Upgrading to heated seats

[bastianshaw]

So i bought a parts car for the heated seats; has anyone done this swap before?
How tough is it? Im apprehensive about taking my sport seats apart as last time i tried that...it didn't go well so I know I have a challenge in front of me, how bad is swapping the wiring?
hopin someone can let me know what im in for before I start ripping into it tomorrow

[apm]

my s14 came with factory heated seats. Lmk if you need any data like part number, etc. I'll try my best to answer if I could.

[cbouchez]

Are you replacing seats or just adding the heated pads tu current ones?

[bastianshaw]

Are you replacing seats or just adding the heated pads tu current ones?

adding elements to stock sport seats from donor car

[Vivek]

I'd say it's more trouble than it's worth. And seat warmers are absolutely terrible for your leather. You can tell instantly when someone has used them daily.

[lolcantturn]

I'd say it's more trouble than it's worth. And seat warmers are absolutely terrible for your leather. You can tell instantly when someone has used them daily.

Do tell more details

[bastianshaw]

but they feel sooooo good

[Vivek]

Do tell more details

It tends to just make the leather look more worn than it is. Especially on newer cars, like e46s and up, you can see that the leather just looks shiny and shitty from being heated up like that every day. Yes it gets hot just being in the car, but it's much worse with seat warmers.

See this:

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/136717-leather-damaged-seat-heaters-repair.html

[bastianshaw]

I agree w vivek but IDGAF I like my cab fully loaded

[bastianshaw]

besides I need to get the harness and switches installed then I can find better seats

[Vivek]

I agree with you on that one. They're an awesome feature to have and not use. But I have no clue as to how wiring them in would be.

[bastianshaw]

vivek you contribute nothing! lol jk buddy

[BigTe30]

Wasn't there a thread a few years ago about some guys heated seat wiring lighting his interior on fire? Sorry I'm in my phone and the search function doesn't work.

[bastianshaw]

Ok thats good to know. As much ask like fire keep it outta the 30

[JinormusJ]

That's what the BMW fire extinguisher is for...

1. Install heated seats
2. Buy BMW e30 Fire Extinguisher
3. Enjoy Swagg
4. ??????
5. Profit


On a serious note; I'd want seat warmers, but I live in Cali, so I would rarely use them and just have them for the swag as the heater is hot enough. I would probably use them like once a month... When I have to drive in the morning... At 5AM... And my car is cold... Other than that, they'd get close to 0 use..

I heard Vinyl is much less prone to heater fade because it's synthetic..?