Glad i specced heated seats already!

teaston · 08-20-2014, 03:33 AM

It is a bit sad that i need them at this time of year but as i refuse to wear a jumper in August, they have been needed to take the chill off the leather these past two mornings!

....,,,,..,,.. · 08-20-2014, 03:36 AM

Lol, yes they do come in to their own at times.

Used mine last week for a v early drive.

Also I don't actually own a jumper or cardigan etc, not bought one since I was a teenager.....

However heated seats are a must with leather and just add that extra comfort level and brat for bad backs.

teaston · 08-20-2014, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Lol, yes they do come in to their own at times.

Used mine last week for a v early drive.

Also I don't actually own a jumper or cardigan etc, not bought one since I was a teenager.....

However heated seats are a must with leather and just add that extra comfort level and brat for bad backs.

Yep, i didn't need them in my cloth E90, but they're a definite must have in leather cars!

Tengocity · 08-20-2014, 04:21 AM

They also allow you to turn the air temps down, but still keep cosy.

nas80 · 08-20-2014, 05:32 AM

driving along with a warm arse and a cold face has a lot to be said you know.

F30AM · 08-20-2014, 05:51 AM

I wear Long Johns + heat the seats.

BGB · 08-20-2014, 05:55 AM

Wimp

here in Scotland when it gets to below freezing we turn the air con off

F30AM · 08-20-2014, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BGB

Wimp

here in Scotland when it gets to below freezing we turn the air con off

Yes, it is true. Do you also drive around in a knickerless kilt?

matt_320d · 08-20-2014, 05:59 AM

I've not specced heated seats on my upcoming car. Maybe a mistake....hmm.

I had them in my alfa a few years ago, and constantly found I was either cold or burning my bum off...in the end I left them off most of the time.

BGB · 08-20-2014, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Yes, it is true. Do you also drive around in a knickerless kilt?

except on Sundays when i wear my wifes......

Tengocity · 08-20-2014, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BGB

Wimp

here in Scotland when it gets to below freezing we turn the air con off

Most folk in Scotland I know don't use the air con at all.. too worried about it's minuscule effect on fuel economy!

BGB · 08-20-2014, 06:49 AM

i used mien when I went abroad

to Londonshire

....,,,,..,,.. · 08-20-2014, 07:08 AM

The Geordie Thermometer

50 Degrees. Southerners turn on their heating. Geordies plant their gardens.

40 Degrees. Southerners shiver uncontrollably. Geordies Sunbathe.

30 Degrees. Southern cars will not start. Geordies drive with their windows down

20 Degrees. Southerners wear coats, gloves, and wool hats. Geordies throw a t-shirt on (Girls start wearing mini-skirts)

10 Degrees. Southerners begin to Evacuate. Geordies go swimming in the North Sea.

Zero degrees. Southern landlords turn up the heat. Geordies have the last barbecue before it gets cold.

Minus 10 Degrees. Southerners cease to exist. Geordies throw on a lightweight jacket.

Minus 80 Degrees. Polar bears wonder if it’s worth it. Geordie Boy scouts start wearing long trousers.

Minus 100 Degrees. Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. Geordies put on their long johns.

Minus 173 Degrees. Alcohol freezes. Geordies become frustrated because the pubs are shut.

Minus 297 Degrees. Microbiological life starts to disappear. The cows on Newcastle town moor complain of vets with cold hands.

Minus 460 Degrees. All atomic motion stops. Geordies start to stamp their feet and blow on their hands.

Minus 500 Degrees. Hell freezes over……….Sunderland qualify for Europe.

teaston · 08-20-2014, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

The Geordie Thermometer

50 Degrees. Southerners turn on their heating. Geordies plant their gardens.

40 Degrees. Southerners shiver uncontrollably. Geordies Sunbathe.

30 Degrees. Southern cars will not start. Geordies drive with their windows down

20 Degrees. Southerners wear coats, gloves, and wool hats. Geordies throw a t-shirt on (Girls start wearing mini-skirts)

10 Degrees. Southerners begin to Evacuate. Geordies go swimming in the North Sea.

Zero degrees. Southern landlords turn up the heat. Geordies have the last barbecue before it gets cold.

