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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Well winter is coming quick and I'm just curious how feasable it would be to somehow have a heated steering wheel in a tC? Anyone done this, if so, how? This would be an awesome mod for the winter...
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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You're in California!

How freakin' cold does it get during the winter there!?
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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id rather have a steering wheel that blows cool air :p
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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lmao....agreed

it gets cold but damm not that cold.....

where exactly are u located?
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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get the heater thing to point at your hands? probably be cheaper...
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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wear gloves....?
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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and get some seats that blow cool air! yeah...hehehe

you know if its that cold you could have engine start button on your key so you can warm up your car before you hop in.
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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haha, Yeah that location is not correct and needs updated, I just haven't gotten to it yet!!! Actually, I never even put that as my location, weird...

So with said, any serious possibilities for a heated steering wheel? And trust me, the whole aim the vent at your hands thing just doesn't work!
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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go buy those heat pads when u break them they heat up then stick them in your gloves.
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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You could mount a hair dryer behind your wheel on yor dash!
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Alright well you guys continue to screw around; I should never have expected a knowledgeable answer on this forum anyways.. I guess all the high end cars with this feature are just junk. Ok, sorry for the interuption in stupidity, please continue... or maybe, just maybe, possibly post something useful??
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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It is a SCION, not a Cadillac. No one makes an aftermarket heated steering wheel for Scions. If you can find something that will heat your hands (without the use of gloves or a hairdryer), then more power to you. But my best advice is suck it up, like the rest of us do. Yes, a cold steering wheel sucks, as does a cold shift ****, but is it really that big of a problem? Heat your car up if possible.
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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Where are you located, anyway?
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I'm sure a high quality car customizer shop would have access to a kit like that, I wouldnt expect it to be cheap however, plus the labor work for installing it under your leather wrapped wheel, through the console, then to a switch on the dash.
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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Sorry guys, I am aware my car is a scion and not a cadillac. It was just a simple question. No, of course its not a big deal to have a cold steering wheel. Thought it could make for a nice possible mod and some discussion. I'll make sure to think before I post next time.
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by PunkInDrublic
I'm sure a high quality car customizer shop would have access to a kit like that, I wouldnt expect it to be cheap however, plus the labor work for installing it under your leather wrapped wheel, through the console, then to a switch on the dash.
Your probably right, I mean anythings possible. Just depends on how much your personally willing to pay for such a feature.
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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I don't think it is a bad idea, quit ripping on the dude for a decent idea.
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 02:20 AM
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I did a quick search around and couldn't find anything but I'm sure I'll be bored at work tomorrow, so i could look some more. This would match my heated seats perfect.



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