BMW Cost Cutting?

MLSavage · 03-05-2013, 11:25 AM

Apparently the option for floor mat anchors wasn't chosen for the build of my car.

I'm contacting my dealership to see if they can install the velcro anchors which would probably not solve the problem, but it would be a start. My second thought is to use strong double sided tape for now and possibly even after the dealer's help.
Dealer installs velcro anchors?
Double sided tape?
Sticky velcro stuck to the carpet?

Other ideas?

Dackelone · 03-05-2013, 11:54 AM

Velcro is what BMW uses too. Your dealer only sells what BMW produces. The old style anchors are a thing of yesteryear BMW's. I liked them better too.

MLSavage · 03-05-2013, 01:11 PM

So they don't install the anchors anymore? What the hell is the velcro supposed to stick to then? It's not a magic tape all by itself!

Satalite · 03-05-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MLSavage

So they don't install the anchors anymore? What the hell is the velcro supposed to stick to then? It's not a magic tape all by itself!

Velcro wheel is anchored into the floorboard on mine

MuNkY6913 · 03-05-2013, 06:40 PM

Mine as well. The Velcro anchor actually pulls out of the floor pretty easy. Keeps the carpets in place though.

MLSavage · 03-05-2013, 07:29 PM

Problem solved for now. My SA told me to cut holes in the carpet to install the anchors.

You would think that with as much over engineering BMW does they would have engineered an efficient and planned way to anchor the floor mats so that they wouldn't move around and be a safety issue.

ShocknAwe · 03-06-2013, 06:14 AM

Velco wheel anchor ripped out of the floorboards on mine. I really wouldn't worry about it too much.

Cozy · 03-08-2013, 03:51 PM

I have these, they just screw into the carpet and your mat sticks to them. Easy and like $5 from eBay.

Rudolph610 · 03-09-2013, 10:39 AM

Those are what came with my rubber mats I ordered from the dealer back in the fall.

deletedgone · 03-09-2013, 11:46 AM

I have a spare set of anchors - they came with the floormats I bought, but the car already has them.

I'll give them to you if you cover the shipping from 30187. PM me if interested.

03-05-2013, 11:25 AM	#1
MLSavage Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 2010 135i AW 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	BMW Cost Cutting? Apparently the option for floor mat anchors wasn't chosen for the build of my car. I'm contacting my dealership to see if they can install the velcro anchors which would probably not solve the problem, but it would be a start. My second thought is to use strong double sided tape for now and possibly even after the dealer's help. Dealer installs velcro anchors? Double sided tape? Sticky velcro stuck to the carpet? Other ideas? __________________ 2010 N54 135i - Alpine White - 6MT - M-Sport - LCI Blacklines - 1M Mirrors - PSS - Powdercoated Black 261M SELLING MY CAR
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Dackelone European Editor 10589 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Velcro is what BMW uses too. Your dealer only sells what BMW produces. The old style anchors are a thing of yesteryear BMW's. I liked them better too. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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MLSavage Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 2010 135i AW 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	So they don't install the anchors anymore? What the hell is the velcro supposed to stick to then? It's not a magic tape all by itself! __________________ 2010 N54 135i - Alpine White - 6MT - M-Sport - LCI Blacklines - 1M Mirrors - PSS - Powdercoated Black 261M SELLING MY CAR
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MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	Mine as well. The Velcro anchor actually pulls out of the floor pretty easy. Keeps the carpets in place though. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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MLSavage Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 2010 135i AW 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Problem solved for now. My SA told me to cut holes in the carpet to install the anchors. You would think that with as much over engineering BMW does they would have engineered an efficient and planned way to anchor the floor mats so that they wouldn't move around and be a safety issue. __________________ 2010 N54 135i - Alpine White - 6MT - M-Sport - LCI Blacklines - 1M Mirrors - PSS - Powdercoated Black 261M SELLING MY CAR Last edited by MLSavage; 03-05-2013 at 07:30 PM.. Reason: .
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Velco wheel anchor ripped out of the floorboards on mine. I really wouldn't worry about it too much. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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Cozy Major 111 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	I have these, they just screw into the carpet and your mat sticks to them. Easy and like $5 from eBay.
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Rudolph610 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Stock 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Those are what came with my rubber mats I ordered from the dealer back in the fall.
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deletedgone Private 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I have a spare set of anchors - they came with the floormats I bought, but the car already has them. I'll give them to you if you cover the shipping from 30187. PM me if interested.
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