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    Question Rubber Heel Mat

    Hello all,
    Finally got my FFR floor mats. Now I am looking for some sort of rubber or vinyl mat to prevent future wear through by my heels. I did an internet search an came up with nothing suitable. Anyone have a solution. Or...what about full "rubber" floor mats sort of like WeatherTech?
    Have a great day,
    Jeff
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    Blueprint Engines 347 stroker; Tremec TKO 600; 3.55 IRS, 17" Bullitt wheels: 9" front 10.5" rear.
    Delivered Nov. 6, 2018. First start Aug. 11, 2019. First Go-Cart Feb. 21, 2020.

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    I've found the FFR floor mats very durable. Multiple seasons of driving with no visible wear where my heel sits by the accelerator. I have, however, found the Factory Supply carpeting quite susceptible to wear in that area. For all of my builds, I've glued and stitched a protective piece on the side of the tunnel. For my 20th Anniversary Roadster, shown here: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post267440. I bought several pads from here and has been enough for multiple builds: https://heelpadwarehouse.com/. Lots of other sources.

    If you want to cover the complete floor mat, there are multiple choices for large plastic mats you can cut to fit. Look for truck sizes. I've done that before for DD's.
    Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread. Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023. Build 6: Mk5 Roadster 30th Anniversary #11,258. Build Thread.

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    I got heel pads from "heel pad warehouse" have not installed them yet. They said to use 3M 90 spray glue to install them.
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    Mk4 complete kit #9059 ordered 1/19/17 delivered 3/23/17, 2015 IRS, Fortes/DART347,TKO 600, hyd clutch, P/S, 12.88 wilwood brakes front and rear, heater/defrost and vintage gauges
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    I used this and screwed it through the carpet and into the floor with stainless sheetmetal screws.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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    Cool Great build pics

    Quote Originally Posted by edwardb View Post
    I've found the FFR floor mats very durable. Multiple seasons of driving with no visible wear where my heel sits by the accelerator. I have, however, found the Factory Supply carpeting quite susceptible to wear in that area. For all of my builds, I've glued and stitched a protective piece on the side of the tunnel. For my 20th Anniversary Roadster, shown here: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post267440. I bought several pads from here and has been enough for multiple builds: https://heelpadwarehouse.com/. Lots of other sources.

    If you want to cover the complete floor mat, there are multiple choices for large plastic mats you can cut to fit. Look for truck sizes. I've done that before for DD's.
    Thank you for great ideas (as always).
    Jeff
    Mk4 Complete kit with IRS, IRS brakes, Power Steering, 302 mounts, 302 headers, TKO, 2 Rollbars, Leather seats,
    vintage gauges, polished stainless sidepipes, front and rear sway bars, all cutouts.
    Blueprint Engines 347 stroker; Tremec TKO 600; 3.55 IRS, 17" Bullitt wheels: 9" front 10.5" rear.
    Delivered Nov. 6, 2018. First start Aug. 11, 2019. First Go-Cart Feb. 21, 2020.

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    I used polished aluminum diamond plate and bolted it through the carpet. Cut the floor mat in half and secured it on the forward side of the 2” tube. Prevents the floor. At from getting under the pedal.
    Built FFR9457. 351 Windsor, TKO600, 3.73. Fitech EFI. Russ Thompson throttle pedal, turn signal, and trunk pan. Carbon Fiber dash with Speedhut Revolution gauges. Paint by Jeff Kleiner.

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    I used these and took them to an upholstery shop and they sewed it to the carpet. Then I just put the floor mat over it.
    https://a1foamandfabrics.com/product...gaAo9GEALw_wcB

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