e70 sport seat headrest

[mbs999]

I thought the same thing, that the headrests only go up and down. But if you take a good look at the buttons on the seats that adjust them you'll notice that one of the buttons has 2 "toggles" sort of embedded in it -- when pressed, those "toggles" automatically move the headrests forward and backward.

[canamx5]

Originally Posted by mbs999

I thought the same thing, that the headrests only go up and down. But if you take a good look at the buttons on the seats that adjust them you'll notice that one of the buttons has 2 "toggles" sort of embedded in it -- when pressed, those "toggles" automatically move the headrests forward and backward.

Not on my X.... The manual says...

Front seats: setting the angle of the head restraint

Swivel the head restraint.????? I've tried it and it does slightly, but doesn't move front - back.

The 2 little buttons you are referring to are comfort seat shoulder support.

[Fastbuck]

Originally Posted by acedeucy

The FMVSS standard you are refering to is known as Standard 202-A / Whiplash Crash Safety Standard. The INViSiON dvd headrest system has meet or exceed this standard, otherwise I couldn't market to the New Car Dealer market.

I make no reference to the Invision System, I'm referring to the OEM head restraints.

[acedeucy]

Originally Posted by Fastbuck

I make no reference to the Invision System, I'm referring to the OEM head restraints.

Whether or not, I was just giving you the Safety Satrdard Code (202-A). This is the whiplash test. My life revolves around Headrests and Head Restraints. The Mercedes-Benz 202-A Compliant feature is also called Neck-Pro.

[skarletknite]

Originally Posted by acedeucy

Hey Bro, adding an INViSiON system to your vehicle would certainly be "Value Added!" Let me know!

-Lawrence

AGAIN - this post has nothing to do with value added. please stop posting about the invision system. like i said, it does nothing to solve my issue. further, one a separate note, headrests do not have only one purpose. while safety is obviously their most important function, comfort is also a factor. bmw, and most other manufacturers, allow you to adjust the headrest forward and backwards, while still meeting safety standards. i went from my 03 e53 to 07 e70. the e53 moved enough for me to rest my head a bit while on long drives, and still allow me to see the road and my mirrors. i dont know if the sport seats are further back than my old seats but my headrest now is much further behind my head than my e53 headrest in the fully back position.

[Fastbuck]

Originally Posted by skarletknite

if anyone has a solution to the headrests on sport seats on the 2007 x5 only moving up and down, please post. if anyone knows if a comfort seat headrest may be substituted for a sport seat headrest, please post. if anyone has a similar experience, please share. thanks!

On my Sport seats the headrests move backwards and forwards manually. The trick is to pull or push the bottom of the headrest rather than the top!

[MikeL1681]

Originally Posted by Fastbuck

On my Sport seats the headrests move backwards and forwards manually. The trick is to pull or push the bottom of the headrest rather than the top!

can anyone with US Spec Sport Seats Confirm?

[canamx5]

Yes they do.... about 1 inch! Not enough to make them useful.

[billydelavega]

the head rests on the e70 do not tilt forward enough to rest my head on long trips. can they be replaced?

[AeroG]

Couldn't you use the headrests from an e53 sport -providing you don't have one of the newer colored interiors. Further the e53 headrests have significant - forward tilt axis. Makes no sense that BMW would design semi -fixed head rests with "any" seat package.

The manually adjustable folding headrest feature of the comfort seats - which are similar to a business/first class airline headrest are cool.