heated seats/weight?

npcars · 09-24-2007, 10:59 AM

hey guys, just wondering if adding the heated seats option would add much weight to the car. im not really familiar with what kind of system this uses and whether it's heavy or not. thanks

GregW / Oregon · 09-24-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by npcars

hey guys, just wondering if adding the heated seats option would add much weight to the car. im not really familiar with what kind of system this uses and whether it's heavy or not. thanks

Very little weight with this system. It's just some electrical resistance elements, wiring and switches. No motors or anything like that. Can't be more than 2-3 lbs total for the two front seats.

npcars · 09-24-2007, 01:10 PM

i'll take it! thanks

wrickem · 09-24-2007, 01:47 PM

Don't forget a couple more ounces for the on/off button. That will definietly slow you down

phoenixbmwlife · 09-24-2007, 03:05 PM

Are you sure about that? 2-3lbs total sounds way too conservative. Adding heated seats usually weigh a lot more. I'm not sure about the E90 seats tho cause I haven't taken one out.

GregW / Oregon · 09-24-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by K3N R3D

Are you sure about that? 2-3lbs total sounds way too conservative. Adding heated seats usually weigh a lot more. I'm not sure about the E90 seats tho cause I haven't taken one out.

No, not sure--that's a guess. But they just consist of 4 lightweight flexible grids plus a few wires and a couple switches. Can't be more than 5# for sure.

phoenixbmwlife · 09-24-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

No, not sure--that's a guess. But they just consist of 4 lightweight flexible grids plus a few wires and a couple switches. Can't be more than 5# for sure.

If thats right then its better to get it since it wont make a difference at all. Well actually it will. Now your arse wont be cold in the winter lol

esquire · 09-24-2007, 07:09 PM

i've actually been curious about this same question for quite a while... there has to be somebody in the know about this like maybe member Ward.

it would be nice to have somebody on this forum who works at the BMW manufacturing plant.

- esquire

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