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Old 07-14-2014, 04:00 PM
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Heated & Cooled Seating

Hey guys. I have been looking around and tracking through the forum but not a lot of information is given out about either doing a swap for Heated & Cooled Seating or just options in general to have availability of cooled seating. I was wondering if anybody has any information they would like to bring to the forum on this matter. Also i have had a chance to check around and found Viotek Tru-Comfort Heated and Cooled Auto Seat Cushions and was wondering if anybody has looked into them or experienced them first hand. Thanks.
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 10:10 PM
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I've never sat in a car with cooled seating. Is it that nice? I imagine it would require setting up something like a radiator inside the seat.
 
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It's an option in bmws to have ventilated seats as well as heated seats but it's just a fan and does not have cooling ability. Not many cars have actual cooled seats. I'm sure Mercedes does tho. But at the end of the day, do u really need it? I just live with having a sweaty butt
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 10:59 PM
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I have cooled seats in my truck, it helps a bit but it's just blowing air, not refrigerated air.
 
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Originally Posted by ronnieballgame
I have cooled seats in my truck, it helps a bit but it's just blowing air, not refrigerated air.
Aw, that's gay. I was always under the impression that there was some sort of venting from the AC that actually cooled the seats
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Gdirtyfive55
Aw, that's gay. I was always under the impression that there was some sort of venting from the AC that actually cooled the seats
Sadly no. It came with the options package, I wouldn't go out of my way to specifically select the option....meh is my opinion of cooled seats.
 
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On long car trips my back does get heated...!
 
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I thought the newer infinitis have cooled seats?! It would be a nice feature for the summers to prevent swamp ***.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 11:24 PM
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The only G37s I have noticed is the Convertibles do come with the option of Heated and Cooled seating.
 
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Old 07-16-2014, 07:43 AM
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My wife's Hyundai has heated and cooled seats... and they are amazing. If kinda feels like you are peeing your pants but in a good way. Cool and relaxing.
 
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Old 07-16-2014, 08:39 AM
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When the heating /cooling feature stops working or breaks, I'm sure it will be crazy expensive to fix.
 
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^^ Not on a Hyundai.

An entire replacement seat with track, heated/cooled from Azera is $1437. Just the lower heated cushion assembly is $271. (according to hyundaiparts123.com)

On G37s the lower cushion assembly alone with heater, is $4,785. (according to infinitipartsusa.com) I actually had mine replaced under warranty on my G37 due to leather bubbling 6 months after I bought it (common issue). Just to replace the cushion (no heater, motor, track ect) was $2100.
 

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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
^^ Not on a Hyundai.
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Anybody have any thoughts about Viotek Tru-Comfort Heated and Cooled Auto Seat Cushions as a good option for our vehicles besides doing wiring and seat swap?
 
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Just sit on an ice pack
 


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