igor Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) three of them actually !!! nice addition, althought they look fixecd they seem like a definite improvement from the 08 http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f48/nsa...ocus-sel-67834/ Edited September 20, 2008 by igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I found it so much interesting that the person who bought it, is a GMI admin lol And people are giving him slack, ouch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I found it so much interesting that the person who bought it, is a GMI admin lol And people are giving him slack, ouch... I thought the expression would be that they AREN'T giving/cutting slack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Yes, that.... Sorry... just woke up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 he is not the first one .. another one has a Fusion Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 three of them actually !!! nice addition, althought they look fixecd they seem like a definite improvement from the 08 http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f48/nsa...ocus-sel-67834/ They aren't fixed...all three are adjustable. All models have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WC-MAN Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Just what I need, a piece of shit to look around constantly on the off chance that I might have an anorexic squeezed into the middle seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Just what I need, a piece of shit to look around constantly on the off chance that I might have an anorexic squeezed into the middle seat. Just pop out the middle head rest and stow it in the trunk area...if you need it....throw it back in... :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Those are some of the best '09 Focus photos I've seen. The interior looks much improved! Love the stitch detail on the doors. I wonder why he didn't get the spoiler however! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I wonder why he didn't get the spoiler however! Spoiler is only available/standard on the SES, the vehicle in question is an SEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Just pop out the middle head rest and stow it in the trunk area...if you need it....throw it back in... :shades: I've never understood why they don't have a "stowage area" for those things. Some sort of cubby hole would be nice. Headrests make attaching to the upper LATCH hooks (for baby seats), such a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Yes, that.... Sorry... just woke up. Sorry, I should cut you some slack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante hicks Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Headrests make attaching to the upper LATCH hooks (for baby seats), such a PITA. Really? I find moving a head rest 3 inches is much less of a pain than having to kneel in the darn things to be able to tighten the straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Really? I find moving a head rest 3 inches is much less of a pain than having to kneel in the darn things to be able to tighten the straps. When you go to tighten the upper strap, you have to either have enough strap to thread through the space under the headrest, or an arm skinny enough to fit through. Going above or around seems to never allow enough tightness because of the angle, IMO. I just remove the headrest to avoid the problem, but then put it back so it doesn't look weird (and because there's nowhere to put it in the car). I don't usually use the bottom LATCH hooks, because it can be a pain to unhook and there's often a lot of excess strap that just balls up right there on the seat. Usually I just use the seatbelt for the bottom anchor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I've never understood why they don't have a "stowage area" for those things. Some sort of cubby hole would be nice. On my mom's E320 ('94), the headrests actually do stow until someone wants them up. A push of a button by the driver sends them back down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 On my mom's E320 ('94), the headrests actually do stow until someone wants them up. A push of a button by the driver sends them back down. Yeah, I was gonna add that.....Mercedes, as you said, has an indented area in the rear dash where the headrests fold down into when not in use. Of course on a Ford or other cheaper vehicles (maybe make powered ones an option?), you could simply put the indent there and the driver could remove them manually and put them there to save costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 And on some MBenz models, instead of rearward, they fold forward...slapping the person in the back of the head. I used to enjoy playing with that button when someone in the rearseat would tick me off in (wham**)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Head Restraints http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/200...ay-04/i2011.htm Rear-seat head restraints aren't mandatory, but anything that looks like a headrest must meet the new head-restraint standards by 2010. Furthermore, if they can be lowered for visibility or stowage, they must fold forward so adults can't sit in the seat without putting the head restraint into position. Might this discourage fitment of rear head restraints, increasing rear-seat whiplash incidents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hmm thats my guess as to why in the Mbenz it pops forward...although when I sit on those rear seats, my heat feels more comfortable with the headrests forward, it fits perfectly behind my neck, rather than placing them upright... Actually few cars headrests make sense..Volvo, Mbenz, and BMW I find have some of the best headrests. Ford has been improving though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I tried out a new 09 Focus 4 door on Saturday. It was a base stripper model with roll up windows (!!!) no power door locks or anything...a newspaper ad special for $10999. But it actually was a fun little car! It did have the 3X rear headrests. Still prefer my Mustang GT though :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I tried out a new 09 Focus 4 door on Saturday. It was a base stripper model with roll up windows (!!!) no power door locks or anything...a newspaper ad special for $10999. But it actually was a fun little car! It did have the 3X rear headrests. Still prefer my Mustang GT though :shades: I sure the hell hope so!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joihan777 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 SO the new Focus has three headrests, that is definitely a step in the right direction. I hope Ford keeps the momentum going by getting their Focus and the upcoming Fiesta onto the IIHS recommended list. THAT would do wonders for the sales IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 SO the new Focus has three headrests, that is definitely a step in the right direction. Especially if you're Zaphod Beeblebrox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickz Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 This is news? I posted this (and a ton of pictures) just days after I bought my 09 Focus SEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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