Protective Heel Pads - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Packofcrows · 08-21-2015, 12:43 PM

Dake · 08-22-2015, 04:41 PM

Man, every day in work boots I can sort of understand, but beyond that - how do you guys wear these things out so fast? I'm approaching my third year in this thing and so far my carpets still look good, my steering wheel hasn't peeled apart and my stick shift knob is hasn't fallen apart.

Devante · 08-22-2015, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dake

Man, every day in work boots I can sort of understand, but beyond that - how do you guys wear these things out so fast? I'm approaching my third year in this thing and so far my carpets still look good, my steering wheel hasn't peeled apart and my stick shift knob is hasn't fallen apart.

By resting our heels on the carpet below the gas pedal when depressing the gas pedal.

Dake · 08-23-2015, 11:23 PM

Time for your feet to cut back on the Little Debbies.

lupindub · 08-23-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dake

Time for your feet to cut back on the Little Debbies.

Has more to do with the type of shoe to be honest... I'm a scrawny 120 pounder and still chew up the mat since I wear stiff cornered converses.

Devante · 08-23-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lupindub

Has more to do with the type of shoe to be honest... I'm a scrawny 120 pounder and still chew up the mat since I wear stiff cornered converses.

Yep. Small guy as well with converse. Only had the car a month and still in that super careful phase.

Mat still is worn down noticeably.

MarcFr-s · 08-24-2015, 02:26 AM

I did something like this:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25376

daiheadjai · 08-24-2015, 03:17 PM

The problem with Weathertechs is that they wear out the heel of your shoes.
I used to drive to work (in school now) and I actually wore out the heel of my leather shoes (probably bad seating position) just from transitioning between brake and gas.

cycleboy · 08-25-2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

LOL
In North America yes. We however did not usurp the title of being 'Merikans

Ahh, but you misquote the original post.

He called us "merkins".

"A merkin is a pubic wig."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkin

I also must have the soft touch feet or something as my car is approaching 2.5 years old and the mats still look almost new. I wear running or work shoes most of the time and sometimes bare feet on weekends (when I'm wearing flip flops around town - can't drive in those!). I'm on the road about 7 hours a week.

Devante · 09-03-2015, 03:10 PM

Any guys, you get yours in yet? I need those pics!

Tcoat · 09-03-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Devante

Any guys, you get yours in yet? I need those pics!

Um that is a bit personal isn't it? And pics would get you banned.

8R6 · 09-03-2015, 03:14 PM

oh man, i didnt realize this was a common issue. i just thought my oem mats were defective or shitty or something hahah. mine was starting to show signs of bad wear within a few months. i swapped them out for a set of STI mats (got it for free) that almost fit perfectly (just a tad bit shorter in length compared to my frs mats) and its been over a year now and still look almost new.

Andrew025 · 09-03-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Devante

Any guys, you get yours in yet? I need those pics!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Um that is a bit personal isn't it? And pics would get you banned.

PM'd

Leonardo · 09-03-2015, 04:44 PM

This is why guys get the auto.

Just kidding...

08-21-2015, 12:43 PM	#29
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