Porsche Floor mats.
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Major gripe here. Anyone else have problems with these. On a manual car I seem to put a hole in the mat in front of the clutch pedal within a month of replacing them. The latest set have a hole within 400 miles of driving. What do they make these things out off? Candyfloss.
My other gripe on this matter is you have to buy the set of 4 for 120 pounds, when only one mat needs replacing.
Let's hear it, how does everyone else get on?
DAZ
My other gripe on this matter is you have to buy the set of 4 for 120 pounds, when only one mat needs replacing.
Let's hear it, how does everyone else get on?
DAZ
I tend to wear a groove in the mat by the accelerator...I've never managed to put a hole in one near the clutch...
When cruising along I actually left my left leg and place my clutch foot flat on the floor...
Could it be a combination of where you leave your left heel and shoes? Do you wear out the heels of your shoes at all? You could try getting yourself some groovy driving boots for a laugh...and seeing if things get any better?
When cruising along I actually left my left leg and place my clutch foot flat on the floor...
Could it be a combination of where you leave your left heel and shoes? Do you wear out the heels of your shoes at all? You could try getting yourself some groovy driving boots for a laugh...and seeing if things get any better?
dazren said:
Think I might have to get some of those racing driver boot things.
DAZ
De rigeur at track days - but too like little pixie-booties for day to day use.
But what the hell! Why not...?
Seriously - you could try some boat shoes - they work quite well for me...
Mind you..something has to be a sacrifical element in this situation. Which is better? The odd mat - or pairs of shoes? You could always get something sorted out which sits on top of the Porsche mat as clubsport pointed out....
Don said:
Think I might have to get some of those racing driver boot things.
DAZ
Seriously - you could try some boat shoes - they work quite well for me...
That's what I wear 90% of the times I drive the porsche. The remaining 10%, ie when wearing a suit I wear brogues.
DAZ
go to halfords/motor factors..buy the rubber mat,,,sit your porsche carpet mat on top as a template...then cut rubber away so that it fits neatly around the pedals not restricting loud pedal to allow hoonage maximus 
I am not so sure about the pixie/race boots...worn a lot at track days,,,by good drivers,,,but also by some with all the gear and no idea,,,i much prefer comfortable regualar shoes, not to give anyone the false impression i have any idea of what i am doing there.
I am not so sure about the pixie/race boots...worn a lot at track days,,,by good drivers,,,but also by some with all the gear and no idea,,,i much prefer comfortable regualar shoes, not to give anyone the false impression i have any idea of what i am doing there.
craigw said:
Daz, I know someone who has a set of 996TT mats in black,brand new & unopened, will probably sell them if u r interested?
Problem is mate they are different shaped according to what stereo speakers you have etc. Can you get the stock number off him though? Last invoice I had showing the correct mats had the number:
P000.044.800.85 A1
Definitely interested but will also look into Domsters suggestion of aftermarket stuff as opposed to the candyfloss official stuff.
DAZ
>> Edited by dazren on Tuesday 8th June 17:28
Hi
Been reading and enjoying for a while so thought I'd comment on this one.....
I had the same problem going right back to 1999 and my first 996. I complained to Porsche but they declined to replace the mats which wore out in a few thousand miles in the first 3 months of ownership from new.
Previous 993 and earlier 935 and 944 mats were just fine. I'm currently keeping my fingers crossed for an improvement when the 997 turns up.
German quality engineering doesn't seem to run to carpet....
Isn't there a trick where Boxster mats are the same as 996 front mats which is at least a bit cheaper as it saves replacing the rears?
Nick
Been reading and enjoying for a while so thought I'd comment on this one.....
I had the same problem going right back to 1999 and my first 996. I complained to Porsche but they declined to replace the mats which wore out in a few thousand miles in the first 3 months of ownership from new.
Previous 993 and earlier 935 and 944 mats were just fine. I'm currently keeping my fingers crossed for an improvement when the 997 turns up.
German quality engineering doesn't seem to run to carpet....
Isn't there a trick where Boxster mats are the same as 996 front mats which is at least a bit cheaper as it saves replacing the rears?
Nick
NickWright said:
Isn't there a trick where Boxster mats are the same as 996 front mats which is at least a bit cheaper as it saves replacing the rears?
Hmmmmm, now there is an idea. I'll look into that when I am next at the garage. Thanks and welcome to the posting side of things, crikey you've been here longer than I have. Craig, take this off board mate. I'll try and look into the differences tomorrow.
DAZ
Daz - try this place:
www.prestigeparts.co.uk/porscheindex.htm
They do just the fronts (original Tequipment) for £68.50.
www.prestigeparts.co.uk/porscheindex.htm
They do just the fronts (original Tequipment) for £68.50.
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