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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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Is it possible to modify the passenger head rest so that it tilts just like the driver's? If not, how much should a new driver's headrest cost me? Is it the same as on xA and Xb?

Would anyone like to trade with me their regular driver's headrest for my passenger? Im willing to add a little cash to sweeten the pot.

Reason why I need this - my girlfriend was in an accident and she needs the tilting headrest to support her neck better, so naturally I swapped the driver's and the passenger's. The only thing is - now I am uncomfortable. So I would like a fast solution for this.

Thanks guys/gals.
Old Sep 20, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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the driver side head rest tilts? hmmm i dont' think mine does.... maybe I got ripped? how does it tilt?
Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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it tilts forward and back... just use some force... it'll move or at least it should
Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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wow, it does tilt. I freakin' love this car!
Old Sep 21, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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Nice...i didnt know they went back and forth....find out new things everyday
Old Sep 21, 2004 | 03:43 AM
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the tilt mode is great. Even my dad's Mitsubish Endeavor Limited doesnt have that. But i still cant find it anywhere - any opinions?
Old Sep 21, 2004 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by zhenya
the tilt mode is great. Even my dad's Mitsubish Endeavor Limited doesnt have that. But i still cant find it anywhere - any opinions?
Go to a Scion meet or show, go sit in a tC and "Hey nice car yeh... yeh... thats cool.... LOOK A UNICORN!" and BAM! you got yourself a tilting headrest.

Car to new for a junk yard, Best bet would be to trade...
Old Sep 21, 2004 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by zhenya
Reason why I need this - my girlfriend was in an accident and she needs the tilting headrest to support her neck better, so naturally I swapped the driver's and the passenger's. The only thing is - now I am uncomfortable. So I would like a fast solution for this.

Thanks guys/gals.
Fast solution = Let your girlfriend drive the tC...that way she has the tilt headrest all of the time. :D
Old Sep 21, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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Bring a bottle of Vodka and come to San Francisco...you'll get your headrest
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:17 AM
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If tonly the trip wasnt this long. San Fran is a bit far away. If you want I'll fed-ex you a bottle, and we can hold a webcam chat with both of us drinking it ;). but seriously anyone else have any ideas - my neck is getting tired of this ____.
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:23 AM
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TILTED HEADRESTS?!@ YET ANOTHER THING THAT MAKES THE TC SO GREAT!! hehe
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:36 AM
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how much cash?
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:36 AM
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i think they should have designed the headrest like the ones on the camry. sometimes i lean back too hard and it moves out of place and i have to readjust it again.
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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Mmm Volvo Headrests... theyre soo goood
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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Damnit, never knew this, now I have to go out to the parking lot and try it.
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by zhenya
If tonly the trip wasnt this long. San Fran is a bit far away. If you want I'll fed-ex you a bottle, and we can hold a webcam chat with both of us drinking it ;). but seriously anyone else have any ideas - my neck is getting tired of this ____.
Alright fed ex me ur headrest and a bottle of Grey Goose or Belvadiere...none of that cheap ____ :twisted:

Seriously though, they do sell pillows u can put under your neck for long trips and such. Or try messaging the guy who totalled his tC...maybe he has a headrest.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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Well I must say instead of getting someone to send you headreast you have sparked the interest of everyone to like their headrests more.
Old Sep 23, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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For the passenger one, sometimes I just put it on backwards. It makes the headrest more flush with the seat so you can lean your head back. Two sides to every headrest

BTW, the "lounge/conversational" configuration of the seats work real nicely at the beach
Old Sep 23, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by chris0
wow, it does tilt. I freakin' love this car!


just fond this out.. ive had the for a month :oops:
Old Sep 23, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by chipmOnk
it tilts forward and back... just use some force... it'll move or at least it should
NO FRICKIN WAY! Yeah, I have found so many little things out about this car...I wonder why my dealer didnt bother showing them off?
I cant wait to get out of work and check that out for myself! Thanks for letting us in on it.
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