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  1. February 8th, 2006, 01:41 PM #1
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    Smile Floor Mats

    Several months ago I inquired about floor mats through this Forum. Phil Souza was kind enough to send me his paper templates to use to have a set made. I finally got around to having a set of custom made mats through California CarCover and they are great! If anyone would like the templates, I'd be happy to pass them on.
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  2. February 8th, 2006, 01:56 PM #2
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    how about a nice photo? also, how much did they charge? thanks, jim o
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    I would like to use them.

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    You won't find a better mat (IMHO) than the custom made ones from California Car Cover... they are about $80, if my memory serves. It is best to make your own template, or be certain the ones you use are exact... because that is what you will receive.

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    Justin,
    Any interest in going in together and getting two sets of FIA mats from California Car Cover? The templates will be slightly different from the 427 mats.
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  6. February 9th, 2006, 06:38 AM #6
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    Brian,
    Sounds good to me, and I think Phil S's template is the 289 template.

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    Unfortunately, I'm not computer smart enough to figure out how to attatch a picture, but the above pictures are accurate. My total cost, including 6% tax and shipping was $105. Phil's template is cut for a 427 with a cutout area marked for a 289. With explanation, they should be able to make both.
    One thing to note: Driver's mat does not include the footwell area. Since that area wears the most, I wanted to put something there. I spoke to Calif Carcover about making a 3rd piece, a small, square piece for the footwell, but they said would charge for two complete sets of mats. Instead, I took a carpet scrap and made one quite easily.
    Justin, Brian, if one of you will send me a mailing address, I'll send you the template.
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  8. February 10th, 2006, 07:11 AM #8
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    Walter, You can send them to me.
    Brian, when I send them in to get made do you just want me to order two sets?

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    Justin,
    I'm also sending you a set of same shape carpet scraps that I used to test the fit. It's easier to lay the carpet in place than a curled up piece of paper. You'll be pleased with the finished product.
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    Some trivia background.... I got the templates from Phil Germond who has a 427 car. I seem to remember that the only difference was the notch required for the forward braced roll bar in the FIA. Anyway, Phil G was the originator of the template.

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    Thanks to both Phils!
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  12. February 12th, 2006, 05:19 PM #12
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    Does everybody who gets the California mats stop the drivers side mat at the footwell?
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    I had mine go down in the footwell and up the back side of the footwell. It terminates there and dosn't go to the back of the footbox. The drivers side can be go several differnt ways, tough area to work with.
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    Justin,
    I think I'll draw up a set of templates that include the drivers footbox which means I'll likely be ordering on my own. Please let me know how yours turn out and shoot a couple pictures!
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  15. October 15th, 2006, 05:26 AM #15
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    Great thread. Did anyone figure out how to include carpeting the drop box? I would like to order a set. thanks peter
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    Any other nice floor mats out there?
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    Quote Originally Posted by peter View Post
    Great thread. Did anyone figure out how to include carpeting the drop box? I would like to order a set. thanks peter
    I found a piece of black powder coated aluminum diamond plate from the hardware store and cut it to fit snug and dropped it in place over the piece of carpet that was covered in vinyl.
    The stock piece kept bunching up on me with my big feet. It is very suttle and you only notice it is diamond plate if you stick your head in there. I'll take a pic and post when I get a chance.
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    Cool, looking fwd to it...thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by davids2toys View Post
    Cool, looking fwd to it...thanks
    Here you go David. The flash has lightened up the carpet, it doesn't stand out like that in person. I was AutoXing last year and I guess the aggressive foot work was making the heels of my feet bunch up the carpet. This is working well for me. I am very happy with it.

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