Rear headrests from an 2011 IS?

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Jun 4, 2011 | 11:16 AM

CleverName

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Rear headrests from an 2011 IS?

Just a quick Question.
I see the newer IS shows the back seat headrests now fold forward to prevent them from blocking the view out the rear window. I would assume they are directly interchangeable with earlier years, but can/has anyone verify that?
Were these offered earlier, like the 2010?

Thanks

Jun 4, 2011 | 01:17 PM

sangomaru

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Yes, 2010 models rear headrests can fold forward. I believe this was added beginning with the 2009 models.

Jun 4, 2011 | 01:40 PM

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They fold forward? I want those in my 07

I didn't even realize in the loaner cars i get lol

Jun 4, 2011 | 01:53 PM

Sffd103

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I don't care about people in the back! They're lucky to ride in my car!

That's if I ever have passengers!

Jun 4, 2011 | 02:37 PM

Wunko

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^^^Hahaha.

I noticed the rear headrests in my 2011 IS were like that but I never knew the 2006-2008 weren't like that.

Jun 4, 2011 | 08:26 PM

joeker

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they fold forward? i never even noticed them in my car

Jun 4, 2011 | 11:17 PM

iRock

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the first thing i did in my '11..... well maybe the third LOL but yea they kinda in the way up.

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Jun 6, 2011 | 09:04 AM

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I think this is gonna fall in to the category of "I'd love to do that to my car, it's probably really easy too, but I bet Lexus gets a complete obscene amount of money for the parts to do it"

Jun 6, 2011 | 09:58 AM

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What parts do you think are needed? Like Kurtz said it seems pretty simple but probably not worth it.

I wish I payed more attention to the loaner cars I got. Anyone have any pics?

Jun 6, 2011 | 10:36 AM

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^^^^Yep! Personally, I don't like 'em

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Jun 6, 2011 | 10:40 AM

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Mine were folded down when I bought it... I didn't like how it looked, so I folded them back up.

Jun 6, 2011 | 10:51 AM

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Thanks for the pic lowrideraz.

Jun 6, 2011 | 11:18 AM

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06isDriver

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Ive got an 06 and just took mine out a few months back. Visibility out of the rear is GREATLY improved and it looks ok too.

I've only got the middle out now though, but it still improves visibility quite a bit.