Seat Cooling - Page 2

Bobfly · 07-06-2016, 07:30 AM

Mine work fine although on a really hot humid day it takes a few minutes to start being effective. I've actually had to turn them down a few times.

Atomic Ed · 07-06-2016, 11:18 AM

So I'm seeing a wide range of responses. I suspect the range of opinions is due to the fact that we're dealing with upholstery and variations in the padding installation could affect how well the seat cooling works.

I'll play with mine a little more, but I don't think mine are effective at all. May have to take it in and have the dealer check it out, but don't like the idea of the dealer tearing into the upholstery.

andrec10 · 07-06-2016, 12:33 PM

Mine work great. If my back is not sweating on a 90 degree day, I am a happy camper!

fsusmithc2 · 07-06-2016, 10:32 PM

Mine seemed ok the first couple times I tried them but I'm not so sure anymore. It seemed like during my initial testing that after having them on for a while I got used to it and couldn't tell they were on.

Also, and it may be my mind playing tricks on me but I swear trying them out today it seemed like the seat was getting warm instead of cool. Yes the vented seat function was on not the heated option and yes I could hear the fan running in the seat and I tried both the driver and passenger side. Anyone else experience this at all?

raptor5244 · 07-06-2016, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

Mine seemed ok the first couple times I tried them but I'm not so sure anymore. It seemed like during my initial testing that after having them on for a while I got used to it and couldn't tell they were on.

Also, and it may be my mind playing tricks on me but I swear trying them out today it seemed like the seat was getting warm instead of cool. Yes the vented seat function was on not the heated option and yes I could hear the fan running in the seat and I tried both the driver and passenger side. Anyone else experience this at all?

Well, I wonder if the seat has been cooking in the sun and you just turn the ventilated seats fans on then it could just circulate hot air. Others have said they work better if you set the AC to use the floor vents where the seat fans can pick up the cooler air and ventilate it through the seat.

ParisTNDude · 07-06-2016, 11:46 PM

It takes a good little while, but I can feel the cooler air on the seat bottom and my back. Just now using it fairly consistently.

enzia35 · 07-07-2016, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jaysonstuart

You can feel the air on your balloonknot

I like how it cools my nuts. On the Lexus, my 1SS doesn't have those seats.

jaysonstuart · 07-07-2016, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by enzia35

I like how it cools my nuts. On the Lexus, my 1SS doesn't have those seats.

Motorin Mark · 07-07-2016, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

Also, and it may be my mind playing tricks on me but I swear trying them out today it seemed like the seat was getting warm instead of cool. Yes the vented seat function was on not the heated option and yes I could hear the fan running in the seat and I tried both the driver and passenger side. Anyone else experience this at all?

Mine did the same exact thing today, granted the car was sitting here in 100 degree temps all day long but I could feel the cool on my bottom but my back was definitely getting warmer instead of cooler. I will put the A/C on the floor position ans see if that helps.

fsusmithc2 · 07-07-2016, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by raptor5244

Well, I wonder if the seat has been cooking in the sun and you just turn the ventilated seats fans on then it could just circulate hot air. Others have said they work better if you set the AC to use the floor vents where the seat fans can pick up the cooler air and ventilate it through the seat.

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Originally Posted by Motorin Mark

Mine did the same exact thing today, granted the car was sitting here in 100 degree temps all day long but I could feel the cool on my bottom but my back was definitely getting warmer instead of cooler. I will put the A/C on the floor position ans see if that helps.

Yeah it seems this requires a bit more experimentation. The seats weren't hot themselves when I experienced what I described but they seemed to get warmer when the fan was on. It's possible they were just pulling warm air from elsewhere in the car. I tried this morning and the cooling effect seemed to be fine.

I should mention that I've been leaving the A/C system on auto where the car controls fan speed, temp, and output location. I really love that feature. My apartment doesn't even have an auto cool/heat thermostat so I've been relishing the relative luxury of this option. Might try experimenting with manual, directing to the floors, and see what that does as related to the seats when I think they're not being effective.

MarkZ · 07-07-2016, 09:06 AM

The only way I can describe how the cooled seats feel, is like a cool menthol sensation....almost like someone put a small amount of BioFreeze on your skin.

Or Im crazy.

Bassment · 07-07-2016, 09:33 AM

I love the vented seats, I will never buy another car without them

fsusmithc2 · 07-07-2016, 12:44 PM

Worked again just fine today. A/C still on auto, hot and humid as all heck outside. I guess it's ok.

