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Installing seat heater panels into 355GTS

Discussion in '348/355' started by New Zealand 355GTS, May 8, 2009.

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  1. New Zealand 355GTS

    Sep 23, 2006
    80
    Wellington New Zeala
    Full Name:
    Jonathan Paape
    Hi fellow 355 lovers.
    Yes the 355 is the best looking road model Ferrari ever made, however it wont turn a cold day to hot.
    Has anyone installed the carbon weave type seat heater panels into a 355? and has a few tips? Thanks 355 New Zealand
     
  2. James-NZ

    James-NZ F1 Veteran

    Jun 26, 2007
    5,822
    Hamilton, NewZealand
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    James
    Dude!! Harden up. It's not that cold in Wellington. :p

    ;)

    I'm sure it can be done easy enough, plenty of recaro seats out there with warmers in them. I would imagine you will need to keep the leather well conditioned as the heat will dry it out fast. Do you have a aftermarket unit in mind??

    (p.s. My email is still playing up)
     
  3. New Zealand 355GTS

    Sep 23, 2006
    80
    Wellington New Zeala
    Full Name:
    Jonathan Paape
    http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/inseluinairc.html

    They have them for $US100 each.

    Just ordered a HVAC overlay from the States.
    Cleaned up my air con knobs, a pain, then polished with Silvo. looks like new.

    Did you scrub down the ashtray section and repaint?
    How do you get the flags of the the lid?

    Hope lifes good and the exhaust is keeping the nieghbours awake!
     
  4. FandLcars

    FandLcars F1 Rookie

    Aug 6, 2006
    3,057
    Tempe, Az
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    Rick Schumm
    Would some nice seat covers work in colder months? I know they do cover up the nice seats.
     
  5. James-NZ

    James-NZ F1 Veteran

    Jun 26, 2007
    5,822
    Hamilton, NewZealand
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    James
    Makes a huge difference to the interior once all the parts are cleaned up, my steering column cover was the worst part to clean up, but worth the effort. Yep. I cleaned up the ashtray, and every plastic part. The flags just unbolt from underneath the lid. The lid its self is metal so easy to strip, thinners and a rag. The plastic parts need a little more care but the iso you mentioned in your email will work great there, still hours of fun.
    What are you using to refinish (i.e repaint)? I used the "plasti dip" spray on mine, very similar to the factory finish but no good for the door handles as it peals. I can send you down some if you like? :)

    Life is fantastic for me, my neighbors, well lets just say, its been mentioned. You should hear it now, with out the cats! :eek:

    Say hi to your lovely wife from me. :D
     
  6. New Zealand 355GTS

    Sep 23, 2006
    80
    Wellington New Zeala
    Full Name:
    Jonathan Paape
    Whats your mobile number Big Boy?

    JP
     

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