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YOUR RESEARCHMetal Race Mats. Anybody fabricate their own?
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I have used truck bedliner spray on these in the past to give them a very durable, textured finish - the smooth aluminum is really slick w/ wet shoes.
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You could also use grip tape from skateboards to lay down as well, near the pedals.
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(I had originally posted this in the race mod forum but there's not much traffic there so I thought I'd run this by my fellow 996 crowd....)
I see the aluminum Rennline mats and they look great but @ $250 a pair, I think I might take a stab at my own to outfit my 996 on track and DE days.
I have access to a metal fabrication shop w/CNC equipment among other cool metal fabrication devices (whatever they might be) and thought I might try fabricating my own (actually asking my buddy to do it but I'll be here for moral support)
Can anyone provide a template for drivers and passengers side track mats I could get fab�d from aluminum plate material?
I�ll need to put it in CAD format which I can do but a template or even a hand trace from an existing track mat would be much appreciated.
Also, any thoughts on plate thickness? Is 1/8� adequate or do I need to go thicker?
Is the $250/pr for prefab�d mats well worth the money?
I'm open to comments or other suggestions.... Thanks!
IDK but i would be in for an order if the price is right. I have a laser cutter and was going to make something in solidworks but may not be worth my time if you punch out an extra set!
1/8" is probably plenty thick, it is resting ont he floor so I don't expect any flex, 1/4" is also a possibility.
You could also use grip tape from skateboards to lay down as well, near the pedals.
Make your own template with a cardboard box if you are taking the resourceful route or find someone close by with a Renneline race mat so you can trace.
Rennline product was worth every penny to me when I had my 996 because it was a perfect fit. No need to glue or secure anything.
I don't really understand how these would help. In my race car with aluminum floor, I added grip tape and a piece of angle to give my heels something to grip on. I don't know why you would cover the somewhat grippy carpet with slippery aluminum.
I fabricated and installed these race mats because you can’t run in my region with carpet mats that could slip under a pedal or fly around if the car gets crazy. Running w/o any mats the carpets get worn and very, very dirty. These protect the car and are an ideal footing surface. and I can throw the stock floor mats over them when I’m not tracking. I securely anchored these down to keep them in place.
Grip is not something I prefer on a mat although rubber (soles) on alum is pretty resistive. One could always put down a friction tape as mentioned if it were needed.
I anchor mine with "male" velcro - it sticks to the carpet well enough to keep the mats from sliding around.
I have used truck bedliner spray on these in the past to give them a very durable, textured finish - the smooth aluminum is really slick w/ wet shoes.
The mats are great for heel-toe, but the real advantage is that they're durable, so you don't have to keep wearing out floormats. You also don't have the same possibility of the mat moving around like carpet mats can.
The retail aluminum mats have ribs pressed into them to make them a little more rigid - I don't think Spinout needs this feature, as his mats look like they'd protect him from an IED.
