Touring Seats in Base?

6spd · 04-02-2010, 09:01 PM

Is this possible? Do the proper connections exist for the power adjusters to work, or not? Anyone familiar with this that has done it already?

theDreamer · 04-02-2010, 09:02 PM

I would assume the power seats just need power since there is no memory feature or anything, but I am not 100% sure (I have a base Z also).

6spd · 04-02-2010, 09:04 PM

That was a quick response! Thanks!

theDreamer · 04-02-2010, 09:08 PM

The other thing is, will there be power wired under a base seat?
I would assume so for the airbags, but it might be different in the touring models.

6spd · 04-02-2010, 09:13 PM

Ill check out the service manual and look, maybe it'll show something. The power wouldn't be a problem, and neither would not having the memory. I assume without memory, the seats stay in the same spot when car is turned off, instead of moving backward and then forward again upon reentry. I am going to see how the cloth seats hold up for a while and then maybe go for a set of leathers someone is selling. I'm sure they will be easy to find. There is a set available now, but it is far too soon to change.

6spd · 04-02-2010, 09:20 PM

I just went through the manual real quick... looks like there are options, but they may be quite involved.

theDreamer · 04-02-2010, 09:22 PM

Your other option is just to have your base seats redone with leather, I meet someone in Houston that had hers done and the shop did a great job. Now you have no power movement or heated seats, but my driver seat never moves and I never need a heated seat in Texas.

6spd · 04-02-2010, 10:00 PM

Right, I dont care at all about the power movement or the heat, Im in florida, just the longevity of leather versus cloth. I plan on having this car A LONG time.

Zaggeron · 04-02-2010, 10:05 PM

I'd be willing to bet the power connections are there -- perhaps hidden. They really want to have the cars be the same except for the specific upgrades -- they're coming off the same line the tourings just take a left turn through the better seats and stereo line

6spd · 04-02-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

I'd be willing to bet the power connections are there -- perhaps hidden. They really want to have the cars be the same except for the specific upgrades -- they're coming off the same line the tourings just take a left turn through the better seats and stereo line

OMG that is funny!

terbo · 04-02-2010, 10:57 PM

I know when I purchased my base Z I asked my dealer about leather heated seat upgrades, they said they could re-wrap my seats in the same fashion as the touring model's (leather outside, perf leather inserts) with the heated option for $1400. Ouch.

370Zvetlana · 04-02-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by terbo

I know when I purchased my base Z I asked my dealer about leather heated seat upgrades, they said they could re-wrap my seats in the same fashion as the touring model's (leather outside, perf leather inserts) with the heated option for $1400. Ouch.

****, id return the heating option if i could get 1400$ back, my *** produces enough heat on its own, even in Canadian winters! i never use the option

terbo · 04-02-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zvetlana

****, id return the heating option if i could get 1400$ back, my *** produces enough heat on its own, even in Canadian winters! i never use the option

There were a couple times this past January when I wished I had heated seats, but thinking about that means I would have to sit on cold leather. No thanks

What I would prefer would be a heated steering wheel. Now that's something useful!

Lemers · 04-02-2010, 11:53 PM

I live in el paso (just left upstate NY) and I use the heated seats early in the morning. Just nice to have the option.

Zaggeron · 04-03-2010, 12:31 AM

The cooled seats of the roadster touring are nice. nothing like a blast of cold air through your nether regions to put you in the mood to drive

04-02-2010, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	Touring Seats in Base? Is this possible? Do the proper connections exist for the power adjusters to work, or not? Anyone familiar with this that has done it already? __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

04-02-2010, 09:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I would assume the power seats just need power since there is no memory feature or anything, but I am not 100% sure (I have a base Z also). __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-02-2010, 09:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	That was a quick response! Thanks! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

04-02-2010, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The other thing is, will there be power wired under a base seat? I would assume so for the airbags, but it might be different in the touring models. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-02-2010, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	Ill check out the service manual and look, maybe it'll show something. The power wouldn't be a problem, and neither would not having the memory. I assume without memory, the seats stay in the same spot when car is turned off, instead of moving backward and then forward again upon reentry. I am going to see how the cloth seats hold up for a while and then maybe go for a set of leathers someone is selling. I'm sure they will be easy to find. There is a set available now, but it is far too soon to change. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

04-02-2010, 09:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	I just went through the manual real quick... looks like there are options, but they may be quite involved. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

04-02-2010, 09:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Your other option is just to have your base seats redone with leather, I meet someone in Houston that had hers done and the shop did a great job. Now you have no power movement or heated seats, but my driver seat never moves and I never need a heated seat in Texas. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-02-2010, 10:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	Right, I dont care at all about the power movement or the heat, Im in florida, just the longevity of leather versus cloth. I plan on having this car A LONG time. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

04-02-2010, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	I'd be willing to bet the power connections are there -- perhaps hidden. They really want to have the cars be the same except for the specific upgrades -- they're coming off the same line the tourings just take a left turn through the better seats and stereo line __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Last edited by Zaggeron; 04-02-2010 at 10:06 PM. Reason: damn can't spell today

04-02-2010, 10:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
terbo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 143 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	I know when I purchased my base Z I asked my dealer about leather heated seat upgrades, they said they could re-wrap my seats in the same fashion as the touring model's (leather outside, perf leather inserts) with the heated option for $1400. Ouch.

04-02-2010, 11:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I live in el paso (just left upstate NY) and I use the heated seats early in the morning. Just nice to have the option. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-03-2010, 12:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	The cooled seats of the roadster touring are nice. nothing like a blast of cold air through your nether regions to put you in the mood to drive __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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