Minus 10 Degrees. Southerners cease to exist. Geordies throw on a lightweight jacket.

Minus 80 Degrees. Polar bears wonder if its worth it. Geordie Boy scouts start wearing long trousers.

Minus 100 Degrees. Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. Geordies put on their long johns.

Minus 173 Degrees. Alcohol freezes. Geordies become frustrated because the pubs are shut.

Minus 297 Degrees. Microbiological life starts to disappear. The cows on Newcastle town moor complain of vets with cold hands.

Minus 460 Degrees. All atomic motion stops. Geordies start to stamp their feet and blow on their hands.

Minus 500 Degrees. Hell freezes over.Sunderland qualify for Europe.

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teaston · 08-20-2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by matt_320d

I've not specced heated seats on my upcoming car. Maybe a mistake....hmm.

I had them in my alfa a few years ago, and constantly found I was either cold or burning my bum off...in the end I left them off most of the time.

Did the alfa have different settings? BMW's have 3 different levels for them.

Nick the Greek · 08-20-2014, 07:12 AM

You have the bottom of a lady teaston........

teaston · 08-20-2014, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

You have the bottom of a lady teaston........

It was more my back that was cold through my thin shirt tbh. But having toasty buns as well was nice!

Deimos · 08-20-2014, 07:19 AM

I have had mine on 1 a few times in the last week at 5:30 am, and yes its to ease my back rather than because im cold.

i have never left my heated seat on 3, that is bonkers to the point of burning!

SkyJawa · 08-20-2014, 07:36 AM

had mine on yesterday and today at 6:30am. just takes the edge off, as does the heated wheel which is also great!

BGB · 08-20-2014, 07:42 AM

My dad says heated seats in his day was called Flatulence

Nick the Greek · 08-20-2014, 07:48 AM

^^^
Bloody Youngsters Of Today, Never Had It So Easy..........

matt_320d · 08-20-2014, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Did the alfa have different settings? BMW's have 3 different levels for them.

Yes...the Alfa had three settings "Off", "On" and "You've left your heated seat on for more than 5 minutes and your car is now on fire"

Was an Alfa after all

I was torn on whether to spec it...along with comfort entry it was something that was more on my "nice to have" than essentials list...

I went 330d rather than 320d and had to make a few savings on spec somewhere as a result.

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....,,,,..,,.. General 6734 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	The Geordie Thermometer 50 Degrees. Southerners turn on their heating. Geordies plant their gardens. 40 Degrees. Southerners shiver uncontrollably. Geordies Sunbathe. 30 Degrees. Southern cars will not start. Geordies drive with their windows down 20 Degrees. Southerners wear coats, gloves, and wool hats. Geordies throw a t-shirt on (Girls start wearing mini-skirts) 10 Degrees. Southerners begin to Evacuate. Geordies go swimming in the North Sea. Zero degrees. Southern landlords turn up the heat. Geordies have the last barbecue before it gets cold. Minus 10 Degrees. Southerners cease to exist. Geordies throw on a lightweight jacket. Minus 80 Degrees. Polar bears wonder if it’s worth it. Geordie Boy scouts start wearing long trousers. Minus 100 Degrees. Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. Geordies put on their long johns. Minus 173 Degrees. Alcohol freezes. Geordies become frustrated because the pubs are shut. Minus 297 Degrees. Microbiological life starts to disappear. The cows on Newcastle town moor complain of vets with cold hands. Minus 460 Degrees. All atomic motion stops. Geordies start to stamp their feet and blow on their hands. Minus 500 Degrees. Hell freezes over……….Sunderland qualify for Europe.
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