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RHinson
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posted 01-19-2005 08:20 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for RHinson     send a private message to RHinson   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by RHinson
Has anyone installed heated seats in their Prowler? My friend installed them in his Z06 and it was really easy. We just had to remove the skins from the seats, do a little wiring, and build a carbon fiber panel to hold the switches. We ended up putting the seat switches with the nitros switches in a panel recessed in the ash tray pocket.
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posted 01-19-2005 08:22 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Tom Santella     send a private message to Tom Santella   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Tom Santella
It would be kind of nice. But most times I would need the heated seats, my Kat is tucked in the garage.

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posted 01-19-2005 08:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for CJ     send a private message to CJ   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by CJ
I agree with Tom..........great idea, but during the time I would need them..........like now.....my cats are in the bags for the winter.
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posted 01-19-2005 08:47 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marty Usher     send a private message to Marty Usher   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Marty Usher
CJ - come on, there is NO WAY you would be cutting holes to install switches anywhere on your Prowlers, is there? That could lead to flames, engine enhancements, gears, and other modifications!
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posted 01-19-2005 08:58 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bob Goetz     send a private message to Bob Goetz   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Bob Goetz
The leather on the Prowler seats is bonded to the foam, you would have to cut it loose to install the heating pads.

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RHinson
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posted 01-19-2005 09:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for RHinson     send a private message to RHinson   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by RHinson
I keep mine in the garage also, but here in N.C the winter is cold and no snow. The last few months we have had little rain and no snow. If you leave the cat out for an hour or two while at a restaurant the interior is freezing when you get back to your car. Just thought the heated seats would be nice. Also, you would not have to drill any holes or alter your stock interior panels in any way.

Now concerning the seats being glued, I have been thinking of recovering the seats exactly like the stock covers. The only thing I would change is I would add dark grey suede inserts and switch to orange french stitching (my cat is orange). I am also thinking of getting a new shifter and brake boot in black leather with orange french stitching. Basically the look they use in the new GTO, 911, etc. My friend that has the Z06 had an yellow 911 turbo and the interior of both cars was done the same as what I want to do to the prowler. It was amazing.

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HEATED SEATS!!!!!!!!!!!.

This is Just a tech tip.

Have someone give you a real good spanking until your Butt turns BRIGHT RED Just before you get in the car and your seat will feel nice and toasty warm
Hope this helps.

Just Kidding.

Toys

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posted 01-19-2005 09:33 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marty Usher     send a private message to Marty Usher   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Marty Usher
quote:
Originally posted by RHinson:
Now concerning the seats being glued, I have been thinking of recovering the seats exactly like the stock covers. The only thing I would change is I would add dark grey suede inserts and switch to orange french stitching (my cat is orange). I am also thinking of getting a new shifter and brake boot in black leather with orange french stitching. Basically the look they use in the new GTO, 911, etc. My friend that has the Z06 had an yellow 911 turbo and the interior of both cars was done the same as what I want to do to the prowler. It was amazing.

Be sure you tell the upholstery shop to check your seats before they quote you a price. To do the job right you will need new foam. When they tore off the original leather on mine the foam came out in chunks.

The boots are easy to do. I've made new ones a couple of times.

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Originally posted by toys:
[B]HEATED SEATS!!!!!!!!!!!.

This is Just a tech tip.

Have someone give you a real good spanking until your Butt turns BRIGHT RED Just before you get in the car and your seat will feel nice and toasty warm
Hope this helps.

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.....I usually have Cookie sit in my seat for a short while, but a spankin' sounds like more fun

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posted 01-19-2005 10:05 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for TBarrow     send a private message to TBarrow   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by TBarrow
We are going to have them installed in ours when the sound system is upgraded.
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posted 01-19-2005 02:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for CJ     send a private message to CJ   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by CJ
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CJ - come on, there is NO WAY you would be cutting holes to install switches anywhere on your Prowlers, is there? That could lead to flames, engine enhancements, gears, and other modifications!

Stranger things have happened.....

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posted 01-19-2005 02:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marty Usher     send a private message to Marty Usher   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Marty Usher
CJ - you mean like side panels, painted bumpers, chrome grill and hard top?

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posted 01-19-2005 02:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for CJ     send a private message to CJ   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by CJ
Ummmmmmmmmmmmm.......yeah..........but you never know what's around the corner.........
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TUIB it looks like cookie has been loosing weight along with she is looking a little pale. Also you had better keep her away from the new Charger at the car shows or you might lose her to a rapper, you know they like them BIG BUTTS.

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Bob.....lack of beach time this winter explains the "whiter shade of pale"....snow has been bad recently and the Twinkie delivery truck missed a few days getting to our house.....
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posted 01-19-2005 05:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SuperKat     send a private message to SuperKat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by SuperKat
Annie loves her heated seats all year long. it seems to help her back. I'd like to learn more about adding to the prowler.

Thanks Ed.

This message has been edited by SuperKat on 01-20-2005 at 08:45 PM

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quote:
Originally posted by CJ:
Ummmmmmmmmmmmm.......yeah..........but you never know what's around the corner.........

Cool - I'll have to look closely at Power Tour!

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posted 01-19-2005 10:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ed monahan     send a private message to ed monahan   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by ed monahan
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Originally posted by SuperKat:
Annie loves her heated seats all year long. it seems to help her back. I'd like to learn more about adding to the prowler.

Sandy is the same way. It helps her hip and leg pain. Not to mention she is a freeze cat.
Sandy is taking Neurontin, which is actually an anti-seizure medicine but a side effect was that it blocks some pain. I have no idea how they discovered that, but thank goodness they did. You might tell Annie to ask her doctor about it. It has helped Sandy tremendously.

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posted 01-20-2005 04:29 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Chromer     send a private message to Chromer   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Chromer
This photo from SuperDave's post is one kind of "heated seat" you DON'T want!!

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posted 01-20-2005 11:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for CJ     send a private message to CJ   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by CJ
Bob received a flyer in the mail from a company called WarmSeats. They say that they are the DIY Leader of Automotive OEM Carbon FIber Seat Heaters. Maybe these would work in the Prowlers? Their website is: WarmSeats


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How about cold seats ? Don't know why they put a heater in the kat to begin with ! Don't even have one in the house.
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CJ,

Since the leather is glued directly to the seat, wouldn't is be a problem to install a seat heater? Aftermarket seat heaters are basically pads that usually install under the leather.

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I have no idea Orange, I just thought those who were considering it would be interested in checking out the website for these people.

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