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  1. Licco

    Licco Rookie

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    #1 Licco, Jun 24, 2007
    I am new to F-chat, just joined last week. I read about Birdman's floor mat clips and ordered a set, they were delivered two days later and I installed them today. I just returned from a drive and this is the first time since I bought my '84 308QV that I was not constantly tugging at the mat to keep it from depressing the gas pedal, very enjoyable drive. Thanks Birdman, great product and service.
     
  2. Perfusion

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    #2 Perfusion, Jun 24, 2007
    Nice review, and welcome to FChat!
     
  3. Birdman

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    #3 Birdman, Jun 24, 2007
    Thanks for the plug and I'm glad you like them. They have made my life much easier too...such a small thing but a nice improvement!

    Birdman
     
  4. Mr. Nice Guy

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    #4 Mr. Nice Guy, Jun 25, 2007
    Anything that adds to the pleasure of driving these cars is a big thumbs up!

    If you haven't already... upgrade your fuseblock to Birdman's!! They are absolutely fantastic!
     
  5. Badman

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    #5 Badman, Jun 25, 2007
    I've got a set on order. The way everybody talks about them, I'm expecting them to fix the paint chips, make second gear smooth, add 20bhp, and increase the gas mileage to 25mpg!
     
  6. Mr. Nice Guy

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    #6 Mr. Nice Guy, Jun 25, 2007
    Only adds 15hp....

    I actually averaged 22mpg on my trip back from NC!!
     
  7. Pizzaman Chris

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    #7 Pizzaman Chris, Jun 25, 2007
    I didn't know it would do all that??

    I better get mine installed pronto. ;)

     
  8. 350HPMondial

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    #8 350HPMondial, Jun 25, 2007
    WOW! 20 HP inc. from mat clips....

    Can I order the MatClips,,, Type-R... ?
     
  9. Mule

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    #9 Mule, Jun 25, 2007
    I have them in my 328, but I have not changed my habit of dragging my heel back to pull the mat back. Not needed now, but still catch myself doing it.

    I am using them also in a BMW 328. I installed the outer one, which has helped a lot. The mats in that car do not have the snaps, so they always slid forward.
     
  10. ts328

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    #10 ts328, Jun 25, 2007
    Expect no less from the Birdman! :)
     
  11. mondialman

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    #11 mondialman, Jun 25, 2007
    I just put mine on as well. They work great! Thanks, Birdman.
     
  12. Birdman

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    #12 Birdman, Jun 25, 2007
    Alright! People are finally putting them in and trying them out. I love them...no more sliding mats and Italian cruise control.

    Thanks for the comments!

    Birdman
     
  13. ts328

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    #13 ts328, Jun 25, 2007
    Italian cruise control.. :) hahaha
     
  14. yank05

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    #14 yank05, Jun 26, 2007
    Hi,

    Is it possible to remove the clip from the mat without doing damage to the mat itself?

    Thank You,

    Anthony
     
  15. 328Nero

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    #15 328Nero, Jun 26, 2007
    Does anyone have any pictures of these clips before and after installation?
     
  16. Birdman

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    #16 Birdman, Jun 26, 2007
    Yes, you can either wiggle the mat out sideways, or open the jaws a little with a screwdriver.

    Birdman
     
  17. Birdman

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    #17 Birdman, Jun 26, 2007
    On my website:

    http://www.birdmanferrari.com

    They are called Mat Grabbers. (I toyed with "Carpet Munchers" but ultimately decided that wasn't the best name....;))

    Birdman
     
  18. 328Nero

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    #18 328Nero, Jun 26, 2007
    Thanks Birdman, I picked my 328 up from the shop last week after some extensive work and on the way home I noticed my idle had gone up considerably. My initial thought was great, what did they do to it...then I remembered reading here that many others have had this same problem. I reached down and gave the mat a good yank...problem fixed. I will be placing an order today.

    Thanks again,
     

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