Heated Seats, anyone done it?

[Ruflyf]

looks like a pretty decent product, however if I am gonna mod my seat where I live it will be for cooling.

[darkl4805]

I sent an email to them earlier asking for details on the differences between all their products. I'll post it when I get the response.

$80-100/seat and a possible self install could make this a really affordable upgrade...

[darkl4805]

I got impatient and called...

The cheapest model, H1 was the original version they came out with. The H2 is newer and heats up in about 1/2 the time. The H3 is identical to the H2 except it is not as wide. You can trim the length of the pad but you cannot trim the width. I spoke with the Tech Support guy and he said for the Recaro Trend seats the H3 is probably best because of the width.

I also asked which is better, the Innovative Heat or the H series. I was told the Innovative Heat series is a little more budget minded and not as durable.

Might have to try these out... the problem is that I cannot find much competition in this market so it is tough to really gauge who is better. Searching for 'heated seats' or 'seat heaters' results in about 5-6 different web pages which all sell the same products....

This place ships from California, Washington, or Vancouver depending on inventory in each warehouse.


Other aftermark seat heaters:
http://www.katzkin.com/
http://www.rostra.com/
http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/heatelcarsea.html

[rowhard]

I've redone Volvo heated seats before, (heard it was a Recaro), piece of cake, but that was cloth. Not sure about leather. Anyone know how to remove the head rest?? Thought I would ask,...AGAIN

[Ruflyf]

I wonder if they are wired to remain at the current on/off/low/high position when the battery is off. If so, they would work very well with remote start feature.

[djkymar]

I would be interesting too

[kpaske]

Wow, that Katskin site has some nice interior upgrades...

Imagine my VX with two-tone Aussie tan/black leather heated and cooled seats and wood tone interior panels... Wow...

Although if I were to spend that much money, I'd want electric seat control too. I don't suppose anyone has ever seen that as an add-on kit, have they? Is that an available option from Recaro?

[JAFO]

I wonder if they are wired to remain at the current on/off/low/high position when the battery is off. If so, they would work very well with remote start feature.

www.arizenracingsports.com also sells dual level seat heaters. Also if you look at the switch it is a mechanical three possition switch (high/off/low) therefore you can use it with your remote start.

Also the only reason why any of these would not work, is if the seat covering is glued to the seat foam. Because you have to be able to slide it inbetween the material and the foam.

Or I guess, "If your seat contains flammable material, do not use!" would be another.