Tilting headrests - Page 2

solarsailor · 1st February 2021, 00:05

Para 3 below the diagram:

On some models the angle of the restraint can be adjusted. Tilt the restraint to ensure it is as close to the back of the head as possible.

Doesn't say which models or give details on exactly how to adjust them.

steve-45 · 1st February 2021, 05:49

I wonder if that is just a generic description in case they decided to fit tilt adjustable head restraints at some point.

I would have thought that if it did indeed happen someone would have noticed by now and said “well they tilt on my car”!

trikey · 1st February 2021, 06:43

There are definitely some headrests that tilt, there isn’t a button, it’s just a movement that is done by pulling the headrest.

steve-45 · 1st February 2021, 10:13

I am going to have to go outside and heave on a head rest and see what happens!

mileshawk56 · 1st February 2021, 10:34

Just had a look at the ZT - non-tilting '54' MGZT. An observation: they are shaped towards the head, concave and the back is convex so if you were to reverse it would be nearer your head. Maybe some safety problem, just a thought. Chris S.

bsafly · 1st February 2021, 12:27

Just popped outside and checked my headrests - the ones in my '03 conn SE tourer tilt whereas the ones in my 04 (53) mk1 ZT-T don't.
Does that help at all?

Seanalf · 1st February 2021, 13:03

51 plate Connie, mine tilt with a little effort.

stevestrat · 1st February 2021, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mileshawk56

Just had a look at the ZT - non-tilting '54' MGZT. An observation: they are shaped towards the head, concave and the back is convex so if you were to reverse it would be nearer your head. Maybe some safety problem, just a thought. Chris S.

I doubt if they would reverse. if I recall correctly the height locking slots are only cut into one side of the "legs".

mileshawk56 · 1st February 2021, 17:18

Yep I think your right, makes sense. Chris S.

LeRich · 1st February 2021, 19:35

Tilting headrests were fitted on Club and Connoisseur models. Headrests on Classics and any models with sports seats adjusted for height only.

1st February 2021, 00:05	#11
solarsailor Posted a thing or two 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colchester Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 87 Thanked 653 Times in 344 Posts	Para 3 below the diagram: On some models the angle of the restraint can be adjusted. Tilt the restraint to ensure it is as close to the back of the head as possible. Doesn't say which models or give details on exactly how to adjust them. __________________ This vehicle was born on Wednesday June 4th 2003 @ 08:24:38 This vehicle was the 73,905th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,862nd 75 1.8 T Club SE to be made out of 3,980 This vehicle was the 6,856th 75 in Wedgewood Blue to be made out of 7,515 Wedgewood Blue 75s

1st February 2021, 06:43	#13
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,767 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	There are definitely some headrests that tilt, there isn’t a button, it’s just a movement that is done by pulling the headrest. __________________ Lest we forget..

1st February 2021, 13:03	#17
Seanalf Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Connie Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Llanhilleth Posts: 584 Thanks: 193 Thanked 126 Times in 81 Posts	51 plate Connie, mine tilt with a little effort. __________________ This is my Rover, there are many like it, but this one is mine Born; Wednesday, 3rd October 2001 @ 16:00:16 The 34,336th 75 to run off the production line of 112,381 This was the 4,730th 75 CDT Connoisseur to be made out of 10,898 This was the 2,647th 75 in White Gold Metallic (code: GMN) to be made out of 12,251 White Gold Metallic 75s To do MK2 dials with IPK, FBH repair, headlining repair (again!) and some cosmetics.

1st February 2021, 19:35	#20
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	Tilting headrests were fitted on Club and Connoisseur models. Headrests on Classics and any models with sports seats adjusted for height only. __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Contemporary SE Auto Starlight Silver MBB

1st February 2021, 05:49	#12
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	I wonder if that is just a generic description in case they decided to fit tilt adjustable head restraints at some point. I would have thought that if it did indeed happen someone would have noticed by now and said “well they tilt on my car”!

1st February 2021, 10:13	#14
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	I am going to have to go outside and heave on a head rest and see what happens!

1st February 2021, 10:34	#15
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Just had a look at the ZT - non-tilting '54' MGZT. An observation: they are shaped towards the head, concave and the back is convex so if you were to reverse it would be nearer your head. Maybe some safety problem, just a thought. Chris S.

1st February 2021, 12:27	#16
bsafly Just going about! Rover 75 CDTi Connie SE Tourer starlight silver and serpents. MG ZT-T 190+ in Raven Black. Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Great Leighs Posts: 468 Thanks: 626 Thanked 167 Times in 110 Posts	Just popped outside and checked my headrests - the ones in my '03 conn SE tourer tilt whereas the ones in my 04 (53) mk1 ZT-T don't. Does that help at all?

1st February 2021, 17:18	#19
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Yep I think your right, makes sense. Chris S.