How keep floor below pedals warm during winter? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Strat · 12-17-2015, 03:08 PM

When I drive during the winter at -30 Celcius temperatures, the floor is incredibly cold. Consequently, it travels to my feet so they remain very cold even with good boots.

What material could I use to lay under the pedals so I can stay warm during multi-hour drives?

Or are there some floor mats made of material that is specifically for blocking the cold?

WeeYari · 12-17-2015, 03:15 PM

Just when I thought I had seen all possible questions, issues, complaints, etc involving this car, you manage to come up with a new one

Rigaud · 12-17-2015, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Just when I thought I had seen all possible questions, issues, complaints, etc involving this car, you manage to come up with a new one

I know!!! I'm baffled by both posts he started, but this one I don't understand. I drove my 2009 Yaris in -41c ambient temperatures, I was wearing thin hiking boots and a thin sweater in my car on a two hour trip. Must have the heater fan settings on defrost towards the windshield only or it just doesn't give out heat.

tmontague · 12-17-2015, 03:26 PM

^hehehe

best option:
-put fan on foot circulation and high heat.

other options:
-Move to a warmer climate because -30 is cold no matter what you do
-exercise and improve circulation in your extremities
-put those heat packs in your shoes that people use for skiing

Strat · 12-17-2015, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Just when I thought I had seen all possible questions, issues, complaints, etc involving this car, you manage to come up with a new one

Look at my post count. I don't hang out here posting pointless complaints. The Yaris is a great car and my complaints are very very few, but this one is really irritating for 1/4 of the year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rigaud

I know!!! I'm baffled by both posts he started, but this one I don't understand. I drove my 2009 Yaris in -41c ambient temperatures, I was wearing thin hiking boots and a thin sweater in my car on a two hour trip. Must have the heater fan settings on defrost towards the windshield only or it just doesn't give out heat.

No. The cold comes from the floor itself. You hover your hand and the hot air comes from the footwell. In that regard, everything is fine. Put your hand directly on the floor and you'll feel it's QUITE cold during the winter.

That's why I'm looking for a solution. The TOP of my feet will be warm but the bottom is freezing because it seems as if the floor isn't providing any insulation whatsoever.

tmontague · 12-17-2015, 03:45 PM

I got nothing, I'm at a loss here...

with thick rubber soles of a boot, plus the moderately thick carpet of the yaris, plus what ever socks you are wearing they should all be more than enough to keep your feet warm

Strat · 12-17-2015, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmontague

I got nothing, I'm at a loss here...

with thick rubber soles of a boot, plus the moderately thick carpet of the yaris, plus what ever socks you are wearing they should all be more than enough to keep your feet warm

Then maybe my so-called good boots are crap? Only other possibility I can think of.

invader166 · 12-17-2015, 04:08 PM

The solution is simple. Go to salvation army or any other thrift shop, and get a blanket from there, that you think is thick enough.

Then cut it to the size of the foot-well, tape it securely with duck-tape, and voila! No more cold feet.

As a bonus, it makes cleaning up that area easier since you can just remove the blanket.

Rigaud · 12-17-2015, 05:03 PM

I wear dress shoes in my car at -20 to -30c. Floor was not ever cold in my car to have cold feet.

yarisugi · 12-17-2015, 05:20 PM

???

*kimona* · 12-17-2015, 05:51 PM

Battery heated socks.

ern-diz · 12-17-2015, 06:28 PM

There is so much win here.

WeeYari · 12-17-2015, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strat

Look at my post count. I don't hang out here posting pointless complaints. The Yaris is a great car and my complaints are very very few, but this one is really irritating for 1/4 of the year.

I was congratulating you on coming up with something new for us to contemplate and discuss.

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Kalispel · 12-17-2015, 07:05 PM

I don't see how you guys do it. Anything further north than Arizona or Georgia is a no-no for me.

tmontague · 12-17-2015, 07:23 PM

^trust me, I've been planning my escape for a while now

*kimona* · 12-17-2015, 07:36 PM

Strat, thanks for your interesting question. The forum has been close to dead lately!

Rigaud · 12-17-2015, 07:51 PM

I go back country skiing and sleep in -30c.

CTScott · 12-17-2015, 08:48 PM

Check to see if the plastic boot around the steering linkage is present. If it is missing you will have cold air coming right in on your feet.

Yaris - steering boot.jpg

12-17-2015, 03:08 PM	#1
Strat Drives: 2008 Yaris 4-door hatchback Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 7	How keep floor below pedals warm during winter? When I drive during the winter at -30 Celcius temperatures, the floor is incredibly cold. Consequently, it travels to my feet so they remain very cold even with good boots. What material could I use to lay under the pedals so I can stay warm during multi-hour drives? Or are there some floor mats made of material that is specifically for blocking the cold?

12-17-2015, 03:15 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,007	Just when I thought I had seen all possible questions, issues, complaints, etc involving this car, you manage to come up with a new one __________________

12-17-2015, 03:26 PM	#4
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Ont. Posts: 2,165	^hehehe best option: -put fan on foot circulation and high heat. other options: -Move to a warmer climate because -30 is cold no matter what you do -exercise and improve circulation in your extremities -put those heat packs in your shoes that people use for skiing __________________ I like to drive a slow car fast...

12-17-2015, 03:45 PM	#6
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Ont. Posts: 2,165	I got nothing, I'm at a loss here... with thick rubber soles of a boot, plus the moderately thick carpet of the yaris, plus what ever socks you are wearing they should all be more than enough to keep your feet warm __________________ I like to drive a slow car fast...

12-17-2015, 04:08 PM	#8
invader166 Pumpman Drives: 2018 Mazda 3 GT Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 432	The solution is simple. Go to salvation army or any other thrift shop, and get a blanket from there, that you think is thick enough. Then cut it to the size of the foot-well, tape it securely with duck-tape, and voila! No more cold feet. As a bonus, it makes cleaning up that area easier since you can just remove the blanket. __________________ Also drives: 2017 Kia Soul EX+ "I would rather loose by a mile in a car I built myself, then win by an inch in a car that was built for me." - Moog

12-17-2015, 05:03 PM	#9
Rigaud Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Rigaud, Quebec, Can. Posts: 357	I wear dress shoes in my car at -20 to -30c. Floor was not ever cold in my car to have cold feet. __________________ 2009 Toyota Yaris (Little toy) 2002 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 3.0L (Big boy toy) 1998 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 (winter & DD)

12-17-2015, 05:20 PM	#10
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,045	???

12-17-2015, 06:28 PM	#12
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,108	There is so much win here.

12-17-2015, 07:05 PM	#14
Kalispel View User's Garage Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona (USA) Posts: 1,044	I don't see how you guys do it. Anything further north than Arizona or Georgia is a no-no for me.

12-17-2015, 07:23 PM	#15
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Ont. Posts: 2,165	^trust me, I've been planning my escape for a while now __________________ I like to drive a slow car fast...

12-17-2015, 07:36 PM	#16
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,671	Strat, thanks for your interesting question. The forum has been close to dead lately!

12-17-2015, 07:51 PM	#17
Rigaud Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Rigaud, Quebec, Can. Posts: 357	I go back country skiing and sleep in -30c. __________________ 2009 Toyota Yaris (Little toy) 2002 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 3.0L (Big boy toy) 1998 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 (winter & DD)

12-17-2015, 08:48 PM	#18
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,456	Check to see if the plastic boot around the steering linkage is present. If it is missing you will have cold air coming right in on your feet. Yaris - steering boot.jpg __________________ {My Cruise Control DIY}{Cruise Control Parts}{Lots of Parts For Sale}

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