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NoGaBiker · 01-13-2009, 03:58 PM

I have installed aftermarket seat heaters into other sportscars before -- it was easy, just kinda slow (all afternoon while watching a football game sort of thing.) It's a matter of removing the seat cover -- that's the only challenge, really. All cars are different and I have no idea how the GT3 seat covers are installed. Regular passenger seats would not be a problem. But you need to either examine some GT3 seats yourself or ask more specifically if anyone knows how the covers come off.

Good luck -- losing the heaters would be a deal killer for me!

Matt

Edit: just re-read your post -- looks like you're talking about regular sports seats, as delivered in the U.S. GT3, not GT3 seats. That should be pretty straightforward. Take the seat out and set it on your bench. Figure out what sort of fasteners are holding the cover on down at the bottom/back. If they're hog-rings, you can just snip them all and use zip ties when you reinstall. Or, of you want a car that will win at Pebble Beach in 30 years, replace them with new hog rings.

01-13-2009, 03:58 PM	#2
NoGaBiker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 188	I have installed aftermarket seat heaters into other sportscars before -- it was easy, just kinda slow (all afternoon while watching a football game sort of thing.) It's a matter of removing the seat cover -- that's the only challenge, really. All cars are different and I have no idea how the GT3 seat covers are installed. Regular passenger seats would not be a problem. But you need to either examine some GT3 seats yourself or ask more specifically if anyone knows how the covers come off. Good luck -- losing the heaters would be a deal killer for me! Matt Edit: just re-read your post -- looks like you're talking about regular sports seats, as delivered in the U.S. GT3, not GT3 seats. That should be pretty straightforward. Take the seat out and set it on your bench. Figure out what sort of fasteners are holding the cover on down at the bottom/back. If they're hog-rings, you can just snip them all and use zip ties when you reinstall. Or, of you want a car that will win at Pebble Beach in 30 years, replace them with new hog rings. Last edited by NoGaBiker; 01-13-2009 at 04:02 PM.