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07-16-2009, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ottawa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2002 Superformance w/392 stroker
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Tips for keeping those darn floormats in place?
I realize this is a bit tedious, but does anyone have a good tip for keeping my SPF floormats in place?
The darned things keep sliding around down there and get caught up under the pedals. Argh!
Am trying to avoid using anything adhesive, to keep the carpets looking good.
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07-16-2009, 01:30 PM
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Location: Austin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC - #463 - 427 SOHC
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Floor mats.........
I got some of the lift-a-dot fasteners that are used to snap on the tonneau covers and put them through the floor and into the floor mats.........they snap in great!!!!
Shoot me an email and I can tell you where to get the hardware.
Dee Walters
Cammer
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07-16-2009, 01:35 PM
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Location: Mesa,
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After two very close calls caused by my floor mat getting tangled in the gas pedal, I used 3/8" polished carrige bolts and polished fender washers to bolt the darned things through the floor. Looks a little industrial, but not bad since I made sure the bolt heads are symetricaly placed. Have not had to worry about the mats moving ever since.
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"In the Land of the Pigs, The Butcher is King"
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07-16-2009, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Clemente,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4758, CSX 381 Keith Craft 482 w/ Weber 48 IDA's
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07-16-2009, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ottawa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2002 Superformance w/392 stroker
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rokndad
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Oooh, I like the look of these! I've dropped an email to GG Bailey customer service to enquire about shipping to Canada. Thanks for the tip. |
07-16-2009, 03:03 PM
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Easy...
1. Punch a small hole in the rear corner of each floor mat.
2. Loop a medium length black nylon zip tie through each one, forming a small circle.
3. Loop another black nylon zip tie (this one a little longer) around the front mounting points of the seats, and thread this zip tie through the loops that you made at the floor mat.
4. Pull tight to the appropriate length and trim.
The black ties blend into the mats and carpeting and are hardly noticable.
-Dean
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07-16-2009, 03:19 PM
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Location: Covington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
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I used sticky back velcro (the hook side) and they have not moved at all.
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07-16-2009, 05:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and Scratch 427 S/C
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I did what Cammer suggested. It is how they did it in the 60's.
SNG Barratt has them.........Cheap fix with correct look.
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07-16-2009, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2592, Shelby alum. 527
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cammer
I got some of the lift-a-dot fasteners that are used to snap on the tonneau covers and put them through the floor and into the floor mats.........they snap in great!!!!
Shoot me an email and I can tell you where to get the hardware.
Dee Walters
Cammer
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Maybe just post it here and share with the rest of us? Thanks!
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07-16-2009, 06:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rokndad
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I only got these 1 year ago, but ditto. |
07-16-2009, 06:28 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrision FE 427 so 2-4s
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I'm watching . I have carpet runner material for mats . they used to be held down by anti sub eye bolt and front of seat wedge. That material needs replacing and unsecured it has gotten in the way.
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07-16-2009, 06:49 PM
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Location: Elkton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #2689 Roush 427R TKO 600
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Snaps, like used on canvas. 2 per mat looks like they are made to be there and they don't stick up.
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07-16-2009, 06:52 PM
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ditto on the velcro........i even used to install my door panels and they have stayed put for 2 years...and no screws through the upholestry........
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07-17-2009, 10:50 AM
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Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Years ago my Mercedes had a very primitive (I thought, for them) method. It was a hook-shaped pin that doubled back onto itself and connected to the mat with a snap clip. You put the hook into the carpet. One per side and they never moved. I was looking on line for them myself.
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07-17-2009, 11:37 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 228, Roush 342R, 457HP/428TQ, modified AOD
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Ditto on the velcro.
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Nolite id cogere, cape malleum majorem - Don't force it, get a bigger hammer.
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06-15-2010, 04:10 PM
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Excellent thread (which I found with a simple search), great suggestions, another example of the value of this site. I just ordered the GG Bailey clips, sounds like that should solve my sliding floor mat problem.
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06-15-2010, 06:22 PM
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Floor mats are merely for covering the wear spots in the carpet while the car is parked. Obviously, they need to be removed before take-off.
If your worried about the wear, glue a rubber pad down to the carpet (or better yet screw down a piece of aluminum plate). Then use the mat to cover the eye sore when parked. 
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06-15-2010, 06:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dallas56
Excellent thread (which I found with a simple search), great suggestions, another example of the value of this site. I just ordered the GG Bailey clips, sounds like that should solve my sliding floor mat problem.
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I've had the GG Bailey clips on my mats since last summer and they work great! A bit finnicky to get 'em placed just right, but after that they grip tightly. You'll be pleased with 'em.
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06-16-2010, 09:37 AM
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The Mat-Loc clips are available on Amazon and since we get shipping for free I'm going to order a set. I think I only need one for each side.
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06-17-2010, 05:39 PM
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Twobjshelbys, who is the we in "we get shipping for free," and in particular, does we include me? Larry Carlson
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