jlparsons
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 11:54 AM |
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Heater or no...?
My limited time in 7alikes has been in warmer months, but I'm keen for my build to be as cold weather usable as possible. My question is this -
with all that wind buffeting about, is there any noticeable benefit in having a heater blowing hot air into the footwells or at you from the dash?
I'll not have a windscreen to demist so no SVA issues not having one, as far as I know?
Gut feeling tells me it'll make not a lot of odds. On the other hand drop top manufacturers seem to go to a lot of trouble to blast their
occupants with hot air, ie mercedes airscarf system which (I think) blasts you from over your shoulders. And you've got a lot of heat to play
with when you tap it from the coolant circuit...
So what do people think? What difference has it made in your cars if you bothered?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 12:00 PM |
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Fit a heater and stick the ducting up either your trouser leg or into your jacket, toasty  you could go all NASA and fit plumbing connections onto a
jacket for a high tec spaceman look 
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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donut
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 12:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Fit a heater and stick the ducting up either your trouser leg or into your jacket, toasty you could go all NASA and fit plumbing connections onto a
jacket for a high tec spaceman look
Ooooh now that sounds nice.......... as i'm sitting here looking out the window at the 45+mph
winds and driving rain!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 12:19 PM |
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^^^ the sun came out earlier down here  but its a bit overcast now 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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BenB
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 12:32 PM |
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My feet rarely get cold when I'm in the car- the firewall and drivetunnel get quite nicely toast warm. Might be nice to have some warm air for
the rest of the cabin but Se7ens are so open it'd be difficult to keep the air in place. By the time the warm air has mixed with the cold air
and you've taken wind chill into effect I doubt it'd make much difference....
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paulmw
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 12:51 PM |
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What about a heated seat. You can buy after market seat pads which plug into the cigarette lighter.
http://www.waeco.co.uk/shop/details.aspx?c=3&s=12&i=&p=281
I am sure you could add another battery
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BenB
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 12:59 PM |
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Another battery would only be a temporary measure (ie if the alternator can't keep up with supply you'll only get so far before running
out of electrons)... A beefier alternator is the answer if you're running high current drains (the battery should only be discharging during
starting)....
I've got a nice 12v heated blanket in the garage. Not had to use it yet whilst out on a blat... Good thing too what with my 28A alternator!!!
Hehehehe....
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jlparsons
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 12:59 PM |
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heated seat... hmm. If i'm going to plug anything in I like the idea of
>this<.
Of course, a cheaper version would be a good thing.
[Edited on 10/3/08 by jlparsons]
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paulmw
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 01:15 PM |
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I like it....... looks a bit village people though
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indykid
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 01:24 PM |
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fit a pinto. the draught from the exhaust manifold keeps you nice and warm in all weather.
tom
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jlparsons
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 01:28 PM |
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This might do it... link.
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caber
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 01:29 PM |
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What about a cheap version that also gives you a massage?
 linky
Caber
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Guinness
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 01:35 PM |
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I have a jacket / trousers set that I used to ski in. That keeps me lovely and toasty when out and about in the silly car during the winter!
Cost me about £60 all in, best of all it doesn't need a battery, and if I sell the car it'll come with me! Also keeps you warm when
filling up with petrol (even if I do look a bit like a michelen man!)
Mike
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Humbug
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 01:46 PM |
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Along the lines of the ski suit, what about a hang gliding suit? This one is on special and comes with high visibility top part into the bargain.
Looks reasonable for
£79linky
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 10/3/08 at 07:02 PM |
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Good set of thermals!
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saxoboy
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| posted on 15/3/08 at 04:49 PM |
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We build these cars to enjoy....heaters are for wimps :O) just take all your clothes off and prented its warm get in the car and drive it like you
stole it....no ones every gonna stop you!
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