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MoiBoi
Burbank
California, US
  • Tech Advisor
 Hey guys, well it rained for an entire week down here in cali and i ran in to some pontentialy dangerous problems with the driver side floor mat. With my shoes wet from running in the rain to get to my car my feet would slip on that plastic patch when i switch between pedals or change gears. In one instance I was about to start to brake and my foot slipped and hit the gas pedal, luckily i had the car in neutral. Has anyone ever encountered this problem? Is it just my shoes or are these cheaply made. BTW i have the OEM SCion all weather mats. Anyone know of some good replacements?

[#] Jan 31, 2008 05:51pm
07TouringCoupe
Baltimore
Maryland, US
  • Scion Guru
 Never had this problem. Did you take the carpeting off the mats?? If so the carpeting will provide grip. I took mine out cuz when it rain mud tends it get in there and its harder to get the mud off the carpet rather the vinyl

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[#] Jan 31, 2008 05:55pm
MoiBoi
Burbank
California, US
  • Tech Advisor
 Nope, if you look at my profile pics i have a pic of the matt. Theres a a plastic portion right under the pedals thats what my shoes slip on.

[#] Jan 31, 2008 05:57pm
Mayo
Rockville
Maryland, US
  • The Guru
 Oh wow, those dont even look safe. You might want to look in to floor mats with deeper ridges in the vinyl. It might be a little harder to clean, but if your foot slipping is a recurring problem, it just might be worth it, haha.


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[#] Jan 31, 2008 06:01pm
scionteecee
Fairfax
Virginia, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 Might be your shoes. If this was a potential hazardous issue, it would have been recalled. I remember my mom's highlander was recalled for the carpet clips. Toyota is good with this stuff.

[#] Jan 31, 2008 06:06pm
tc4metory
Oregon, US
  • Scion Guru
 i have those mats and i live in the rainy state oregon.. I have never had a problem with slipping even when wearing heels and it rains, oh, every day here.. might be your shoes

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[#] Jan 31, 2008 06:13pm
antiks
New York, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 nope never had that problem with mine might be ur shoes go and upgrade those puppies haha.

[#] Jan 31, 2008 06:17pm
07TouringCoupe
Baltimore
Maryland, US
  • Scion Guru
 Oh i see what your talkin about.. Well yea thats in the carpeting. but mever had that problem

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[#] Jan 31, 2008 06:48pm
silver07tc
Virginia, US
  • Tech Advisor
 first car show i wet to i put interior cleaner on the rubber spot under the pedals and my shoes was slipping so i took my shirt off and put it on the floor to cover it up..leason learned

[#] Jan 31, 2008 07:42pm
armygirl718
New York, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 were those floor mats from the dealer or from the store? Usually if there is any type of carpet on it it helps majorly


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[#] Jan 31, 2008 08:25pm
blaszczykl
Casselberry
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 Actually I have the Scion all weather mats too but they dont have that vinyl there... Mine its all carpet with the edges and the back being plastic....

[#] Jan 31, 2008 09:42pm
HyPnOtIk
Victorville
California, US
  • Tech Advisor
 i have these same mats and i havent had a problem with them . I live in CA also so there isnt enough rain out here year round to spend the money on changing them !


[#] Jan 31, 2008 10:17pm
SquallLHeart
Massachusetts, US
  • The Techie
 it's been raining abit in cali.. but i definitely haven't had any issues like that before..

perhaps get yourself some better shoes? or just be more careful? dunno..

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[#] Jan 31, 2008 10:35pm
HyPnOtIk
Victorville
California, US
  • Tech Advisor
 it only rains for about 6 months off and on though . During the summer its too hot for it to constantly rain . I would also suggest better shoes hahaha .


[#] Jan 31, 2008 11:15pm

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