how to: rear wiper mod
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Originally Posted by ctruss
I'm confused.
The title of this thread is single wiper mod. That usually means there were multiple wipers and you modded it so there was only one. I don't know about you but my xB only has one wiper back there from the factory.
Another question.
Is that mod really JDM??? I think that is hidious. Why have your wiper sticking up like that all the time. Different doesn't always mean good and maybe thats why you don't see many people doing it.
The title of this thread is single wiper mod. That usually means there were multiple wipers and you modded it so there was only one. I don't know about you but my xB only has one wiper back there from the factory.
Another question.
Is that mod really JDM??? I think that is hidious. Why have your wiper sticking up like that all the time. Different doesn't always mean good and maybe thats why you don't see many people doing it.
2. you are modifying it so it is called a mod
3. 1+2=single wiper mod
4. IMO negative comments aren't needed but we get them anyways
5. If you noticed mods changed this to rear wiper mod now hope that is better for ya
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Originally Posted by whatmovesu
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Now I have to decide whether to do this or shave it
I would love to shave it but on a tight budget and besides I actually use it
As soon as I can get the money together to do the body kit and body work I want to get done in one shot, that rear wiper is gone like yesterday.
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best tool to use for the tabs, is a weed puller, serious. because in the autobody world the actual trim pull tool, looks exactly like it, but prolly alot more expensive.. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog sorta
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honestly. i've had my wiper cocked to the side for almost a year now. but.... I had it stationary. this rainy season I thank you. now i have it look good and WORK!!!!!
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All this debate inspired my to take the wiper and motor off. It's amazing how much quiter the car it without the thing flappin around back there from bumps and bass. Now i'm looking for the perfect lock cylinder to fill the hole with...
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I used an old fork and widened the space between 2 prongs a little to remove the tabs on the cover. Works great and the bend of the fork makes popping them out really easy.
Speaking of the wipers uselessness, someone told me last night that the rear wiper is one inch shorter than the shortest replacement blade available. Dealer only item? Another reason I'm glad I took mine off...
Speaking of the wipers uselessness, someone told me last night that the rear wiper is one inch shorter than the shortest replacement blade available. Dealer only item? Another reason I'm glad I took mine off...
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This may be stupid... but how do you remove the wiper completely? Once you remove the motor, is the wiper itself off, too?!
I'm definitely shaving mine when my body kit comes. I just have to find out how much paint will cost... and how to remove the wiper in the first place.
Anthony Nguyen
I'm definitely shaving mine when my body kit comes. I just have to find out how much paint will cost... and how to remove the wiper in the first place.
Anthony Nguyen