After a day or so, dirt and other stuff begin to pile up on the rear windshield wiper blade, so when I need to wash my window it just smears all the crap all over my rear windshield making it even worse and it seems like its just scraping the window almost . So I'm thinking of just removing the wiper and engine. Has anyone else tried this before? Will I need anything to remove this?

 

the obvious tools and you need to pick up a plug from home depot

 

I dont like the idea. Ive seen it done. Just wash your car lol

 

I did it. No big deal. You need a 1 1/8th" (I think! Could be 1 1/4") plug and some aquarium grade clear silicon. I think I got my stuff at Ace Hardware.

 

I dont see a reason for it. Loses value for your car and what if you need it someday? hmm.. lol

 

I did it about 3 years ago and never looked back. Lots of compliments on the cleaner look of the rear of the car. I have also used the rear fluid system to power my intercooler sprayer. I suppose the loss of another few pounds would be another bonus to some degree. You can always put it back if necessary.

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

DAng it now you have me thinking about it. Do you have any pics of it?

 

yeah lets see some pics, its something ive been considering also.

 

Pics anyone?

 

I did it last week and took about 20 mins. I found all the plugs and Lowes in the nut and bolt drawer section. I used the rear sprayer to spray water on my aftercooler. I think the car looks much cleaner and I do have less dust on the rear glass. When I sell the car I will reinstall the rear seats and wiper.
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sound pretty good!

 

Just search for "no wiper"

Ask gandini how he likes it.
I've seen it done on MINIs in my area and it's fine.

 

I think that it looks pretty clean! I like it ill sleep on it tonight!

 

im loving the simplicity of the rear without that nasty wiper blade.

took mine off in May of 2004.



peep the gallery

 

k i have to do this now!

 

i dont know, i just took my car in for its first maintence (the big 10k scheduled one) and i got a MCS convertable, and it started raining here today, and i miss having the rear wiper cause i cant wipe off the rear window. It does look alot cleaner but i like having that wiper there.

 

Funny, I have a cabrio, and when I had it in for service for a few days I had a loaner coupe and kinda liked having the rear wiper. But it's no big deal living without it. Just apply some AquaPel or Rain-X to the rear window. That'll help.

 

Great now im having second thoughts. I should just do it and see how I like it for awhile if not I can just replace it.

 

I like it. Looks like I'll be taking mine off as well. Any tips on plugging up the washer tube or unplugging the wiper motor?

 

Wow, didnt know so many motorists did this. So does anyone know the exact measurement for the plug??

 

I just use a 1" black plug with silicon. I think 1 1/16" would be perfect but I couldn't find it.

 

 

i went to homedepot but couldnt find it. I tried to get some help, but you know what thats like.

 

I keep an assortment of vacuum line caps. I just found the smallest one that would fit over the line real tight, then for extra insurance, I put a zip tie around it and pulled tightly. No problems.

 

Another inspiring post

I just picked up some plugs at ACE (7/8, 1, 1 1/8)

I really like the clean look and my wiper is disconected & washer is being used for the IC.

Why didn't I think of this ???

I might just go and do it now in the dark and cold...
OK ... tomorrow for sure !