rear wiper [should be obvious]

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robgobbler

Discussion Starter · May 5, 2004

I know when i first got my insight from the dealer i was amazed at how useless the rear wiper seemed with the stock 12" (or it could have been smaller!) blade.

The first "mod" (although it's not necessarily a mod in the true sense of the word) was to snap a 28" blade on that arm. If you haven't done this, go to walmart, buy a new wiper blade and snap it on. the 28" _barely_ fits but it clears almost all viewable area from the rear.

I am amazed as every insight I have seen on the road still has the dinky wiper blade which wipes only a small amount of area. you don't have to be blind!

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MikeF

· #3 · May 5, 2004

I use the rear wiper at stop lights, or when I'm first starting the car after it's been raining. But once I'm up to speed, I don't need it -- the wind keeps the window clear. In fact, I've never just turned it on and left it on -- there isn't enough water to keep it from scraping. I just twist on and off for one pass.

I'm okay with the stock wiper blade, but when it wears out, I'll probably get a bigger one.

MF

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