neo2810 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Someone grab Al and Matt, the fight has been resurrected!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Any photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 How did I miss this thread. Good to see all the love flying around. Good on the guys that want to give this ago. If it can be made to work so that visibility is not compromised and the wiper can be parked hidden, it would be a very good mod. Might not be good for everyone, but I would guess many would follow the OP's lead. If we all listened to those who say things can't be done, it would be pretty boring. It is good to think outside box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Someone grab Al and Matt, the fight has been resurrected!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 If we all listened to those who say things can't be done, it would be pretty boring. It is good to think outside box. nice to see your not following all the sheep mate but we need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest duncan304 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 the single wiper sits to the passenger side of my car but you can alter its park position to whereever you want i.e. centre of screen like race cars. However storm did warn me that it can be a little distracting and wont pass its mot if you do this. I will try to put pictures on but had no look when I tried to put some on of my car a few months back. I am not a computer expert !! I will take some pictures tomorrow and try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Also shame about the rear too. It too looks messy but I can't think of a way of hiding that when at rest. Could just take it off I suppose. Anyway done that and have pictures of what it looks like? Sorry to resurrect this bitchy thread... but here you go Mr Sir: Everyone loves a sLINKY I plan to do this to mine at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Dont forget the rear washer fluid nozzle at the top of the hatch...no point going through all that effort if its not done 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Dont forget the rear washer fluid nozzle at the top of the hatch...no point going through all that effort if its not done 100%. Yeah, this was pointed out to Dave on the thread I linked before. His response was this: Was wondering who'd be the first to pick up on that!!! Im thinking about modifying it to squirt cream on girls' boobs as I drive past... As much as this sounds fun, I'll remember to remove mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 lol ive still not done anywork on this but i did remove all the gubbing on the rear end as you know and i think i have one of the smoothest rears on the forum lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 i think i have one of the smoothest rears on the forum Well there's a signature quote if ever I saw one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 lol that aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Can't believe i've missed this! Anyway back in my younger 'chav' days, I made my own single wiper conversion for my 205 GTI. Basically, I used the rear wiper from a renault espace (approx 1998>). I think the grand espace is slightly larger. Anyway, all i did was remove the gubbins from the drivers side by chopping it, and to extend the 'stroke' of the passenger wiper I cut the bar that pivots in circles if you get what i'm saying? Its a fine measurement and the slightest cut/weld increases the stroke quite a bit. Trial and error i'd say and if its tidy enough will look good i'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Wow a lot of haters on the forum obviously...guess this is why I don't come on here as often as I did...seems someone posts a thread up, gets mabye 2 or 3 useful replies and then 20 replies telling then they are a chav, followed by 30 pages of arguing. I personally think that it would look good on a GT styled car (Castrol Tom's for example) and wish you all the best of luck in doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Can't believe i've missed this! snap. My MR2 turbo came with a single wiper not ideal but was planning to change it anyway. It was a nightmare in heavy rain so it was removed and stock wipers fitted shortly after, couldnt clear the screen fast enough. turned out to be a blue adonised extension that went between the wiper motor and the mechanism, that was it. I will see if i can find a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Don't the single wipers on late model Mercs extend and retract? Wouldn't this solve the issue of wiper arm length? .. and IIRC while the wiper is quite big, it sits relatively snugly on the cowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 ive got one going on mine...had it a while but not had a chance to fit it....will try and do it next week. its a big blade (26" iirc)and by the looks of it it will clean the screen better than the stock item. ive got the washer on the arm too as well as a smooth arm cover so it looks much better.... you dont get a whole mech, just a few bits to modify your old linkage so a little faffing around but should be good. i'll let you know how it cleans as soon as ive fitted mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 ^pics, please^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyafc Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 This brings going single to a whole new level!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakey Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Pic of Ryans from WIM meet. Single wiper http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs040.snc4/34379_10150216198405414_871170413_13247640_1749024_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsup69 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 (edited) I have a single wiper on mine that i bought as a kit, had to use some original bits with new linkage arms but works great and sweeps and cleans the screen as good as having two. Better looking than two wipers though more race inspired Edited December 10, 2010 by bigsup69 correction (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzle Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 is there no way to mod the rear wiper unit to fit the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Pic of Ryans from WIM meet. Single wiper http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs040.snc4/34379_10150216198405414_871170413_13247640_1749024_n.jpg To be completly honest thats the look im not trying to get nice car all the same but im not into the standard look wiper arm or the fact it rests upright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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