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WTB: Low Profile Rear Headrests - Black with White Stitching
- Thread starter JVang
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George Ab
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Pacific NW
I am unaware of anyone who makes these? You could buy the Audi headrests (A4, B7 variant 2004-2007) and have white stitching added by upholstery shop.
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/rear-headrest-options.360631/
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/rear-headrest-options.360631/
Rrrrrmatey
Go Kart Champion
- Car(s)
- Mk 7.5 Golf R
These are available as an OEM euro spec part; the black with white stitching (Golf R) low profile headrest is part # 5G0885901AFCMR
You can get them new through e-Acca and cars245; through the latter they run about $190 a piece new. They make a big difference in improving rear visibility.
OP: GL with your search!
You can get them new through e-Acca and cars245; through the latter they run about $190 a piece new. They make a big difference in improving rear visibility.
OP: GL with your search!
Has anyone actually done this (edit: got stitching done by a shop)? If so, how much did it cost? I see it mentioned all over this forum but have never seen a cost estimate for an R or GTI. Sorry for hijacking the thread but I figure the OP may like to know this too.
Thanks!
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George Ab
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Pacific NW
This guy got them in silver stiching and provided how to get them used from Europe. It also answered my question that yes some does make them. https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/rear-headrest-options.360631/page-3#post-7427418
I have not. Like you I have only heard it recommended.
I have not. Like you I have only heard it recommended.
Rrrrrmatey
Go Kart Champion
- Car(s)
- Mk 7.5 Golf R
If the question you’re asking is if anyone has gone with aftermarket stitching, I’m sure someone has, but I haven’t seen any examples.
if you’re asking if anyone has purchased the low-profile euro headrests, then yes, many people including myself have. So as to not completely thread jack what OP was looking for, here are what they look like installed and the rear visibility.
Not endorsing cars245 over any other vendor, but here’s a look at available color combinations for the low profile headrests (although they have 2 new golf R black w/ white stitching (AFCMR) in stock for a decent price it seems) —
https://cars245.com/en/catalog/?q=5G0885901AF*
I’m fairly certain the ”A” denotes low-profile units and the ”F” denotes leatherette (but not 100% positive). You can play with the letter coding to see what other options there are (for example, I know there are cloth ones). ECS, DAP, and a number of US-based retailers sell these new as well (albeit usually at a higher price).
Made a quick edit to my post for clarity - I was referring to the aftermarket stitching.
Your headrests look great BTW.