Motorin Mark · 07-07-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

Worked again just fine today. A/C still on auto, hot and humid as all heck outside. I guess it's ok.

Ok, great, I live in Florida also so I will try mine again this weekend.

07-06-2016, 07:30 AM	#15
Bobfly OspreyTech Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 310	Mine work fine although on a really hot humid day it takes a few minutes to start being effective. I've actually had to turn them down a few times. __________________ 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic w/Ash Grey Interior, Silver Rally Stripes, 6M, MRC, DPP, Nav, Sunroof & Black Bowties

07-06-2016, 12:33 PM	#17
andrec10 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6SP/Suby Legacy 6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 844	Mine work great. If my back is not sweating on a 90 degree day, I am a happy camper! __________________ TFPK40 Its Here! Finally came home on 3-31-16! Red Hot 2SS,6 Speed, NPP, MRC, Adrenaline Red interior, Silver Rally Stripes, NAV, Sunroof, 56W Split Spoke Wheels, Body color Hood vents, Body color Splash Guards and winter protection package. Ordered 1-28-16: 1100 2-11-2016 :2000 2-15-2016: 3000 TPW of 3/7...That went quick! 2-26-2016: 3400 Status TPW 3/7 3-5-2016 : 3800 3-8-2016 : 4300 3-11-2016 : 4B00 3-15-2016 : 4200 3-22-2016 : 4800 3-29-2016 : 6000!

07-06-2016, 10:32 PM	#18
fsusmithc2 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2017 2SS A8 50th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,261	Mine seemed ok the first couple times I tried them but I'm not so sure anymore. It seemed like during my initial testing that after having them on for a while I got used to it and couldn't tell they were on. Also, and it may be my mind playing tricks on me but I swear trying them out today it seemed like the seat was getting warm instead of cool. Yes the vented seat function was on not the heated option and yes I could hear the fan running in the seat and I tried both the driver and passenger side. Anyone else experience this at all? __________________ Current: 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary (#350)- 12.22 @ 115mph - MX0 8-speed automatic, CF5 power sunroof Former: 2012 1LT/RS A6 - 14.11 @ 99.75mph Order: TMFF65 1100 - 5/19/16 \| 2000 - 5/26/16 \| 3000 - 6/1/16 3100 - 6/6/16 (TPW 6/20) \| 3300 - 6/9/16 3400 - 6/10/16 \| 4200 - 6/23/16 \| 4300 - 6/28/16 5000 - 6/30/16 \| 6000 - 7/1/16 Club F1FTY

07-06-2016, 11:46 PM	#20
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	It takes a good little while, but I can feel the cooler air on the seat bottom and my back. Just now using it fairly consistently. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

07-07-2016, 09:06 AM	#25
MarkZ Drives: 2016 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Palm City, FL Posts: 186	The only way I can describe how the cooled seats feel, is like a cool menthol sensation....almost like someone put a small amount of BioFreeze on your skin. Or Im crazy. __________________ Mark

07-06-2016, 11:18 AM	#16
Atomic Ed Drives: 2001 Audi TT, 2016 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 833	So I'm seeing a wide range of responses. I suspect the range of opinions is due to the fact that we're dealing with upholstery and variations in the padding installation could affect how well the seat cooling works. I'll play with mine a little more, but I don't think mine are effective at all. May have to take it in and have the dealer check it out, but don't like the idea of the dealer tearing into the upholstery.

07-07-2016, 09:33 AM	#26
Bassment Drives: 2016 Red Hot 2SS M6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 468	I love the vented seats, I will never buy another car without them

07-07-2016, 12:44 PM	#27
fsusmithc2 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2017 2SS A8 50th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,261	Worked again just fine today. A/C still on auto, hot and humid as all heck outside. I guess it's ok. __________________ Current: 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary (#350)- 12.22 @ 115mph - MX0 8-speed automatic, CF5 power sunroof Former: 2012 1LT/RS A6 - 14.11 @ 99.75mph Order: TMFF65 1100 - 5/19/16 \| 2000 - 5/26/16 \| 3000 - 6/1/16 3100 - 6/6/16 (TPW 6/20) \| 3300 - 6/9/16 3400 - 6/10/16 \| 4200 - 6/23/16 \| 4300 - 6/28/16 5000 - 6/30/16 \| 6000 - 7/1/16 Club F1FTY

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