Folding rear headrests in coupe??

AussieRacer · 06-29-2008, 07:26 AM

Does anyone know why some countries having folding rear headseats for the rear seats in the coupe, but most seem to get the bulker fixed headreats?

I'm talking about these headrests:

and

I rarely have rear seat passengers (why I'm happy to move from a 5-door 1er to the coupe) and would prefer to have a better view out the back window. Anyone swapped the headrests over to the folder type?

WaFu · 06-29-2008, 08:16 AM

Simple answer....

Cost!

AndyZ have done that by swapping with 3 series center fold down headrest, but it cost quit a bit for the fold down headrest.

AussieRacer · 06-29-2008, 05:04 PM

I should point out that both photos are from the 1 series, so folding headrests are available. Surely it isn't just cost? My current 120i hatch has a folding headrest in the centre seat, but the outside ones are the biggies.

Any ideas of costs to change?

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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Folding rear headrests in coupe?? Does anyone know why some countries having folding rear headseats for the rear seats in the coupe, but most seem to get the bulker fixed headreats? I'm talking about these headrests: and I rarely have rear seat passengers (why I'm happy to move from a 5-door 1er to the coupe) and would prefer to have a better view out the back window. Anyone swapped the headrests over to the folder type? __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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WaFu Private First Class 8 Rep 146 Posts Drives: M135iA Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Simple answer.... Cost! AndyZ have done that by swapping with 3 series center fold down headrest, but it cost quit a bit for the fold down headrest. __________________ 2013 - *M135iA* - Apline White Year One - *135i* - Monaco/Lemon/Gloss - Sport/Prem/Cold/iPod/HiFi/HD/C.A.
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	I should point out that both photos are from the 1 series, so folding headrests are available. Surely it isn't just cost? My current 120i hatch has a folding headrest in the centre seat, but the outside ones are the biggies. Any ideas of costs to change? __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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