Hi there, wondered if anyone else thinks the front head restraints on the 500 are very hard. I have a 2010 Pop with standard seats. Thanks.

I think you're right, though on the other hand with the set-up I have my head doesn't actually touch the headrest.

It must be high enough up to be effective of course. I've seen some sickening X Rays of the effects of whiplash where the headrests were set too low.

As Twinair Newbie says, you're head isn't actually meant to touch them with your head whilst driving, they're meant to save you from whiplash.

TwinAir Newbie said:

I think you're right, though on the other hand with the set-up I have my head doesn't actually touch the headrest.

It must be high enough up to be effective of course. I've seen some sickening X Rays of the effects of whiplash where the headrests were set too low.

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Head restraint.

Most Easterly Pandas said:

Head restraint.

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Yes- you're right!

tingtang1 said:

Hi there, wondered if anyone else thinks the front head restraints on the 500 are very hard. I have a 2010 Pop with standard seats. Thanks.

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You could but a cover on the head restraint. Several advertised on ebay with the title 'Fiat 500 Head Rest Cover Many Colour to Pick Brand New'

loveshandbags said:

You could but a cover on the head restraint. Several advertised on ebay with the title 'Fiat 500 Head Rest Cover Many Colour to Pick Brand New'

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Can you get decent seat covers which don't look cheap to cover up the hypnotic houndstooth ?

arorat said:

Can you get decent seat covers which don't look cheap to cover up the hypnotic houndstooth ?

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The issue with seat covers is side airbags. Even the ones that are side airbag compatible I'm always skeptical about.

arorat said:

Can you get decent seat covers which don't look cheap to cover up the hypnotic houndstooth ?

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https://www.fiatforum.com/500/269985-what-americans-doing-modding-500-a-3.html?p=2795082

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When I originally posted this I thought it was for the US spec 500s which have wider seats but this video appears to have been 'shot' in Italy and the 'Black' are italian. You might pick up this 'gear' on your trip.

Cars are not supposed to have seat covers. If you dont want them to get dirty i guess you can always cover them in plastic like when you first get the car. = )

loveshandbags said:

https://www.fiatforum.com/500/269985-what-americans-doing-modding-500-a-3.html?p=2795082

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When I originally posted this I thought it was for the US spec 500s which have wider seats but this video appears to have been 'shot' in Italy and the 'Black' are italian. You might pick up this 'gear' on your trip.

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The covers look great, I will look out for them.

arorat said:

The covers look great, I will look out for them.

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I remember PJ saying that he had a 'look' for them on-line but couldn't find them (I think it was around the 'chocolate' incident). Some of the Italian sites are not as slick as the UK ones for buying on-line. I would suggest sending an email to see if there's a dealer in Italy that you can drop into when you're there.

My thoughts on the Houndstooth fabric is that you just have to live with it and get in regularly cleaned. At least it wears well and doesn't get 'scratched'. I liked the head restraint covers.

ahmett said:

Cars are not supposed to have seat covers. If you dont want them to get dirty i guess you can always cover them in plastic like when you first get the car. = )

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Is that not one big contradiction?

I'd say just enjoy it as it is, instead of giving all the benefit to the next owner by covering everything up.