Problem with rotor in headrest
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From: Greer, SC
Originally posted by JerryR
jtdwab: is it comfortable with your head centered on the rotor?
jtdwab: is it comfortable with your head centered on the rotor?
Not really, I moved so my head didn't rest in the rotor. One difference was that I was laying back with my head resting on the seat. When sitting up you aren't putting as much pressure on the back of your head.
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From: Detroit, MI
The seats are designed to resemble a racing seat. However, I don't see too many people driving their 8's with helmets on...
The seats are approx 3-4 inches from the headrest in a slightly reclined position when I drive. This sucks!!! on a road trip (frequently btwn Detroit and Chicago) your neck gets tired. My previous car had adjustable head rests and ya just sit your head back and rode comfortably. I bought a little pillow and stuck it between the seat and my head and it works pretty good (might look like a flipping dork, but @ 1am who can notice).
I've been working on a slip cover type solution that would put a pillow over the rotory. If it comes out okay, I'll throw the instructions on the DIY thread.
BTW, reading some of these it could be a major concern. either you get a flipping concussion on top of the crash or the rotory breaks cutting the crap out of your head...
Or there is one other option. Get a taller girlfriend......
The seats are approx 3-4 inches from the headrest in a slightly reclined position when I drive. This sucks!!! on a road trip (frequently btwn Detroit and Chicago) your neck gets tired. My previous car had adjustable head rests and ya just sit your head back and rode comfortably. I bought a little pillow and stuck it between the seat and my head and it works pretty good (might look like a flipping dork, but @ 1am who can notice).
I've been working on a slip cover type solution that would put a pillow over the rotory. If it comes out okay, I'll throw the instructions on the DIY thread.
BTW, reading some of these it could be a major concern. either you get a flipping concussion on top of the crash or the rotory breaks cutting the crap out of your head...
Or there is one other option. Get a taller girlfriend......
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2.5 years - awesome. This must be the week for thread resurrections. Kudos (+10) to Daqious who has clearly been reading more than posting (and +1 for best color choice).
I would expect a small pillow like the airlines provide with an elastic strap sewed to it would work fine and be adjustable/removeable. Quite the simple craft (an old women's word for DIY) for a girlfriend, fiance' or daughter who wants their ride more comfortable.
My daughters are dancers so my 10-year-old rides in the front seat with her hair drawn up into a bun sometimes. Her height and seat angle allow the bun to fit neatly into the opening of the rotor. That'll change as she grows, but it was an amusing discovery when we bought the car a few weeks ago.
I would expect a small pillow like the airlines provide with an elastic strap sewed to it would work fine and be adjustable/removeable. Quite the simple craft (an old women's word for DIY) for a girlfriend, fiance' or daughter who wants their ride more comfortable.
My daughters are dancers so my 10-year-old rides in the front seat with her hair drawn up into a bun sometimes. Her height and seat angle allow the bun to fit neatly into the opening of the rotor. That'll change as she grows, but it was an amusing discovery when we bought the car a few weeks ago.
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10-year-old can't sit in back - 8-year-old and 2-year-old are there (gotta love the RX-8 if you always travel with 3 chicks minimum). The oldest *likes* her bun fitting into the rotor hole so no problem so far.
However, the oldest two are clever girls - I'll have them look into pillow designs. If they can make something tasteful of good quality I'll post a prototype in the ForSale forum.
However, the oldest two are clever girls - I'll have them look into pillow designs. If they can make something tasteful of good quality I'll post a prototype in the ForSale forum.
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From: Orlando, FL
Resurrected a thread from 7/03 but didn't see the solution here:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=pillow
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=pillow
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From: Portland, OR
Buy the thick sheets of foam (like for making chair cushions) from a fabric store like Joann's (they have one of those just about everywhere). measure the inside of the hole. Cut the foam just slightly larger than the hole, but not too much or it will look bunchy inside when you push it in. Cover the foam with some fabric. If your sewing skills are lacking you can get spray adhesive, just make sure it says it can be used with foam. Make sure you turn the raw edges of the fabric to the inside and stick it down. Otherwise it will fray and fall apart besides just looking bad. That should work. If you don't want to worry about the raw edges you can get some ultrasuede or leather-look vinyl to match the seat.
Or you could always make the same foam triangle a bit larger than the hole, maybe about double, and attach elastic to it so you can slip it over the back of the seat. That way, if it is bigger and around the seat you won't have the chance of it pushing out through the hole.
These should be relatively easy craft projects for you to do.
Or you could always make the same foam triangle a bit larger than the hole, maybe about double, and attach elastic to it so you can slip it over the back of the seat. That way, if it is bigger and around the seat you won't have the chance of it pushing out through the hole.
These should be relatively easy craft projects for you to do.
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Others have complained to me about the rotor as well. 
It's too bad the guy that put together that rotor cover hasn't posted on here since July.
I mean the rotors look cool, but this **** breaches the line between looks and comfort.
It's too bad the guy that put together that rotor cover hasn't posted on here since July.I mean the rotors look cool, but this **** breaches the line between looks and comfort.
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From: Hawick, Scotland, United States of Blairland.
I'm of the opinion that Mazda needs to equip BOTH front seats with height adjustment. LHD cars have it for the driver, RHD cars do - so seats for both sides exist with height adjustment. Yet it isn't even an option to have both equipped thus.
Yes, my gf has the same issue with the rotor
Yes, my gf has the same issue with the rotor
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
I remember seeing a pillow type of thing that fitted into the rotor. Can't remember where.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...eadrest+pillow
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Originally Posted by AZRX7Guy
Right here on this site. I did a search on "headrest pillow" and found the thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...eadrest+pillow
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...eadrest+pillow
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
I don't see what all the safety fuss was about back then, seriously, someone rear-ends you, you've got something WAY cooler than a rotor tattoo, like someone alluded to earlier, you would be a genuine rotor head. How sweet would that be.
Beach - I totally saw the same link twice and yelled at my computer for being messed up. Too late for me to be trolling around here.
Beach - I totally saw the same link twice and yelled at my computer for being messed up. Too late for me to be trolling around here.
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