Re: new question on the active headrest
cschmidt said:
Folks,
So from the description, it sounds as if all the "active" stuff is contained in the lever mechanism in the seat. My reason for asking is I would like to put aftermarket headrest video screens in. Mark Cowher has another post here with a link to a company selling them on ebay for the Murano.
So I need to convince the boss and main driver these new headrests won't effect the "safety" part of the headrest. Opinions?
Chuck
It would seem on the surface that as long as your, modifications don't interfere with motion of the lever system internal to the seat back, things should probably be ok, same for very small amounts of added weight in the head rest it'self. Enough weight to change the center of gravity of the upper rest could be a negative.
The upper part of the rest does not change angular orientation except as an artifact of impact with the head or inertially induced motion.
You will need to make a final determination yourself as what is safe and not safe. Nobody including me wants or will give you a guarantee that something is safe. I understand your bosses concerns. I accept no liability implied or otherwise for any statement I make on this forum I have a family also and can't afford the risk.
Bottom line would I do it and set my wife there ,
NO.
Does that mean their are not active headrests with video monitors in them, NO
Does it mean it will be unsafe for sure, NO
The ball is really in your court, Gather info, and make your call. Good luck.
Grip.