Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Aesthetics Mono-wiper...your thoughts please....

I've been considderig it for some time and i'm going to give it a shot here soon....just looking for opinions on the stlye.

After completing my SVT this spring i did not have wiper arms or blades on for about a week and couldn't get over how clean it made the car look...of course the first rain came and on they went and stayed.

I've got three cowel sections sitting at home and if i decide to do this i'm going to do it right....

As much as i like the no-wiper cleanliness i can't justify it on the car as it's a daily ride, however the mono may be my best choice.

My attempt would include:
1) modifying the wiper cowel to accomidate a wider sweep of the center arm as well as completly deleting the drivers side arm and it's pocket in the panel for a smooth OEM look . Will also shave all non-functional louvers in the cowel, smooth it and paint it to match the car.

2) Adjusting the length of the mechanical linkage and pivot point to swing the arm the full width of the windshield while still stopping it at the base of the widshield.

3) Re-finishing the arm in gloss black powdercoat to match the paint


So....

What do you think?
I think it's going to be sweet, do it!
I'm not sure how i feel, mock it up and post a vid and i'll decide if i like it or not.
I don't approve at all.

if you do that then make sure u get a vanity plate that states "RICER"

.. and i think its illegal in some state/province

Single-wiper FTL!!!

Mark

No thanks!

This is one of those design change things that I wish had never happened. If you remember back in the 70s and 80s, the wipers were recessed under the trailing edge of the hood. I never understood why they started exposing the wiper assembly. If it was for aerodynamics, well, I would think the exposed wiper assembly would disrupt the airflow more than the gap from the back of the hood to the windshield.

Soo, the McLaren F1 is considered a rice car...




I think not! If you make it flow w/ the car, I'd say go for it. Besides your not losing much other than a wiper arm, and maybe some sweat.