Seat Heaters

[Keith Wild]

Look! it's not me but she says she's going to be cold when we finally go cruising so does anyone know of a source of seat heaters or of a suitable donor car where the elements are a "removable" item.

Keith

[GARY B]

You could try vauxhall vectra. I think they are available new ready to
stick straight in}>

[mikey]

Occasional break and use your hands, its more fun. Alternatively hot water bottle in the thermals. Seriously if you are running a 350 or more you get a fair bit of heat through the tunnel and bulkhead. I'm not convinced a seat heater will compensate for the British weather. To get full effect you need thin clothes which is definately not the way to go in a Cobra.
Mike.

[robert]

I have a thermal undersuit which I have used when ice diving, and have been tempted once or twice to use it when out in my GD, but the battery packs would look a bit stupid.

They are OK under a drysuit, but I would look like batman with a utility belt if I used them elsewhere.

Best regards

Robert
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[russell_ram]

Cheapest place to get seat heaters is probably Volvo 340 of around 89-90 vintage. Plenty around in breakers.

You won't need them though. It's not your backside that gets cold!! Why do you think Cobra drivers wear stupid hats, not for fashion reasons I'm sure.

I would think that once you've been out in weather cold enough to justify seat heaters you're not likely to do it again too often.

How many Cobras have you seen out and about in the last couple of months???

[Kevin W]

Tried it once - felt like I'd wet myself.

[clive a brown]

Keith, Am I glad you started this string!!!!

The wife's SLK 230 has got the afore mentioned heated seats and they are just the best.

I'll be looking to include in next years winter mod programme.

Regards Clive

[daxv8man]

Hi Keith

Well i can partly help you now, we have an electric heated seat it's simlar
to how an electric blanket works, it heats your back & your bum, it plugs into the cigy lighter it can be taken out and put in,in minutes and is comfortible, now here comes the part as i say partialy help. I can't remember the name , but i will
have a look for you tomorrow.

Now here's a thought how can i adapt it to give a 50.000 volt shock to a potential thef.

HAPPY BLASTIN

Graham

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[daxv8man]

O yes i forgot, one advantage with side pipes, you can keep your right hand
warm by placing it on the pipe, (not to be tried going around roundabouts.:P

GD

[Keith Wild]

Yep! that's a good source.......also the 440 around the same vintage. The heaters are in two parts, backside & lumbar, and are connected in series under tha seat so get the little harness that's under the seat for all the mating plugs and sockets, a bugger to get out.

Don't tell the man who issues the VAT receipts at the breakers yard that it's the heaters you are after 'cos they don't like you ripping up the seats.

Be inventive

Keith