In a message dated 4/7/02 12:32:30 AM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM
writes:

<< folks, i installed a pair of adjustable grey leather headrests in my
vanagon
 tonite, they were from a '86 Merkur Xr4Ti..and they fit great..  now i can
 actually adjust the headrest to actually support the small of my neck instead
 of pokin me in the back of the head like the non- adjustable stock vanagon
 ones. >>

Chris,

I would be a bit uncomfortable with the remark about supporting the <<..small
of my neck...>> with a head restraint. Where would the crown of your neck
rest in that situation?

It is my understanding that these are headrestraints and not headrests. It is
also my understanding that they are most effective if the crown of your head
makes contact with the restraint in the event of a rear end collision. That's
one of the known ways to prevent whiplash. Now if one were to improperly
mount a headrestraint such as the neck is contacted first before the crown of
the head which is much harder, it would seem that this will amplify any
chance of neck injury.

Whaddoyouthink?

BenT