DIY: Turn Ventilated seats into A/C Seats - EASY
07-10-10, 12:33 PM
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UPDATE on a great idea: I got vinyl cove molding (the cheap rubbery stuff for the base of walls) loosened the fan screws inserted washers, pinched the vinyl under the washers after cutting it down to the height under the seat. Flexible, slides quietly, and molds to whatever shape is requied without noise or possible damage to seat, Frosty ***** even FLA in the Summa. Veerryy noice!
07-10-10, 01:22 PM
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Sorry man don't have a digicam,(someday I will move into the 19th century) but if you look at the OP's pix you will see the screws that hold the grille over the fan, just fold the vinyl around the fan with the curved part of the cove moldingto the inside, hope this helps!
07-10-10, 04:52 PM
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Sorry man don't have a digicam,(someday I will move into the 19th century) but if you look at the OP's pix you will see the screws that hold the grille over the fan, just fold the vinyl around the fan with the curved part of the cove moldingto the inside, hope this helps!
07-25-10, 01:00 PM
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I did the same as maxframes and used the rubber molding for walls (Home Depot, $3 for six feet). I didn't connect it directly to the fan though, just tucked into the carpet on the bottom of the seat directly behind the fan. Same with the vent side, just tucked below the vent. The molding is very soft and moves easily with the seat, and I could tell the difference right away.
One question. Does anyone know how to clean the fan? I'm assuming there is a filter on the intake, and since mine's an '07 it may be a bit dirty and restricting the air flow.
One question. Does anyone know how to clean the fan? I'm assuming there is a filter on the intake, and since mine's an '07 it may be a bit dirty and restricting the air flow.
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07-25-10, 01:43 PM
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Great im gonna have to try this out. I was driving the IS the other day when it was really hot and the Evo was in the shop and it took forever for the seats to get cool.
