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rob_fiesta

Post subject: single wiper conversion

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:56 pm

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how hard is it and how do i do it ?
or do i need to by a conversion kit
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The Loumiester

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:10 pm

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ask darrenfsi as his has it done or percy because he did it to his. imo its not very good though compared to 2 wipers. but its up to you pal :thumbsup:

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rob_fiesta

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:11 pm

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wht not good the single wiper
and cheers

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The Loumiester

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:12 pm

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because 2 wipers are better than one lol. I think its a more visual thing than practical even though i think 2 look better than one. i know darren doesnt like his.

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rob_fiesta

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:14 pm

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ow i see if it does not clear the screen good probz will not do it cheers bud

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DarrenFsi

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:26 pm

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i hate mine :doh:

and its a poor job :doh:

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Percy

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:04 pm

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I made my own, and if done right a single wiper is better than 2 wipers.

Just think what 2 wipers do, the push it around and into each other, a single wiper literally throws it off in all directions.

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brit-fez

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:31 pm

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i think they look great on a track car but really max powerish on a anything else if the wiper is left "parked" in the middle of the screen

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Percy

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:28 am

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very true, park on the passenger side is the way forward.

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rob_fiesta

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:24 am

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ow cheers dont know what to do lol

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will121

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:34 pm

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i made one not for the look but as i needed to move the wiper motor to the other side to gain more room for the air filter on the throttle bodies, dont think its as good as two though, you can buy a kit about £70 but have seen a diy guide on net

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rob_fiesta

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:37 pm

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ow cheers mate

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Percy

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:50 pm

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I used a nice straight arm:

The overall mod is, saw one side off and the use part of the linkage to extend the other side so it swipes further.

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rob_fiesta

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:55 pm

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ow cheers looks good

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fiestasiphil

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:34 pm

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i bought the storm single wiper kit for si a good few years ago now, bit fiddly but worth it imo

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rob_fiesta

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:37 pm

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i may be doing this it looks sweet
what do i do with the hole that will be left ?
cheers rob

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si-george

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:00 pm

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ive got a single wiper but it parks as normal and does a good job but i didn't do it so i cant say how but will post pics if that helps

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rob_fiesta

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:02 pm

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cheers post up pics if you want

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fiestasiphil

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:05 pm

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rob_fiesta

Post subject: Re: single wiper conversion

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:07 pm

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ow so i dont have to weld it up ?

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