Heated Seat Add On

Bill Bulmer · #1 (**permalink**) 10-10-2016, 04:39 PM

Now that the cold weather is almost upon us here in NY, I was wondering if anyone has ever added the heated seat option, or if it is even possible on a car that didn't come with it (mine was bought from a Florida resident who had it built without it).

Thoughts? Thanks!!

Mark IV · #2 (**permalink**) 10-10-2016, 05:30 PM

Purchase some of the carbon seat heaters off eBay and have them installed. like these: 5 Gear Switch Seat Heater Carbon Fiber Heater Pad Heated Seat Cushion Universal | eBay

We have done it on some Superformance cars and they worked well. Any decent trim shop can install the heat pads in the seats.

Arvin · #3 (**permalink**) 10-11-2016, 03:16 PM

I put these in my FFR car and love them.

WarmSeats Seat Heaters

Bill Bulmer · #4 (**permalink**) 10-11-2016, 04:07 PM

Thanks guys, I am less worried about the upholstery portion of the install, how does the electrical hookup work?

stiffy · #5 (**permalink**) 10-11-2016, 05:14 PM

Hey Bill,

Victoria Australia can get cold in the winter (no snow where I live) but cold winds and grey days.

Doug Pearce a renown Cobra builder in Melbourne installed them into a few cars recently and had the please of sititng in one of his cars on our annual Brass Monkey Run's last year....Quote, EVERY CAR I BUILD NOW WILL HAVE HEATED SEATS AS STANDARD.

My old Cobra seats needed re-trimming so I had heated incerts installed (e-Bay $100 each) with the controller/switch/wiring and they are
MAGNIFICENT. My partner loves them more thasn I do........

STIFFY

CSX3183 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-11-2016, 08:23 PM

Once again, I'll respond to this dribble. Several different ways.

Jesus, Man up will ya ! Heated seats in a Cobra ?

Just go out and buy a Corvette.

Unless you're living in the Yukon, and you MUST drive your Cobra every day, you're giving a bad impression of a Cobra owner.

Did someone say "girly men"

tylerdurden · #7 (**permalink**) 10-11-2016, 08:32 PM

well, we know opinions are like...

can't a guy ask a question without catching ****?

x96535 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-11-2016, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tylerdurden

well, we know opinions are like...

can't a guy ask a question without catching ****?

Screw him. I've spent my fair share of time in the wild in the middle of winter to appreciate not being cold if I don't have to be.

OP, heated seats are a must have if you like to drive the car late into the season. Get it done and you won't regret it.

twobjshelbys · #9 (**permalink**) 10-11-2016, 08:53 PM

OK, I'll answer seriously.

Make sure your battery and alternator can handle the load.

You'll need to add a relay and some heavy load lines right off the battery since it is unlikely your load/fuse center has space for them.

Bill Bulmer · #10 (**permalink**) 10-11-2016, 09:22 PM

I guess I will never be able to ask my next question about installing door handles now :-)

jhv48 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-12-2016, 07:10 AM

As an alternative, consider buying heated vests. They are self contained and some have variable temp settings. [ame]https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UR4DEVG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1476281336&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=heated+vest&dpPl=1&dpID=4 16b8dtKi5L&ref=plSrch[/ame]

Arvin · #12 (**permalink**) 10-12-2016, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhv48

As an alternative, consider buying heated vests. They are self contained and some have variable temp settings. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UR...i5L&ref=plSrch

Milwaukee makes a battery operated jacket.

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fordracing65 · #13 (**permalink**) 10-12-2016, 03:29 PM

Get a heated vest and a heated seat and a heater in the car.

Bill Bulmer · #14 (**permalink**) 10-12-2016, 04:41 PM

Thanks guys, lots of good ideas to explore, I thought the heated seats were a factory option and there might be a simple retrofit.

Millsy · #15 (**permalink**) 10-12-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Bulmer

I guess I will never be able to ask my next question about installing door handles now :-)

You should put these door handles on your cobra, they would look sweet, lol

tylerdurden · #16 (**permalink**) 10-12-2016, 07:47 PM

I'm glad I didn't mention installing a/c! I was considering it as it gets freaking hot in my neck of the woods, but I saw a cobra with what I thought might be that, and it looked ugly

CobraJM · #17 (**permalink**) 10-20-2016, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Bulmer

Now that the cold weather is almost upon us here in NY, I was wondering if anyone has ever added the heated seat option, or if it is even possible on a car that didn't come with it (mine was bought from a Florida resident who had it built without it).

Thoughts? Thanks!!

Talk to Jay at Vintage Motorsports. he built mine with the heated seats. Its actually a "universal" kit they get and install. works GREAT.

Tim7139 · #18 (**permalink**) 10-20-2016, 05:02 PM

Usually you can run a lead from either your mobil rfrigerator or the foot massager.
Get a few chemical hand warmers and stick'em in your pants.

tylerdurden · #19 (**permalink**) 10-21-2016, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim7139

Usually you can run a lead from either your mobil rfrigerator or the foot massager.
Get a few chemical hand warmers and stick'em in your pants.

this won't affect the performance of the foot massager, will it?