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12-01-2008, 05:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Highland,
UT
Cobra Make, Engine: Polished KMP #488 / 427SC, 427 SO/482 by KC
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Colder Weather / Heated Jackets???
As I am wraping up the wiring on my build, I am thinking about adding a second power outlet. This way when my wife and I are driving on those colder mornings, cooler evenings or even in early spring or late fall we could each plug in our heated jackets. A friend of mine suggested them since he is a big motorcycle riding fan.
My question is have any of you tried these and if so how have they worked for you? I had installed a heater in my last built car and I felt like it was pretty much a waste of keeping the upper torsoe warm, and so it was pretty much wasted weight. I figure the legs can be kept warm a little by the heat that naturally comes off of the big block.
Your thoughts?
Jackets Source?
Will the standard wiring power outlet be enough for these?
Thanks in advance,
Todd
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12-01-2008, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: torrance,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: hurricane,# 1060
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My dad has one for his tee bucket,checkout cylcegear .com they come with everythingfor it 199.00 he like's it
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12-01-2008, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Devil's Backbone,RR 32,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics #240,Candy Apple Red,Keith Craft 418w - 602 HP,584 TQ
Posts: 8,157
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12-01-2008, 06:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Highland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Polished KMP #488 / 427SC, 427 SO/482 by KC
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Thank you, the Gerbing link has some good information.
Todd
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12-01-2008, 06:49 PM
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6th Generation Texan
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Devil's Backbone,RR 32,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics #240,Candy Apple Red,Keith Craft 418w - 602 HP,584 TQ
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With vest,pants,gloves and socks it will pull about 200 watts on full,I believe.
A 12 ga. wire should handle it and the correct fuse. You can and should get the thermostat as well.
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12-01-2008, 07:08 PM
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6th Generation Texan
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Devil's Backbone,RR 32,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics #240,Candy Apple Red,Keith Craft 418w - 602 HP,584 TQ
Posts: 8,157
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Todd,
You can get them at Harley or BMW motorcycle dealers.
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12-01-2008, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Galion,
OH
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427FE (sold & missed)
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I use the battery powered vest from Brookstone....works great.
B.
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12-01-2008, 08:36 PM
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I run heated seats in mine,and they work very well.
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12-02-2008, 05:24 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Squantum (part of Quincy),
MA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
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Superformance has a heater. It works great and puts the heat where you want it, with two adjustable doors underneath the dashboard.
For anyone building a Cobra, see if the manufacturer offers a heater as an option.
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12-02-2008, 06:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Atlanta,
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 with 331 KC
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The engine does a good job of keeping your torso warm- its your head that will get cold.
I suggest a decent leather jacket and a good cap - wool lined maybe.
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12-02-2008, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Colorado Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote
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I don't notice the cold that much. I was driving a couple weeks ago and the temps were below freezing.
BUT, my wife is another matter. Trying to keep her warm can be a challange. I bought her a battery powered vest, and she loves it. The advantage is that when we stop somewhere, she's still warm. On high, the battery lasts about 6-7 hours.
I installed a power outlet in the trunk. If we're going to be gone for a long day or a couple of days, we plug in the charger and keep the second battery ready.
I also bought a pair of battery powered gloves for commuting on my motorcycle. Driving in cold weather with those on is really nice.
IMO, battery technology has advanced anough to make them a better choice than hard wired for most people.
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