Vented seat performance

17rsvert · 06-17-2018, 06:41 AM

How much air flow is typical for the vented seats set on high? I'm suprised that I can barely feel any airflow.

Herewego · 06-17-2018, 07:06 AM

It's not that powerful. The fan is very small but I think it works fine, at least for me.

arpad_m · 06-17-2018, 07:26 AM

Certainly not a vacuum cleaner in reverse, but sufficient. We had about 90 degrees outside the other day, and I could definitely feel the cool airflow (at max level) right after getting into the car from the heat.

fastball · 06-17-2018, 07:48 AM

It basically just has a few computer chassis cooling fans under the seat cushion. You’ll get airflow but it’s not gonna blow up Marilyn Monroe’s skirt.

Magnum922 · 06-17-2018, 08:07 AM

It keeps you from sweating which is nice with leather.

1hprush · 06-17-2018, 08:09 AM

Designed to cool the seat, not your ass!

17rsvert · 06-17-2018, 08:48 AM

I barely feel it. Anyone ever attempt a fan upgrade?

Soleil · 06-17-2018, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnum922

It keeps you from sweating which is nice with leather.

+1.

You shouldn’t feel an air draft. I find it very comfortable.

16CamaroSS · 06-17-2018, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 17rsvert

I barely feel it. Anyone ever attempt a fan upgrade?

Same problem for me and wondering the same about upgrade. Having AC blow to the footwell does help a tad as it blows cooler air.

danhr · 06-17-2018, 02:20 PM

Wear basketball shorts and go commando.

50MileSmile · 06-17-2018, 05:05 PM

Technically, the fans don’t “cool.” They just move air from the surrounding area toward your rear end. The cooling effect is similar to wind chill causing temperatures to feel cooler (or a ceiling fan blowing on you during summer), but in this case you can only count on feeling a few degrees’ worth of difference.

17rsvert · 06-17-2018, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50MileSmile

Technically, the fans don’t “cool.” They just move air from the surrounding area toward your rear end. The cooling effect is similar to wind chill causing temperatures to feel cooler (or a ceiling fan blowing on you during summer), but in this case you can only count on feeling a few degrees’ worth of difference.

I understand that the seats are ventilated, not cooled, and any effect is from 'wind chill' not temperature change. But still i wish there was a bit more air flow at the highest setting, I barely feel anything.

brap999 · 06-17-2018, 06:51 PM

The first time I turned it on I felt the seat actually get cooler. Since then I haven’t felt that same sensation, but it does prevent the seat from getting warmer on a hot day.

arpad_m · 06-17-2018, 08:27 PM

You guys do turn the A/C on as well, right? Otherwise the seat fans will shift warm air around, which doesn't help much. I do feel the air movement, and the fans are actually quite audible.

06-17-2018, 06:41 AM	#1
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	Vented seat performance How much air flow is typical for the vented seats set on high? I'm suprised that I can barely feel any airflow.

06-17-2018, 07:06 AM	#2
Herewego Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Western PA Posts: 133	It's not that powerful. The fan is very small but I think it works fine, at least for me. __________________

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arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,476 View My Garage	Certainly not a vacuum cleaner in reverse, but sufficient. We had about 90 degrees outside the other day, and I could definitely feel the cool airflow (at max level) right after getting into the car from the heat. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

06-17-2018, 06:51 PM	#13
brap999 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 115	The first time I turned it on I felt the seat actually get cooler. Since then I haven’t felt that same sensation, but it does prevent the seat from getting warmer on a hot day. __________________ 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1-1LE 2015 Silverado 2500HD 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 1998 Dodge Viper GTS 1972 Pontiac GTO 1963 Chevy C10 short bed, T5, 350, lowered

06-17-2018, 08:27 PM	#14
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,476 View My Garage	You guys do turn the A/C on as well, right? Otherwise the seat fans will shift warm air around, which doesn't help much. I do feel the air movement, and the fans are actually quite audible. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

06-17-2018, 07:48 AM	#4
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,361	It basically just has a few computer chassis cooling fans under the seat cushion. You’ll get airflow but it’s not gonna blow up Marilyn Monroe’s skirt.

06-17-2018, 08:07 AM	#5
Magnum922 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North carolina Posts: 336	It keeps you from sweating which is nice with leather.

06-17-2018, 08:09 AM	#6
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	Designed to cool the seat, not your ass!

06-17-2018, 08:48 AM	#7
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	I barely feel it. Anyone ever attempt a fan upgrade?

06-17-2018, 02:20 PM	#10
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	Wear basketball shorts and go commando.

06-17-2018, 05:05 PM	#11
50MileSmile Drives: 2023 2SS, 2018 1SS 1LE, 1993 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 819	Technically, the fans don’t “cool.” They just move air from the surrounding area toward your rear end. The cooling effect is similar to wind chill causing temperatures to feel cooler (or a ceiling fan blowing on you during summer), but in this case you can only count on feeling a few degrees’ worth of difference.

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