Has anyone fitted Rear Head Rests to a Cabby? I'm looking at how you do it and what parts are required, and have read the Wiki page for the touring, but can't find anything specific to a Cabby.
I also think that the Rear Head Rests on a Cabby are different to those on a saloon or touring, is this correct?
Any help would be great guys, thanks.
Fitting RHR on a Cabby...
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Yup, I have.
All you need is the headrest fixing kit, they come up on here often, or you could rob a set from a breaker.
As ever, measure thrice and cut once. I think the front and rear HR are different on a cabby, but I got mine from a cabby with original RHR.
The only fiddly job is cutting the holes in the foam, it's a time consuming job.
I fitted the mounts and then stuck something shaped like a headrest 'pole' up to the top of the rear bench and took my cutting marks from there. Cut a very small hole first and open it up when you are sure that it's properly aligned.
All you need is the headrest fixing kit, they come up on here often, or you could rob a set from a breaker.
As ever, measure thrice and cut once. I think the front and rear HR are different on a cabby, but I got mine from a cabby with original RHR.
The only fiddly job is cutting the holes in the foam, it's a time consuming job.
I fitted the mounts and then stuck something shaped like a headrest 'pole' up to the top of the rear bench and took my cutting marks from there. Cut a very small hole first and open it up when you are sure that it's properly aligned.
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The rear headrests on a convertible started life exactly the same as the front ones. The reason that they appear shrunken and shrivelled is what twenty years of UV light does .
Convertible headrests , along with M3 headrests are not 'piped' whereas as standard E30 ones are.
The mounting bracket kits are the same on saloon and convertible.
I have headrests in various colours and complete mounting bracket kits in stock
Convertible headrests , along with M3 headrests are not 'piped' whereas as standard E30 ones are.
The mounting bracket kits are the same on saloon and convertible.
I have headrests in various colours and complete mounting bracket kits in stock
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Perhaps this is why E30 is fitted with a pair of external mirrors?BenHar wrote:Rear headrests are a pain when reversing.
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IMO Cabbies look so much nicer with RHR'a fitted than without. 
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RHR = Executive.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Nice! Do you leave yours parked outside? I'm surprised you haven't lost your wheel covers..!diable wrote:So do IGert_8 wrote:IMO Cabbies look so much nicer with RHR'a fitted than without.
PONY, 2013 - "Anyway span 360 degrees hitting the kerb and giving the old man two fingers as I was spinning like Michael Schumacher would
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^^ ah, selective criminals, the type that don't don their hoodies for pennies.
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I know Shepherd's Bush quite well, so I'm not that surprised to read that!diable wrote:The type hat put an axe throught one of the neighbours doors.Gert_8 wrote:^^ ah, selective criminals, the type that don't don their hoodies for pennies.
PONY, 2013 - "Anyway span 360 degrees hitting the kerb and giving the old man two fingers as I was spinning like Michael Schumacher would
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It's ALWAYS he Welsh!diable wrote:Yeah it's the Welsh you graze their sheep on the Scrubs that are known for itGert_8 wrote:I know Shepherd's Bush quite well, so I'm not that surprised to read that!diable wrote: The type hat put an axe throught one of the neighbours doors.
Lovely little village, Shepherd's Bush...PONY, 2013 - "Anyway span 360 degrees hitting the kerb and giving the old man two fingers as I was spinning like Michael Schumacher would
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Hi Pete, I've PM'ed you back again but it seems to be stuck in my Sentbox / Outbox (whichever is the one that means it's not gone?) so please let me know if you can read the second message, alternatively drop me a pm with your phone number and I'll call you. Cheers.pacerpete wrote:The rear headrests on a convertible started life exactly the same as the front ones. The reason that they appear shrunken and shrivelled is what twenty years of UV light does .
Convertible headrests , along with M3 headrests are not 'piped' whereas as standard E30 ones are.
The mounting bracket kits are the same on saloon and convertible.
I have headrests in various colours and complete mounting bracket kits in stock