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Husky 98101 Weatherbeater Liner for 08-10 Chevrolet Cobalt
The 98101 liners were advertised for 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalts, 2-doors and 4-doors, as well those equipped with manual transmissions. The liner is made of a rubberized plastic material, similar to what I'd say is a Santoprene rubber that is very floppy. The MacNeil/Weathertech Digital Fit liners are a similar material, but thicker and stiffer with a rougher texture facing the occupants (for better grip/traction). The Husky liner relies on SPiN nubs, which are just very sharp spikes that can cause injuries to your fingers if you're not careful. The idea of the nub isn't a bad one, but Husky randomly places these nubs in spots that shouldn't have them.
The Husky liner has no holes for the carpet retainer hooks, so there is a hump that covers the hook. I found a nub inside of this hump, and couldn't figure out exactly what this nub was supposed to spike into considering the hook is hard plastic. I also found numerous nubs facing the plastic dead pedal, which causes a crunchy sound when you rest your left foot on the dead pedal. The liner wasn't fitting the foot well properly, and tended to float up or shift around.
The worst part is that the liner prevents wide open throttle capability, and the clutch jams up against the liner. Husky advertised that the liners were custom designed for your application, yet it clearly was a half-hearted design. I purchased a Weathertech Digital Fit liner for another car and they dropped in like they were designed by the vehicle manufacturer. The Weathertech Digital Fit liners are also better made with a stiffer material that has a better texture.
If I had to improve the 98101, I'd trim the top edge of the driver's mat to clear the clutch and throttle pedals. I'd shave off the nubs for the areas that don't need nubs. However, this is a lot of work for something that was advertised as drop-in. You definitely get what you pay for.
Overall: 2/5 stars, if you are intent on using them, some modifications are required. The overall fit/finish felt cheap to me, and not even in the same caliber as the Weathertech Digital Fit liners.
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