bigfoot57 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Looking for a 981 at the moment and, of course, have a specific colour in mind (yellow) which limits the choice. I have seen a nice one, but no heated seats. Bearing in mind anticipated winter use - we like the convertible even better then - I wondered whether anyone had any experience of retrofitting heated seats and/or steering wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Was the heated wheel even an option on the 981, if so it was certainly not a popular one. I know the sport design wheel doesn't have a heated option and I would much rather have the sport design non heated rather than a heated different wheel. I haven't seen any retrofitted 718/991.2 wheels on the 981 so not sure if it's possible. For the seats I would expect you will need to change the seats so a retrofit will be disproportionately expensive, it is a pretty popular option in the UK though. I would not let this stop me buying the otherwise right car though, I've not used my heated seats in 15 months ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I looked into the seats and it really is a no go if you want it doing properly (plenty of bodges out there) To be honest having run it for a whole winter you don't really need them. You will probably be out with the roof down in neg zero temps a dozen times Spend the money on a decent jacket instead, it will be money better spent and give you the same warm and fuzzy feeling I'm lucky enough to work for an Outdoor Clothing Company so have access to lots of lovely jackets https://rab.equipment/uk/ Feel free to PM me for suggestions/recomendations If you want to purchase my 981 currently for sale on this site only at present then I will chuck in £500 worth of insulated jackets gloves and hats for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimmo12 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, bigfoot57 said: Looking for a 981 at the moment and, of course, have a specific colour in mind (yellow) which limits the choice. I have seen a nice one, but no heated seats. Bearing in mind anticipated winter use - we like the convertible even better then - I wondered whether anyone had any experience of retrofitting heated seats and/or steering wheel? There's an immaculate yellow 981S with heated seats (18 way Adaptive sports seats) on the 'For Sale/Selling Advice' section below which might suit. Actually mine but have a look. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Retrofitting 987 heated seats was apparently very difficult/expensive (blah blah relay blah switch blah; Chinese to me), I'd guess the 981 more so but might be wrong. If outside the dealer network, you will create warranty issues, and most are wary of that on a car worth 35k or more. Good luck with the yellow (hope Nimmo helps), that's REALLY limiting your choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot57 Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Thanks for the replies guys, and for the free jackets Leonard (wrong colour car though ) . Nimmo - your pictures say it all about why I am sticking out to find a nice yellow one, and yours looks great. Sadly a bit strong meat for me moneywise and I only need a 2.7 for life after our 911. Good luck if/when you do decide to sell it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Speed yelllow is the best. I don't worry about heated seats ? my car has them but that's not why I got it. Warm pants and a good jacket sheepskin flying jacket is my choice in colder times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo123 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Use it as a bargaining tool as no heated seats is rare, however in a car like this you never end up using them .... well you do sometimes as they are there..... but I wouldn't miss them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo123 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 On 9/10/2017 at 10:34 PM, mneil said: Saw a yellow 981 Saturday whilst driving through Annecy, looked stunning. Stick to your guns?. I was driving past the lake same day ( if you mean last sat ) on the way back from courchevel and noticed 3 yellow porkers which was pretty impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKW59 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Paulo123 said: Use it as a bargaining tool as no heated seats is rare, however in a car like this you never end up using them .... well you do sometimes as they are there..... but I wouldn't miss them at all. but SWMBO would! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo123 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Just now, DrKW59 said: but SWMBO would! Yellow car drivers never have SWMBOs haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo123 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 My Mrs has just told me off for that comment She's told me to delete it …… boom boom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKW59 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 i wouldn't be so sure of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKW59 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Ha ha, yes I've got one like that too. uh oh, yes dear, no dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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