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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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What size plug to get the job done, i need something that looks clean.
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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there's a guy on here that sells the rear wiper plug painted for like $15. i've had mine a few years now and it looks as good as the day i bought it. even the paint match was spot on. try searching for the seller because i can't remember the name right now.
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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then how do you drive in the rain? unless that spoiler pretty much protects ya
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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If you can't drive in the rain without a rear windshield wiper, then you need a handicap sticker.
There's millions of cars that don't have the rear wiper.
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1GreeKtC
If you can't drive in the rain without a rear windshield wiper, then you need a handicap sticker.
There's millions of cars that don't have the rear wiper.
lmao hes right

i took the wipers off my xb and mk4, they're basically pointless for my use
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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yeah i see no point in the wiper since the back of the xb is as flat as a wall.
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Well, I live in a rainy city, and even have the spoiler and rain ex, and the back window gets so bad driving that it's hard to see out. I might not like the wiper, but Id rather be able to see.
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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lmao how do other cars with out wipers drive?. yes rain x is the best thing anyone can do .
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The flat back windows, and aerodynamics of the car actually cause the dirty water to fly against the back and stick genius. Other vehicles, with sloped windows and better shapes don't have this problem. Even trucks dont do it. You guys should use a little brain power before making some of these posts. When I drive in the rain, if I do not run the rear wiper every few minutes, I cannot see out of the back safely.

Comments like "lmao how do other cars with out wipers drive?" and "yeah i see no point in the wiper since the back of the xb is as flat as a wall" are prime examples.
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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back on subject people.... if i remember correctly, i myself used a 1" plug from Lowes. its not color matched to my xB, but i got the shiny polished looking one. less than a buck & you gotta use like an adhesive to seal it.
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my tahoe is the same shape as my xb and i can see fine out both in fact i never use the one on the xb
just cuz you need one doesn't mean everyone needs one. btw he dident ask why you need them he asked what size plug to use .brain power!

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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by FatBoyTrucker
back on subject people.... if i remember correctly, i myself used a 1" plug from Lowes. its not color matched to my xB, but i got the shiny polished looking one. less than a buck & you gotta use like an adhesive to seal it.

any pictures?
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.....33 year old rookie driver, you could press the defrost button and solve your problems.
We're using our brain power just fine.
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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when your driving front, you dont need to look back. just saying.
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^ or that.
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 03:02 AM
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I have the keytechniques one i think it was $16 fits great and matches perfectly. As for not having a wiper i use my side mirrors.
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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wiper hole? whats that?
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i actually wish the tC had one
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