How do I screw in the velcro discs for the floor mats? Pls help!

blingbling · 05-01-2007, 08:34 PM

I've been driving the MT for about a month now and today, my carpet started to creep up and caught the clutch couple of times. I think this can be potentially dangerous and it is irritating.

So I looked at my floor mats closely and there were velcro discs that can be screwed on to the floor. But when I tried to screw it in, it went no where... I couldn't even make a hole!!

So I did some "search" but didn't find any answers... can anyone tell me how I should screw this in properly?

Thank you...

FirstClass · 05-01-2007, 08:36 PM

I think you have to drill.

picus · 05-01-2007, 08:36 PM

Put it on the floor where you want it. Hit it with your hand to make a hole. Start turning clockwise and push down while doing so. It's a self tapping screw. You don't have to drill.

FirstClass · 05-01-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

Put it on the floor where you want it. Hit it with your hand to make a hole. Start turning clockwise and push down while doing so. It's a self tapping screw. You don't have to drill.

Ah, no drilling it is. I knew you had to make your own hole though but wasn't 100% on the drilling to do it part.

The real question is why didn't your dealer do this for you?

Zeroday · 05-01-2007, 08:42 PM

I had the same issue so I used an awl to poke through the carpet. once you've poked the holes in the carpet it's really easy to screw them in. A drill sounds like overkill. You just need to poke a little hole in the carpet not drill into the floor pan.

picus · 05-01-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

Ah, no drilling it is. I knew you had to make your own hole though but wasn't 100% on the drilling to do it part.

The real question is why didn't your dealer do this for you?

When you ask for the mats after the fact they usually just throw them in the trunk, velcro circles and all. Most of the cars I prep come that way.

iatacs19 · 05-01-2007, 09:05 PM

My CA put them in for me, he did it in like 3min. I didn't know it was somewhat complex like this...

halB · 05-01-2007, 09:30 PM

I have't got my E93 yet but in my E60 there are two small slots in the carpet just in front of each front seat. There are white plastic sockets underneath that will receive the discs and they lock after you twist them 90 degrees clockwise. My winter rubber mats come with hooks that screw into the same slots.

Don Nguyen · 05-01-2007, 11:02 PM

Don't get too excited and jam the screw into the floor too hard. You don't want to hurt yourself or break the pointy screwy thing on the other side haha.

MX20 · 05-02-2007, 12:25 AM

I ordered my mats separately and they came with a paper template to find the proper spot for push-and-screw-in.

SoYank · 05-02-2007, 02:45 AM

The instructions on the paper template for the mats suggest using an awl to poke a hole into which the screw will go. Put the template where it says, push the awl through the template and the carpet, then screw the disc down (remove the awl first). Once both discs are in, tear off the template.

E90Fleet · 05-02-2007, 02:56 AM

Making a small hole with something makes screwing in the velcro holders a lot easier

blingbling · 05-02-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

The instructions on the paper template for the mats suggest using an awl to poke a hole into which the screw will go. Put the template where it says, push the awl through the template and the carpet, then screw the disc down (remove the awl first). Once both discs are in, tear off the template.

Ok, so I will use an awl. Initially, I just tried to force it in but nothing happened... and I don't have the paper template. But I should be able to poke a hole anywhere on the floor right?

This is harder than installing my exhaust chrome tips!!!

txusa03 · 05-02-2007, 08:26 AM

Once you line up and happy with the location of the velcro, poke a hole, then line up the pointy plastic screw on the velcro with the hole you just made and start screwing/turning it and it will screw onto the carpet. GL.

SoYank · 05-02-2007, 08:49 AM

I actually used a 50p coin to turn the screw. It fit better than a quarter.

dmboone25 · 05-02-2007, 09:04 AM

I just used the disk itself to make a hole--worked fine for me.

batlin · 05-02-2007, 09:17 AM

What are these disks you are talking about?
I have a 335i MT and factory mats and i dont have anything that i can screw in..

dmboone25 · 05-02-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by batlin

What are these disks you are talking about?
I have a 335i MT and factory mats and i dont have anything that i can screw in..

