EmuMessenger

Hello.

I am fourth on the convertible list at a local dealer and am the only person looking for the ventilated seats.

Does anyone have a release date for this option? Everything I read says this option will not be available on day one.

Thanks.

nosuchsol

Well.. I would imagine that it's standard. If it isn't then it's not much of an option b/c it means getting new seats. It could also be a Touring model only since the Touring model is the only leather package(the ventilated seats had leather trim IIRC)

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iTrader: (2)

I heard it wasnt gonna make it to production, but if it did, itd be an option, definitly not standard on anything, the option might find its way to the hardtop too.

j's350z

The vented seats are an option with the touring model only. It comes standard with the regular leather but you can get them as an option. They will not be available on the enthusiast...

Slareau02

The vented seats are probaly not what you think they are. They are just a mesh seat material that has a few openings on it. Pictures that I have seen are pretty ugly.

woogemooge

yeah i hear it's an option. i personally like those seats a lot...i'd get em on my coupe if i could

EmuMessenger

Is everyone saying the AC system will not blow through the seats like Saab, BMW, etc.?

dallasrick

I'm ordering my roadster on Thursday, and the form they sent me shows the mesh seats only comes in the orange. In case you care.

MacGuru

Here's a picture I took @ the NYAS a few months ago. Hope this helps. -m

EmuMessenger

I can live with the color, what I will not be able to live with is if they do not have A/C blowing through the vents.

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iTrader: (2)

I dont think any AC is coming through them

could be wrong but I think the term ventilated seats may be misleading, but I think the term was given by people of the forum, not be nissan... nissan never said they were ventilated, more or less just a new different pattern.

a way to not have cloth without the sticky seat scenario that happens in hot weather specially with a conv and leather seats..

tbcz

No, it actually says "heated and ventilated seats" on Nissan's website. This would lead me to believe that they have some sort of active air-moving device in them, even if it's not connected to the AC system. If not, that's very misleading...

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iTrader: (2)

I didnt know that, yeah if they dont it would be misleading, I thought the ventilated part was just a name we gave them.

hmmm if they are ventilated, me want.

tho I actually think they are god aweful ugly... that material does not look like itd be comfortable on the back of your thighs.

EmuMessenger

They better be air conditioned. That is why the 350Z went to the top of my list.

I was thinking about a used Boxster, but once I heard the Z would have the ventilated seats, it became my top choice.

Hope we can nail down the facts, soon!

tbcz

Agreed. Would be wicked if cold air shot out and cooled down the old **** though.

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iTrader: (2)

no more swamp *** EVER AGAIN!!!!

oh my god the possibilities!

Mr350Z

iTrader: (3)

The Ventilated Net Seats do not have any type of moving air device. They are simply a net seat that allows the body to "breath" while seated.

tbcz

Thanks for the clarification!

alphared

same as ventilated sneakers, just allows body (feet) to get air. no seats that I know of in any car has AC seats. Its pretty dumb considering that your body would block the air flow anyway. It'll be like having your AC vents down (closed) while the AC is on. True you will get some AC, but whats the point really. Heated seats is a different story.

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iTrader: (2)

bmw 745 has it... and it is heavenly. of course they also move in every way possible(you can control the lateral support...) but it is also heated, and will massage you.

I think some other high end cars have it as well but I cant name any other than 745. but at 80grand and up, cant really expect it in the Z so much...

edit: I dont own a 745, or anyone in my family, but me and my mom often spend our saterdays at dealerships looking at all sorts of cars. its good fun. that car drives like a dream with that anti roll stuff. and it brakes faster than the Z IMO, the frightening thing is that it was in a POURING RAIN!!! an incredable car.