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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jmat1980
I currently have weather tech mats. I used to have the huskys for my last vehicle, and in my opinion the weather tech mats are way better than the huskys. Those quadratec ones look nice, but I dont like that they dont go up under the gas pedal, other than that they look good
Here is my weather tech mats
I had the Mopar slush mats and I liked them very much, but they didn't hold up well as they blew through under the gas pedal. they still looked perfect from the top, but if you flipped them over they where disintegrating around the little tire tread design and they wouldn't hold a thimble full of water.

I replaced them with the Weathertech's, and IMO they are the best ones to date. There are a few things I don't like about them though.
1. they get really stiff when cold, so it is hard to pull them out without spilling the contents.
2. that damn hole for the hook on the factory carpet. inconceivably asinine design; as was mentioned earlier. but at least it has somewhat of a ridge around it.
3. the ridges are fine in dry or wet weather, but to be effective in NY winters, they need to be taller, pooled water freezes in them, and they are little ice rinks. It isn't quite deep enough to cover all the ridges (thanks to that ingenious little hole they put in there to drain the water down underneath to the carpeting) but it freezes nearly to the top of the ridges, making it a little tricky hoping in or out if you try to plant your foot for traction, it slips. This one, the Mopar slush mats win on, hands down.

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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by HappyCurmudgeon
3. the ridges are fine in dry or wet weather, but to be effective in NY winters, they need to be taller, pooled water freezes in them, and they are little ice rinks. .

So drive with Ice skates.... Problem solved
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by RedneckJeep
I think the logo is stupid. Are they gonna pay folks to advertise? Besides that, I have Huskys and I like them just fine.
So, are you getting paid to advertise your Huskys or did you remove the logo. I dont see the big deal about logos anyway. Did you also remove all the Jeep logos off of your Jeep, would hate for you to advertise for Jeep wjhen you arent getting paid.

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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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I guess I will be the guinea pig on these. I ordered them this morning, they are shipping today and I should have them in 3-4 business days. My Mopar slush mats are cracked where my heel rests by the gas pedal and leaking water through to the carpet. I wear combat boots alot and they seem to wear out mats fast. I will see about the lifetime warranty on these Q-tec ones.....
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by HappyCurmudgeon
I had the Mopar slush mats and I liked them very much, but they didn't hold up well as they blew through under the gas pedal. they still looked perfect from the top, but if you flipped them over they where disintegrating around the little tire tread design and they wouldn't hold a thimble full of water.

I replaced them with the Weathertech's, and IMO they are the best ones to date. There are a few things I don't like about them though.
1. they get really stiff when cold, so it is hard to pull them out without spilling the contents.
2. that damn hole for the hook on the factory carpet. inconceivably asinine design; as was mentioned earlier. but at least it has somewhat of a ridge around it.
3. the ridges are fine in dry or wet weather, but to be effective in NY winters, they need to be taller, pooled water freezes in them, and they are little ice rinks. It isn't quite deep enough to cover all the ridges (thanks to that ingenious little hole they put in there to drain the water down underneath to the carpeting) but it freezes nearly to the top of the ridges, making it a little tricky hoping in or out if you try to plant your foot for traction, it slips. This one, the Mopar slush mats win on, hands down.

I have to respectfully disagree...
I like the hole that keeps the mat in place, and the ridge that is around the hole keeps any water from getting in it and under the mat...my huskys used to slide all around.

I think the weathertechs have excellent traction, again, compared to the huskys, which basically have no ridges or anything on top to add traction, these are great.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by armycop
I guess I will be the guinea pig on these. I ordered them this morning, they are shipping today and I should have them in 3-4 business days. My Mopar slush mats are cracked where my heel rests by the gas pedal and leaking water through to the carpet. I wear combat boots alot and they seem to wear out mats fast. I will see about the lifetime warranty on these Q-tec ones.....
You and me both....I ordered mine last night. The Mopars I like allot but I too wear a hole with the heal of my shoe....the liftime warranty should make these a good buy....I hope.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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I like how the Weathertechs cover under the gas pedal too. The Mopars just dont do it. The Weathertech cargo is great too. Here are the pics Ive saved.











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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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Bought my quadratec mats this morning too! I think they look awesome, can't wait to get them!

While i was browsing around the site I almostttttttt bought the daystar upper dash panel too, i think its the best looking option i've seen so far. I held off for now though, Anyone have it?

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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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Also the MOPAR slush mats didn't cover large parts of the footwell. My carpets in my old 07 were trashed around the edges. The slush mats only lasted me about one and a half years before they cracked and they were pretty expensive.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DuDz40VT
Bought my quadratec mats this morning too! I think they look awesome, can't wait to get them!

While i was browsing around the site I almostttttttt bought the daystar upper dash panel too, i think its the best looking option i've seen so far. I held off for now though, Anyone have it?

a ton of us do, it was the only option for a long time. I like mine just fine
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