Can you retro-fit vrs Third Rear Headrest?

trueinnovation · 08-10-2005, 12:20

Hiya,

Trying to place an order for a furby vrs and have a question about the third rear headrest option.

Numerous dealers have said its a factory fit option only, and that we need to place a factory order. Now all of a sudden one dealer has said they can retro-fit this at the dealers...

So...

1) any one know if this is this correct?
2) will them cutting holes in the seat cloth cause me any issues later?
3) when its factory fitted, do you think someone just cuts holes in the seat cloth to fit it, or do you think its properly stitched etc and hence the better way to go.

Any help appreciated..

Lummox · 08-10-2005, 13:39

I would hve though the cover has the holes punched in it ready.

Not sure if the guides will fit in a std seat back, might well do if you have a three point rear belt.

ag.morley · 08-10-2005, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

I would hve though the cover has the holes punched in it ready.

Not sure if the guides will fit in a std seat back, might well do if you have a three point rear belt.

If you run your fingers along the top of the rear seats you can feel the holes where the 3rd head rest fits. can you just buy a third head rest and the plastic inserts....the holes are already there?

trueinnovation · 08-10-2005, 21:05

Interesting.. I suspected as much.

One question tho'. Do you think the factory option would have the holes properly prepared e.g. reinforced, stitched round edges... or summin.

Hubby is worried that a retro-fit means that we end up with something that is inferior, less safe and prone to splitting later on.

ag.morley · 08-10-2005, 21:08

No.........I think you will just "cut" and Insert the plastic housing in which the headrest fits but............Hey don't take my word for it

MarkyMarkD · 08-10-2005, 21:14

As I had third rear headrest as a factory option, I've just popped out to the garage to check ... all three sets of holes in the rear seats are exactly the same. They are not stitched or reinforced in any way ... the holes are just cut into the cloth and then the housing inserted as ag.m suggested.

In other words, there's no reason why you can have it retro-fitted as far as I can tell and equally no reason why it should be inferior if done as a retro-fit.

ag.morley · 08-10-2005, 21:16

Another satisfied customer.......................

Fabia 12v · 08-10-2005, 21:57

Little tip.... where you cut the X in the material put some glue on it... this will stop it freying (SP?)

ChrisRs · 08-10-2005, 22:09

Fraying

Fabia 12v · 08-10-2005, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Fraying

thats the one

aixlad · 08-10-2005, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by trueinnovation

Interesting.. I suspected as much.

One question tho'. Do you think the factory option would have the holes properly prepared e.g. reinforced, stitched round edges... or summin.

Hubby is worried that a retro-fit means that we end up with something that is inferior, less safe and prone to splitting later on.

I have a factory fitted 3rd rear headrest, the material has just been cut open to receive the black plastic inserts. The material surrounding the hole is not finished off in any way as the wider diameter flange at the top of the Black plastic inserts hide the gashness.

trueinnovation · 08-10-2005, 22:28

Excellent.. Thank you to all who replied, esp. the ones who went outside to check!

Fabia 12v · 08-10-2005, 22:57

Now i want a 3rd H/R looks better in back with them!! probs won't fit pre facelift though

Tom_vRS · 09-10-2005, 01:21

Great - another mod I wanna do...

I'm too skint!

Does anyone find the 3rd rear head rest reducing visability at all? Anyone got a pic of one fitted?

WW_VRS · 09-10-2005, 07:53

It definitely reduces visibility further - the two that are there as standard already do.

I used to carry the headrests in the storage pouch I've got under the 'flap' in the boot, can't be bothered with that most of the time these days

08-10-2005, 12:20	#1
trueinnovation Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ringwood Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can you retro-fit vrs Third Rear Headrest? Hiya, Trying to place an order for a furby vrs and have a question about the third rear headrest option. Numerous dealers have said its a factory fit option only, and that we need to place a factory order. Now all of a sudden one dealer has said they can retro-fit this at the dealers... So... 1) any one know if this is this correct? 2) will them cutting holes in the seat cloth cause me any issues later? 3) when its factory fitted, do you think someone just cuts holes in the seat cloth to fit it, or do you think its properly stitched etc and hence the better way to go. Any help appreciated..

08-10-2005, 13:39	#2
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,837 Thanks: 22 Thanked 661 Times in 556 Posts	I would hve though the cover has the holes punched in it ready. Not sure if the guides will fit in a std seat back, might well do if you have a three point rear belt. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services

08-10-2005, 21:08	#5
ag.morley S60-R wanabee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: right on track........ Posts: 4,818 Thanks: 10 Thanked 77 Times in 31 Posts	No.........I think you will just "cut" and Insert the plastic housing in which the headrest fits but............Hey don't take my word for it __________________ *I have decided to write nothing in this space* Join Now------>>>>> <<<<<------woN nioJ

08-10-2005, 21:14	#6
MarkyMarkD Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Leics UK Posts: 318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As I had third rear headrest as a factory option, I've just popped out to the garage to check ... all three sets of holes in the rear seats are exactly the same. They are not stitched or reinforced in any way ... the holes are just cut into the cloth and then the housing inserted as ag.m suggested. In other words, there's no reason why you can have it retro-fitted as far as I can tell and equally no reason why it should be inferior if done as a retro-fit. __________________ Do something useful - Join the BRISKODA Folding team: http://www.briskoda.net/modules.php?...warticle=&id=26

08-10-2005, 21:16	#7
ag.morley S60-R wanabee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: right on track........ Posts: 4,818 Thanks: 10 Thanked 77 Times in 31 Posts	Another satisfied customer....................... __________________ *I have decided to write nothing in this space* Join Now------>>>>> <<<<<------woN nioJ

08-10-2005, 21:05	#4
trueinnovation Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ringwood Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting.. I suspected as much. One question tho'. Do you think the factory option would have the holes properly prepared e.g. reinforced, stitched round edges... or summin. Hubby is worried that a retro-fit means that we end up with something that is inferior, less safe and prone to splitting later on.

08-10-2005, 21:57	#8
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,936 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Little tip.... where you cut the X in the material put some glue on it... this will stop it freying (SP?) __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v To be replaced with: Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Final Edition GTI 2.0TFSI 16v... early 2009.

08-10-2005, 22:09	#9
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Fraying

08-10-2005, 22:28	#12
trueinnovation Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ringwood Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Excellent.. Thank you to all who replied, esp. the ones who went outside to check!

08-10-2005, 22:57	#13
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,936 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Now i want a 3rd H/R looks better in back with them!! probs won't fit pre facelift though __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v To be replaced with: Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Final Edition GTI 2.0TFSI 16v... early 2009.

09-10-2005, 01:21	#14
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,056 Thanks: 623 Thanked 376 Times in 257 Posts	Great - another mod I wanna do... I'm too skint! Does anyone find the 3rd rear head rest reducing visability at all? Anyone got a pic of one fitted? __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Don't miss the new DR COLORCHIPS GROUP BUY!

09-10-2005, 07:53	#15
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,742 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	It definitely reduces visibility further - the two that are there as standard already do. I used to carry the headrests in the storage pouch I've got under the 'flap' in the boot, can't be bothered with that most of the time these days __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

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