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    Thread: How much cush?

    1. #1
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      How much cush?

      If you were going to start with a new car, how many creature comforts would you want? A/C is a given, but what about power windows/seats, RKE, defoggers etc?



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    2. #2
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      A/C is a requirement. Power windows are nice. A cupholder or two would be welcome. The rest I don't really care about.

    3. #3
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      Run what YOU think is appropriate!

      You shouldn't listen to these guys anyway...all they'll do is spend your money for ya. :icon_razz
      -Matt

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    4. #4
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      I won't have any creature comforts . No A/C, power NOTHING, no heat either. Car won't be driven in the winter, no need for it . Basically a race car w/ plates(and small removable stereo). I have something in mind to prevent foggy windows in the rain as well, since that was the only thing leading me to installing a heater core.

    5. #5
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      no AC, no stereo, no heater here... I did go for those plush items called power brakes and power steering though. = )
      John




    6. #6
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      If this wasn't August in Texas for me, I probably wouldn't insist on A/C either. But it is.

      Heater I'd be just fine without.

    7. #7
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      No A/C

      No Heat

      I live in SoCal.. it never gets THAT hot.. or THAT cold.. in my 2000 SS I hardley ever ran the A/C

      I will have a good stereo.. power windows and my Recaro seats will be heated and cooled.. oh an power steering..

      im considering a small electric street rod type heater for the defrosting duties
      "A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."

      1968 Track Rat Camaro:
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      1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU

    8. #8
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      [QUOTE=Steve1969LS1]
      My Recaro seats will be heated and cooled[\QUOTE]

      How are you going about the cooling for your seats?

      -Matt
      Matt
      72 Chevelle 370ci, 76mm single turbo, TKX, Speedtech Track Time, Millerbuilt Strange full floater 9", Brembo brakes, BC Forged 18x11s with 315s square
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    9. #9
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      Since "Cadillac Attack" had most stuff on it already, I kept some of it. I adapted the stock power memory seat mechanism to the Recaros. I ditched the cruise and AC for a better look under the hood, though I may add a vintage air AC at some point. Especially if a end up Ebaying it.
      "Street Alien" has AC mostly 'cause the windows don't roll down and a heater defroster was part of the AC package.
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    10. #10
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      Nothing wrong with creature comforts, my car has it all but then again it IS a lincoln. LOL I will be sacrificing some of the cushy ride for handling but then again it is a daily driver. The wifes at that.

      Tim
      89 Lincoln Towncar pro touring project ( new info found for handling)

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    11. #11
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      [QUOTE=protour_chevelle]
      Quote Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
      My Recaro seats will be heated and cooled[\QUOTE]

      How are you going about the cooling for your seats?

      -Matt
      Fans inside the seat pull the hot air from behind your back and send it out the back of the seatbacks..

      The whole seat is pretty high-tech.. I had them in my 2000 SS and LOVED THEM
      "A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."

      1968 Track Rat Camaro:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s

      1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU

    12. #12
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      I was curious because I bought a new 2wd Blazer and wanted to semi-pro tour it. I ended up getting a yellow 5spd base model, no frills.

    13. #13
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      I am extremely poor but these are what I installed that I found absolutely necessary for comfort. Stereo is nice for 9 hour+ rides and so are Power seats or at least adjustable. Everything else is up to you.
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    14. #14
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      cruise control is what i'm installing on the caprice next ,i hate being without it on long trips.

    15. #15
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      Yeah I wouldn't have any of that stuff either. My first car (which I still drive) is a 1979 suburban with an M3, no air, no heater and a radio that doesn't work half the time. So I just got used to not having anything nice. For the camaro it's just like Ralph LoGrasso said, "it's a race car with plates". Two sparco seat no carpet no power anything, cept for steering and brakes =P
      Stuart Seitz




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