DVD Headrest solution - lease friendly - affordable
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Today I purchased Ford OEM DVD headrests for my CX-7. Following Alpha Wolf's example, I found black leather Freestyle headrests for a grand on Ebay. If they don't fit, I'm screwed, but the Rosen website shows the Freestyle and CX-7 as the same. It was either Chinese or custom (inexpensive or very expensive). The OEM brand is a company called Invision.
Most people gave the Chinese stuff positive feedback on Ebay, but after reading about the quality issue here, poor customer service and outrageous shipping charges, I had my doubts.
The custom or OEM match headrests are very expensive. Mine were significantly cheaper but I'm stuck without a warranty. The manufacturer doesn't warranty the product unless it's bought and installed by the dealer. The company I bought it from sells electronics with no returns. Obviously, I'm taking a BIG risk. I used my credit card as a last ditch effort in case we have any major issues.
I wanted nothing too big because I'm afraid of blocking my blindspot when I peer over my shoulder. I was also concerned about safety in an accident with Chinese headrests (I'm sure the OEM products are also made in China but still meet US auto safety regulations). I also wanted a built in DVD player and not a separate unit. I think the monitors will show Ford on the screens during power up, but at least they won't say Nissen or Acura.
Quite frankly, I'm 41 and don't need the headrest players, but I do have a young daughter and the tech package.....
I'll post pics when I receive and after I install them.
Most people gave the Chinese stuff positive feedback on Ebay, but after reading about the quality issue here, poor customer service and outrageous shipping charges, I had my doubts.
The custom or OEM match headrests are very expensive. Mine were significantly cheaper but I'm stuck without a warranty. The manufacturer doesn't warranty the product unless it's bought and installed by the dealer. The company I bought it from sells electronics with no returns. Obviously, I'm taking a BIG risk. I used my credit card as a last ditch effort in case we have any major issues.
I wanted nothing too big because I'm afraid of blocking my blindspot when I peer over my shoulder. I was also concerned about safety in an accident with Chinese headrests (I'm sure the OEM products are also made in China but still meet US auto safety regulations). I also wanted a built in DVD player and not a separate unit. I think the monitors will show Ford on the screens during power up, but at least they won't say Nissen or Acura.
Quite frankly, I'm 41 and don't need the headrest players, but I do have a young daughter and the tech package.....
I'll post pics when I receive and after I install them.
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Hi Chris, those look great! What brand are those and where did you get them?
Has anybody who's installed the CN brand in a CX-7 or CX-9 noticed that they don't tilt as far forward as the stock headrests?
This results in my head sitting 1-1.5" further back, and almost instantly creates a neck-ache. Turns the seat into more of a sleeping position than a sitting position.
The ones I just tried out were the 9" ones. Here's a pic to illustrate the difference in post angle that causes the issue. Curious if anyone else is experiencing this, or if perhaps it's just the 9" ones that have the issue.
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Well I found my answer. The Onfair models do in fact lean back at a potentially hazardous level. In the event of sudden acceleration, or god forbid, a rear end collision, your neck will no doubt suffer damage. The travel is far more than stock.
Although I asked onfair about this before the purchase, they never responded. Should have been a clue. After the purchase Onfair's service turns into mush. Once they have the $$, don't plan on getting *any* useful responses from them ever again. On top of that, despite the 9" models not fitting the vehicle properly, not opening properly, and basically acting adverse to everything they advertise about them, they refuse to exchange or refund in any capacity.
My best advice, if you want to deal with a quality merchant, DO NOT DEAL WITH ONFAIR. You can buy these cheap Chinese headrests at various other places online for cheaper, and since you don't get service from onfair anyways, there's no point in the "illusion" of buying from a company who will help out locally, because Onfair does no such thing.
Although I asked onfair about this before the purchase, they never responded. Should have been a clue. After the purchase Onfair's service turns into mush. Once they have the $$, don't plan on getting *any* useful responses from them ever again. On top of that, despite the 9" models not fitting the vehicle properly, not opening properly, and basically acting adverse to everything they advertise about them, they refuse to exchange or refund in any capacity.
My best advice, if you want to deal with a quality merchant, DO NOT DEAL WITH ONFAIR. You can buy these cheap Chinese headrests at various other places online for cheaper, and since you don't get service from onfair anyways, there's no point in the "illusion" of buying from a company who will help out locally, because Onfair does no such thing.
