Weathertech holes / no holes issue

crawl · 09-28-2009, 04:00 PM

I ordered my front passenger side WITHOUT holes, assuming they are identical molds, just one with and the other without holes. According to Weathertech, they are in fact different molds

Go figure. Sounds crazy to me, but proof will be when I receive my new set with pass holes for the retainer clips. I'll update with pics of the new set when they arrive.

Btw, removing the retainer clips was a PITA!

Stillfly199 · 09-28-2009, 04:17 PM

If they are for a Tacoma they should have been the same mold whether or not they have holes. Did you order for the correct year?

crawl · 09-28-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stillfly199

If they are for a Tacoma they should have been the same mold whether or not they have holes. Did you order for the correct year?

I argued with the Weathertech rep for about 15 minutes regarding your exact point. I told her... maybe you sent me the wrong year, wrong model (non RC), or maybe the mold was just poop! Nothing got through. She INSISTED that my 2010 Toy. Tacoma has 2 diff. floor plans...one with holes and one without. She said she had the diagram in front of her and that they were different. I conceded my arguement and ordered a new set with pass holes

Stillfly199 · 09-28-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by crawl

I argued with the Weathertech rep for about 15 minutes regarding your exact point. I told her... maybe you sent me the wrong year, wrong model (non RC), or maybe the mold was just poop! Nothing got through. She INSISTED that my 2010 Toy. Tacoma has 2 diff. floor plans...one with holes and one without. She said she had the diagram in front of her and that they were different. I conceded my arguement and ordered a new set with pass holes

Did they let you return them? Or was this all on you? I dont think my 07 has pass holes so maybe the 2010's have two different plans

but I dont know. I would have thought they would be the same, aside from two holes

Stillfly199 · 09-28-2009, 05:03 PM

Also, how did the drivers line up?

crawl · 09-28-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stillfly199

Did they let you return them? Or was this all on you? I dont think my 07 has pass holes so maybe the 2010's have two different plans

but I dont know. I would have thought they would be the same, aside from two holes

yes, they are taking it back and sending me a call tag (free shipping). the rep was actually very kool at the end, after we argued.

crawl · 09-28-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stillfly199

Also, how did the drivers line up?

perfect.

Simon's Mom · 09-28-2009, 06:27 PM

I remember reading other model years had trouble with molds on the drivers side, but don't remember what year.

Maybe something has changed now on the passenger side now, sorry to hear this but good you are reporting it for others in case of problems.

crawl · 09-28-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon's Mom

I remember reading other model years had trouble with molds on the drivers side, but don't remember what year.

Maybe something has changed now on the passenger side now, sorry to hear this but good you are reporting it for others in case of problems.

yeah, I remember reading about some fitment issues in the past but I was hoping they worked that all out by now. Oh well.

I still say it has nothing to do with the Toyota using a completely different floor plan for retaining clips vs. no clips. I think they just sent me the wrong part.

Stillfly199 · 09-28-2009, 07:23 PM

Well at least they are taking care of you, thats good. I have been wanting to get some but have been procrastinating

crawl · 09-28-2009, 07:50 PM

Yes they are being very cooperative and taking care of me. I'm actually glad I made the purchase directly thru them rather than a distributor. This would have taken much longer to resolve.

wcm608 · 09-28-2009, 07:56 PM

I removed those carpet retainers simply by pulling them up. I bought a used
pair of weathertechs (without holes) and they fit perfect.

crawl · 09-28-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wcm608

I removed those carpet retainers simply by pulling them up. I bought a used
pair of weathertechs (without holes) and they fit perfect.

when/if you get a chance, I'd really like to know the part number on the back of the pass. matt. I want at least one without the holes, but WT says it wont fit.

and my retainers would not just pull out. I had to pinch the hooks together from under the carpet and pull up. they must have made hooks more robust after 08?

