De-Wipered!

Torq-Al · Post by **Torq-Al** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:57 pm

Finally got round to removing the rear wiper yesterday afternoon, probably the best 30 mins I've spent on the car!

1 screw holding the trim secure, disconnect the electrical connector & washer, 2 bolts to remove motor & Presto! Couple of grommets, bit of contact adhesive on the trim & one smooth looking butt!!

vw-po-low · Post by **vw-po-low** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:11 pm

Lookin' smart. Thats how i did mine

Torq-Al · Post by **Torq-Al** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:38 pm

Coil-overs will be next, probably!

Just doing those simple cheap jobs at the mo. Satisfaction of removing the wiper was great, & cost less than Â£1!!
Got a mate at work who is sorting out getting all 5 windows tinted for me, Â£100. Done by a pro tinter! Bonus!

Dan 6N · Post by **Dan 6N** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:07 pm

Good job mate, what did you use to actually plug the hole up with?

Torq-Al · Post by **Torq-Al** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:00 pm

Used a rubber grommet, sealed round with clear silicone on the inner hole. And another grommet (as you can see) on the outside, glued in place with some contact adhesive.

vw-po-low · Post by **vw-po-low** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:07 pm

They look loads better De - wiperd.

Torq-Al · Post by **Torq-Al** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:22 pm

And to think i wasn't going to do it, just broke the plastic retainer on the end of the arm & thought, why not just take it off.
Was cheaper & looks better than the retro-fit aero-wiper that was going on!

vw-po-low · Post by **vw-po-low** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:35 pm

Torq-Al wrote:And to think i wasn't going to do it, just broke the plastic retainer on the end of the arm & thought, why not just take it off.
Was cheaper & looks better than the retro-fit aero-wiper that was going on!

I'll be having Aero wipers on the front when i get around to it.

Any other plans?

Torq-Al · Post by **Torq-Al** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:16 pm

Just got a mesh grill off ebay, will fit it tomorrow & post it up. Wheels & coillies are my main aim. Then, who knows! Its all evolutionary at the mo, see where it takes me!!