Paddy gti Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Anyone got one or comes across one im as in title wanted single wiper conversion for mk6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveescort Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 they are easy to makehttp://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac114/1970STEVE/my%20van/DSCF6128_zpsf3cfc9ee.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy gti Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 yeah i could bodge one but id prefer the genuine thing with the correct straight wiper arm as in that picture you can see the kink in that ford wiper arm whats point in putting a wiper straight up the middle and having a bent wiper armLike so with the chunky straight wiper armhttp://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee454/Superdream84/Mobile%20Uploads/19E7A61B-B873-45AB-8775-2579BEEDBA1E_zpsthpyqpzb.jpghttp://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee454/Superdream84/Mobile%20Uploads/2CEB3C16-8466-4819-8294-52C4B985507B_zps04hshrvs.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveescort Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 i dont think they make them any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy gti Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 i dont think they make them any more storm as a company are still going but they do pop up second hand so im looking for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demented Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Are they still available for other makes n models ? I believe for road use; it's illegal to park wiper in centre of screen..... Prob regarded as obstruction within swept area. Many years ago, I think a friend who had one fitted to his Rs got a fix penaltly or some kind of reprimand and he removed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveescort Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 its not illegal for the wiper to be in the middle of the screen.i worked in a mot station and it passes moti also got stopped by the police and they did not say any thing about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 This cover should make a home made conversion look less of a bodge. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/wiper-accessories/storm-smooth-wiper-arm-cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy gti Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 This cover should make a home made conversion look less of a bodge. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/wiper-accessories/storm-smooth-wiper-arm-coverNot so much the cover that I'm bothered about if I just put one wiper in middle on standard setup it will only wipe about 90 degrees of screen I want proper conversion so I get the extended links and it wipes the full screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demented Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 It's is illegal for wipers to park in vertical position and it's an MOT test fail. Nothing can obstruct the drivers view. If window stickers, chips and cracked screens are a reason to fail an MOT test, then why would a 50cm long object thats at least 2-3cm thick & parked vertically in the centre of the screen be acceptable. The wipers must park in the correct position. I believe there's also a concern in regard to injury should a pedestrian be thrown onto the windscreen during impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy gti Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 It's is illegal for wipers to park in vertical position and it's an MOT test fail.Nothing can obstruct the drivers view.If window stickers, chips and cracked screens are a reason to fail an MOT test, then why would a 50cm long object thats at least 2-3cm thick & parked vertically in the centre of the screen be acceptable.The wipers must park in the correct position.I believe there's also a concern in regard to injury should a pedestrian be thrown onto the windscreen during impact.Escort is being garaged only going to come out 4-5 times a year for shows il unbolt the arm and set it to one side for the mot just want it upright for shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demented Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Escort is being garaged only going to come out 4-5 times a year for shows il unbolt the arm and set it to one side for the mot just want it upright for showsIf you want one fitted, that's your choice, no need to justify; like yourself, I think they look good and even if everyone had them fitted on the modding scene, it's still kinda different. I initially replied as it appears they're not available to purchase anymore, thus maybe being illegally to park vertical being why. During MOT test, all wipers must park automatically if such a feature fitted as standard and if so, wipers can't park vertically on the screen. I don see why a single wiper can't be fitted, meet current MOT test legislation, thus park off screen but when at shows, just turn ignition off when wiper in middle of screen. It can only be an issue with the Police if a car is driven with wiper parked in a vertical position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy gti Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) If you want one fitted, that's your choice, no need to justify; like yourself, I think they look good and even if everyone had them fitted on the modding scene, it's still kinda different. I initially replied as it appears they're not available to purchase anymore, thus maybe being illegally to park vertical being why. During MOT test, all wipers must park automatically if such a feature fitted as standard and if so, wipers can't park vertically on the screen. I don see why a single wiper can't be fitted, meet current MOT test legislation, thus park off screen but when at shows, just turn ignition off when wiper in middle of screen. It can only be an issue with the Police if a car is driven with wiper parked in a vertical position. One will pop up eventualy Edited November 17, 2014 by Paddy gti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Single wipers reek of poorly modified saxos from the 90s... and theyre useless at actually wiping the water off the screen. Ur left with the corner of the screen (right in front of your face) still covered in water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalelc16 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I have one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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