BMW Carpet Mats and Rubber don't align

Babe · 07-12-2007, 05:12 PM

Hi
I have the factory carpet mats with the velcro bottoms.

I just got the rubber ones today with the hooks that replace the velco screws to the floor carpet .

they don't match at all. I don't wnat to make new holes for the hooks, yet,
the part persons said the suppose to be a direct replacement.

Un-screw the velcro and screw in the hooks and install the rubber mats...

NO NO NO...

Anyone else have this problem...

theroyalwe · 07-12-2007, 05:20 PM

I thought the rubber ones used hooks not velcro. the hooks go on the bottom do go in a different place. I usually don't even put the hooks in... the rubber itself holds them in place.

Babe · 07-12-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by theroyalwe

I thought the rubber ones used hooks not velcro. the hooks go on the bottom do go in a different place. I usually don't even put the hooks in... the rubber itself holds them in place.

OK that was the answer, the hook ones need a new hole made. Shame they did not use the same hole as the velcro ones.

I did not make any new holes,,,I just placed the mats in and left them
I hope they don't shift around.

theroyalwe · 07-12-2007, 05:28 PM

you'll be fine... I haven't had any sliding around... the rubber is grippy enough as it is.

Babe · 07-12-2007, 05:32 PM

Thanks Guys!

halB · 07-12-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Babe

OK that was the answer, the hook ones need a new hole made. Shame they did not use the same hole as the velcro ones.

I did not make any new holes,,,I just placed the mats in and left them
I hope they don't shift around.

Why lose sleep over new holes? They are covered by the mat so you won't see them anyways.

Babe · 07-12-2007, 09:43 PM

I bought some industrial velcro and used one side and stuck it to the mats, works like the carpet ones now.. great and no holes

canucklion · 07-12-2007, 09:46 PM

FYI, I use the same holes for both the rubber mats (which use the hooks) and the carpeted mats (which use the Velcro), and they fit fine. The tech that did the holes probably did not align correctly, but like others have suggested, the rubber mats shouldn't move around anyways

Two Sheds · 07-12-2007, 09:56 PM

I bought rubber mats late last year (October, November maybe) for my e90 and they use velcro, no hooks.

canucklion · 07-12-2007, 10:16 PM

^ I think there are two types of rubber mats, one's got deeper groves while the other one less so. Maybe each mat has a different securing option?

Babe · 07-13-2007, 09:24 AM

Mm mine look kinda deep..

canucklion · 07-13-2007, 09:26 AM

Babe, I have the deeper ones too, and they use the hook, and in my car, they go into the same attachment holes as the velcro pads

Jay_328 · 07-13-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Babe

Mm mine look kinda deep..

Well, mine looks kinda cheap, shame on BMW

HyperM3 · 07-13-2007, 12:37 PM

Where is the best place you guys have found for getting the mats at the cheapest price?

canucklion · 07-13-2007, 12:41 PM

check circle's online store, or ebay, ebay's got some pretty cheap mats too.

I got mine at a decent price from luderule, but that ship has sailed

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Where is the best place you guys have found for getting the mats at the cheapest price?

HyperM3 · 07-13-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

check circle's online store, or ebay, ebay's got some pretty cheap mats too.

I got mine at a decent price from luderule, but that ship has sailed

Good things, thanks for the headsup!

HyperM3 · 07-13-2007, 01:17 PM

Just found Bavauto has a nice set for only $59.99. Anyone try these yet?

HyperM3 · 07-13-2007, 01:20 PM

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Just found Bavauto has a nice set for only $59.99. Anyone try these yet?

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theroyalwe BMW CA 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: MINI, all BMW's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	I thought the rubber ones used hooks not velcro. the hooks go on the bottom do go in a different place. I usually don't even put the hooks in... the rubber itself holds them in place. __________________
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Babe Test here 41 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ann Arbor iTrader: (0)	I bought some industrial velcro and used one side and stuck it to the mats, works like the carpet ones now.. great and no holes
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	^ I think there are two types of rubber mats, one's got deeper groves while the other one less so. Maybe each mat has a different securing option? __________________
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