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RHinson Prowler Enthusiast From:Greensboro, NC, USA |
posted 01-19-2005 08:20 AM
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. |
Tom Santella Prowler Junkie From:Sandy Hook Ct. USA |
posted 01-19-2005 08:22 AM
It would be kind of nice. But most times I would need the heated seats, my Kat is tucked in the garage. ------------------ |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 01-19-2005 08:34 AM
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. |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 01-19-2005 08:47 AM
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! |
Bob Goetz POA Site Supporter Mr. Real Rod From:Belle Plaine MN USA |
posted 01-19-2005 08:58 AM
The leather on the Prowler seats is bonded to the foam, you would have to cut it loose to install the heating pads. ------------------ |
RHinson Prowler Enthusiast From:Greensboro, NC, USA |
posted 01-19-2005 09:18 AM
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. |
toys POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:kensington Conn, USA |
posted 01-19-2005 09:22 AM
HEATED SEATS!!!!!!!!!!!. This is Just a tech tip. Just Kidding. Toys |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 01-19-2005 09:33 AM
quote: 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. |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 01-19-2005 09:41 AM
Originally posted by toys: [B]HEATED SEATS!!!!!!!!!!!. This is Just a tech tip. .................................................... .....I usually have Cookie sit in my seat for a short while, but a spankin' sounds like more fun |
TBarrow Prowler Junkie From:Cypress, Texas, USA |
posted 01-19-2005 10:05 AM
We are going to have them installed in ours when the sound system is upgraded. |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 01-19-2005 02:12 PM
quote: Stranger things have happened..... |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 01-19-2005 02:31 PM
CJ - you mean like side panels, painted bumpers, chrome grill and hard top? ------------------ |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 01-19-2005 02:54 PM
Ummmmmmmmmmmmm.......yeah..........but you never know what's around the corner......... |
Bob Goetz POA Site Supporter Mr. Real Rod From:Belle Plaine MN USA |
posted 01-19-2005 02:59 PM
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. ------------------ |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 01-19-2005 04:37 PM
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..... |
SuperKat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
posted 01-19-2005 05:36 PM
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 |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 01-19-2005 09:17 PM
quote: Cool - I'll have to look closely at Power Tour! |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 01-19-2005 10:46 PM
quote: 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. |
Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 01-20-2005 04:29 AM
This photo from SuperDave's post is one kind of "heated seat" you DON'T want!! |
GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA |
posted 01-20-2005 10:34 AM
bottle rocket butt |
Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 01-20-2005 07:17 PM
"Yea...sure enough Geno..it's pop bottle Rocket butt alright.." |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 01-20-2005 11:24 PM
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 |
R Dorigo Prowler Enthusiast From:Kailua Kona, Hawaii |
posted 01-21-2005 12:09 AM
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. |
Orange unregistered Admin Use |
posted 01-21-2005 01:48 AM
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. |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 01-21-2005 10:29 PM
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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