Available in the following options;
- 2.4 Puma Black
- R380 Black
- LT77 Grey
The acoustic mat system has been designed to drastically reduce noise entering the cabin of your Land Rover. The matting package is made up of three separate pieces. One piece covers the transmission tunnel and the footwells while another piece replaces the factory fit vinyl seat box mat that is/was extremely prone to wear. Puma Defender models were the worse for this as Land Rover saved money by using a cheaper and less durable matting material than previous model Defenders resulting in their distinctive threadbare appearance. A third piece wraps around the base of the bulkhead to encapsulate the side of the footwells.
All of the matting sections are made from the same cast dense polyurethane built to industrial standards for reducing noise levels often found in construction equipment. Unlike the factory matting that would It provides a hard wearing, durable surface that can withstand constant daily use and is easy to clean. A custom fit mat drastically reduces noise entering the cabin and panel reverberation.
The Acoustic Seat Box matting has witness marks on its under side corresponding to all the features of the seat box. It will need to be cut (seat mountings, handbrake etc) to your individual requirements using a HD craft knife.
Features
- Reduces noise - the complete system negates the need for engine and gearbox blankets
- Hard wearing - harder wearing than rubber - it will probably outlast your Land Rover
- Easy to fit - no glue and is transferable
- Easy to clean - can be hosed out
- Insulation - provides insulation to keep heat out (or in)
- Inert - mat will not rot or hold water or smell unlike felt or carpet
- Resistant - material is fuel, oil, water and sunlight resistant
- Fire retardant
- Recyclable
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the matting fit the 2.2 Puma?
The matting is designed to fit the Defender with the 2.4 Puma Engine. This is because the catalytic converter location on the 2.2 creates an extra lump in transmission tunnel that the 2.4 doesn't have. It is possible to cut a chunk of the matting to allow fitment although this is not something we can advise on. Work is underway on a 2.2 version.
What about the trapped water?
Anything you put on the floor will trap water/condensation, even the new mats supplied by Land Rover. As the acoustic mat system is a hard wearing secondary surface you now have the ability to rustproof the inner surfaces of the floor. You will find that it is only a small amount of water and does dry out.
What does the foam do?
There is closed cell foam in the area of the footwells and floor panels. It is there to take some weight out of the mat and provide more comfort under foot. The foam has very little acoustic properties.
How heavy is the system?
Approximately 25 kilos of dense polyurethane which is the barrier to noise. This is equivalent to having a spare wheel and tire spread over the floor and seat box area. This is why it is so effective.
How effective is the mat system?
It would be impossible to quote the reduction in decibels as each application would be different. In testing we used a SWB 2A with a NA 2.5 Freight Rover diesel engine. The owner can now have a sensible conversation at full speed!
What if I want to get to the gearbox?
Removal is the reversal of fitting. It takes about 5-10 minutes to remove. You shouldn't ever need to remove the seat box mat or bulkhead mat, unless you wish to transfer them to a different vehicle.
What if my mats are distorted?
In most cases, over time it will return to its cast shape. Try to warm it to speed this up.
Note! We are only currently able to ship to UK addresses due to the weight and bulk of the item.
We know that when you shop online you want your order as soon as possible. Choose DHL shipping in the checkout and order before 2pm then you’ll get your stuff the next working day.
On smaller items we also offer a 2nd Class postage service. This normally takes 2-3 working days to show up at your door. If you’re in a rush go for the DHL option for a fully tracked service.
Big Stuff! Unfortunately, our Side Panels, Bulkhead Bars and longer lengths of Cargo Tracking are too big for DHL to handle. We generally use UPS or Fed-Ex but that’s on an ad-hoc basic so you need to order before 12 to get a next day service.
We charge the same rate to any UK address, which includes Highlands and Islands and Northern Ireland. We do this because we think its unfair to charge more just because you live remotely, lets be honest if we could, we’d live there too. In exchange please be patient if your parcel takes more than one day to arrive.
European Shipping
We use DHL to ship to all our European customers, this can range from a 1-5 working day service. The good news is most parcels arrive within 3 days of shipping. If you’re lucky enough to live in France, Germany or Belgium you might even get your parcel the next day.
Once you’ve ordered DHL will be in touch by email with tracking details. If you’ve chosen Royal Mail shipping then you should receive your parcel in around 10 working days (note this can be up to 28 working days).
VAT Numbers: If you have a VAT & EORI number please contact us before you check out.
Important information for customers within the European Union
Following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union there have been changes to import and export practices. Customers within the EU will no longer pay UK Tax.
When the parcel arrives within your country you may be liable to pay both local VAT, import duty and admin charges. Please do not ask us to estimate the cost of any additional costs once the parcel has the left the UK. These charges are levied locally, they will vary from country to country.
As the buyer you are responsible for paying these charges, which must be paid before your goods are delivered. If you decline to pay the charges then the goods will be returned to us. Goods returned as a result of payment failure will be refunded. Please note we can only refund the cost of your original order. Delivery costs will not be refunded. Refused parcels may also levy re-entry fees into the UK, they will also be deducted from your refund. If you are thinking of rejecting a parcel due to customs charges, we strongly recommend you contact us first before you reject the parcel.
If you require further information, we recommend contacting your local tax office.
Please Note: If you live in The Alps or somewhere equally beautiful and hard to get to, we might have to use DPD or TNT to deliver. They should be just as quick.
USA & Canada Shipping
American & Canadian customers can expect a 2-3 working day service with DHL, depending on whether your East or West Coast. DHL will be in touch via email with all the info you need once you’ve placed your order.
Rest of the World Shipping
The good news is we ship to pretty much everywhere (we don’t ship to Russia, sorry!).
The best service to choose is DHL, most parcels are delivered within 4 working days. This service is fully tracked and DHL will email you with all the details as soon as they’ve collected your ‘stuff’
If your parcel is light enough, you’ll be offered Royal Mail shipping in the checkout process. This will be delivered locally by your nearest post office. We’ve found that some countries have better postal systems than others. It can take up to 20 working days for post to arrive, so if you are in a rush please choose DHL in the checkout.
Customs & Duties
All packages imported to your country may be subject to customs, taxes or other fees. You are responsible for all applicable customs, duties, taxes and fees charged by your government.
We cannot guarantee that you will or will not be charged any customs taxes or duties.
If you’re worried about possible charges please contact your country's customs office prior to purchasing for respective charges and rates on packages coming from outside of your country.
If you decline parcels locally due to customs duty/tax charges then the goods will be returned to ourselves. Note this will incur further charges which we will debit from your refund, this can often be more than the original customs charges so we would advise you not to do this. If you have made a mistake with your order/ cannot pay the import duty charges then please get in contact with us and we will try to work out the best way forward for you.
Note: Please don’t ask us to declare your goods as a gift, or to value your items at less than they are worth. We’d love to be able to help you out, but we don’t want to end up in jail!
Returns & Exchanges
You can return unfitted items that you are not happy with within 28 days from purchase. If you’d like to return something or you believe you have a faulty item please contact us via email and we we’ll do our best to resolve the issue with as little fuss as possible.
Once we receive your returned parcel, we will process everything accordingly and keep you updated via email. We aim to refund customers the same day that an item is returned. If you originally paid by PayPal then you should receive the refund instantly. However, if you paid by sage pay using a credit or debit card it can sometimes take a few days for refunds to be credited.
If you believe you have received something in error or a part is missing from your delivery please contact us immediately. Packing errors can only be rectified if we have been informed of the error within 28 days of the parcel being received.
Payment & Security
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