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02-12-2010, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 930, 427 Windsor T56
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BDR Heater Options
I want a heater. Don't try and talk me out of it. 
What is the perfect fit heater to install in a BDR?
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02-12-2010, 05:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
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The BDR one. Get ahold of Reg, he may be able to set you up.
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02-12-2010, 05:50 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #491, Red with Black Stripes, 438 Windsor by Keith Craft Racing dynoed at 640hp, Street and Race Prepped.
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Backdraft offers a specific fit Heater option. It's not too hard to install. Since your in Florida, I would suggest calling Reg at the Headquarters and getting one ordered. Easy hook up and all you need to do is plumb it into your water pump and outlet of the water neck.
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02-13-2010, 05:13 AM
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The heated seat option is nice as well for the cool night drives.
Depending on your other accessories you may want to increase your alternator sizing a well with these loads.
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02-13-2010, 06:15 AM
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I agree the heater is soooo nice, espcially in areas where there is year around cobra driving!!
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02-13-2010, 10:53 AM
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I just did a 20 minute test drive (check the thermometer) and I had to turn the seat heaters down.
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02-14-2010, 03:07 AM
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PICTURES Pls. 
Would very much like to see pictures - seen from the seats.
Thanks
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02-14-2010, 12:57 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #139, Indigo blue, white stripes, KeithCraft 351W, 315 WHP, 17" Boyd Smoothies, dual roll bars, gunrack, assorted young females
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Seat heaters? Seat heaters?
Jesu Christo, I have a "factory" heater in #139, it blows hot air on the passenger's knees, LOL!!!
I hate the 21st Century.
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02-14-2010, 01:24 PM
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I never had anything against heaters, but thought they were superfluous and/or to pass in states requiring a defroster.
Having driven 707 mostly in cool to cold weather, I'd say they're a requirement, ESPECIALLY in the mild climates where we can drive year-round. I can understand someone in the snow states not needing one, since they tend to drive only in warm months. But if we CAN drive in January or November or a chilly April, we do - and the heater makes all the difference in the world.
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02-14-2010, 01:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
I never had anything against heaters, but thought they were superfluous and/or to pass in states requiring a defroster.
Having driven 707 mostly in cool to cold weather, I'd say they're a requirement, ESPECIALLY in the mild climates where we can drive year-round. I can understand someone in the snow states not needing one, since they tend to drive only in warm months. But if we CAN drive in January or November or a chilly April, we do - and the heater makes all the difference in the world.
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I agree. For me, having a heater is a must have vs. a nice to have. It sure beats trying to wipe the windscreen off with a rag when it fogs up while I'm trying to drive.
BTW - I regularly head out to breakfast when the temps are in the high 30's and low 40's. I also decided to go with a 12v heated seat cushion as well. Works like a charm.
http://www.amazon.com/Wagan-12V-Heat...6183914&sr=8-1
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02-14-2010, 02:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by uncltodd
Seat heaters? Seat heaters?
Jesu Christo, I have a "factory" heater in #139, it blows hot air on the passenger's knees, LOL!!!
I hate the 21st Century.
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That's why I wasn't so hot to get the "factory" heater. I want something I can duct to the drivers side too. That's where I sit.
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02-14-2010, 02:22 PM
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I dunno what BDR provides, but the ERA heater has three manual flaps - one driver, one passenger, one rear/middle. I think you have to close all three to get defrost volume, but it's nice to be able to adjust the airflow.
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02-14-2010, 03:07 PM
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Looks like this is the one to get. It should fit in the top of the passenger foot box.
Heater
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02-14-2010, 06:42 PM
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My heater has ducts to both driver and passenger footwells...
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My Backdraft heater is ducted to both sides with a flex tube. Everything is hidden. 3 speeds, no temp adjustment. Works great in CA with no top. Not sure about where it get realllllly cold.
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02-17-2010, 02:27 PM
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Can one of you guys with the factory heater installed get a pic for me? I talked to reg today and got a drawing of their heater and I'm not seein' how it's going to fit.
Thanks a pile
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02-17-2010, 03:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashburn
I just did a 20 minute test drive (check the thermometer) and I had to turn the seat heaters down.
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I'm calling BS on this Jay. It is way too cold up there for me to believe that 
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02-17-2010, 05:35 PM
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I suggest a vinyl top, RAF hat, a leather jacket, gloves...or wear a three layer nomex when you drive.  |
02-18-2010, 09:04 PM
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Quote:
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I'm calling BS on this Jay. It is way too cold up there for me to believe that |
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Jay,
What brand of seat heater have you had good success with? Have been looking at them but there are so many versions out on the market.
Thanks
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