Willson777 3 Report post Posted September 30, 2018 Hi everyone, Does anyone have any experience or know if it is possible to get heated seats installed, replacing the standard ones. Do they have to be factory fitted from the go etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 30, 2018 They were never factory fitted. They were fitted at Portbury Docks when the cars arrived in the UK. It must be possible of course, but you'll just need all the parts including wiring loom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willson777 3 Report post Posted September 30, 2018 Hmm ok, I did see a thread on the same subject earlier actually so I guess it’s just a case of sourcing them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted September 30, 2018 My car has them, simply because i bought it used & it had them fitted .. but i found myself tried them once or twice .. and never used after. When they may come in handy due cold weather, i'm usually wearing warmer outwear anyway, so nothing to gain. I'd rather have heated steering wheel, but well, no such option. As for heated seats .. if i had choice i'd rather have lover price of car and have it without them (they btw also add weight). So not sure that is that must have function to bother. Rather think of .. eg. rear camera install to ease parking. Much more useful feat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave86 33 Report post Posted September 30, 2018 I've never understood a need in the UK with cloth seats, leather I do get! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rtb 4 Report post Posted September 30, 2018 Universal kits on eBay...diy etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 1, 2018 8 hours ago, Dave86 said: I've never understood a need in the UK with cloth seats, leather I do get! It's personal preference. I specified the half leather/alcantara with heated seats when I ordered my car. It must be one of my favourite options. I use them all through the winter and even in the summer if I'm out in the car really early and it's a little bit fresh. There's nothing nicer than having the seat take the chill out of being in the car when it's cold. Unlike Church I don't wear coats when I 'm driving no matter how cold it is. I've had it in a few cars now, so if I can specify it, I will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted October 1, 2018 Half leather/alcantara looks good, not that sweaty in summer .. but in these cars imho signs of wear on side supports with leather appear slightly too soon. Not that i care too much, how car drives matters to me manyfold then some interior wear, but seen many complaining, and also worn on mine too just after 10K km. Lauren: i sometimes take off coat too, if it's longer drive (unlike most common daily 20min to work) or performance drive (eg. on ice track) for less obstacles to handling from thick outerwear, but as in many cases my car usage starts with engine startup, then 5-10min brushing off snow from car, scrape ice from windows, by then cabin is already warmed up .. again to not need much heated seats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDude 40 Report post Posted October 1, 2018 Another heated seat fan here. Just a really quick way to get some heat. But horses for courses. I find it astonishing they were fitted after shipping. What was the the logistics? Ship cars without seats but with the loom in place? Junk a load of non-heated seats? What was the intended purpose of the space where the switches sit? Sounds like a very expensive way to add a feature whichever way you look at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 244 Report post Posted October 1, 2018 I'm gonna have a driver's side heated seat for sale soon, if you need that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam9 37 Report post Posted October 1, 2018 Love my heated seats, I never saw the point until I had them now I wouldn't want to be without them during the winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willson777 3 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 Sorry to resurrect, I wasn’t receiving notifications about any replies to my thread which is strange. It comes down to preference I suppose, to be fair I don’t usually get a cold bum too quickly but the warmth from a heated seat can be very ‘cosy’! On 01/10/2018 at 8:39 AM, Lucas@PartBox said: I'm gonna have a driver's side heated seat for sale soon, if you need that? May be a bit strange with just one side but how much you looking for out of curiosity? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, doomfreak777 said: Sorry to resurrect, I wasn’t receiving notifications about any replies to my thread which is strange. It comes down to preference I suppose, to be fair I don’t usually get a cold bum too quickly but the warmth from a heated seat can be very ‘cosy’! May be a bit strange with just one side but how much you looking for out of curiosity? Well you only need the drivers side heated. Given you're never going to sit in the passenger seat it's not so important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willson777 3 Report post Posted October 13, 2018 53 minutes ago, Lauren said: Well you only need the drivers side heated. Given you're never going to sit in the passenger seat it's not so important. Haha well I suppose you do have a point there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites