Cardiff headrest

christineka · Feb 14, 2014

I bought one and it arrived today. For the cost, it should come assembled- or at least with more detailed instructions. I just shredded my finger (and applied neosporan and band-aid). This is the instruction guide. http://cardiffproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Cardiff_Instructions_Final_SM.pdf

I still have not managed to get the wings in the bar. I went online for more help and I get the same thing that came in the package. Anyone have this? I need help! I shove the wings in, but they don't snap in like they should.

christineka · Feb 14, 2014

I figured it out. I think the picture in the instructions is wrong. 12 year old says she likes it. We'll test it out tomorrow for the long, early drive to orchestra.

Dillipop · Feb 14, 2014

Mine is sitting on my side porch 400 miles away from me. It showed up weds. And we were supposed to leave Thursday. Ended up leaving weds morning before it arrived. So sad because I was really looking forward to sleeping on our long trip!

wendytthomas · Feb 14, 2014

I hadn't heard Recaro had ok'ed a noodle to help with tipping. That's cool! It's all good by them?

Wendy

teekadog · Feb 15, 2014

Looking at that pic makes me wonder if the Cardiff would help the wonky shoulder belts in my third row... and if that would be good or bad.

penguingrooves · Feb 15, 2014

i also ordered one, hahaha! it's in my living room, still packed. i don't plan on using it for a while, so i don't know why i got it so soon, oy. i also expect the price to drop in the future since early adopters tend to end up paying higher prices.

it looks great! thanks for posting. i hope the drive goes well.

ketchupqueen · Feb 15, 2014

wendytthomas said:
I hadn't heard Recaro had ok'ed a noodle to help with tipping. That's cool! It's all good by them?

Wendy

Yep, a couple years ago I think!

christineka · Feb 15, 2014

wendytthomas said:
I hadn't heard Recaro had ok'ed a noodle to help with tipping. That's cool! It's all good by them?

Wendy

I asked awhile back (don't remember when) and was told as long as it doesn't lift up the seat it's good.

safeinthecar · Feb 15, 2014

WHat do they feel like? Kinda squishy, or hard?

christineka · Feb 15, 2014

safeinthecar said:
WHat do they feel like? Kinda squishy, or hard?

There is a removable cover over the wings. They feel firm, but comfortable. For my 12 year old, anyway. I figure if there are any complaints, I can stuff foam underneath since the whole thing is an amp anyway.

Carrie_R · Feb 16, 2014

How did it go for the orchestra drive?

I'm intrigued by these. I've long wished for headwings for grown ups!

tjham · Feb 16, 2014

penguingrooves said:
i also ordered one, hahaha! it's in my living room, still packed. i don't plan on using it for a while, so i don't know why i got it so soon, oy. i also expect the price to drop in the future since early adopters tend to end up paying higher prices.

I was a little

at how much they cost. They should come out and install it for you at that price!

christineka · Feb 16, 2014

penguingrooves said:
i also ordered one, hahaha! it's in my living room, still packed. i don't plan on using it for a while, so i don't know why i got it so soon, oy. i also expect the price to drop in the future since early adopters tend to end up paying higher prices.

I wanted to wait. I really did, but kid was falling over when she'd sleep and so the first $50 I got, I spent on the headrest. Crazy kid brought a book to orchestra, read it all the way there and back, so no sleeping. We'll see if she does tomorrow. We do our music sojourn on Mondays and she always sleeps for part of that drive.

Cardiff Products · Mar 13, 2014

Hello Everyone,

We are working on the instructions that will make it a lot more easier to assemble. If anyone has any trouble assembling there unit please go to www.cardiffproducts.com and on the home page there is a quick instructional video that will make the assembly very simple.

Also if anyone has any other questions or concerns like fitment, vehicle applications etc.. please don't hesitate to reach out through our website or post a comment here.

Thank You!

safeinthecar · Mar 15, 2014

Cardiff Products said:
Hello Everyone,

We are working on the instructions that will make it a lot more easier to assemble. If anyone has any trouble assembling there unit please go to www.cardiffproducts.com and on the home page there is a quick instructional video that will make the assembly very simple.

Also if anyone has any other questions or concerns like fitment, vehicle applications etc.. please don't hesitate to reach out through our website or post a comment here.

Thank You!

Any chance there is a tech discount in the works (hint, hint, nudge nudge)?

Mostly just kidding, but on a serious note, as a special needs tech and mom of a SN kid, I can see a place for this for low-tone kids who are other wise mature enough to manage a booster that is considerably less expensive than a booster with a positioning harness and would love to have a loaner set for families to try out.

Pixelated · Mar 15, 2014

~~Assembly video:~~ oops, that is not the assembly video. Thank you tiggercat who linked it below! This is a promo video.

http://vimeo.com/76734802

tiggercat · Mar 15, 2014

Pixelated said:
Assembly video:

http://vimeo.com/76734802

Lovely belt fit and seatbelt routing on those booster, oye.

In the install video, I wonder how far those screw thingies protrude. Looks like they would be painful to hit on rebound. I'd very much like to see a frontal offset crash test with this in place.

tiggercat · Mar 15, 2014

Second video showing the assembly of the product. http://vimeo.com/88357040

joolsplus3 · Mar 15, 2014

The video's great. I needed it the other day when I kept double-checking DH's work while he was trying to get the headwings clicked into the bar. The instruction sheet would have been a little nicer in color, with a little more step-by-step instruction. Though the 'buttons should face outwards' was very clear and led us pretty much to a great install once we were strong enough to shove the tabs into the slots hard enough to click.
I'd love the company to sell replacement covers to go over the arms, like in gray and tan, to match my car (even a 'deluxe' model with memory foam? I expect my Cardiff to last many, many years, so buying extra covers will be a small price to pay for fashion and comfort

).

Patriot201 · Mar 15, 2014

How did I miss this?

I WANT this for my car! I'll need to save up, though! $50?

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