Heated options for the upcoming seasons

Ace23 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-10-2015, 10:37 PM

I'm looking forward to the cooler temperatures and they will be here before we know it. Growing up I use to really enjoy riding motorcycles in the winter and I am looking forward to the first winter with the cobra. Currently my car has a heater and that is not going to cut it for driving in 50 degree and cooler temps. Do you guys go the heated seat route or do you prefer heated motorcycle gear? I'm leaning toward a nice jacket and glove combination that I can plug in to my 12v outlet.....seems like it might provide a better source of heat and would offer the benefit of not having to install it.

1795 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-11-2015, 02:54 AM

The heater, some gloves and warm clothing works fine for me.

Ron61 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-11-2015, 03:24 AM

I think the warm clothing and gloves works best, and the heated seats will help some.

Ron

mdross1 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-11-2015, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1795

The heater, some gloves and warm clothing works fine for me.

Same here with the side curtains closed it actually gets very cozy.

Drake · #5 (**permalink**) 08-11-2015, 11:51 AM

I went with electric vests. My wife loves it. We've done big trips to the Sierra's in 30 degree temps with comfort to spare. We wear a base layer then the vest then a light polar fleece top then a jacket. We have ski hats and gloves. By keeping your body core warm your extremities stay warmer easier. It's a lot easier than taking your seat apart. The vests have individual rheostats to control the heat. They don't pull much amps

Ace23 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-11-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I went with electric vests. My wife loves it. We've done big trips to the Sierra's in 30 degree temps with comfort to spare. We wear a base layer then the vest then a light polar fleece top then a jacket. We have ski hats and gloves. By keeping your body core warm your extremities stay warmer easier. It's a lot easier than taking your seat apart. The vests have individual rheostats to control the heat. They don't pull much amps

Thanks for your comment. I looked at a few reviews last night and found a product called Powerlet Rapidfire that has a Infared technology they use. It was pretty interesting and I like the fact that the product looked to be a light weight liner that had wireless control for the temperature settings

Dwight · #7 (**permalink**) 08-11-2015, 06:53 PM

I have a heater in mine but a hooded jacket and gloves works great down to 34 degrees.

Dwight

Got the Bug · #8 (**permalink**) 08-13-2015, 08:39 PM

My Superformance has a heater, which does an OK job. On real cold days, I bundle up and plug in an inexpensive seat heater pad that I bought on Amazon.

Albie · #9 (**permalink**) 08-14-2015, 08:00 AM

I went with seat heaters - it's always there at the flick of a switch. I also keep a small blanket in the trunk to throw over our legs, that helps quite a bit.

Winchester67 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-16-2015, 11:54 AM

As a guy that has been riding motorcycles for over thirty years now (but just two years over, I am not old yet!) I am going to agree with you on the heated gear. My car does not have a cigar lighter to plug into, but it is easy to add a connector for a couple of vests. That is my plan when the weather changes....

RallySnake · #11 (**permalink**) 08-17-2015, 11:04 AM

I have the heated jackets, too. But with larger wind wings and a rear cockpit panel, we don't need them any more. We ran the Stardust Rally from LA to Las Vegas this way (more than 12 hours and temperatures down to 18) and only needed light jackets and good ski hats.

Ace23 · #12 (**permalink**) 08-19-2015, 09:51 PM

Still leaning towards the heated clothing. I figure if I also cover my head and ears I will be fine. I think I will spend twice as much time in the car in the winter than I have in the summer. Maybe its just me but it seems like anything above 80 even at night and I'm drenched. I can get out in the heat and drive the car but you can't go anywhere in public looking like you stepped out of a hot tub.

RallySnake · #13 (**permalink**) 08-20-2015, 02:49 PM

I spent hundreds on the heated jackets. They worked great a few times. Then, the internal connection started breaking down. They have gotten so that about half the circuits work now. The worst is my left sleeve that usually sits on the door exposed to most of the wind. Good luck with yours.

Steve Gallegos · #14 (**permalink**) 01-25-2016, 09:17 AM

Albie, where did you find the seat heaters? Thanks Steve

fordracing65 · #15 (**permalink**) 01-25-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ace23

I'm looking forward to the cooler temperatures and they will be here before we know it. Growing up I use to really enjoy riding motorcycles in the winter and I am looking forward to the first winter with the cobra. Currently my car has a heater and that is not going to cut it for driving in 50 degree and cooler temps. Do you guys go the heated seat route or do you prefer heated motorcycle gear? I'm leaning toward a nice jacket and glove combination that I can plug in to my 12v outlet.....seems like it might provide a better source of heat and would offer the benefit of not having to install it.

Buy a new Vette, great heated seats and airbags for your safety...

kevins2 · #16 (**permalink**) 01-25-2016, 05:41 PM

Hey Guys,

Heated seats work great. This is what I put in mine - I went with the waterproof version. They can be trimmed to fit, switches appear to be good quality.

Automotive Seat Heaters

Kevin

Joe's Garage · #17 (**permalink**) 01-25-2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kevins2

Hey Guys,

Heated seats work great. This is what I put in mine - I went with the waterproof version. They can be trimmed to fit, switches appear to be good quality.

Automotive Seat Heaters

Kevin

Good tip, I'll bookmark that for future consideration. Might as well enjoy the full visceral experience like it was a 60 deg day when going out in near freezing weather. I'm sure the shelby team racers were made nice and cozy on cold race days. Anyone who thinks plug-in heat pads are taboo in these less than accurate reproductions is not a real enthusiast.

Steve Gallegos · #18 (**permalink**) 01-25-2016, 06:18 PM

Automotive seat heaters, phone message says it's disconnected.

kevins2 · #19 (**permalink**) 01-25-2016, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Gallegos

Automotive seat heaters, phone message says it's disconnected.

Hmmm, it was 2 1/2 years ago for me but a friend of mine just put them in his car this past summer, so they were around that recently.

kevins2 · #20 (**permalink**) 01-25-2016, 08:41 PM

The dealer I linked to above appears to be out of business. Found them on Amazon - good reviews there too.

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