Heated seat covers.. Ordered one to see how it is!

JoeMc · 4th December 2016, 18:45

I miss my heated seats from my previous 7 series and my current E60 M5!

But, as that's stored away for the winter months, I wanted to see what I can do with the ZT without having to retrofit the OEM seats OR take the current ones apart to fit the aftermarket elements you can buy

I've bought one, for now, heated seat cover from Amazon, in grey to match the Alcantara my current seats have, to see a) how it is/works and b) whether it'll work as I'd like!

They all seem to have mixed reviews, but this one seems to have the most good reviews etc...

The poor reviews are people whining about them being for LHD cars and with a short cable that doesn't stretch to the 12V socket etc...

So, I've ordered the seat cover, an extension for the 12V socket and a multi-socket for the 12v charger socket etc...

Plan is to run the extension under the central console (well, push it under for now) and have the connections under the seat etc...

Further plan is to see if I can lift the centre console out and then attach the multi-socket adapter into the cubby (it get's used for nowt else) and then run things from there...

Has anyone done anything similar or fitted another 12v socket/adapter into the central cubby box?

These are the bits I've ordered:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Upgraded-AV...ds=AVANTEK+R41

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Extens...ords=Hama+1.5m

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heater-Heat...Car+Front+Seat

bikerdude666 · 4th December 2016, 19:10

I bought myself a heated seat cover from Aldi last year for about £10 I think. I like it, 2 heat settings, plugs into the cigarette lighter, and protects the seat from anything I've got on myself after work.

JoeMc · 4th December 2016, 19:20

Mines mainly for my aching back before & after training

I like to get to the gym somewhat pliable and not stiff as a board and found the heated seats really helped!

I've retired from competing in weightlifting, but still train and I coach now too, so I'm more or less at the gym every afternoon!

Plus, it'd be nice to have a warm seat to be on and it's something to faff with haha

humptynumpty · 4th December 2016, 20:31

I seen heatef steering wheel covers and wondered if they could be fitted with cables running inside wheel and out through holes other cables go through behind dash and soldered to cig connections with an in lune switch somewere?

kbradley75 · 4th December 2016, 20:33

We bought the Lidl version last year - about £10. Wasn't expecting much but it has actually been excellent.

billcoleman · 5th December 2016, 05:02

Are these covers compatible with the seat airbags?

stevenicks · 5th December 2016, 05:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikerdude666

I bought myself a heated seat cover from Aldi last year for about £10 I think. I like it, 2 heat settings, plugs into the cigarette lighter, and protects the seat from anything I've got on myself after work.

I bought one of these from Aldi a couple of weeks ago for £9:99. Absolutely brilliant, chuffed to NAAFI breaks with it

JoeMc · 5th December 2016, 06:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by billcoleman

Are these covers compatible with the seat airbags?

They only sit on the front of the seat and have basic elastic straps, so can't see them causing any issues with the airbags

cat · 5th December 2016, 09:28

Hi there,
Whilst you're on the subject, has anybody fitted rear heated seats? The kids in the back are jealous when I put the heated seat on in the front. They asked me to put the rear seats on and when I told them only the front seats are heated they asked me to get someone to fit it in the rear.

Neil1 · 5th December 2016, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by cat

Hi there,
Whilst you're on the subject, has anybody fitted rear heated seats? The kids in the back are jealous when I put the heated seat on in the front. They asked me to put the rear seats on and when I told them only the front seats are heated they asked me to get someone to fit it in the rear.

'Heated seats in the back for the kids', cannot believe that one!

4th December 2016, 18:45	#1
JoeMc Loves to post MG ZT V6 / BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bamber Bridge Posts: 372 Thanks: 34 Thanked 62 Times in 51 Posts	Heated seat covers.. Ordered one to see how it is! I miss my heated seats from my previous 7 series and my current E60 M5! But, as that's stored away for the winter months, I wanted to see what I can do with the ZT without having to retrofit the OEM seats OR take the current ones apart to fit the aftermarket elements you can buy I've bought one, for now, heated seat cover from Amazon, in grey to match the Alcantara my current seats have, to see a) how it is/works and b) whether it'll work as I'd like! They all seem to have mixed reviews, but this one seems to have the most good reviews etc... The poor reviews are people whining about them being for LHD cars and with a short cable that doesn't stretch to the 12V socket etc... So, I've ordered the seat cover, an extension for the 12V socket and a multi-socket for the 12v charger socket etc... Plan is to run the extension under the central console (well, push it under for now) and have the connections under the seat etc... Further plan is to see if I can lift the centre console out and then attach the multi-socket adapter into the cubby (it get's used for nowt else) and then run things from there... Has anyone done anything similar or fitted another 12v socket/adapter into the central cubby box? These are the bits I've ordered: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Upgraded-AV...ds=AVANTEK+R41 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Extens...ords=Hama+1.5m https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heater-Heat...Car+Front+Seat

5th December 2016, 09:28	#9
cat Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrington Posts: 115 Thanks: 76 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	rear heated seat? Hi there, Whilst you're on the subject, has anybody fitted rear heated seats? The kids in the back are jealous when I put the heated seat on in the front. They asked me to put the rear seats on and when I told them only the front seats are heated they asked me to get someone to fit it in the rear. Last edited by cat; 5th December 2016 at 09:29.. Reason: grammer

4th December 2016, 19:10	#2
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	I bought myself a heated seat cover from Aldi last year for about £10 I think. I like it, 2 heat settings, plugs into the cigarette lighter, and protects the seat from anything I've got on myself after work.

4th December 2016, 19:20	#3
JoeMc Loves to post MG ZT V6 / BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bamber Bridge Posts: 372 Thanks: 34 Thanked 62 Times in 51 Posts	Mines mainly for my aching back before & after training I like to get to the gym somewhat pliable and not stiff as a board and found the heated seats really helped! I've retired from competing in weightlifting, but still train and I coach now too, so I'm more or less at the gym every afternoon! Plus, it'd be nice to have a warm seat to be on and it's something to faff with haha

4th December 2016, 20:31	#4
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	I seen heatef steering wheel covers and wondered if they could be fitted with cables running inside wheel and out through holes other cables go through behind dash and soldered to cig connections with an in lune switch somewere?

4th December 2016, 20:33	#5
kbradley75 Newbie Rover 75 CDTI Contempoary SE Auto Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Dublin Posts: 19 Thanks: 48 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	We bought the Lidl version last year - about £10. Wasn't expecting much but it has actually been excellent.

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billcoleman Gets stuck in MGZT-T Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 578 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	Are these covers compatible with the seat airbags?