1LE Recaro seats heated and cooled?! - Page 36

Tommy G · 06-19-2019, 01:33 PM

I did the kit for both seats last week. Works great! Only thing I would note, is to install the switch with the led towards the bottom. That makes it more natural up-on/down-off switch movement, and the led light is more visible that way. So nice to not have my backside feel smothered and sweaty!

TJay74 · 06-19-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy G

I did the kit for both seats last week. Works great! Only thing I would note, is to install the switch with the led towards the bottom. That makes it more natural up-on/down-off switch movement, and the led light is more visible that way. So nice to not have my backside feel smothered and sweaty!

How long did the install take you? I am thinking of doing mine this weekend.

Tommy G · 06-19-2019, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

How long did the install take you? I am thinking of doing mine this weekend.

2-3 hours taking my time. I wasn't really keeping track

racerx8 · 06-20-2019, 07:09 PM

Gen5Diy has brought a great addition/solution to the 1SS/1LE group with their cooling fan harness!

Install in about 3 hrs taking my time now I'm a cool ass dude...lol sorry couldn't resist

BTW I also bought the Homelink console for my 1SS, install less than 15 minutes. Thanks Gen5diy!

DenverTaco07 · 06-22-2019, 11:50 AM

How are you guys adjusting the fan speed as described in the video? In the video they adjust on the bench, but I don't have a way to do that.

so, cable everything together but don't bolt down the seats before adjusting?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-22-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

How are you guys adjusting the fan speed as described in the video? In the video they adjust on the bench, but I don't have a way to do that.

so, cable everything together but don't bolt down the seats before adjusting?

You can do it by doing the adjustment before you bolt down the seat, plug it all in and use the switch to set the seat as high as you can, then if need more room tilt it up from the back.

DenverTaco07 · 06-22-2019, 02:34 PM

yup... gonna see if i can get my fat head down low enough

i'll use my ears and maybe a mirror.

DorkMissile · 06-22-2019, 05:30 PM

The trick I used to setting the fan speed is to just barely touch the fan while it is running so I could "hear" the nubs on the inner part of the fan touching my finger. These kind of fans won't hurt you at all, but by doing this I could dial up the speed until the fan stopped and then just slowly roll the knob back until the fan started again. Then just moved onto the other seat.

With the exception of crimped on terminals for the switch (I had two come off just routing the wires thru the seat - so I soldered the wires to the switch and heat-shrunk the connections), I think the kit is a great investment and worth the money

DenverTaco07 · 06-22-2019, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DorkMissile

The trick I used to setting the fan speed is to just barely touch the fan while it is running so I could "hear" the nubs on the inner part of the fan touching my finger. These kind of fans won't hurt you at all, but by doing this I could dial up the speed until the fan stopped and then just slowly roll the knob back until the fan started again. Then just moved onto the other seat.

With the exception of crimped on terminals for the switch (I had two come off just routing the wires thru the seat - so I soldered the wires to the switch and heat-shrunk the connections), I think the kit is a great investment and worth the money

they are loud enough you don't even need to go that far.

i like what u did withe the switch, i actually didnt have good contnuity on one and thought i had a bad kit or fan. popped the switch and it looked like loose connection, i just used needle nose and crimped.

DenverTaco07 · 06-22-2019, 08:09 PM

install completed.

my derrière

Tommy G · 06-22-2019, 09:35 PM

I was able to adjust the knobs with the seats bolted down. Just have to listen for the fans turning on and off.

Chris C 1SS 1LE · 06-23-2019, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerx8

Gen5Diy has brought a great addition/solution to the 1SS/1LE group with their cooling fan harness!

Install in about 3 hrs taking my time now I'm a cool ass dude...lol sorry couldn't resist

BTW I also bought the Homelink console for my 1SS, install less than 15 minutes. Thanks Gen5diy!

Going to check these out. Thx.

madscotsman · 06-25-2019, 01:36 PM

Silly question, I know, but I'm assuming you disconnect the negative battery terminal before unplugging the harnesses under the seats, correct?? It wasn't shown or mentioned in the installation video.

Also does anyone know if the the small triangular switch panels on the sides of the seats replaceable if you ever want to return to stock?

camaroJD · 06-25-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by madscotsman

Also does anyone know if the the small triangular switch panels on the sides of the seats replaceable if you ever want to return to stock?

I want to know this as well and haven't found an answer. I'm not drilling into it until I know it's easy to replace.

06-20-2019, 07:09 PM	#494
racerx8 Drives: '18 1LE '16 Z06 '22 Z51 '23 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MA Posts: 137	Gen5Diy Fan harness Gen5Diy has brought a great addition/solution to the 1SS/1LE group with their cooling fan harness! Install in about 3 hrs taking my time now I'm a cool ass dude...lol sorry couldn't resist BTW I also bought the Homelink console for my 1SS, install less than 15 minutes. Thanks Gen5diy!

06-22-2019, 11:50 AM	#495
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	How are you guys adjusting the fan speed as described in the video? In the video they adjust on the bench, but I don't have a way to do that. so, cable everything together but don't bolt down the seats before adjusting? __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

06-22-2019, 02:34 PM	#497
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	yup... gonna see if i can get my fat head down low enough i'll use my ears and maybe a mirror. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

06-22-2019, 08:09 PM	#500
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	install completed. my derrière __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

06-19-2019, 01:33 PM	#491
Tommy G Drives: 18 1LE/1SS, 08 G8 GT, 13 GTI Join Date: May 2017 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 56	I did the kit for both seats last week. Works great! Only thing I would note, is to install the switch with the led towards the bottom. That makes it more natural up-on/down-off switch movement, and the led light is more visible that way. So nice to not have my backside feel smothered and sweaty!

06-22-2019, 05:30 PM	#498
DorkMissile Drives: DZ Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Alaska Posts: 612	The trick I used to setting the fan speed is to just barely touch the fan while it is running so I could "hear" the nubs on the inner part of the fan touching my finger. These kind of fans won't hurt you at all, but by doing this I could dial up the speed until the fan stopped and then just slowly roll the knob back until the fan started again. Then just moved onto the other seat. With the exception of crimped on terminals for the switch (I had two come off just routing the wires thru the seat - so I soldered the wires to the switch and heat-shrunk the connections), I think the kit is a great investment and worth the money

06-22-2019, 09:35 PM	#501
Tommy G Drives: 18 1LE/1SS, 08 G8 GT, 13 GTI Join Date: May 2017 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 56	I was able to adjust the knobs with the seats bolted down. Just have to listen for the fans turning on and off.

06-25-2019, 01:36 PM	#503
madscotsman Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 156	Silly question, I know, but I'm assuming you disconnect the negative battery terminal before unplugging the harnesses under the seats, correct?? It wasn't shown or mentioned in the installation video. Also does anyone know if the the small triangular switch panels on the sides of the seats replaceable if you ever want to return to stock?

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