What kind of windshield washer are you using - VW type pressurized bottle or electric pump?
Where are you mounting the bottle or bag?
Thanks.
Mike
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What kind of windshield washer are you using - VW type pressurized bottle or electric pump?
Where are you mounting the bottle or bag?
Thanks.
Mike
Where are you mounting the bottle or bag?
Thanks.
Mike
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You don't need a windshield washer - just reach over the top of the windshield and wipe off whatever's on there!
I actually thought about not having a windshield washer set-up. It would be interesting to know if that is what most people do.
One reason I am asking the question is that I am about to buy some headlight and wiper switch knobs and have to decide if I want a wiper knob with the washer pushbutton.
One reason I am asking the question is that I am about to buy some headlight and wiper switch knobs and have to decide if I want a wiper knob with the washer pushbutton.
Michael, my two cents is to skip it. Chances are, if you're out and you get caught in the rain, you'll probably want to get home quickly anyway. I'd suggest a product like Rain-X instead. The shape of the nose will put enough air across your glass at that point that you might not even need the wipers.
Depending on the age/condition of the wiper arms, splines and motor, they might not work all that reliably anyhow. Mine worked when they wanted to, and more often than not were only good for clearing up the bottom of the windshield.
My opinion; my entire wiper setup was ancient and I never upgraded it before I threw it away and took my roof out of the car. Others may not agree, but my car was very far from watertight.
Depending on the age/condition of the wiper arms, splines and motor, they might not work all that reliably anyhow. Mine worked when they wanted to, and more often than not were only good for clearing up the bottom of the windshield.
My opinion; my entire wiper setup was ancient and I never upgraded it before I threw it away and took my roof out of the car. Others may not agree, but my car was very far from watertight.
I removed mine and filled in the holes prior to my re-paint. Not
enough windshield to worry about.
enough windshield to worry about.
Michael,
I wish I'd read about taking them out and filling the holes in before I had my car painted, I would have done it. I have them and they're pretty worthless. Normally I just wait for the rain to stop and then drive. As far as the washer deal - you may end up getting yourself wetter than the windshield.
I wish I'd read about taking them out and filling the holes in before I had my car painted, I would have done it. I have them and they're pretty worthless. Normally I just wait for the rain to stop and then drive. As far as the washer deal - you may end up getting yourself wetter than the windshield.
Hey Michael -
Solve the windshield washer-hole problem by installing them washers, but aim them to either side of your car (90 degrees)! Now you can squirt Corvettes or Cobras as they drive by (or anyone who asks - is it real!)!
Solve the windshield washer-hole problem by installing them washers, but aim them to either side of your car (90 degrees)! Now you can squirt Corvettes or Cobras as they drive by (or anyone who asks - is it real!)!
GEEZ . . thanks for the reminder. I took off my windshield wiper blades about three years ago and never put them back on. Then again, I've never even driven the car with the top up since 2001. Say what you will about the populaation explosion in southern CA, the weather sure is nice!
Michael,
If you're concerned about being legal or passing state inspection, check with your states regulations about window washing systems. Some states require them.
I used this one from JC Whitney in conjunction with a VW double nozzle in the hood about 9" back from the windshield.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2004481/c-10101/Nty-1/p-2004481/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-10101/tf-Browse/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=windshield+washer
If you haven't already drilled holes, make sure you "test squirt" to make sure you can adjust spray to the correct location on the windshield. Then drill.
I mounted the fluid container on the forward wall of the battery well in the Trunk area.
Greg
If you're concerned about being legal or passing state inspection, check with your states regulations about window washing systems. Some states require them.
I used this one from JC Whitney in conjunction with a VW double nozzle in the hood about 9" back from the windshield.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2004481/c-10101/Nty-1/p-2004481/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-10101/tf-Browse/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=windshield+washer
If you haven't already drilled holes, make sure you "test squirt" to make sure you can adjust spray to the correct location on the windshield. Then drill.
I mounted the fluid container on the forward wall of the battery well in the Trunk area.
Greg