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Single wiper conversion
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:32 pm
by shaz
Hiya im new on here.
Just wondering if any1 knows how to make a home made single wiper for my mk4 polo?
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:36 pm
by Speedlaw
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.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:38 pm
by shaz
Thanx anyway!
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 4:04 pm
by polo2k
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
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 6:10 pm
by Nelson_Wilbury
If you want home made, why not try Josh Aero wipers. IMHO look much better
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 11:08 pm
by KarlM
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
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 12:07 am
by harry
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..
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 3:12 pm
by shaz
Thanx 4 all your help, think i might just buy one. Any idea of where i could buy one and the price?
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 6:01 pm
by Speedlaw
I've seen JOM wipers for about 125€ (+/- 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.
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 11:01 pm
by chubbster
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!
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:19 am
by chubbster
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
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:47 pm
by hayesey
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.