Euro-style wiper blade?? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

spills1969 · 02-26-2003, 08:13 PM

Is it really worth it? I know it gives it a distinctive look, but as far as performance of the wiper, can it still do its job? And wud it be best if I get a wiper thats an inch or so longer so it can reach a longer area? For those who dont know what I'm talking about, here's a pic of one...

http://images.cardomain.com/installs...27_12_full.jpg

BTL · 02-26-2003, 09:00 PM

im gonna have to go with a no on that. I think its incredibly tacky and rice. to each there own i guess. But not my style atleast

slfmade · 02-26-2003, 09:03 PM

besides the fact that youd have a fuckin windsheild wiper right in front of you, it does nothing to increase performance, and yes, youd need to get a bigger one, so it would actually perform worse than regular, since it is longer and more power is needed to move more water, since it is only using 1 arm, it isnt very hard, but just hope you dont get caught in bad rain or you will regret it.
i think www.ricemods.com had a special on a one-wiper conversion, buy it and you get a free 'got rice?' sticker, might wanna check it out, itd go perfect with that

smokey8890 · 02-26-2003, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by slfmade
besides the fact that youd have a fuckin windsheild wiper right in front of you, it does nothing to increase performance, and yes, youd need to get a bigger one, so it would actually perform worse than regular, since it is longer and more power is needed to move more water, since it is only using 1 arm, it isnt very hard, but just hope you dont get caught in bad rain or you will regret it.
i think www.ricemods.com had a special on a one-wiper conversion, buy it and you get a free 'got rice?' sticker, might wanna check it out, itd go perfect with that

rice? lets not start this again. racerhex worked hard to achive that look. and how about this one?

still rice?

soundlzrd · 02-26-2003, 10:38 PM

I am thinking about trying to use a Eruo wipper that actually covers the whole whindshield

slfmade · 02-26-2003, 11:09 PM

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Originally posted by smokey8890

rice? lets not start this again. racerhex worked hard to achive that look. and how about this one?

still rice?

yeah, its rice if all your gonna do is cosmetic mods, once his car can perform with that than he is free to do whatever he wants.
how about instead of making your car look fast, actually make it fast

Sportivo Concepts · 02-26-2003, 11:23 PM

I believe either one of the '02-'03 BMW or Benz not sure which comes standard like that, so your best bet is to get one off of that, motor wiper and all.

Gen4 Camry · 02-26-2003, 11:48 PM

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Originally posted by T-Tuning Customs
I believe either one of the '02-'03 BMW or Benz not sure which comes standard like that, so your best bet is to get one off of that, motor wiper and all.

yeah even my dad's old benz 190E comes standard with that ~
and i think it doesnt look bad at all, plus its everyone's taste ~
so please stop sayin "rice" shit like that ~

***Razo-E*** · 02-26-2003, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by T-Tuning Customs
I believe either one of the '02-'03 BMW or Benz not sure which comes standard like that, so your best bet is to get one off of that, motor wiper and all.

the early to mid nineties Mercedes Benz had them...

slfmade: i dont think RacerHex would appreciate what you're saying...
but we're all entitled to our own opinion...
just dont resort to flaming...

p.s. i think Mercedes has the UGLIEST side mirrors...
hippo ears..!!!
anyone else agree..?

Rico_S · 02-27-2003, 08:44 AM

I dont think it's rice at all. Might not be very practical, especially up here in canada. but if you live in milder climate it wouldnt be so bad. I had considered doing it, but i didnt see any point with all the snow we have. It just doesnt clear the windsheild enough.

smokey8890 · 02-27-2003, 09:59 AM

weight reduction?

Rico_S · 02-27-2003, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by smokey8890
weight reduction?

hahaha

The Mclaren F1 only has 1 wiper. maybe my camry will go that fast if it only has 1 wiper.

soundlzrd · 02-27-2003, 10:23 PM

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Originally posted by Rico_S

hahaha

The Mclaren F1 only has 1 wiper. maybe my camry will go that fast if it only has 1 wiper.

Maybe i can hit 240mph by just chaing my wiper...

smokey8890 · 02-28-2003, 06:13 AM

haven't you guys learn yet? its not the weight reduction or one arm wipers. its all about the stickers.

soundlzrd · 02-28-2003, 07:31 AM

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Originally posted by smokey8890
haven't you guys learn yet? its not the weight reduction or one arm wipers. its all about the stickers.

That explains why you and i are so slow. Good thing my CT Motorsport window banner is in the mail