Adding Heated Seats to Pro?

[Acacia1731]

I installed the Rostra seat heaters and lumbar support into the Pro.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rpc-250-1900
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D4BNC8E

Used open fuse slot #37 for ignition-on power, and ran the wires under the flooring.

The trickiest part for me was disconnecting the seat cover clips without damaging them or ripping them from the foam. Once released, a priceless tip was to slit (on each end) about 1.5" of the felt that connects the support rod to the seat cover, so that the rod can still be secured into the clips and at the same time fit under the heating element edges (which cannot be cut).

The lumbar support went in behind the foam, zip tied against the springs. It was initially positioned 1-2" too high because the seat foam has a lip at the bottom that held it up. After talking to a Rostra rep, I ended up lowering it by trimming off some of the hard plastic backer sheet. I also had to smooth the cut edge and cover a couple spring ends so they won't slice the bladder that now overhangs a bit.

Here are a few videos I found helpful:

https://youtu.be/44MXEqvS-z8
https://youtu.be/MjhqYXDP-dc
https://youtu.be/d8jE99xXy9U
https://www.rostra.com/new-vehicle-seat-heater-by-rostra.php

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[cam29906]

I installed the Rostra seat heaters and lumbar support into the Pro.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rpc-250-1900
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D4BNC8E

Used open fuse slot #37 for ignition-on power, and ran the wires under the flooring.

The trickiest part for me was disconnecting the seat cover clips without damaging them or ripping them from the foam. Once released, a priceless tip was to slit (on each end) about 1.5" of the felt that connects the support rod to the seat cover, so that the rod can still be secured into the clips and at the same time fit under the heating element edges (which cannot be cut).

The lumbar support went in behind the foam, zip tied against the springs. It was initially positioned 1-2" too high because the seat foam has a lip at the bottom that held it up. After talking to a Rostra rep, I ended up lowering it by trimming off some of the hard plastic backer sheet. I also had to smooth the cut edge and cover a couple spring ends so they won't slice the bladder that now overhangs a bit.

Here are a few videos I found helpful:

https://youtu.be/44MXEqvS-z8
https://youtu.be/MjhqYXDP-dc
https://youtu.be/d8jE99xXy9U
https://www.rostra.com/new-vehicle-seat-heater-by-rostra.php

Any info on using that open fuse for this? Attempting this soon. Bought the same parts in your post. Not sure where to pickup the 12v ignition power. Thanks

 

[Acacia1731]

Any info on using that open fuse for this? Attempting this soon. Bought the same parts in your post. Not sure where to pickup the 12v ignition power. Thanks

As mentioned, fuse slot #37 worked for 12V ignition power (see fuse box or manual to locate it, under the glove box).

I don't remember for sure, but I think I used this add-a-circuit to tap into it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DLXWTQY/

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