Rear headrests

Nickc1982 · 03-16-2016, 02:30 PM

On the F30 model does the centre headrest still fold down if you don't spec folding rear headrests as per the E90?

Nick

wotnot · 03-16-2016, 02:33 PM

Don't think it does.

teaston · 03-16-2016, 02:34 PM

It doesn't need to fold as it's very low profile.

dangerous_al · 03-16-2016, 06:25 PM

Yes it does, centre headrest is a folding one

SDH · 03-16-2016, 06:28 PM

What's the idea of the folding head rests anyway? For better vision?

teaston · 03-16-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dangerous_al

Yes it does, centre headrest is a folding one

Not according to the configurator!

Without folding rear headrests:

teaston · 03-16-2016, 08:02 PM

With folding rear headrests:

j.s. · 03-17-2016, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SDH

What's the idea of the folding head rests anyway? For better vision?

That is why I got them. Usually only carry the kid in the back

moonshine · 03-17-2016, 01:40 AM

I rarely carry anyone in the back so I've taken the centre head rest out as I find it quite intrusive in the rear mirror, even when folded down

Kal101 · 03-17-2016, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDH

What's the idea of the folding head rests anyway? For better vision?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jespers

That is why I got them. Usually only carry the kid in the back

And much better aerodynamically speaking

dangerous_al · 03-17-2016, 03:54 AM

Well mine has it

teaston · 03-17-2016, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerous_al

Well mine has it

Do you have folding rear seats?

Englishbloke · 03-17-2016, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDH

What's the idea of the folding head rests anyway? For better vision?

I've ordered them this time because I'm hoping it means the kids car seats will fit flush against the back seats.

gr4z · 03-17-2016, 06:29 AM

For £50 get them - makes the rear visibility much better.

goodbyalfa · 03-17-2016, 07:26 AM

I agree, the rear visibility with the standard rear head rests is dreadful. I'd spec this every time.

dangerous_al · 03-17-2016, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Do you have folding rear seats?

Yes, split fold seats

teaston · 03-17-2016, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerous_al

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Do you have folding rear seats?

Yes, split fold seats

Maybe that's why then. Unless the configurator is wrong.

ukbeemerboy · 03-17-2016, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Do you have folding rear seats?

I have folding seats but I'm sure my centre rear headrest doesn't fold. I'll have to go out and check!!

teaston · 03-17-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ukbeemerboy

I have folding seats but I'm sure my centre rear headrest doesn't fold. I'll have to go out and check!!

And the verdict is?

Mrklaw · 03-17-2016, 05:53 PM

on my car i specced both rear folding seats and rear folding headrests. will be interested to hear if the folding seats give you folding headrests too, as that would mean BMW overcharged me £50

teaston · 03-17-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrklaw

on my car i specced both rear folding seats and rear folding headrests. will be interested to hear if the folding seats give you folding headrests too, as that would mean BMW overcharged me £50

Only the centre one, definitely not the outer ones!

Stooo · 03-18-2016, 04:45 AM

With split fold rear seats you get the folding centre for free. The £50 option is for folding left and right along with centre.
If you don't spec split fold you get a smaller centre rest instead.

In short, your centre visability is the same for any option, you're paying for a little more to the left and right.

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Nickc1982 Private First Class 29 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bristol iTrader: (1)	Rear headrests On the F30 model does the centre headrest still fold down if you don't spec folding rear headrests as per the E90? Nick
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wotnot Private 11 Rep 68 Posts Drives: F30 Sport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Don't think it does.
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moonshine Lieutenant Colonel 849 Rep 1,858 Posts Drives: 718 Boxster S Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I rarely carry anyone in the back so I've taken the centre head rest out as I find it quite intrusive in the rear mirror, even when folded down
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gr4z Colonel 1135 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: i4 e40 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stamford iTrader: (0)	For £50 get them - makes the rear visibility much better. __________________ Current: G26 i4 M Sport Pro, Tech Pk, Sunroof Previous: 2016 440i MPPSK, 2014 330d Saloon F30, 2013 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 Mercedes C350
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goodbyalfa King of the North (living in the east...) 1056 Rep 2,154 Posts Drives: M340i mineral white Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	I agree, the rear visibility with the standard rear head rests is dreadful. I'd spec this every time. __________________ 2021 M340i in mineral white, options galore Previously 2018 440i GC in MG 2015 330D F30 MSport EBII 2012 Alfa Guilietta 2.0d Veloce 2009 Fiat bravo sport 2000 ST Mondeo
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Mrklaw Captain 169 Rep 785 Posts Drives: F30 LCI 320i msport Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Windsor uk iTrader: (0)	on my car i specced both rear folding seats and rear folding headrests. will be interested to hear if the folding seats give you folding headrests too, as that would mean BMW overcharged me £50
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Stooo Private First Class 43 Rep 145 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	With split fold rear seats you get the folding centre for free. The £50 option is for folding left and right along with centre. If you don't spec split fold you get a smaller centre rest instead. In short, your centre visability is the same for any option, you're paying for a little more to the left and right.
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