The OEM mats come with four little black plastic disks that have a screw attached to the bottom. 2 each for your front two mats. On the top side of the disk is a plastic pattern similar to velcro--this is what the bottom of your mat attaches to so it will stay in place while you are driving. The screw is inserted into through the carpet and then twisted to keep the disk, and ultimately your mat, in place.

batlin · 05-02-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

The OEM mats come with four little black plastic disks that have a screw attached to the bottom. 2 each for your front two mats. On the top side of the disk is a plastic pattern similar to velcro--this is what the bottom of your mat attaches to so it will stay in place while you are driving. The screw is inserted into through the carpet and then twisted to keep the disk, and ultimately your mat, in place.

hmm... guess my CA didnt give me those, I see these 2inch disks on the back of my matts but not screws.. damnit

Josh49 · 05-02-2007, 10:21 AM

I drilled a very thin pilot hole. It screws in real nice after that..

JOYRIIDE1113 · 05-02-2007, 10:27 AM

My girlfriend's dealer just threw the mats in the car without the disk... Now her friggin' carpet folds under the brake pedal. I decided to swap the two front mats for the rubber all seasons with the current hooking disks.

picus · 05-02-2007, 10:36 AM

I first calculated the angle of the disc relative to the driving position and pedals. I then triangulated their position by going outside and noon and putting a 2 foot piece of plywood with a hole in the middle on the windhshield, the dot of sunlight that hit the carpet told me exactly where to drill (using a hammer drill and steel drill bit, of course), it also revealed the location of the Ark....

Seriously, this isn't that complicated. Hit it with your hand and turn.

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blingbling First Lieutenant 20 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 328xi coupe 6 MT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North East NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	How do I screw in the velcro discs for the floor mats? Pls help! I've been driving the MT for about a month now and today, my carpet started to creep up and caught the clutch couple of times. I think this can be potentially dangerous and it is irritating. So I looked at my floor mats closely and there were velcro discs that can be screwed on to the floor. But when I tried to screw it in, it went no where... I couldn't even make a hole!! So I did some "search" but didn't find any answers... can anyone tell me how I should screw this in properly? Thank you... __________________ Alpine White/Beige/6MT/E92 328xi coupe
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Put it on the floor where you want it. Hit it with your hand to make a hole. Start turning clockwise and push down while doing so. It's a self tapping screw. You don't have to drill.
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Zeroday Colonel 46 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: Plymouth Volare Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: your nerves iTrader: (0)	I had the same issue so I used an awl to poke through the carpet. once you've poked the holes in the carpet it's really easy to screw them in. A drill sounds like overkill. You just need to poke a little hole in the carpet not drill into the floor pan.
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iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	My CA put them in for me, he did it in like 3min. I didn't know it was somewhat complex like this...
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halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	I have't got my E93 yet but in my E60 there are two small slots in the carpet just in front of each front seat. There are white plastic sockets underneath that will receive the discs and they lock after you twist them 90 degrees clockwise. My winter rubber mats come with hooks that screw into the same slots. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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Don Nguyen Banned 67 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	Don't get too excited and jam the screw into the floor too hard. You don't want to hurt yourself or break the pointy screwy thing on the other side haha.
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MX20 \oo==0\|0==oo/ 9 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe, Romania iTrader: (0)	I ordered my mats separately and they came with a paper template to find the proper spot for push-and-screw-in. __________________ "...ssssix blade knife, do anything fo' ya'..."
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	The instructions on the paper template for the mats suggest using an awl to poke a hole into which the screw will go. Put the template where it says, push the awl through the template and the carpet, then screw the disc down (remove the awl first). Once both discs are in, tear off the template. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Making a small hole with something makes screwing in the velcro holders a lot easier __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	Once you line up and happy with the location of the velcro, poke a hole, then line up the pointy plastic screw on the velcro with the hole you just made and start screwing/turning it and it will screw onto the carpet. GL. __________________ under construction!
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batlin Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 201 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	What are these disks you are talking about? I have a 335i MT and factory mats and i dont have anything that i can screw in..
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JOYRIIDE1113 Pirate 113 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Detailing Shark Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami-Kendall iTrader: (1)	My girlfriend's dealer just threw the mats in the car without the disk... Now her friggin' carpet folds under the brake pedal. I decided to swap the two front mats for the rubber all seasons with the current hooking disks.
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I first calculated the angle of the disc relative to the driving position and pedals. I then triangulated their position by going outside and noon and putting a 2 foot piece of plywood with a hole in the middle on the windhshield, the dot of sunlight that hit the carpet told me exactly where to drill (using a hammer drill and steel drill bit, of course), it also revealed the location of the Ark.... Seriously, this isn't that complicated. Hit it with your hand and turn.
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