Godawful headrests...

[RockTheShazbot]

A new DeLorean has the option for a 120mph speedometer which i assume means they also don't put in any type of limiting switch

 

[MGDavis]

A new DeLorean has the option for a 120mph speedometer which i assume means they also don't put in any type of limiting switch

But does it have a Flux Capacitor?

 

[oldertech]

I haven't had any problems with it, but I'm only 6'. Only issue I have so far is that I can't remove one of my rear headrests so I can't put the back seat down.

On the subject of rear headrests, I've had no problem removing them. There is a little button on top of the seats in the plastic grommet and they seemed to easily release both headrests.

What do you all think of the non-headrest look? It increases the rear view visibility and makes it easier to plunk down the rear seats without moving the front seat up a bit. And they can be stowed in the area under the top hatch floor for the occasional rear passenger.

 

[LS1notFOUND]

In general they are pretty supportive seats, take it or leave it

 

[dvn]

On the subject of rear headrests, I've had no problem removing them. There is a little button on top of the seats in the plastic grommet and they seemed to easily release both headrests.

What do you all think of the non-headrest look? It increases the rear view visibility and makes it easier to plunk down the rear seats without moving the front seat up a bit. And they can be stowed in the area under the top hatch floor for the occasional rear passenger.

I like it! I will rarely have anyone in the back seats anyway and visibility does look MUCH better.

 

[RichieRocket]

On the subject of rear headrests, I've had no problem removing them. There is a little button on top of the seats in the plastic grommet and they seemed to easily release both headrests.

What do you all think of the non-headrest look? It increases the rear view visibility and makes it easier to plunk down the rear seats without moving the front seat up a bit. And they can be stowed in the area under the top hatch floor for the occasional rear passenger.

oldertech, right on! I have been doing the exact same thing. I also keep the headrests under the cargo floor.

 

[MGDavis]

On the subject of rear headrests, I've had no problem removing them. There is a little button on top of the seats in the plastic grommet and they seemed to easily release both headrests.

What do you all think of the non-headrest look? It increases the rear view visibility and makes it easier to plunk down the rear seats without moving the front seat up a bit. And they can be stowed in the area under the top hatch floor for the occasional rear passenger.

You, sir, are my hero!

 

[wingman]

I turned them around, but I think I will follow this removal of the headrest trend.

 

[fivespeed302]

My wife absolutly hates the head rests in my Sonic, and flipped the passenger side one backwards ... shes short too which I thought was odd. I tried to tell her I didn't think it was safe, but she couldnt be swayed.

Personally I love em... most cars dont have enough support for me up there, my Mustang being one of those.

I am 6' tall and the head rest is driving me insane. Don't get me wrong, I've had my car for 2 days now and my only real complaint is this damn head rest. Sitting in that seat is like having someone push my head forward the whole time. It also reminds me of laying back and sleeping while driving.

I was thinking last night about flipping mine around, but wasn't sure if that was possible. Thanks for confirming!!!! That's the first thing I'm going to do this morning. I'll risk the neck injury.

 

[theenico]

On the subject of rear headrests, I've had no problem removing them. There is a little button on top of the seats in the plastic grommet and they seemed to easily release both headrests.

What do you all think of the non-headrest look? It increases the rear view visibility and makes it easier to plunk down the rear seats without moving the front seat up a bit. And they can be stowed in the area under the top hatch floor for the occasional rear passenger.

That's the first thing I did when I got home from the dealer. They really obstrust the view out of the back of the car.

 

[speedog]

Weird - I've had my Sonic for over 4 months now and am 6 feet tall and don't find the headrests in either the front or back seats to be an issue. Is it the angle that people have their seat backs at that's maybe the issue? Even my son at 6'2" doesn't have a problem with the headrests.

 

[SonicBoy24]

MGDAVIS: I'm not certain if its a Delorean that can't get over 85 or perhaps you mean the Corvair. We have had the Corvair up to 90, and if not for the sensation that the nose was about to lift up, might have tried to hold it there.
It is rock solid to the low 80's but get nervous any faster. On the other hand, the Corvair was designed for the old US Highways, not the Interstates, which were designed and built for speeds considerably higher than the current posted limits. But whatever the speed, with the top down and the sun shining, its hard to imagine getting closer to driving bliss.

Laborsmith

Did you happen to watch TopGear America last night? They drove "most unsafe cars" or something like that.
They used the corvair and added 4 wheels to the rear axle so it wouldnt spin out like it was know for. Making that car an 8 wheeled monster was hilarious.

 

[laborsmith]

No, I did not. I will look for a rerun.

I did catch Montoya's close personal confrontation with the track dryer Monday night. It took a few replays before I could see his car sliding to the infield.

F1 races in the rain using rain tires. Now that NASCAR has discovered fuel injection maybe someone will tell them about rain tires.

Laborsmith

 

[omniman]

5-11 no problems wuth mine.They were designed that way for whip lash protection.

 

[speedog]

No, I did not. I will look for a rerun.

I did catch Montoya's close personal confrontation with the track dryer Monday night. It took a few replays before I could see his car sliding to the infield.

F1 races in the rain using rain tires. Now that NASCAR has discovered fuel injection maybe someone will tell them about rain tires.

Laborsmith

Oh NASCAR knows about rain tires - they were used in both the 2008 and 2009 Nationwide race in Montreal. 2008 race...

 

[hockey]

Just removed my head rests. Looks good and so much more visibility

 

[Sonic Boomer]

6-1 and best headrest I've had in a long time!

 

[LordNikon]

Ohhh yeah. First thing I noticed on the test drive....so obnoxious. Just ran out and flipped em, muuuch better.

Wouldn't mind a pair of euro headrests for the back tho to make it look more complete. Can anyone confirm that they are interchangeable?

 

[TIEfighter]

Weird - I've had my Sonic for over 4 months now and am 6 feet tall and don't find the headrests in either the front or back seats to be an issue. Is it the angle that people have their seat backs at that's maybe the issue? Even my son at 6'2" doesn't have a problem with the headrests.

I'm only 5'12" and I haven't had any problems with my headrests either. Though, I have my driver seat pushed back (horizontally) a little bit. Don't know if that would matter or not.

P.S. speedog, that signature is amazing and I agree with your signature 100%

 

[Opus51569]

I'm 5'9" and if I try to lean my back flush with the seat, it pitches my head forward. For my wife it bugs her if she wears her hair up. I just removed all four head rests and they are now stowed under the rear storage compartment. I'll see what a difference it makes.