i bought my new car, a ford focus and really like it.
however, here's the problem.
i put large rubber floor mats in it, both front and back. mike put them over the one on the driver's side.
i took the original carpet one out and put the rubber in.
he got mad and said it didn't matter, it wouldn't effect anything.
i said how about the toyota gas pedal and he said it was only on cars that are stick shift and have a clutch.
well anyway, what do you think? anybody know about putting mats over the top of carpet mats?
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
ok, anybody???
Posted by cordor (Member # 9449) on :
Don't really know...other than I have a 2009 Honda Accord and I put an LL Bean waterhog car mat on the driver's side over the standard mat that came with the car, and seems to be fine. Not sure about rubber ones.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- I thought this was YOUR car, your decision. Personally, I'd be very careful with any floor mat and be absolutely sure one will not hamper the foot pedals.
To think that this problem is only with one make and model could cost lives.
I had a 1975 Olds Omega as my first real car and those floor mats often would trip up the accelerator pedal. I nearly had several accidents before I had a service repairman cut out a special space on the factory issued mat.
My '88 Nissan Sentra also had this problem but, after the problem with Omega mats, I was quickly able to fix that and prevent accidents.
Remember, the mat can move about each time the car is used, as the heels of both feet often pull it down or to an angle - and that can cause a bump that can trip up the accelerator. Some mats also are more prone to warping on the edges.
Still, it is also important to have a waterproof mat to prevent mold and rust.
I also had certain shoes that were dangerous to wear when driving. Some shoes seemed to pull the mat down more than others so I then would don only dedicated driving shoes (which also saved the back heels of my good shoes from getting scuffed). -
Posted by Elaine G (Member # 20735) on :
Randi, I have a Nissan Murano SUV, I live near the beach so I need something to prevent sand getting into the carpets.
I've had rubber protective mats on all our carpets in the every car we have owned. Even when we were up north with the snow. It has never been a problem.
It's great, shake or wash the rubber mats out and the carpet is like new.
My husband uses the rubber mats in his Corvette's also. Never a problem.
Just remember to get the rubber mats especially made for your vehicle so they fit perfectly and then you will not have a problem.
Elaine
Posted by Elaine G (Member # 20735) on :
Keebler, They make the rubber mats with little (excuse the word) **** (nubs) that hug the carpet so they can't move. They've come a long way with rubber mats.
I find the rubber mats sure do keep the carpet clean and the mats are good for rain, snow and sand. Of course, no snow here in South Florida. They are so easy to wash off and look clean all the time.
Elaine
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
well i took the carpet mat out and left the rubber one in.
i just think you're asking for trouble puttng a rubber mat on top of a carpet mat.
my car, and i ain't risking an accident. period.
Posted by cordor (Member # 9449) on :
well, congrats on your new car! forgot to say that Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Randi,
Of course, do what you think is safe.
Elaine,
Thanks for the note about the rubber nubs on the back of the car mats. I've not been able to drive since 1994. So, it's good to hear they have improved the mats. -
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I see no reason to have two mats. It would drive me crazy, I think!
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
well i took out the carpet mat. i was too worried about having two mats on the driver's side which would cause the gas pedall to stick.
i could just see it getting stuck.
my car, my mats.
Posted by the3030club (Member # 21898) on :
use just the rubber mats. Who would you ever want doubled up mats?
Doubling them up increases the risk of them slipping forward onto the gas pedal.
That wasn't the issue with toyotas for what it's worth, but it can happen to any car, manual or automatic.
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