Cerbera Seats in latest models

[chezgilo]

There will not be many owners who have these seats but if any do that reads this...

Is it me or are the Cerbera seat headrests cheap looking, flimsy, and most useless at supporting ones head?

I'm about to take delivery of a 2001 model with such seats and the first thing i thought when i saw them is that the original chimp seats not only look better but the headrests also support your head much better. In fact, its nice to put your head back onto them. I'm talking mainly about the passenger one as when i drove it i was not relaxing with my head on the drivers headrest!

I'm wondering if to take the headrests along to a trimmer and to get them re-shaped, or to swap the cerbera seats with someone who has magnolia normal ones.

They are more supportive and have a pump action lumbar support (Ooo) but its not enought to really make a difference.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

[225]

To be honest I disagree, the older ones I test drove didnt feel as comfortable as the ones in my current one and not as supportive. However obviously not having been on a long trip in any other one bar mine I cant say for longer periods. I have been for 3-4hr drives in mine and they are comfortable enough.

[chezgilo]

Hmm interesting. But are your headrests quite flimsy? I mean bendy? Unlike the solid mounted yet giving original versions. If not then I need to get my ones checked out!

[David H]

In all fairness, head rest is short for head restraint. As in, a device for helping to prevent whiplash, not to rest your head on whilst driving.

On a side note, do you have any problems with headroom with these seats, I've heard they position you slightly higher?

[225]

not for me but then I'm only 5 10"", I dont think mine are flimsy.

[gazzad]

I'm wondering if to take the headrests along to a trimmer and to get them re-shaped, or to swap the cerbera seats with someone who has magnolia normal ones.

YHM!

[bigdods]

Damn - mine are grey I would love to have cerby seats in my 97 chim.

[Afrofish]

I would certainly be interested in a trade for my old style seats.

I have just bought a 2000 (W) 5 litre with a cream interior.

[chezgilo]

Ok, well it would seem that you all want my seats! Maybe I should test them out properly and then make a decision. I hope I didn't get too many hopes up