Worn out area next to gas pedal. Warranty?

skimo · 10-20-2007, 06:19 PM

Hello,

I noticed the other day that there is this worn out area next to the gas pedal. (see pictures) Apparently my foot grinds against the walls, over time, i got this ugly looking "hole" in the wall.

I have 23k miles on the car.

Some questions::help:
Does anyone else have this issue?
Anyone know if this this covered under warranty?
My car is a lease, is this acceptable "wear damage" ?

Thanks !
Skimo

LEDZEP · 10-20-2007, 06:44 PM

Doubtful. It will be considered normal wear and tear. Not all drivers rub their foot against the carpet, so not all will wear there. I have seen some cars that have a vinyl pad in that spot.

It wouldn't hurt to ask, but don't be mad if you're told no.

ArmyBimmerDude · 10-20-2007, 07:20 PM

Damn. How wide are your feet?

skimo · 10-20-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

Damn. How wide are your feet?

size 11.5 shoes...i dont think its the "width", maybe the way i place my feet. Not too worried about it, but wanted to see if this is a common problem or am i just...

skimo

TurboFan · 10-20-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Doubtful. It will be considered normal wear and tear. Not all drivers rub their foot against the carpet, so not all will wear there. I have seen some cars that have a vinyl pad in that spot.

It wouldn't hurt to ask, but don't be mad if you're told no.

yup, be nice, maybe the dealer will help you out. I don't think it's an obvious warranty claim. The dealer may get a little pushback from BMW.

Keep us posted!

BK · 10-20-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by skimo

Not too worried about it, but wanted to see if this is a common problem or am i just...

Yours is the first post I've seen like this, so I doubt it's that common, unless nobody else is talking about it, embarrassed by their big clown feet.

But I have to say, I'm going to check out my carpet and pay attention to how I put my feet on the pedal now. I wonder if I'm rubbing down there, too. I can't believe that wore straight through like that.

karliejai · 10-20-2007, 09:20 PM

umm interesting.

Socratesbmw · 10-20-2007, 09:38 PM

You need to vaccum more

fanatic · 10-20-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Socratesbmw

You need to vaccum more

ADHD · 10-20-2007, 09:56 PM

ohh that sucks!!! theres not much u could probably do about that either!!

U need to find new way to relax your foot or wear softer shoes! what do u drive in??

FirstClass · 10-20-2007, 10:01 PM

This isn't terribly uncommon if you drive with your foot all the way to the right. A lot of performance car manufacturers actually put a plate there so it doesn't rub through. I assume this is because sportier cars have the pedals closer but I really can't say. See attached pic of an F430 with such a plate.

ssitu · 10-21-2007, 12:58 AM

You must wear wide ass shoes, lol

e90fanatic · 10-21-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skimo

Hello,

I noticed the other day that there is this worn out area next to the gas pedal. (see pictures) Apparently my foot grinds against the walls, over time, i got this ugly looking "hole" in the wall.

I have 23k miles on the car.

Some questions::help:
Does anyone else have this issue?
Anyone know if this this covered under warranty?
My car is a lease, is this acceptable "wear damage" ?

Thanks !
Skimo

never seen this problem. You work or live in a farm by any chance? so much grass/hay. Like what others have mentioned, check with the dealer. And also check the way you drive. This shows a problem with the placement of your foot!

skimo · 10-21-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by e90fanatic

never seen this problem. You work or live in a farm by any chance? so much grass/hay. Like what others have mentioned, check with the dealer. And also check the way you drive. This shows a problem with the placement of your foot!

Good point, not sure where all the grass/hay came from! I work at Dell actually, no grass in my cube that I know of

Ahh wait...I play lots of outdoor soccer this is probably where thats from!

-skimo

skimo · 10-21-2007, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

This isn't terribly uncommon if you drive with your foot all the way to the right. A lot of performance car manufacturers actually put a plate there so it doesn't rub through. I assume this is because sportier cars have the pedals closer but I really can't say. See attached pic of an F430 with such a plate.

I drive my car like its an F430

kevE90 · 10-21-2007, 03:30 AM

It's worn already. Just change your habit on your next car. Enjoy yourself.

Now if this were dash/door handle/steering wheel pealing i'd have a different opinion on things but it's hardly noticeable down there

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riceqx2 · 10-21-2007, 05:30 AM

I notice a lot of times when I'm driving that my foot rubs against the carpet and have to make a mental reminder not to rub my foot there. The tunnel is wide and there should be a pad there to prevent wear.

John 070 · 10-21-2007, 06:40 AM

All kidding aside, I could see that happening when wearing boots. If the OP wears work boots or say boots for winter activities, it could rub there.

On my other car, which has a clutch, after 10 years on the road, the carpet is worn out on the dead pedal, and has a hole like in the OP's pics.

AndDee · 10-21-2007, 06:55 AM

Just a wear and tear problem, won't be covered under warranty unfortunately.

gloster · 10-21-2007, 06:55 AM

My foot rubs against there as well. I only have 4K miles and no obvious wear yet. Hmmmm, maybe I should put some vinyl there or something....

Majikthese42 · 10-21-2007, 07:41 AM

I wore a hole in exactly the same place on my Volvo but at 150,000 miles. I replaced the carpet, which was a few hundred bucks.

I have Size 13s, but I always wear sneakers when I drive.

It sounds like BMW uses crappy carpet material. I'd try for a warranty replacement but wouldn't be surprised if they reject the claim.

The front carpet itself looks like $277.88.

TurboFan · 10-21-2007, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstClass

This isn't terribly uncommon if you drive with your foot all the way to the right. A lot of performance car manufacturers actually put a plate there so it doesn't rub through. I assume this is because sportier cars have the pedals closer but I really can't say. See attached pic of an F430 with such a plate.

Quite possibly the most beautiful interior i have ever seen...

...ok, back on topic

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kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	It's worn already. Just change your habit on your next car. Enjoy yourself. Now if this were dash/door handle/steering wheel pealing i'd have a different opinion on things but it's hardly noticeable down there .
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riceqx2 Private 1 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 335XIC... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	I notice a lot of times when I'm driving that my foot rubs against the carpet and have to make a mental reminder not to rub my foot there. The tunnel is wide and there should be a pad there to prevent wear.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	All kidding aside, I could see that happening when wearing boots. If the OP wears work boots or say boots for winter activities, it could rub there. On my other car, which has a clutch, after 10 years on the road, the carpet is worn out on the dead pedal, and has a hole like in the OP's pics.
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