flipping the headrest - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mad_sb · 04-27-2013, 09:11 PM

OK, so i have done a few track days now in the FR-S and each time I end up flipping the headrest around backwards to make "room" for the helmet. With the headrest in the normal position it feels like it pushes my head down with the helmet on which makes sense because it is designed to provide restraint for an bare head.

With the headrest flipped around though it feels like there is very little head restraint with a helmet. Granted, it is more than with headrest removed, which is why i run it flipped.

Has anyone looked for or found an alternative head rest that works well with the stock seats and helmets?

Eventually I will be doing a back half cage and 4 point ASM belts (while the car is dual purpose). For cost reasons I would like to be able to use the stock seats as long as possible.

JDKane527 · 04-27-2013, 09:16 PM

I found raising the headrest to maximum height with it oriented normally doesn't push as much with helmet on. The headrest pushing down makes me not look as far down track.

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Moshpit37 · 04-28-2013, 12:50 AM

I remember reading somewhere that the headrest was designed to be flipped around while wearing a helmet.

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mashal · 04-28-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Moshpit37

I remember reading somewhere that the headrest was designed to be flipped around while wearing a helmet.

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mad_sb · 04-28-2013, 08:25 AM

As i said, I have been fliping it. But with it flipped it does not provide much if any real head restraint and does not feel much safer than having no head rest.

Has anyone looked for an alternative that will fit the factory seat?

grodenglaive · 05-18-2013, 07:22 AM

I am concerned about that too. You could also try putting the seat more upright so your head/helmet is closer to the headrest. Alternatively angle the seat back more and raise the headrest so there is more room for your helmet (without flipping the headrest).

I'm going to try some different helmets. A racing specific helmet (snell SA rated) may have a flatter profile at the back than a motorcycle helmet, which tend to be elongated for aerodynamics. Then maybe I won't need to flip the headrest.

GTM_Challenge · 05-18-2013, 12:12 PM

I'd stay away from a 4 point. Most track day organizers won't even let you on track with a 4 point.

Doborder · 05-19-2013, 03:15 AM

I never thought of this
I have a track day coming up in this weekend. I'll let u guys know my feed back

Godzilla35 · 05-19-2013, 05:02 AM

interested in the info as well... thanks for looking into it

04-27-2013, 09:11 PM	#1
mad_sb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Orange County Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 632 Thanked 982 Times in 537 Posts Mentioned: 100 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	flipping the headrest OK, so i have done a few track days now in the FR-S and each time I end up flipping the headrest around backwards to make "room" for the helmet. With the headrest in the normal position it feels like it pushes my head down with the helmet on which makes sense because it is designed to provide restraint for an bare head. With the headrest flipped around though it feels like there is very little head restraint with a helmet. Granted, it is more than with headrest removed, which is why i run it flipped. Has anyone looked for or found an alternative head rest that works well with the stock seats and helmets? Eventually I will be doing a back half cage and 4 point ASM belts (while the car is dual purpose). For cost reasons I would like to be able to use the stock seats as long as possible. __________________ ~Namaste~ 2013 Asphalt FRS

04-27-2013, 09:16 PM	#2
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I found raising the headrest to maximum height with it oriented normally doesn't push as much with helmet on. The headrest pushing down makes me not look as far down track. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Asphalt Build

04-28-2013, 08:25 AM	#5
mad_sb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Orange County Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 632 Thanked 982 Times in 537 Posts Mentioned: 100 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As i said, I have been fliping it. But with it flipped it does not provide much if any real head restraint and does not feel much safer than having no head rest. Has anyone looked for an alternative that will fit the factory seat? __________________ ~Namaste~ 2013 Asphalt FRS

05-19-2013, 03:15 AM	#8
Doborder Godzilla Konvert Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: DMG BRZ Limited 6MT 2013 Location: Somewhere on earth Posts: 215 Thanks: 47 Thanked 45 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	I never thought of this I have a track day coming up in this weekend. I'll let u guys know my feed back __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited MT (DMG) CO>CA Cartel

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