Winter is coming - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Grimlock · 10-02-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

Well good luck finding rubber mats, 'cause there aren't any yet. And I would never tell someone not to wax their car - that's plain dumb as $#!t. You can vacuum your carpet once a week and it will stay clean; most people are just too lazy.

It's not about vacuuming. It's about muddy and salty slush that gets tracked into the car from plowed lots and streets. By the time the mats are dry enough to vacuum, you'll need to shampoo the carpet mats to get the dirt out.

Luckily for me I'm not going to be driving my BRZ during the Winter.

Turbowned · 10-02-2012, 01:19 PM

So kick the crap off your feet before getting in. Sit in the car with your feet outside the car and kick them together to get the crap off. I do it every time I get in a car regardless of weather conditions.

Shop Vacs are wet/dry, so you don't have to wait for them to dry. They'll take the moisture out along with the dirt.

ngabdala · 10-02-2012, 01:30 PM

I keep my oakley or puma driving shoes in the car. I take my boots/sneakers/shoes off with my feet outside the car and throw my driving shoes on and placed my slushy/salty boots in a plastic or cheap duffle bag

NOHOME · 10-02-2012, 02:13 PM

Mine came with them installed and the summer ones in the trunk. Oh wait...its a Scion. Wont fit in BRZ!

dsgerbc · 10-02-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NOHOME

Mine came with them installed and the summer ones in the trunk. Oh wait...its a Scion. Wont fit in BRZ!

Pics please?

Jayde · 10-02-2012, 03:22 PM

This thread title sounds familiar...

Anyway,

TheSt|G · 10-03-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by glorydays

So I'm just gonna jack this thread and ask a question... would you recommend this car for someone who lives in an area that get lake effect snow? I understand that it is a very low car with only rear wheel drive which doesn't sound too good but it does have an lsd with a decent traction control system. Would someone with experience in cold climates care to chime in?

Snow tires, snow tires, snow tires, and dedicated snow wheels.

Every car I've owned has been RWD with decent to high power. Don't listen to some knob telling you you need AWD or the like. Everyone simply needs appropriate tires for the season.

jimbobrand · 10-03-2012, 09:28 AM

Two days in with running the Legacy/Outback mats and they haven't moved at all. Might be a good option till an official OEM option comes out.

Jayde · 10-03-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbobrand

Two days in with running the Legacy/Outback mats and they haven't moved at all. Might be a good option till an official OEM option comes out.

Know if Weathertech is going to make a set? I'm also looking for a set of mats.

jimbobrand · 10-03-2012, 05:49 PM

No idea. I already had these from my Outback and don't plan to buy any others.

immortal_suby · 10-03-2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned

So kick the crap off your feet before getting in. Sit in the car with your feet outside the car and kick them together to get the crap off. I do it every time I get in a car regardless of weather conditions.

Shop Vacs are wet/dry, so you don't have to wait for them to dry. They'll take the moisture out along with the dirt.

Some things you step in do not simply "kick off" your feet. All weather mats are a must have.

NOHOME · 10-05-2012, 09:36 AM

These were installed when I bought the car. They will do for what I need.

dsgerbc · 10-18-2012, 05:07 PM

Japanese OEM accessory site for gt86 has a pic of this.
Want.

Turbowned · 10-18-2012, 05:20 PM

Only problem with those is that they have the clips on the RH, whereas ours are on the LH side.

10-02-2012, 01:30 PM	#31
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10-02-2012, 03:22 PM	#34
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10-03-2012, 09:28 AM	#36
jimbobrand Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 240 Thanks: 29 Thanked 73 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Two days in with running the Legacy/Outback mats and they haven't moved at all. Might be a good option till an official OEM option comes out. __________________ Jim Brand 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium 6MT WRBP Oklahoma Subaru Crew-OKSC.org TXIC San Antonio

10-03-2012, 05:49 PM	#38
jimbobrand Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 240 Thanks: 29 Thanked 73 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No idea. I already had these from my Outback and don't plan to buy any others. __________________ Jim Brand 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium 6MT WRBP Oklahoma Subaru Crew-OKSC.org TXIC San Antonio

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