Single wiper conversion

shaz · Post by **shaz** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:32 pm

Hiya im new on here.

Just wondering if any1 knows how to make a home made single wiper for my mk4 polo?

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:36 pm

Hiya Shaz, welcome to the hangout!

I must admit that I only know of Bonrath that makes a complete kit, but a DIY job... I haven't the faintest!

*Sorry*

I'm sure someone else will chime in.

shaz · Post by **shaz** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:38 pm

Thanx anyway!

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 4:04 pm

for a diy you will need to be cionfident/good at cutting/welding
youll also need a gromet to block up the other hole
you may need a longer blade etc
iirc bonrath offer options like smoothed wiper blades and blades with the nozzles in built

Nelson_Wilbury · Post by **Nelson_Wilbury** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 6:10 pm

If you want home made, why not try Josh Aero wipers. IMHO look much better

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 11:08 pm

i've seen it done with a Fiat Uno motor (admittadly not a VW) and the gut said the hardest part was mounting the motor

harry · Post by **harry** » Thu Sep 04, 2003 12:07 am

i've seen an old shape seat ibiza must have been about d or e reg with a single wiper on it and it was a standard fit did not look as though it had been modded if i see it again i will get the full details maybe that would work..

shaz · Post by **shaz** » Thu Sep 04, 2003 3:12 pm

Thanx 4 all your help, think i might just buy one. Any idea of where i could buy one and the price?

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Thu Sep 04, 2003 6:01 pm

I've seen JOM wipers for about 125â‚¬ (+/- 75 UK P.Sterling) on eBay, but they're likely to be more at normal retailers. Venom lists them @ 99 quid. Doesn't say which brand though.

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Thu Sep 04, 2003 11:01 pm

http://www.venommotorsport.com/venom/index.html

and try these people to they have a good a stock and fast delivery
http://www.germancarcompany.co.uk/
i think there sites not up yet, but there should be a number

also on the matter of wipers, try that rain-x stuff its bloody smart at 70mph you dont need to sweep the windows water just beads and goes flying off!

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:19 am

just seen this, it may help its on a mk3 tho...

go to http://www.polo-gt.co.uk

click on "styling" and you'll see the link

hayesey · Post by **hayesey** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:47 pm

i wouldnt bother tryin it urself. unless ur good with a welder & good at mechanics.

u can buy them for under a ton so its not too expensive really.

dunno about using fiat uno parts, wouldve thought that would be harder again. u dont need a different motor, is just the linkages that have to be different.