Beaded Seat Covers Are Cheap, Keep You Cool - Page 4 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

jwxr7 · 07-17-2008, 01:31 PM

I have been using a beaded seat cover in the summer for a couple seasons now. Every summer I have trouble adjusting to the first few 85+ degree days. The seat covers aren't enough in this case so I went a step further and put a portable misting system together. It consists of a plastic coffee can with a windshield washer pump mounted thru a grommet pushing water thru tubing to an aerosol can spray nozzle. I plug it into the cig lighter and use a momentary push button to engage the pump. On the really hot days I put ice in the water too

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MazdaMatt · 07-17-2008, 01:32 PM

^^ hahaha...

cfg83 · 07-17-2008, 02:32 PM

MazdaMatt -

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Originally Posted by MazdaMatt

haha, very nice

What about condensation on your shirt? I guess it doesn't matter if its hot enough to resort to a fishing vest full of ice packs.

I still wear the T-Shirt on the way to work, so it doesn't effect my work shirt.

You can also wear the vest anywhere, like when you are gardening.

CarloSW2

ebacherville · 07-17-2008, 02:47 PM

Il have to try these for out trip to texas later this year.. also i hear they comfortable too

dcb · 07-17-2008, 04:48 PM

I like the light colored woods too. Nice to have a non plastic based product once in a while, even if the posers think it's ugly

dremd · 07-17-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebacherville

I usually get "nice car" but only after I tell them I get 53mpg

Before that its head scratching the entire time..lol

I Strive to make my car nice enough to drive "even if fuel was $1.00 a gallon".

Also
Started a cooled Seat project (Mine are Black leather).
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ject-3884.html

dcb · 07-17-2008, 06:53 PM

Lol, if it goes/stops/turns when you tell it to, it's nice enough to drive

Anything else is a luxury, and not an eco requirement.

Tango Charlie · 07-20-2008, 12:28 AM

Benjamin, please don't attempt to add AC to your car in this fashion:

Schwabe · 07-21-2008, 06:24 PM

anybody tried these? do they work or are they a gimmick?

Amazing SummerSeat Self-Cooling Car Seat Cushion

socalsuperhero · 07-21-2008, 06:45 PM

Speaking from experience, removal of clothing seems to be the most effective method for staying cool. Although, I imagine that depending on the seat material so your results may vary.