rear middle seat head rest + painting original grill

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logistix
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rear middle seat head rest + painting original grill

Post by logistix »

hi everyone, i'm new to this forum but i've learned a lot in a few days :D
my question is, is there a "rear middle seat head rest" or some part like that? if there is, can i have the part number? i rarely drive with a 5th person but i like the look through the rear window 8) i think i've seen one on a polo 6n.
i'd also like to know, if i were up to painting my lower grill section and original front bumper, would there be a color mismatch with the body? maybe not immediately but in the later years, where the metallic paint wears aways faster than the black plastic section, or vice versa. (even if i follow the DIY guide for painting the front grill?) the color of my car is neon blue, with color coded side strips.
also has anyone added a rain sensor for the wipers and the auto dimming mirror? i think they come in one, the sensor is attached to the arm of the mirror. i'd appreciate your experiences
thanks for your replies everyone !!!
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Post by Nelson_Wilbury »

Hello mate, welcome to the forum 8)

There is indeed a rear middle headrest, but to get it you'd need a new rear upper seat base, which with the extra headrest would set you back at least £250 plus fitting. What i've been toying with is fitting two centre headrest in place of the two outer headrests to A) Get better visibility B) Because it looks nicer! :lol:

As for the colour mismatch, I can't really see any problems, as long your paying for good quality paint/workmanship and its prepped properly you should get a decent finish. You get what you pay for really, in which case I'd ask your dealer for local approved VAG bodyshops.

I don't think anyone has retrofitted the mirror yet because no one knows if the loom is there for it, plus the hassle involved doing it (removing/damaging headlining, trim etc). I know for a fact that the Dimming mirror and rain sensor loom are together though, but at £150, then another £150 for the mirror its an expensive mod for such little gains.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Neil
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Post by kliis »

Nelson_Wilbury wrote:... What i've been toying with is fitting two centre headrest in place of the two outer headrests to A) Get better visibility B) Because it looks nicer! :lol:
There was any problem fitting the center headrest in the outer ones? Or is it just remove the old and put the new one? I think it's a nice mod!

Also, is there anyone in this forum who ordered the polo with the 3rd central headrest AND rear center armrest? I wanted both but my dealer told me that they were incompatible: fitting the headrest would mean not having the armrest :( But later I saw pictures of polos with both things! :evil:
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Post by carmadaaron »

£250 is a bit steep for 1 more headrest! :lol:
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