09tacoLI · 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM

Thats wierd cus I just got mine this week and the passenger side didnt come with holes and I ordered them with holes. But mine fit perfect.

crawl · 09-29-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 09tacoLI

Thats wierd cus I just got mine this week and the passenger side didnt come with holes and I ordered them with holes. But mine fit perfect.

The weird part is what WT is claiming. I say, holes or no holes...it should fit the same, period. Would you mind looking under the mat for the part number?

jassco · 10-07-2009, 11:12 AM

I recently purchased for my 2010 AC and got ones with 2 mat hooks. I wouldn't suspect it but my passenger mat does look different then the those. Mine seems to cover more over the sill then his by a little and fits perfectly. I think maybe you need to order the ones with hooks and plug them with silicone if you are that worried. I agree it shouldn't matter but it seems to....

On another note: The hooks cover the holes well when installed and only a few sand flakes made it through after 3 weeks. I used some scotch guard on the carpet under them but I wouldn't worry about leaks. The mat holes are raised from the base of the mat so any fluids would have to either directly enter the hole or fill up over the line to cause issues. you could also probably seal the holes let it set up and still get the hooks through them to hold the mats.

crawl · 10-09-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jassco

I recently purchased for my 2010 AC and got ones with 2 mat hooks. I wouldn't suspect it but my passenger mat does look different then the those. Mine seems to cover more over the sill then his by a little and fits perfectly.

exactly. my new pass. mat just arrived and its as you described. I think when you specify no holes for the pass. side, you get an older year taco mat because thats whats in their system for no holes. I tried to explain this to the WT rep, but she wouldn't listen.

bigrock22 · 10-25-2009, 09:58 PM

I'm thinking about getting WT mats for my new Tacoma... is everyone happy with theirs?? do they work great?? or not so much...

crawl · 10-26-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrock22

I'm thinking about getting WT mats for my new Tacoma... is everyone happy with theirs?? do they work great?? or not so much...

I had a few issues and now question their quality controll.

bigrock22 · 10-26-2009, 08:32 PM

what sort of problems did you encounter??

09-28-2009, 04:00 PM	#1
crawl Senior Member Name: Greg Joined: Sep 2009, #22246 Location: Valencia, CA Gender: Male Posts: 111 2010 reg cab 4x4 sr5 2010 Regular Cab Manual	Weathertech holes / no holes issue I ordered my front passenger side WITHOUT holes, assuming they are identical molds, just one with and the other without holes. According to Weathertech, they are in fact different molds Go figure. Sounds crazy to me, but proof will be when I receive my new set with pass holes for the retainer clips. I'll update with pics of the new set when they arrive. Btw, removing the retainer clips was a PITA!

09-28-2009, 04:17 PM	#2
Stillfly199 BOOM SHAKALAKA Name: J.D. Joined: Feb 2009, #14098 Location: Far Nor Cal Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 1,017 07 Tacoma 4wd TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic Revtech 3-1 Leveling kit, 17" Moto-Metal 951 with 285 BF GOODRICH all terrains, Magna flow exhaust	If they are for a Tacoma they should have been the same mold whether or not they have holes. Did you order for the correct year? __________________ It Wasn't Me Yes, Tacoma's are really meteorproof

09-28-2009, 05:03 PM	#5
Stillfly199 BOOM SHAKALAKA Name: J.D. Joined: Feb 2009, #14098 Location: Far Nor Cal Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 1,017 07 Tacoma 4wd TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic Revtech 3-1 Leveling kit, 17" Moto-Metal 951 with 285 BF GOODRICH all terrains, Magna flow exhaust	Also, how did the drivers line up? __________________ It Wasn't Me Yes, Tacoma's are really meteorproof

09-28-2009, 06:27 PM	#8
Simon's Mom Don't Worry Be Happy Name: Judy or Jude :) Joined: Apr 2007, #1297 Location: SBurl Vermont Age: 49 Gender: Chick Posts: 3,741 06 DC SR5 4WD SB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4L Extang Trifecta Soft Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, Goodyear Wrangler AT Silent Armors, Thule Racks, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Weathertech InChannel Visors & Floorliners, OEM Nerf Bars, AFE Dry Filter, C2C Hood Struts, Custom Badging by Sockmonkey	I remember reading other model years had trouble with molds on the drivers side, but don't remember what year. Maybe something has changed now on the passenger side now, sorry to hear this but good you are reporting it for others in case of problems. __________________ Sig by Delmarva

