Why does the seat back int driver's seat heat and the passenger back does not?
05-13-2006, 09:03 AM
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Why does the seat back int driver's seat heat and the passenger back does not?
I know it has something to do with the airbags but WTF, they did it for the driver. Just use the same seat.
Forgive me if this has been discussed as I am new.
Forgive me if this has been discussed as I am new.
05-13-2006, 09:15 AM
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You're right, it is the airbags. There are sensors in the back of the passenger seat for the airbags, and because of them the seatback doesn't heat.
05-13-2006, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron A
You're right, it is the airbags. There are sensors in the back of the passenger seat for the airbags, and because of them the seatback doesn't heat.
I also believe it is possible for Acura to integrate both functions in one seat...but they don't.
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05-15-2006, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by TL Boris
All those options for one sweet deal - and they skipped that - it's cheap - my wife's $22K Subaru has it. I suspect the RL has it.
05-15-2006, 11:23 AM
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Was it just me that had a tough time reading the subject line?
05-15-2006, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ililillilillilil
if the bags deploy, is the passenger more safe than the driver? or just not as warm
The sensors are there to prevent the airbags from going off if a lightweight passenger were to sit in the passenger seat. Studies have shown that there is more potential to cause more harm by inflating the airbag than just wearing the seat belt.
05-15-2006, 01:15 PM
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The sensors are there to prevent the airbags from going off if a lightweight passenger were to sit in the passenger seat. Studies have shown that there is more potential to cause more harm by inflating the airbag than just wearing the seat belt.
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Originally Posted by Shaqs2002TLS
Was it just me that had a tough time reading the subject line?
I had the same problems...which is of course why I stopped in to check out the post!
I agree with others, I will rarely if ever ride as a passenger in my car...plus I don't use the heated seats too often since they take a few horses away from the engine! However, I do agree for $35,000 it should be no different from the driver's seat.
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Originally Posted by dougieritch
I had the same problems...which is of course why I stopped in to check out the post!
I agree with others, I will rarely if ever ride as a passenger in my car...plus I don't use the heated seats too often since they take a few horses away from the engine! However, I do agree for $35,000 it should be no different from the driver's seat.
I agree with others, I will rarely if ever ride as a passenger in my car...plus I don't use the heated seats too often since they take a few horses away from the engine! However, I do agree for $35,000 it should be no different from the driver's seat.
You gotta be joking!!!! heated seats taking away power from the engine? im sorry that is hard to believe, its not like a supercharger or anything of that sort?? wanna explain this one?
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Originally Posted by dougieritch
I had the same problems...which is of course why I stopped in to check out the post!
I agree with others, I will rarely if ever ride as a passenger in my car...plus I don't use the heated seats too often since they take a few horses away from the engine! However, I do agree for $35,000 it should be no different from the driver's seat.
I agree with others, I will rarely if ever ride as a passenger in my car...plus I don't use the heated seats too often since they take a few horses away from the engine! However, I do agree for $35,000 it should be no different from the driver's seat.
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Originally Posted by dougieritch
I had the same problems...which is of course why I stopped in to check out the post!
I agree with others, I will rarely if ever ride as a passenger in my car...plus I don't use the heated seats too often since they take a few horses away from the engine! However, I do agree for $35,000 it should be no different from the driver's seat.
I agree with others, I will rarely if ever ride as a passenger in my car...plus I don't use the heated seats too often since they take a few horses away from the engine! However, I do agree for $35,000 it should be no different from the driver's seat.
Takes HP Away? Put some stickers and even it up
thats exactly what I was thinking LOL!!
05-16-2006, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dougieritch
I had the same problems...which is of course why I stopped in to check out the post!
I agree with others, I will rarely if ever ride as a passenger in my car...plus I don't use the heated seats too often since they take a few horses away from the engine! However, I do agree for $35,000 it should be no different from the driver's seat.
I agree with others, I will rarely if ever ride as a passenger in my car...plus I don't use the heated seats too often since they take a few horses away from the engine! However, I do agree for $35,000 it should be no different from the driver's seat.
05-16-2006, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Tripp11
Hell, I turn off my radio, headlights, seat warmers and anything else electrical to get the HP advantage on other cars when I'm creepin at a stop light......
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All those functions are electric, and the alternator is going to be spun by the engine regardless of whether or not u have your accesories on or not. THe only thing that can make a difference with HP is the AC. Im pretty sure even the blowers for vented air (non AC) dont affect the HP, because that is also an electric motor.
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