corellian vette

I have a '99 996 that's new to me

Replaced some used aftermarket Lloyds mats with OEM Porsche mats in Savannah.

The Lloyds mats had a belt-clip attachment that was unused. The new mats came with velcro discs (exactly like BMW uses). I'm familiar with this system, except for the life of me I can't find any holes in the carpet to screw them in.

Did every Porsche have the holes in the carpet from factory? I see no hole or any remnant of a factory mark from original mats. And I don't want to start punching random holes in the carpet.

Wondering if anyone else has encountered this?

Chris(MA)

i have the exact same problem, no holes

wildbilly32

Don't know about a 99 but my 2005 996 with original floor mats(I think) had the large velcro discs and no other securement. The Lloyds I replaced them with had plastic "straps" that fit over the front bolts that secure the seats to the floor pan. These straps snap into the new floor mats. No holes through the carpet.

ZuffenZeus

corellian, Although I respect YOUR respect for the car, but screwing the Velcro floor mat disc in a self-made hole in the carpet is not going to hurt the value or the car. Unless you go crazy with an over sized drill bit. hahaha.

Seriously, avoid letting OCD control your Porsche ownership.

Peace!

Dion Houng-Lee

and please don't use a drill to make holes, the discs self tap into the carpet. It's easier if you have a power screwdriver.

ZuffenZeus

^^Exactly, the plastic screws on the Velcro discs can easily screw into the carpet with little or no effort... and with NO need of a drill.

Nickshu

Find the location and punch a hole w/ an awl. Then screw in the disc. Any rotary instrument (Drill bit) will likely twist up the pile. I found trying to start the disc without punching a hole ahead of time was not easy and the tip of the plastic screw bent over trying to punch thru.

Chris(MA)

Anyone have a PN for the discs? I have porsche mats in mine but no discs, had to remove the driver mat to stop it sliding under my pedals as a quick fix

ZuffenZeus

Here's the part...
https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...990205440.html

But you could just as easily buy generic ones at most auto parts shops for a fraction of the price.

5CHN3LL

As curator of the seamy side of the 996 forum, I feel it my obligation to point out that you gentlemen are all eagerly discussing how to rectify your lack of...holes, a situation where I think you may find Ms.Caitlin Jenner's guidance especially apt.

Cuda911

Does the carpet match the mat?

wildbilly32

I guess it was inevitable that someone would go there...This forum never fails to impress/entertain!

Chris(MA)

Which shops? just visited a large autozone on my lunchbreak and they had nothing like it in stock.

Online I could find BMW versions at a similar price to the porsche ones

jhbrennan

Go to your local Porsche dealer and get the ones referenced in the Suncoast link. Audi and VW dealers probably have them too.

ZuffenZeus

My local Advanced Auto used the mat kits, but the OP may just find it easier to just order online on Amazon or eBay.