Heated front seats/elements

[cardcrash]

I'm having some work done on my RS2, does anyone know where I can get some suitable heating elements to install in the seats if I have them reupholstered.

[nesshead6]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-UNIVERSA...item35de8727a1

I bought a pair of these to put in my caravelle at some point. They come with wiring and switches but I am going to use original VW switches/wiring so that it looks factory.

[cardcrash]

Nice one, I'll send that link the boys fixing up my car and they'll pass it on to their seat guys and let me know if it's a goer.

[cardcrash]

Bumping this in case anyone knows of any heated seat elements going around, even out of a A4, really keen to get hold of a good set, most of the items on Ebay just aren't any good..

Thanks...

[UrS4boy]

Seat bottom heating element (Recaro): 8A0963555:

http://oemwolf.com/oem-parts/8a0963555.html

Back heating element (Recaro): 8A0963557A

https://ru.partacus.de/spareparts/de...599d9ed962ed5/

[cardcrash]

Hey, thanks for that. I can't seem to get the partacus website to respond though. I enter my details into the contact form along with a message, click 'send' and nothing happens!!!

[Error404]

That website is ********, both Recaro elements are NLA and Audi Tradition can't/won't help. I've been trying to get some for ages.
I've decided to adapt a set of stock coupe elements to work, BTDT for another forum member a few years ago it was a lot of work!

[cardcrash]

Well I've written a message to both those websites, I'll see if they get back to me and what, if anything, they say...

[Error404]

I'm going to get on their case again aswell

[AndyP]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-UNIVERSA...item35de8727a1

I bought a pair of these to put in my caravelle at some point. They come with wiring and switches but I am going to use original VW switches/wiring so that it looks factory.

Have you tried these before fitting them? I bought something similar off Ebay and they were rubbish, nothing like OEM heat.

Try wiring them up to a battery and sitting on them before you have them put on the seats

[cardcrash]

Yes I've come across those before, wasn't entirely convinced of their robustness and general quality. I may have come up with a solution with Kit anyway. Thanks all the same ☺

[andy10v]

Why not just get a set of heated seats and rip them apart for the elements, BMW, Audi, merc etc?

I fancy chucking a set in my Recaro Speeds.

[cardcrash]

I think Kit's found someone who's cannibalising some seats in Europe for good £££ so should hopefully be good

[andy10v]

Sounds good, if not there are a BMW heated seats for £80 on gumtree, would be worth it for a good set of elements, my mate has a set and they can properly cook you.

[Error404]

The nice thing about the OEM ones is the built in thermostat and adjustable dial, nice to be able to crank the ****er up to 6 then dial it down when it gets toasty