 18 2023, 03:56 PM

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3d glory mat:
pros:
easy to keep clean
comfortable
looks good
feels good
cons:
reduced sound dampening compare to coil mat
lawrencesha
post Nov 18 2023, 04:03 PM

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I uses Trapo. What they advertise is true. Easy to clean, etc. But what they don't tell you is that it is a hard and light piece of mat that will slide everwhere. It will not stay where is it supposed to be. I have to constantly adjust the mat position and it is bloody annoying.
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post Nov 18 2023, 05:06 PM

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QUOTE(lawrencesha @ Nov 18 2023, 04:03 PM)
I uses Trapo. What they advertise is true. Easy to clean, etc. But what they don't tell you is that it is a hard and light piece of mat that will slide everwhere. It will not stay where is it supposed to be. I have to constantly adjust the mat position and it is bloody annoying.
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I use Trapo but it wont move after put. Due to valcro below the mat. Easy to clean but when open it, due to Valcro, it make all the sands etc pull out from the mat
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post Nov 18 2023, 05:29 PM

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just got my katamotto mat

looks quite good and value for money

looks easy to clean and so far does not appear to move around when driving

but bad thing about the rear mat is that it comes in single piece just like the original mat

cumbersome to take out especially if you have another car park next to you

better if it came in 3 pieces but that would increase the stitching cost

This post has been edited by cfa28: Nov 18 2023, 05:30 PM
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post Nov 18 2023, 05:39 PM

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QUOTE(cfa28 @ Nov 18 2023, 05:29 PM)
just got my katamotto mat

looks quite good and value for money

looks easy to clean and so far does not appear to move around when driving

but bad thing about the rear mat is that it comes in single piece just like the original mat

cumbersome to take out especially if you have another car park next to you

better if it came in 3 pieces but that would increase the stitching cost
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I bought Kamatto mat last 10.10 for boot and 11.11 for all car. Best bang for money. Rm100+ for the car is best bang for money. Reluctant to spend almost rm300 for a car mat
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post Nov 18 2023, 05:44 PM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Nov 18 2023, 05:39 PM)
I bought Kamatto mat last 10.10 for boot and 11.11 for all car. Best bang for money. Rm100+ for the car is best bang for money. Reluctant to spend almost rm300 for a car mat
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let's hope it can last the entire ownership period of the car yah
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post Nov 18 2023, 11:16 PM

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Using Trapo that has the locking mechanism since my car has it. So no sliding around.

Good: Traps dirt and liquid very well.
Bad: You WILL see the trapped dirt and liquid very well.

But at least it's very easy to clean though. Shake and put back can already, no need to whack also. I clean my car every weekend so it's relatively easy to maintain for me.

In my previous car was using those thick ones that has wire "mesh/wool" type. Those are a pain to clean and I've replaced 3 or 4 because my heel would grind a hole in the meshing and it just falls apart.
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post Nov 26 2023, 09:12 AM

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QUOTE(phantomash @ Nov 18 2023, 03:56 PM)
3d glory mat:
pros:
easy to keep clean
comfortable
looks good
feels good
cons:
reduced sound dampening compare to coil mat
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How is the durability?
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post Nov 26 2023, 05:26 PM

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QUOTE(stxksy @ Nov 26 2023, 09:12 AM)
How is the durability?
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small chips at where the driver rest the ankle.

everything else good as new.
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post Dec 29 2023, 05:25 PM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Nov 9 2023, 12:03 PM)
Im happy with Kamatto mat for the price
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Hi,
Does Kamatto smell like others claimed?
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post Dec 29 2023, 05:41 PM

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QUOTE(numbertwo @ Dec 29 2023, 05:25 PM)
Hi,
Does Kamatto smell like others claimed?
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For me nope, early period for 3 days maybe have some "glue" smell. Believe cz trapped inside box for many days. After that normal no smell. My other car with Trapo while another with Kamatto, i think Kamatto is easier to bring out for cleaning cz lighter.
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post Dec 30 2023, 11:11 PM

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just order ottoman mat
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post Jan 10 2024, 06:46 AM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Nov 9 2023, 12:03 PM)
Im happy with Kamatto mat for the price
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QUOTE(cfa28 @ Nov 18 2023, 05:29 PM)
just got my katamotto mat

looks quite good and value for money

looks easy to clean and so far does not appear to move around when driving

but bad thing about the rear mat is that it comes in single piece just like the original mat

cumbersome to take out especially if you have another car park next to you

better if it came in 3 pieces but that would increase the stitching cost
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Nov 18 2023, 05:39 PM)
I bought Kamatto mat last 10.10 for boot and 11.11 for all car. Best bang for money. Rm100+ for the car is best bang for money. Reluctant to spend almost rm300 for a car mat
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Hi, how's your review with Kamatto carpet thus far?
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post Jan 10 2024, 07:17 AM

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QUOTE(BoonieTan @ Jan 10 2024, 06:46 AM)
Hi, how's your review with Kamatto carpet thus far?
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the front and boot mats are very good. overall it's value for money and fits well

the small issue is with the rear mats cos it comes as a single piece so it's heavy and cumbersome to take out and clean

you can't park the car in the car porch and have your second car too close as you need to open the door very wide to take out.

but to be fair, the original carpets for the rear seat also came as singe piece but would have been nice if the mats for the rear was in 3 pieces
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post Jan 10 2024, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(lawrencesha @ Nov 18 2023, 05:03 PM)
I uses Trapo. What they advertise is true. Easy to clean, etc. But what they don't tell you is that it is a hard and light piece of mat that will slide everwhere. It will not stay where is it supposed to be. I have to constantly adjust the mat position and it is bloody annoying.
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I'm using Trapo hex ultimate on both my cars and they dont slip around due to the texture of the underside.
Maybe you could send your mats back to them for re-work.
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post Jan 10 2024, 02:51 PM

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QUOTE(BoonieTan @ Jan 10 2024, 06:46 AM)
Hi, how's your review with Kamatto carpet thus far?
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Got the Kamatto mat for my vios 2023. Fits great except for the driver's side. The part under the accelerator pedal hinders the pedal at full throttle... and does not come with the 2 cut out for the hook for on driver's side.

Other than that, quality mats with no smell. Works great like Enzo but lighter in weight which is good.

The rear on the Vios 2023 kamatto mat is 3 piece, not one piece as mentioned by another forumer before. I guess they follow the original car mat design to decide if the model comes in 1 or 3 pieces.
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post Jan 10 2024, 08:22 PM

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QUOTE(BoonieTan @ Jan 10 2024, 06:46 AM)
Hi, how's your review with Kamatto carpet thus far?
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Happy to use it considering the price i paid. B4 this the car use coil mat, after extensive use, it make a hole at the driver feet area, plus smelly after raining. This Kamatto no issues. My other car with Trapo, almost similar function for dirt trap etc but more expansive price
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post Jan 12 2024, 09:25 PM

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i using 3D mat glory...
bought during shopee live had rm100 shop live voucher.. and somehow it stacked with the cashback voucher.. so got almost rm200 discount after plus back shipping.

good thing about this carpet mat is it form fit so wont move around.
dirt and sand on the carpet.. will be clearly visible on the surface. but it doesnt move around. when dry.. i just use handheld xiaomi vacuum it up. no stains whatsoever.

instead of rubber mesh/curly mat all trapped inside cannot see.. need bring out shake shake, slam against wall... then spray water jet



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