Folding Rear Headrests

[Suprgnat]

I find them both functionally superior and aesthetically pleasing.

[vinylengraver]

They are very pleasing indeed.
I'm assuming such pleasure comes at a price... ?
And those sunshades... very opulent touch of luxury.
Been looking for both of those items to no avail.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by vinylengraver

They are very pleasing indeed.
I'm assuming such pleasure comes at a price... ?
And those sunshades... very opulent touch of luxury.
Been looking for both of those items to no avail.

Yes, a substantial price.

Hah! Sold my first set at a mildly depreciated rate of $51.50 shipped (5150) when I picked up a "like new" set, with case, for $20.

[ShocknAwe]

Folding rear headrests are a thing?!?!?!

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Folding rear headrests are a thing?!?!?!

Only if you believe.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

Only if you believe.

Details on them?

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Details on them?

They're just something I spotted on RealOEM some years ago. I like that they provide better rearward visibility (I'm short, so they're especially good for me when looking over my shoulder) and that they are a unique accessory, at least there aren't many in NA. I see them pop up on Ebay from time to time (mostly UK and black), but never in Boston Oyster. The black ones (P/N 52207246697) are listed as fitting E90s as well as the E82/81/87 and 04-08 E91, but the Oyster P/N only listed the E82. I have no idea why.

On RealOEM they are located under both "Seats">"Rear Seat Headrest Restraint" and "Retrofitting/Conversion/Accessories" > "Retrofitting Rear Folding Headrest Restraint".

I entered the P/N (52207288803 for Boston Oyster) on a few domestic BMW web sites and ECS only to have the part "not found". I ended up purchasing them from Schmiedmann.

[tracer bullet]

Nice, I definitely like them. The visibility out of the car is quite good overall but out the back could be better.

[Esteban]

Thanks for the P/Ns Suprgnat. I looked in to ordering a pair of black ones, then I saw the price.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Thanks for the P/Ns Suprgnat. I looked in to ordering a pair of black ones, then I saw the price.

Yea, not cheap. In black, you may have better luck finding them used.

[Esteban]

Hmm... why not just remove the rear headrests for better visibility? Nobody sits back there anyway and it'll cost me nothing.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Hmm... why not just remove the rear headrests for better visibility? Nobody sits back there anyway and it'll cost me nothing.

That's certainly an option, but in my case I want to preserve the "full functionality" of the car.

[hisham.el-jaroudi]

The sunshades are a nice touch, where can i acquire a set from?

[Jorgensen54]

Won't the "alien heads" from the E90 fit? Seems like these are usually pretty universal fit.. might be a cheaper, less-rare option.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by Jorgensen54

Won't the "alien heads" from the E90 fit? Seems like these are usually pretty universal fit.. might be a cheaper, less-rare option.

Others may fit as well, but as I mentioned:

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

The black ones (P/N 52207246697) are listed as fitting E90s as well as the E82/81/87 and 04-08 E91, but the Oyster P/N only listed the E82. I have no idea why.

[tock172]

Nice subtle upgrade. I dig it.

I also dig the sun shade screens. I managed to find a used rear one in excellent condition for a great price, but it didn't come with a case. It's been sitting on the bed in one of the guest rooms for months.

Willing to pay top dollar for a full set in nice shape with their carrying cases.

[Jorgensen54]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

Others may fit as well, but as I mentioned:

Ah, I didn't see that. I've sent a bid for a couple of center-folding ones for E90s so I suppose we'll see what good I can make of them.

I'm also in this grey interior, but your car really makes it look like a decent color.