E90 Family Buckets

HRC · 12-04-2008, 11:28 AM

What do you do about placing the car seat in the middle? I had no problems when my car seat was rear facing, but after I turned the seat around, the middle headrest is preventing my seat from sitting against the rear seat back. I tried removing the center headrest to no avail. The car seat is tight and secure, I'm just bothered by the gap.

Danny

slipperman · 12-04-2008, 11:50 AM

is the headrest removable?

GregL · 12-04-2008, 11:53 AM

Would it make a difference to flip the headrest up?

HRC · 12-04-2008, 11:58 AM

No and Nope.

I tried both.

Danny

GregL · 12-04-2008, 12:02 PM

Then I'm out of suggestions

But you know you're really spoiling your kid with that Recaro babyseat. Now he/she will probably expect to have the driver's seat swapped out when the time comes for a first car

Stronie · 12-04-2008, 12:38 PM

why the middle? why not passenger side. Do you have the cold weather package (fold down seats?)

HRC · 12-04-2008, 12:44 PM

No I don't have the folding rear seats. Is the middle headrest removable with the cold weather package? I choose the middle because it is the safest spot in the car for the car seat.

Danny

canucklion · 12-04-2008, 12:49 PM

Danny, I think all headrests are removable regardless if the car is equipped with fold-down seat or not. In my car (equipped with fold down seat), you can pull out the headrest, hold down on the little 'button' on the side and pull up the headrest

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Originally Posted by HRC

No I don't have the folding rear seats. Is the middle headrest removable with the cold weather package? I choose the middle because it is the safest spot in the car for the car seat.

Danny

HRC · 12-04-2008, 12:52 PM

I'll try again Leo, if it is removable, I will kick myself for not being able to do it the 1st time...

Danny

canucklion · 12-04-2008, 01:09 PM

^ haha, I've removed all 3 rear headrests before and I don't believe they're removable ONLY because I have fold-down seat as the presence of these headrests do not impede the seatback from folding down properly.

For the middle headrest, I would prop up the headrest so it's in its upright position (so when you try to pull it up, it doesn't flop up/down), push on the button on the side, then pull straight up.

BzsBimmer · 12-04-2008, 01:21 PM

I've tried to remove the headrest but my seat does not fold down.
The problem that I came across was that the headrest hits the top of the roof and the posts are probably 1/2" longer so they don't clear the hole.

canucklion · 12-04-2008, 01:23 PM

^ after work, I'll try to remove it without folding down the seat to see if it's doable

Chowbow · 12-04-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HRC

I'll try again Leo, if it is removable, I will kick myself for not being able to do it the 1st time...

Danny

They're removable Danny, but it took 2 of us to pull it out of my car last time. It was in there.

Speed_Addict · 12-05-2008, 12:53 AM

Where'd you get the Recaro? I found out I will be in the market for one of these in the next year - we have a new 09 family member being delivered this year. I think it comes with iDrive as in I Drive them everywhere

2e9x's · 12-05-2008, 08:04 AM

That looks wrong. I would NOT leave it like that. You want the full backrest of the seat absorbing crash energy. Also doesn't the manual recommend against using the center position for LATCH attachment?

12-04-2008, 11:28 AM	#1
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	E90 Family Buckets - Please Help What do you do about placing the car seat in the middle? I had no problems when my car seat was rear facing, but after I turned the seat around, the middle headrest is preventing my seat from sitting against the rear seat back. I tried removing the center headrest to no avail. The car seat is tight and secure, I'm just bothered by the gap. Danny Attached Images __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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12-04-2008, 11:50 AM	#2
slipperman Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '08 e90 328i JB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (0)	is the headrest removable?
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	No and Nope. I tried both. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Then I'm out of suggestions But you know you're really spoiling your kid with that Recaro babyseat. Now he/she will probably expect to have the driver's seat swapped out when the time comes for a first car __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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Stronie Major 314 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	why the middle? why not passenger side. Do you have the cold weather package (fold down seats?)
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	No I don't have the folding rear seats. Is the middle headrest removable with the cold weather package? I choose the middle because it is the safest spot in the car for the car seat. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I'll try again Leo, if it is removable, I will kick myself for not being able to do it the 1st time... Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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12-04-2008, 01:09 PM	#10
canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	^ haha, I've removed all 3 rear headrests before and I don't believe they're removable ONLY because I have fold-down seat as the presence of these headrests do not impede the seatback from folding down properly. For the middle headrest, I would prop up the headrest so it's in its upright position (so when you try to pull it up, it doesn't flop up/down), push on the button on the side, then pull straight up. __________________
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BzsBimmer Major General 3274 Rep 6,723 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	I've tried to remove the headrest but my seat does not fold down. The problem that I came across was that the headrest hits the top of the roof and the posts are probably 1/2" longer so they don't clear the hole.
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12-04-2008, 01:23 PM	#12
canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	^ after work, I'll try to remove it without folding down the seat to see if it's doable __________________
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12-05-2008, 12:53 AM	#14
Speed_Addict Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 210 Posts Drives: Crimson Red 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northwest iTrader: (1)	Where'd you get the Recaro? I found out I will be in the market for one of these in the next year - we have a new 09 family member being delivered this year. I think it comes with iDrive as in I Drive them everywhere
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12-05-2008, 08:04 AM	#15
2e9x's Major 50 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	That looks wrong. I would NOT leave it like that. You want the full backrest of the seat absorbing crash energy. Also doesn't the manual recommend against using the center position for LATCH attachment? __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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