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Author:  adamstuart [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:51 pm ]
Post subject:  ADR's regarding Headrests
I cannot find a date on the headrest ADR, and i would like the run cobra lowbacks in my 77clubby.

Does my 77' need to have seats with headrests attached?
Is there a way around it if so?
Is it unadvisable to use lowbacks anyway?
What are the penalties for disregarding ADRs?
Author:  willy [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:36 pm ]
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Yes you will need a high-backed/headrest seat.
I think this came in as an ADR in 1973?
Headrests save broken necks and backs, in the event of being rear ended.
Would you want to put low backs in and heighten your risk of having a broken neck?
-- Would you remove the airbag steering wheel and airbag seats in a current Commodore, just cos?
I don't know if there are fines associated, but Police would most likely defect the vehicle.
Author:  adamstuart [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:39 pm ]
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I appreciate your hasty response in regards to the ADR's.

In regards to everything else:
It's my car and my life, i will take it in my own hands in which ever way i please. But I thank you for your concern.
Author:  superSeven [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:52 pm ]
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adamstuart wrote:
I appreciate your hasty response in regards to the ADR's.

In regards to everything else:
It's my car and my life, i will take it in my own hands in which ever way i please. But I thank you for your concern.


If you have an accident you wont be covered for any medical if your car is found to be unroadworthy by not meeting the ADRs.

please note you are also responsible for the safety of your passenger. If your car doesn't meet ADRs and you have a passenger in a lowback who suffers neck/spinal injuries, well, you wont sound so cocky then.

So, it isn't really just you and your car.
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:14 am ]
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In a 77 model it must have headrests and anti-tip forward restraint. This will probably start an arguement (though that is NOT the intention) but you will also need engineering approval since they are not a factory seat and they have no 'blanket' approval. I don't make these Rules, maybe take it up with those who do.
Author:  Convertible Mini [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:33 am ]
Post subject:  SE seats and any other ADR.
I think some people just ask questions but they do not want the answer that the questions really deserves. As they don't need or want any one's opinion after all. So my question is why do something that is not correct to the car's ADRs and broadcast it on here too?
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SE seats and any other ADR.
Convertible Mini wrote:
I think some people just ask questions but they do not want the answer that the questions really deserves. As they don't need or want any one's opinion after all. So my question is why do something that is not correct to the car's ADRs and broadcast it on here too?


Fishing for an answer that suits their needs, to use as a defence?
Author:  adamstuart [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:06 am ]
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As they don't need or want any one's opinion after all


Precisely, i was after an answer, not an opinion.

Thank you everyone for clearing that up.
Author:  minsta [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:15 am ]
Post subject:  seat
Hiya,

It is ADR 22.

Maybe read this?

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/publications/1979/pdf/ADR_Head_1.pdf

cheers! jon
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:30 am ]
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For a 77 model, try ADR 22a (which came in from 1 Jan 1975)

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/ ... df/22A.pdf
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:33 am ]
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This is also applicable regarding the anti-tipping of the seat

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/ ... df/03A.pdf

This one came in to effect 1 Jan 1971.

Like I say, I don't make the rules...........................take it up with DOTARS
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:36 am ]
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And this one

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/ ... pdf/03.pdf
Author:  adamstuart [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:43 am ]
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I dont have an issue with the rules, i was just enquiring about them.
And got the dont risk your life rant.
Author:  Lillee [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:49 am ]
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ADRs aside: You can buy cobra classic style bucket seats with head rest. I actually think the cobra cub seats are quite attractive even with head rests.

But to be honest, on a clubman I'd go for full reclining set...
Author:  adamstuart [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:58 am ]
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Lillee wrote:
ADRs aside: You can buy cobra classic style bucket seats with head rest. I actually think the cobra cub seats are quite attractive even with head rests.

But to be honest, on a clubman I'd go for full reclining set...


This is the type of discussion i approve of.

Yes, but since i sat in your low backs i may or may not have fallen in love :oops:
I was considering the lowbacks with the headrest, but the headrest really looks like an afterthought.
The full reclining ones are nice as well, but seem very modern..

I assume you got yours from revolution racegear?
Do you have one of each kind to sit in and try?
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