Author Topic: Heated seat kit - group buy (Read 165178 times)

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #100 on:** January 11, 2010, 04:48:42 PM »

Quote from: The Comedian on January 11, 2010, 04:09:41 PM

That looks look a good place to put them, where I put mine was mfn sob!

SO... where did you put yours? (Polite responses only please

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DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #101 on:** January 11, 2010, 05:04:38 PM »

FYI, 09's sky and sols don't have cupholders as LiquidPT said and I've had my 09 apart, it's a blank off plate. You can install the switches in the plate or find someother place to install them and purchase the cupholders from and 08 and install them.

BeachParty · « **Reply #102 on:** January 11, 2010, 05:06:21 PM »

Quote from: elff on January 11, 2010, 03:44:58 PM

Holy crap its cold outside today.

Ask and you shall receive, I just ran outside and snapped a picture with my iPhone.
I tried to mount these as low as possible to keep them away from the bottom of the cup holder.
The camera angle and glare isn't great, but they were measured and are equidistant
I verified this morning that a full cup of coffee does not hit the switches.

I was not going to ruin the leather work JPM did for me, so that was why I chose one of the remaining Plastic locations.

Thanks for the pic. Sorry that you had to get cold to take it. Great work!

lil goat · « **Reply #103 on:** January 11, 2010, 05:22:25 PM »

Quote from: TomatoSoup on January 11, 2010, 04:48:42 PM

SO... where did you put yours? (Polite responses only please )

Passenger side in front of the console cover below the gear shift ring, it was the thickness that was the issue. I had to dent the trans hump to make it fit after I drilled the hole. It is however very convenient, now where to put the one for the passenger. I will most likely hook up the existing switch to the passenger side and add a new one on the other side for the driver, easy just swap the cables.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #104 on:** January 11, 2010, 06:21:00 PM »

Quote from: The Comedian on January 11, 2010, 05:22:25 PM

Passenger side in front of the console cover below the gear shift ring, it was the thickness that was the issue. I had to dent the trans hump to make it fit after I drilled the hole.

Ohhh, right! That's exactly where I wanted to put mine, but saw there was no room beneath. Didn't think of doing GBH to the car to get them in.
Video of Goat installing switches (substitute transmission tunnel for horse) -->

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #105 on:** January 11, 2010, 11:04:35 PM »

sunnygator · « **Reply #106 on:** January 11, 2010, 11:15:11 PM »

Well I got my kits today. Now I have to decide where to put the switches, and whether or not to wait 'til the mod meet to install them.

My cold butt would like them sooner rather than later, but I'm still leaning on waiting for expert help.....

sunnygator

2kwk4u · « **Reply #107 on:** January 11, 2010, 11:20:33 PM »

Got mine today too. They sure don't give you much wire to work with! Will be picking up some more wire and connectors to do the install this weekend.

sunnygator · « **Reply #108 on:** January 11, 2010, 11:39:55 PM »

I didn't order any fuse pigtails.......can I buy one (or two) at an autoparts store or should I submit another order?

Also, do you think I'll need extra wiring/connectors?

Finally, any issue with cloth seats on a 2007 GXP? I seem to remember at the last mod meet, someone put a cloth seat on pretty simply (at least on the bottom), he wanted it to reduce sliding for autoX. If that's the case, will these go under the stock cloth seats OK?

sunnygator

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #109 on:** January 12, 2010, 10:44:03 AM »

Now that y'all have your seat heaters. Would someone mind taking pictures and posting of the individual components?

I drew power from the fuse panel in the passenger foot well, put my switches in the centre stack below the radio (I have a Sky), and ran my wiring along the transmission tunnel. I definitely had extra length running it my way.

Critterman · « **Reply #110 on:** January 12, 2010, 10:49:33 AM »

Mine are scheduled to arrive today, I too would like to install them sooner than later. Maybe is Scott does his this weekend, I can help him and we can do both.

elff · « **Reply #111 on:** January 12, 2010, 12:08:47 PM »

I used one of dem dere fuse piggy back thingamabobbers for my power as well.
I ran my wires under the armrest on top of the transmission tunnel and tapped into Fuse location 20 in the passenger footwell.

That is listed as a Spare and is tied to the ignition.

jonymac · « **Reply #112 on:** January 12, 2010, 12:50:33 PM »

Just ordered mine! Thanks Deep! THink I'll put 3 or 4 kits in each seat this winter...

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #113 on:** January 12, 2010, 12:54:41 PM »

Quote from: jonymac on January 12, 2010, 12:50:33 PM

Just ordered mine! Thanks Deep! THink I'll put 3 or 4 kits in each seat this winter...

Silly boy. You can't do that - you'll be banging your head on the roof (at least, until the seat foam melts through the belly pan).

spicy3480 · « **Reply #114 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:32:28 PM »

I am impressed...I ordered yesterday and they arrived already. That's what I call service!

elff · « **Reply #115 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:41:13 PM »

I believe they are located in NJ
So shipping 1 state away is quick

I got mine in 3 days, but 2 of those were saturday and sunday

2kwk4u · « **Reply #116 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:01:57 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on January 12, 2010, 10:49:33 AM

Mine are scheduled to arrive today, I too would like to install them sooner than later. Maybe is Scott does his this weekend, I can help him and we can do both.

I am doing mine this weekend, John... along with my gauge faces. Might be better off if I sort out the what's what on my car first, THEN do yours on Sunday (or Monday if you're off too). That way I can learn from my mistakes on MY car this time, then apply what I learn to YOUR car (unlike your gauge install

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Critterman · « **Reply #117 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:56:47 PM »

I can take Monday of if neccessary I have 6 floating holidays this year.

DickW · « **Reply #118 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:06:25 PM »

I would like to get the heaters but with my bad back I can't install them. Would anyone coming to the mod meet be interested in installing them for $100.00?

2kwk4u · « **Reply #119 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:28:08 PM »

DickW, I'm sure someone can accomodate you at the mod meet. I work for beer... $100 is ALOT of beer! Chances are I'll get it done for less. Just take care of the HOST of the mod meet.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #120 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:31:58 PM »

Or better yet, take care of the hostess!

elff · « **Reply #121 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:36:19 PM »

Is a date announced for the next SMMM?

If I can make it, I have no problem helping out.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #122 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:46:48 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on January 13, 2010, 06:31:58 PM

Or better yet, take care of the hostess!

I'm not sure Joe is going to like where this is going.....

GJ

jonymac · « **Reply #123 on:** January 13, 2010, 08:41:23 PM »

Got mine today - looks good - definitely will need more wire though - I'll document the install this weekend.

DickW · « **Reply #124 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:18:11 PM »

2kwk4u I plan on being there Friday and Szturday. So any time those days that suits you. I appreciate it. And I will take care of Joe.

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Author Topic: Heated seat kit - group buy (Read 165178 times)

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