pre face lift head rests

[JAZ_RS]

Could anyone who has a pre facelift (or maybe FL) tell me if they have adjustable (tilt) front headrests on their RS . I was actually looking forward to these but mine didn't come with the adjustable version and I don't know if thats because I chose factory leather...

[Jake02]

Could anyone who has a pre facelift (or maybe FL) tell me if they have adjustable (tilt) front headrests on their RS . I was actually looking forward to these but mine didn't come with the adjustable version and I don't know if thats because I chose factory leather...

Yep. They're very useful in making extra comfort

[K1W1]

Could anyone who has a pre facelift (or maybe FL) tell me if they have adjustable (tilt) front headrests on their RS . I was actually looking forward to these but mine didn't come with the adjustable version and I don't know if thats because I chose factory leather...

Mine doesn't have adjustable headrests with standard seat trim.
I suspect the new anti crash headrests that they have may mean the end of forward and backward adjustment.

[JAZ_RS]

I suspect the new anti crash headrests that they have may mean the end of forward and backward adjustment.

Hi k1w1 can you elaborate more on this. I was going to look at ordering through parts an older headrest for the driver seat but will this open up a can of worms...

[woofy]

The new Octavia in general had the WOKS headrests, I was never sure whether the pre FL had them already, but they definitely tilt.

[K1W1]

Hi k1w1 can you elaborate more on this.

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[Jake02]

It's easy to check. If there is a few cm of hole either side of where the chrome piece connects to the headrest from the seat then that indicates the headrests tilt (eg giving them room to move). They are designed to in a crash to try and lessen whiplash, as well as adding just a little but more adjustability to the seating position.