Has anyone else burned their ass with the heated seats?

DrtyJrze · 11-19-2014, 03:01 PM

As most in the U.S. know, it's been a little chilly lately. This morning I turned on the heated seats and HOLY HELL! I like my butt warm, not burnt. It felt like I shoved a lit candle in my ass.

I guess it would be fine if I had 4 layers on or something. I will be setting it at 2 bars from now on.

nbennettksu · 11-19-2014, 03:11 PM

2 bars is still hot

mikeyr0x · 11-19-2014, 03:16 PM

Haha. Nope, havent burnt my ass hairs yet. Then again I usually have pants and underwear on when im driving. Usually.

I did enjoy the heated wheel today. Vey nice.

jc05e46m3 · 11-19-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJrze

As most in the U.S. know, it's been a little chilly lately. This morning I turned on the heated seats and HOLY HELL! I like my butt warm, not burnt. It felt like I shoved a lit candle in my ass.

I guess it would be fine if I had 4 layers on or something. I will be setting it at 2 bars from now on.

lololol Yes!

secretariat · 11-19-2014, 03:25 PM

Have not used them yet, kinda scared to use because of another members seat burn hole. Since we are on the subject how do you turn on the heat for steering wheel? Do you have to go into idrive? Thanks

Plano · 11-19-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJrze

As most in the U.S. know, it's been a little chilly lately. This morning I turned on the heated seats and HOLY HELL! I like my butt warm, not burnt. It felt like I shoved a lit candle in my ass.

I guess it would be fine if I had 4 layers on or something. I will be setting it at 2 bars from now on.

So you know what a lit candle feels like up your ass?

Wei718 · 11-19-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by secretariat

Have not used them yet, kinda scared to use because of another members seat burn hole. Since we are on the subject how do you turn on the heat for steering wheel? Do you have to go into idrive? Thanks

It's on the left side of the steering column

CanAutM3 · 11-19-2014, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by secretariat

Since we are on the subject how do you turn on the heat for steering wheel? Do you have to go into idrive? Thanks

Note that not all cars have this option.

Lups · 11-19-2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJrze

As most in the U.S. know, it's been a little chilly lately. This morning I turned on the heated seats and HOLY HELL! I like my butt warm, not burnt. It felt like I shoved a lit candle in my ass.

I guess it would be fine if I had 4 layers on or something. I will be setting it at 2 bars from now on.

My ass keeps nice and warm, no candles stuffed anywhere even in the full blast mode.

I admit my cooking hobby has made it possible to endure high temperatures so maybe an extra lunch could be a nice solution to your heating problem? It also makes it a nicer ride by absorbing bumps on the road.

myzmak · 11-19-2014, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

My ass keeps nice and warm, no candles stuffed anywhere even in the full blast mode.

I admit my cooking hobby has made it possible to endure high temperatures so maybe an extra lunch could be a nice solution to your heating problem? It also makes it a nicer ride by absorbing bumps on the road.

what a polite way to say 'get a fatter ass, skinny mcskinnerson'

and does blubber really insulate from heat? I know it works for cold but, not sure it works the other way around.....

Vigilant · 11-19-2014, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJrze

As most in the U.S. know, it's been a little chilly lately. This morning I turned on the heated seats and HOLY HELL! I like my butt warm, not burnt. It felt like I shoved a lit candle in my ass.

I guess it would be fine if I had 4 layers on or something. I will be setting it at 2 bars from now on.

Three bars is super hot. Try one bar and your buttocks will thank you. I also enjoyed the heated steering wheel. Good stuff...

Lups · 11-19-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

what a polite way to say 'get a fatter ass, skinny mcskinnerson'

and does blubber really insulate from heat? I know it works for cold but, not sure it works the other way around.....

I'm telling you, fat is the new thing for M drivers!

