Rear wiper
#8
Originally Posted by Special Sauce
Anyone post a DIY to replace the wiper with a backup camera? Couldn't find it in search...
The rear wiper is a joke.. it can't even wipe off dust correctly... streaks all over the place
#9
Re: Rear wiper
Originally Posted by mjdukehart2
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.
Has anyone tried a larger blade?
RPM
#12
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.
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.
#13
Originally Posted by Special Sauce
Anyone post a DIY to replace the wiper with a backup camera? Couldn't find it in search...
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
#17
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
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
#18
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.
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.
#19
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.
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.