09-28-2009, 07:23 PM	#10
Stillfly199 BOOM SHAKALAKA Name: J.D. Joined: Feb 2009, #14098 Location: Far Nor Cal Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 1,017 07 Tacoma 4wd TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic Revtech 3-1 Leveling kit, 17" Moto-Metal 951 with 285 BF GOODRICH all terrains, Magna flow exhaust	Well at least they are taking care of you, thats good. I have been wanting to get some but have been procrastinating __________________ It Wasn't Me Yes, Tacoma's are really meteorproof

09-28-2009, 07:50 PM	#11
crawl Senior Member Name: Greg Joined: Sep 2009, #22246 Location: Valencia, CA Gender: Male Posts: 111 2010 reg cab 4x4 sr5 2010 Regular Cab Manual	Yes they are being very cooperative and taking care of me. I'm actually glad I made the purchase directly thru them rather than a distributor. This would have taken much longer to resolve.

09-28-2009, 07:56 PM	#12
wcm608 Member Joined: May 2008, #6348 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Gender: Male Posts: 51 08 DC LB 4x4 SR5 Impulse Red 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	I removed those carpet retainers simply by pulling them up. I bought a used pair of weathertechs (without holes) and they fit perfect.

09-28-2009, 11:36 PM	#14
09tacoLI Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10817 Location: long island ny Age: 32 Gender: Guy Posts: 569 09 off road 2009 Double Cab Automatic trd exhaust,roof rack, Fronts tinted, Shrockworks sliders,Toytec Ult. 3in with 275/70/16 BFG A/Ts,Total Chaos UCAs	Thats wierd cus I just got mine this week and the passenger side didnt come with holes and I ordered them with holes. But mine fit perfect.

10-07-2009, 11:12 AM	#16
jassco Member Joined: Aug 2009, #20568 Location: Boston Gender: Male Posts: 46 2010 I4 5spd SR5 MGM 2010 Access Cab Manual 2.7L $2.99 Tailgate hose clamp lock, Grillecraft grille, Painted steel wheels, Rear headrest delete, Rear console delete, Valley Hitch, Frame undercoat	I recently purchased for my 2010 AC and got ones with 2 mat hooks. I wouldn't suspect it but my passenger mat does look different then the those. Mine seems to cover more over the sill then his by a little and fits perfectly. I think maybe you need to order the ones with hooks and plug them with silicone if you are that worried. I agree it shouldn't matter but it seems to.... On another note: The hooks cover the holes well when installed and only a few sand flakes made it through after 3 weeks. I used some scotch guard on the carpet under them but I wouldn't worry about leaks. The mat holes are raised from the base of the mat so any fluids would have to either directly enter the hole or fill up over the line to cause issues. you could also probably seal the holes let it set up and still get the hooks through them to hold the mats. __________________ 2010 I4 5Spd SR5 MGM

10-25-2009, 09:58 PM	#18
bigrock22 Junior Member Name: Scott Joined: Sep 2009, #22902 Location: Winnipeg Gender: Male Posts: 3 2009 Tacoma Sport leather 2009 Double Cab Automatic no mods, got it a few days ago	yay or no to WT matts? I'm thinking about getting WT mats for my new Tacoma... is everyone happy with theirs?? do they work great?? or not so much...

10-26-2009, 08:32 PM	#20
bigrock22 Junior Member Name: Scott Joined: Sep 2009, #22902 Location: Winnipeg Gender: Male Posts: 3 2009 Tacoma Sport leather 2009 Double Cab Automatic no mods, got it a few days ago	hmmmm what sort of problems did you encounter??

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