I'm trying to figure out a way to make it bigger so it clears more of the window. The area it does now is almost useless.

 

I don't even use the thing.

 

I took mine off,looks a lot better

 

What did you put in its place......fill the hole?

 

I removed mine as well. It was like a rattle snake in my trunk when I bumped my music.

 

I think there's about a 3 page thread on this if you do a search.

 

Anyone post a DIY to replace the wiper with a backup camera? Couldn't find it in search...

 

hmm thats an interesting idea....

The rear wiper is a joke.. it can't even wipe off dust correctly... streaks all over the place

 

I find the rear wiper and fluid dribbler moderately useful for seeing out the back in bad weather. The wiper blade is just 12 inches wide. It looks like it may be possible to increase the blade size to 14, 15, or even 16 inches. If a longer blade could be mounted, I think the wiper would be more effective.

Has anyone tried a larger blade?

RPM

 

wiper works fine for me...

 

My Box evolved and grew a tail:



That wiper is useless, I just try to keep it Rain-Xed back there.

 

My idea is to take out the wiper, take out the wiper fluid sprayer thing, re-route the small washer fluid hose to the front, and spilt it into two smaller hoses. Then, have it in the wheel well facing the tires. When you press the spray button, it'll lightly mist the tires evenly.


A little cheat to get a good burnout. My brother uses it alot on his Dually truck. It wins tons of burnout competitions that way.

This is just an idea, I understand we're still talking about a 100hp scion here.

 

Go to FRY's or some electronics store and get a home security camera. They are usually like $40 or so. its usually like a square piece with a lense on it.

1. Take out rear wiper assembly.
2. Trim rubber grommet to correct length for the lense length.
3. Mount camera however u like...glue, tape, cant drill unless u like holes sticking out of your trunk
4. Connect power for camera to a power inverter.
5. Connect RCA cables into inputs on screen.

DONE

 

Dittos.
Just clean it good every few weeks then polish it w/ rain-X.

 

It works when I use it, but I'd be much happier if it was intermittent. When do you ever need a continually running rear wiper?

 

The rear wiper needs to be larger and intermittent. I was driving behind a Prius and that wiper looked bigger. I'll have to look at one up close parked.

MotoMan_YZ400 was looking into intermittent.

 

Yeah, the wiper does suck.

But for me, I never had a rear-wiper in my life. I've been driving a 1991 Corolla since my highschool days! I'm sort of dissapointed at the wipe, but at the same time I'm smiling because I have a rear wiper LOL

 

Rear wiper are of dubious usefulness to begin with. Sedans get by just fine without them. That said, I use mine on occaison. In a rainstorm or if the back window is dirty. Rear wipers always cover only a small area, they can only be so big, unless you're going to have TWO rear wipers side by side. or a Mercedes style wiper that pivots.

As limited as it's usefulness is, the only think less practical is taking it off altogether! But I guess if you think it looks better and that is more important than being able to clear the back window, go for it.

 

I have never used the rear wiper.

I would advise anyone who has one on their car not to use it either. There's no better way to scratch up the rear window than continuously leaving the rear wiper on. And Please don't use it when the back window is really dirty.

Dirty window + Wiper + Little Moisture = Scratch

Take the damn thing to a gas station or car wash to clean it.

Even in a rainstorm, the xB ___ is completely vertical so little to no rain even comes into contact with the back window.

 

Amen