Thinking I would like to add a couple of creature comforts where is the best place to source the bits or does anyone do a kit?
I know you can buy the heated mirror backing as an adhesive, but I think you'd be better served knowing the exact dimensions of the mirror glass and it's attachments and then trying to find an equivalent model in another range and then swapping the glass over? I dunno could be wrong.
Either way, I'm sure you can find a nice oem looking switch you can use one of the blanks on the console for to turn it on and off...
In terms of the seats.. no idea...
Quote from: "jvanzyl"I know you can buy the heated mirror backing as an adhesive, but I think you'd be better served knowing the exact dimensions of the mirror glass and it's attachments and then trying to find an equivalent model in another range and then swapping the glass over? I dunno could be wrong.
Either way, I'm sure you can find a nice oem looking switch you can use one of the blanks on the console for to turn it on and off...
In terms of the seats.. no idea...
I had a look on ebay and there are loads of universal heated seat kits just wanted peoples opinions.
The mirrors do look more tricky.
I did the seats from an ebay kit on kates car ( I will try to find the link later) It was pretty easy on our cars as the seats come apart better than most. I got a heated pad on the seat base by unclipping the leather at the front and rolling it back. Also got a heat pad in the back rest by unzipping the back of the seat and pushing the pad up the front. Drilled a couple of holes in the centre console by the handbrake for the 5 point switches and wired it into the electric window switches. Been in for 3 years, no problems. First mod I did!
Pretty sure these are the people I got my heated glass from a couple of years back:
m https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw ... r&_sacat=0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=mirror+glass+Mr2+heated&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmirror+glass+Mr2+heated+roadster.TRS0&_nkw=mirror+glass+Mr2+heated+roadster&_sacat=0) m
There's a how to somewhere around here somewhere...
Quote from: "Fin"Pretty sure these are the people I got my heated glass from a couple of years back:
m https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw ... r&_sacat=0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=mirror+glass+Mr2+heated&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmirror+glass+Mr2+heated+roadster.TRS0&_nkw=mirror+glass+Mr2+heated+roadster&_sacat=0) m
There's a how to somewhere around here somewhere...
My car is my daily driver so will be using it through the winter so heated mirrors would be a good addition.
I will have a hunt for the 'how to' when I get a moment..
Quote from: "Fin"Pretty sure these are the people I got my heated glass from a couple of years back:
m https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw ... r&_sacat=0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=mirror+glass+Mr2+heated&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmirror+glass+Mr2+heated+roadster.TRS0&_nkw=mirror+glass+Mr2+heated+roadster&_sacat=0) m
There's a how to somewhere around here somewhere...
Thanks for that link.
So thats the glass sorted what else do I need?
From memory, some 5 amp cable, a few shrouded connectors, and a read through this:
m http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... rs#p351430 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=28495&p=351430&hilit=heated+mirrors#p351430) m
There is a how-to for heated seats on here somewhere as well...
Oh, and you need some money for the swear-box as well, some of those cables are pigs to feed through!!
Quote from: "Fin"From memory, some 5 amp cable, a few shrouded connectors, and a read through this:
m http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... rs#p351430 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=28495&p=351430&hilit=heated+mirrors#p351430) m
There is a how-to for heated seats on here somewhere as well...
Oh, and you need some money for the swear-box as well, some of those cables are pigs to feed through!!
Thanks
Found this thread which may assist. It gives a nod to a previous post that can easily be found too.
Heated mirrors and grazed hands !
m https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t (https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=15578&share_tid=28495&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emr2roc%2Eorg%2FphpBB3%2Fviewtopic%2Ephp%3Ft%3D28495&share_type=t) m
Edit: just noticed Fin had already posted a link to the thread..