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Why so many rear-wiper deletes?

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Old 04-09-2013, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by car_slave
I like the rear wiper - looks cool and it's great for clearing off rain in the morning before you back it out. Not sure why so many people take them off.
See that's probably the reason I have left mine. But it does eat up space and some minor bit of a weight penalty.
Old 04-10-2013, 05:30 AM
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The only time I ever need it is in the morning to wipe off the really fine dew, which wind won't blow off. Sometimes I remember to squeegee the glass before getting in, and if I could just build that into a habit I'd be set.

The reasons I took mine off: weight reduction, increased trunk space (yes, I really have utilized the added space), looks better (IMHO), and now it's easier to wash the car .
Old 04-10-2013, 05:33 AM
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anyone want mine at the florida meet, just bring something to test it with.
Old 04-10-2013, 07:11 AM
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I still have mine. It really is almost completely useless, but the novelty of its idea is enough for me to keep mine
Old 04-10-2013, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by nofalls
I use mine to wave goodbye.
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by arthropraxis
It is more for snow than rain, as posted above. Snow is rare around here and it looks cleaner without the wiper so in the pile it went, want to buy it?
I do!
Old 04-10-2013, 08:06 AM
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mine ddn't have it from factory. it an interesting options list. something between sports 944 and luxury 944. i never would have used it, i just deleted it from my dodge stealth, much like the 944 anything over 25 it clears itself and stays cleared
Old 04-10-2013, 09:13 AM
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I bought a delete plug because I thought I would be getting rid of mine. But over the winter I've noticed I've used it a fair amount. I have a long driveway and need to clean the rain off before I reverse down it. Also works for the snow when the defogger won't keep up.

I almost rarely leave the button on for more than a second though, and it takes up a ton of room, and really rattles with my subwoofer which is about an inch away.

So I'm pretty torn on it!



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