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Fastbrew · 12-05-2014, 04:09 AM

I have realized that there are two types of twin driver
1) Those that use the headrest
2) Those that do not

Which type are you?

Personally, my head has barely touched the headrest but I have seen people who use it all the time.

WesleyG · 12-05-2014, 04:28 AM

nope, I have to lean my head uncomfortably back in order to do so

brianhj · 12-05-2014, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WesleyG

nope, I have to lean my head uncomfortably back in order to do so

Are your headrests on backwards?

rxlynn · 12-05-2014, 08:02 AM

Use it at lowest setting - like everything else in this car, it fits perfectly when I get the seat set in the right place. In fact, I am already starting to realize that I am being spoiled for whatever the next car will be - pretty sure nothing else will fit so well.

BRZZZZZZZZZZ · 12-05-2014, 09:28 AM

Only when I am tired cruising home from an event. And then half the time I forget to turn them back forward after the event too and curse myself on the highway.

TheVoiceOfReason · 12-05-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by WesleyG

nope, I have to lean my head uncomfortably back in order to do so

Same here. Doesn't matter where I put the headrest height.

DarkSunrise · 12-05-2014, 10:30 AM

I don't use the headrest.

I do flip them on trackdays when I have my helmet on, otherwise it pushes my head uncomfortably forward.

srizzors25 · 12-05-2014, 12:00 PM

I don't usually use them, unless I'm being super lazy while driving but thats rare. Feels awkward to lean that far back

daiheadjai · 12-05-2014, 12:37 PM

Hmmm... I'm the opposite... I feel like the headrest pushes my head a bit too far forward.
And when I have a helmet on, the headrest absolutely has to be flipped around or I'd be sniffing the steering wheel.

Akari · 12-05-2014, 01:19 PM

I usually end up using mine while at stoplights or waiting around, I do find for normal driving it's a bit far back to maintain good vision without having to look down.

904FRSlow · 12-05-2014, 01:41 PM

I have a neck pillow that is perfect because it sticks out enough to where my head would be if I didn't use the headrest.

BRZ21 · 12-05-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

I don't use the headrest.

I do flip them on trackdays when I have my helmet on, otherwise it pushes my head uncomfortably forward.

haha i do the exact same thing. one time a flipped it around while I was driving... that was an experience.

Eski · 12-05-2014, 02:07 PM

i dont use my headrest very often, maybe only on long straight drives ill lean back to rest for a few minutes but its still not very comfortable. being 6'5 tho i have the seat as far back as it will go so when i lean my head back into the headrest its almost like im looking up into the roof of the vehicle. lol, not very safe imo

DarkSunrise · 12-05-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZ21

haha i do the exact same thing. one time a flipped it around while I was driving... that was an experience.

Hah same here. I forgot to flip it back as I was driving home from the track. I don't use the headrest normally, but it felt weird that there was nothing behind my head.

I think the headrests are important for whiplash prevention, so prob best not to drive around with them flipped too often!

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12-05-2014, 04:09 AM	#1
Fastbrew Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Pearl White BRZ Location: USA Posts: 764 Thanks: 123 Thanked 461 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I believe there is a divide in our ranks I have realized that there are two types of twin driver 1) Those that use the headrest 2) Those that do not Which type are you? Personally, my head has barely touched the headrest but I have seen people who use it all the time.

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rxlynn Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Northeast GA Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Use it at lowest setting - like everything else in this car, it fits perfectly when I get the seat set in the right place. In fact, I am already starting to realize that I am being spoiled for whatever the next car will be - pretty sure nothing else will fit so well.

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BRZZZZZZZZZZ Car Nut Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BMW 335d, Toyota Echo RS, FRS Location: Calgary Posts: 1,557 Thanks: 368 Thanked 603 Times in 346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Only when I am tired cruising home from an event. And then half the time I forget to turn them back forward after the event too and curse myself on the highway.

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Akari Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 417 Thanks: 181 Thanked 149 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I usually end up using mine while at stoplights or waiting around, I do find for normal driving it's a bit far back to maintain good vision without having to look down.

12-05-2014, 01:41 PM	#11
904FRSlow Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: '13 FR-S Whiteout Location: Saint Augustine Posts: 304 Thanks: 39 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have a neck pillow that is perfect because it sticks out enough to where my head would be if I didn't use the headrest.

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Eski Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: '15 Brz Series Blue Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 541 Thanks: 270 Thanked 344 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i dont use my headrest very often, maybe only on long straight drives ill lean back to rest for a few minutes but its still not very comfortable. being 6'5 tho i have the seat as far back as it will go so when i lean my head back into the headrest its almost like im looking up into the roof of the vehicle. lol, not very safe imo

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