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09-01-2012, 01:22 AM
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Are there aftermarket headrests?
My head is fairly flat in the back, and the headrests of my 2012 OB don't bother me much, but my wife cannot stand them, as she has a more protruding nape.
Right now, she uses her headrest installed backwards, but it's not the best solution. Do they sell custom replacement headrests for the 2012 OB? |
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09-01-2012, 01:46 AM
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A lot has been made of the stock headrests being uncomfotable but I have not seen any report of custom installs.
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09-01-2012, 04:30 AM
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The ONLY other head rest I have seen is the ones that have the LCD monitors in the back. They are less aggressive. My wife also dislikes the stock so I'm consitering this for the kids. but they are expensive.
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09-01-2012, 08:13 AM
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09-01-2012, 10:22 AM
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I saw, somewhere, where the headrests are designed in such a way so as to "meet" the back of your head in the event of a rear-end collision.
In light of the above, it is my opinion that, altering any kind of Original Equipment 'Engineered-Components' by replacing them with something not specifically ENGINEERED for that vehicle may be asking for trouble at a time when you need the headrests the most! |
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09-01-2012, 09:25 PM
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09-01-2012, 09:59 PM
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you'll hafta go with something custom. lots of people turn them around which is funny because its the exact opposite of the reason they are there
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09-01-2012, 11:43 PM
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The government, NHTSA and IIHS and product liability attorneys designed the headrests like that. Don't blame Subaru, all new cars have awkwardly designed headrests.
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09-02-2012, 05:51 PM
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It is no big deal to turn these around and still have adequate whiplash protection. I plan to do that since it is rediculous where the head rest hits my head. I do not appreciate driving with my chin down. This is a personal choice and tweak the headrest for your application.
Any good upholstrey shop worth their salt can redo your headrests to suit your needs... |
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09-02-2012, 07:24 PM
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Turning them around will work...if you're short. Once turned around there is no height adjustment. They keep sliding down until they rest on the top of the seat back.
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