Re: Floormat is folded or creased...
Floormat is folded or creased...
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Floormat is folded or creased...
Does anyone else's driver's side floormat have a crease in the middle of it? Every time I get in or out of the car I have to straighten it out by stepping on the top of it and pulling on the botton towards me. This may be a silly and stupid problem to some but it really annoys me. I want to order new mats but I am wondering if this is going to just end up happening again. I just wanted to know if yours does that to.
In my old Mazda, there was a hook on the floor of the car that the mat latched on to so that when your feet move and push on the mat, it still stays in place. Mercedes puts so much thought into the smallest details I am surprised they left something like this out.
In my old Mazda, there was a hook on the floor of the car that the mat latched on to so that when your feet move and push on the mat, it still stays in place. Mercedes puts so much thought into the smallest details I am surprised they left something like this out.
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I actually have the same problem for the passenger side floor mat. There is a huge crease near the part where it bends or folds up. Both the driver side and passenger side floormats also tend to move around and not stay in place. I was thinking of getting new floor mats too but that would be useless if the problem occurs again.
The dealer gives out free floormat clips. I dont know where they're suppose to go though and I dont think they prevent the creases. I tried putting velcro under the floormat and on the floor but they didnt stick. Let us know if you find a solution to this problem.
The dealer gives out free floormat clips. I dont know where they're suppose to go though and I dont think they prevent the creases. I tried putting velcro under the floormat and on the floor but they didnt stick. Let us know if you find a solution to this problem.
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i use two floor mat clips on each mat, and it has since stopped moving... i think the new benzes have velcro on the bottom of the mats, though I'm not 100% positive...
but, yeah, just use 2 clips (1 on each side) and the mat will sit very securely... no more crinkles in the mats...
if you need me to take a picture of where to mount the clips, let me know... i'll try and help if i can
but, yeah, just use 2 clips (1 on each side) and the mat will sit very securely... no more crinkles in the mats...
if you need me to take a picture of where to mount the clips, let me know... i'll try and help if i can
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Problem I see it is the mats are junk. Backing is only a soft foam type instead of a hard backing on most other mats. Seems out of place on a Mercedes Benz, a real cheap mat.
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Originally posted by funky102
yea mmgrad, where do you mount the clips? You don't have to take pics if its too much trouble, a brief description would do. TIA
yea mmgrad, where do you mount the clips? You don't have to take pics if its too much trouble, a brief description would do. TIA
you can pin the mat clips there, 1 on each side... clip it as far back as possible on that raised section, that way, your floor mat will cover more sureface towards the seat.
And, if your seats are set really low, make sure the bottom of the seats don't hit the clips. Or, you can just move it up about 1-2mm and that should be plenty of clearance for the clips.
Hope this helps... if not, let me know, and i'll take a pic...
i'm just going photo crazy... trying to make good use of my digi-cam
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Originally posted by steve1173
Problem I see it is the mats are junk. Backing is only a soft foam type instead of a hard backing on most other mats. Seems out of place on a Mercedes Benz, a real cheap mat.
Problem I see it is the mats are junk. Backing is only a soft foam type instead of a hard backing on most other mats. Seems out of place on a Mercedes Benz, a real cheap mat.
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Originally posted by steve1173
Problem I see it is the mats are junk. Backing is only a soft foam type instead of a hard backing on most other mats. Seems out of place on a Mercedes Benz, a real cheap mat.
Problem I see it is the mats are junk. Backing is only a soft foam type instead of a hard backing on most other mats. Seems out of place on a Mercedes Benz, a real cheap mat.
Even the $20 sets at Pep Boys are more solid than these. Just don't have the CLK emroidery or the custom fit.
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Originally posted by nuttertmf
Do any tuners make mats that are potentially better? Like brabus mats....
Do any tuners make mats that are potentially better? Like brabus mats....
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I have a set of the all season floor mats in my car so I've never had the problem of the regular CLK floor mat creasing. And the all season floor mats are thick rubber so they dont crease or move out of position either.
I also like them because they give a nice clean sporty look to the car and they are very easy to keep clean.
I also like them because they give a nice clean sporty look to the car and they are very easy to keep clean.
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Originally posted by ELENI
I have a set of the all season floor mats in my car so I've never had the problem of the regular CLK floor mat creasing. And the all season floor mats are thick rubber so they dont crease or move out of position either.
I also like them because they give a nice clean sporty look to the car and they are very easy to keep clean.
I have a set of the all season floor mats in my car so I've never had the problem of the regular CLK floor mat creasing. And the all season floor mats are thick rubber so they dont crease or move out of position either.
I also like them because they give a nice clean sporty look to the car and they are very easy to keep clean.
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Re: all weather mats
Originally posted by TNH
These are the mats I have, they aren't bad looking, and are really easy to clean up (even though mine are pretty dirty right now).
These are the mats I have, they aren't bad looking, and are really easy to clean up (even though mine are pretty dirty right now).
If you buy a set of these charcoal rubber mats for the SL (they fit the CLK perfectly) - you only get 2 mats and they cost only $40 at ALL MB dealers.
Had mine for 30,000 miles and the MB rubber mats look like BRAND new.
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I got them originally for my 2001 SL because it had the light beige interior, but traded it after a few months, because of mechanical problems. Plus, the CLK provided much more comfort, power, driving pleasure.
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Re: all weather mats
Originally posted by TNH
These are the mats I have, they aren't bad looking, and are really easy to clean up (even though mine are pretty dirty right now).
These are the mats I have, they aren't bad looking, and are really easy to clean up (even though mine are pretty dirty right now).
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Re: Re: all weather mats
Originally posted by Samoan_Ridah
Thanks for the pics, didn't even notice until today that you had added them. I think they look pretty good too. I was debating whether or not to go with black carpet mats but those rubber ones look good and you can just hose 'em down when dirty.
Thanks for the pics, didn't even notice until today that you had added them. I think they look pretty good too. I was debating whether or not to go with black carpet mats but those rubber ones look good and you can just hose 'em down when dirty.
the regular mats definitely look better....
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I think I'd prefer to get the regular mats and try the mat clips. Where can I get those clips Danny? I hate having to go to the dealership to ask for anything. Do you have any extras you could sell me?
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Originally posted by Samoan_Ridah
I think I'd prefer to get the regular mats and try the mat clips. Where can I get those clips Danny? I hate having to go to the dealership to ask for anything. Do you have any extras you could sell me?
I think I'd prefer to get the regular mats and try the mat clips. Where can I get those clips Danny? I hate having to go to the dealership to ask for anything. Do you have any extras you could sell me?
if not, check PepBoys or Autozone or Kragens... those places should carry it also.... if you can't find it, let me know... i could use 2 more for the driver side (took them off and can't find them now)
so, if I go get some, i'll pick you up a set or 2....
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Originally posted by mmgrad
so, if I go get some, i'll pick you up a set or 2....
so, if I go get some, i'll pick you up a set or 2....
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