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#228223 - 16/03/07 06:28 AM DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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This isn't a big deal, and probably doesn't even count as a "mod", but I was happy with how it turned out.

I wanted a utility mat for the back of my Xterra. I haul a lot of stuff and was getting tired of constantly cleaning the carpet back there.

I found a 3'x5' utility mat at Target for $25. Nice, thick rubber too. I laid my OEM carpet mat down on top of it, and starting cutting. Fits perfectly! I even cut slits in it for the tie-downs to pass through.









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#228224 - 16/03/07 06:30 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Looks good [ThumbsUp]

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#228225 - 16/03/07 06:32 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Nicely done!

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#228226 - 16/03/07 06:43 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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[ThumbsUp] [ThumbsUp]

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#228227 - 16/03/07 06:51 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Nice job!!!
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#228228 - 16/03/07 07:41 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Thanks! If you choose to do this, beware; your Xterra will have a slight "rubbery" smell the next morning smile

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#228229 - 16/03/07 08:09 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Damn man that's a brilliant yet simple mod to do..I like it. [ThumbsUp]
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#228230 - 16/03/07 08:16 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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It would have been pretty funny if you didn't lay that piece of wood down before you cut it. then you would have had some white carpet to fit in your trunk too...for those fancy nights out.

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#228231 - 16/03/07 08:25 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Originally posted by Mostly_Harmless:
It would have been pretty funny if you didn't lay that piece of wood down before you cut it. then you would have had some white carpet to fit in your trunk too...for those fancy nights out.
Pretty sure had I done that, I'd be calling my trunk the "living room", cause my fiance would have kicked me out of the house and I'd be living in the X smile

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#228232 - 16/03/07 10:24 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Originally posted by mjpd1:
Thanks! If you choose to do this, beware; your Xterra will have a slight "rubbery" smell the next morning smile
That's what she said [LOL]

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#228233 - 16/03/07 11:04 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Not bad...not bad at all! [ThumbsUp]
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#228234 - 16/03/07 11:17 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Nice job. Makes me want to go to Target.

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#228235 - 16/03/07 11:17 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Nice idea!!
I have that rubber cargo mat and never used it because it was too big for the truck.
Now I know what to do with it. hehehehe
Thanks!
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#228236 - 16/03/07 12:58 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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i did this using some left over plastic i had from putting laminate flooring. I definitely like your idea using the rubber utility mat, and it has a nice tread so things dont slide as much...im going to Target!!!

wait..we dont have those north of the border.

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#228237 - 16/03/07 03:54 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Very nice [ThumbsUp] , I'd like to do that.

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#228238 - 16/03/07 05:40 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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I've considered cutting slits in mine for the tie downs but mine is waterproof right now and I'd like to keep it that way... cool

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#228239 - 16/03/07 05:54 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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sweet idea...gotta see if my target has that mat
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#228240 - 16/03/07 08:13 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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I'm sure you can get a similar mat at places other than Target (Meijer, Wal-Mart, etc). It was located in the aisle with all the door mats, like the 30 or so different welcome mats that they have laid out. This one, along with about 10 other types of all-purpose mats, were rolled up and near the end of the aisle.

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#228241 - 16/03/07 11:48 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Very nice [ThumbsUp] , I'd like to do that.
Meanwhile I'd like to do all those that are in that pic...all at once.

After that I'll need 3 beers, a pack of smokes and some ice please.

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#228242 - 17/03/07 07:52 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Great Idea about the mat. I might consider doing to same cause my carpet back there is all full of dirt and mud. Target here I come laugh

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#228243 - 17/03/07 08:04 AM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Awesome - I think I'll be copying this one for the back of my 2nd Gen. That plastic rear gets scratched to all hell and is actually pretty slippery, I think this would work way better than my current method of having a movers blanket thing back there. Nice one.

Edit to add.
Just thought of somethin tho - 2nd Gens don't have the carpet to remove as a template, so I'll be using a big roll of paper to create a template first.

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#228244 - 18/03/07 03:50 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Originally posted by DBAX:
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This is not a complaint....the picture's nice, but am I missing something? What does it have to do with the rubber floor mat? confused [drink]

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#228245 - 18/03/07 05:15 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Like the floormat solution, it's very nice. :rolleyes:

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#228246 - 18/03/07 05:39 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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Excellent work!!! Don't know if it could look better....I think someone should come up with a catchy name for this mod as it is certainly deserving of going down in the list of all time great yet simple Xterra mods (Sgt. Lobo mod, etc...)

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#228247 - 18/03/07 05:49 PM Re: DIY utility mat for my Xterra
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The "Target Mat Mod"?
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