I don't know, if it's just my car, but I don't find the heater anywhere close to too hot. If the spring comes and my sitting comfort has disappeared we will know it at least burns blubber off. No way will any form of exercise be blamed in my case!

mike@x-ph.com · 11-19-2014, 04:57 PM

How hot does the M3/M4 seats get ?

i never had that problem in my e92 335 or F30 328

X2Board · 11-19-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

I'm telling you, fat is the new thing for M drivers!

No it isn't. I've been losing weight, so I don't stretch out the leather in my seat bolsters.

SakhirM4 · 11-19-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

How hot does the M3/M4 seats get ?

i never had that problem in my e92 335 or F30 328

Have had no problem with our M4, but haven't used High.

Drizz · 11-19-2014, 05:05 PM

Just wear pants while you're driving

Lups · 11-19-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by X2Board

No it isn't. I've been losing weight, so I don't stretch out the leather in my seat bolsters.

Haha, im not exactly an elephant either.

I know how we rate the heat is mainly in our heads, but can it be that there is also issues with well some of our warmers work? I would love to get a melter seat rather than the lukewarm thing I have now!

Lups · 11-19-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Drizz

Just wear pants while you're driving

Dude! Greg from oregon wears only a tie while driving and he gets out of tickets so! Pants are not the answer!

Boostin FD · 11-19-2014, 05:14 PM

I agree. The damn seat heater is too hot. Even in setting 1... after about 10min or so, it gets too hot. Definitely wasn't like this with the old M

DrtyJrze · 11-19-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Plano

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Originally Posted by DrtyJrze

As most in the U.S. know, it's been a little chilly lately. This morning I turned on the heated seats and HOLY HELL! I like my butt warm, not burnt. It felt like I shoved a lit candle in my ass.

I guess it would be fine if I had 4 layers on or something. I will be setting it at 2 bars from now on.

So you know what a lit candle feels like up your ass?

Uhh, no comment, haha.

I'm on the thinner side but I had on jeans AND underwear. I might need ass implants for three bars, lol.

I checked the seats after work. No burns marks. I use three bars all the time in the F30 no problem.

myzmak · 11-19-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

Haha, im not exactly an elephant either.

I know how we rate the heat is mainly in our heads, but can it be that there is also issues with well some of our warmers work? I would love to get a melter seat rather than the lukewarm thing I have now!

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Originally Posted by X2Board

No it isn't. I've been losing weight, so I don't stretch out the leather in my seat bolsters.

Only solution is a weigh off. Average weight pre-F80 vs average upon receipt vs average before winter season (and use of warmers) vs average in spring.

I'm sure we could get some killer data points here......

Lups · 11-19-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

Only solution is a weigh off. Average weight pre-F80 vs average upon receipt vs average before winter season (and use of warmers) vs average in spring.

I'm sure we could get some killer data points here......

This would be a hilarious thread and I would go and buy a scale or what ever to get in!

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mikeyr0x Lieutenant 131 Rep 516 Posts Drives: 21 x5, 22 m550 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Parkland, FL iTrader: (1)	Haha. Nope, havent burnt my ass hairs yet. Then again I usually have pants and underwear on when im driving. Usually. I did enjoy the heated wheel today. Vey nice. __________________ 21 x5 s40 - wife 22 m550 on order - me past rides 18 x3 m40i, 17 i3 rex, 17 bsm f80 zcp m3, 15 ymb f80 m3, 13 s4, 09 ss e90 m3, 07 328 pics
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Boostin FD Bored all the time 382 Rep 2,173 Posts Drives: Batmobile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kirkwood iTrader: (2)	I agree. The damn seat heater is too hot. Even in setting 1... after about 10min or so, it gets too hot. Definitely wasn't like this with the old M __________________ Current: 2014 991 Turbo RS Past: 15 GT3, 17 R8 SC, Two 16 M4 GTS’s, Two 18 GT350R's, Two 13 RS5’s, 13 M3, 10 R8, 15 M4, 09 M3, 04 M3, 09 S5, 02 M3... It all started with an RX-7 (FD).
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