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I wonder how many spec'd their car with a rear Windshield Wiper ?
Nick Murray said that pretty much all Europeans spec their Porsche with a rear windshield wiper as they also do in Kiwi Land. He doesn't understand why
so few are that way in North America. It might look spiffier without it, but when it rains hard or especially when it snows, it becomes a necessity.
Yes it looks clean without one. Practicality does take a hit. However part of that problem can be solved with solutions like RainX etc., So I guess the option exists and I guess majority of the folks here prefer one vs the other.
Rear wiper would definitely hurt resale value in the US.
Would it really make that much difference?
Here in the UK I have had Porsches with and without, but the only one without was from a stock 992 C4S and when it rained....like it does quite a lot here in UK I really wished I had a wiper. Reversing is so much easier and safer when you can see properly.
I agree it doesn't add to the looks of the car ,but it does serve a very useful function because of the shallow angle of the rear screen.
ummm I dont think that this is true for Europe. It is not that common and I would agree that the cars are better without. I was advised not to take it by my sa unless I really wanted it (which I didn't)
I have a rear wiper on my 993 and I never use it. My 992 doesn't have one and I daily drive that car in all kinds of weather including torrential storms. I live on the Gulf coast, which is the rainiest region in the country. Personally, I think the things are a little silly but snow weather might be a different story.
Porsche literally invented the rear wiper. It’s a classy option. In the states, it’s also a tell tale indicator that the car was a customer build.
Most 911's are customer build.... the rear wiper is not compatible with lightweight glass, and there is little function to it. The rear is raked enough that the water will quickly drain off, especially under speed.
Most 911's are customer build.... the rear wiper is not compatible with lightweight glass, and there is little function to it. The rear is raked enough that the water will quickly drain off, especially under speed.
Agree that at speed water will not stay on the rear screen but its when you are parked and need to reverse it can be a problem seeing. I don't just rely on camera vision as sometimes they can be dirty and of little use......we get rubbish weather here in UK.
Most 911's are customer build.... the rear wiper is not compatible with lightweight glass, and there is little function to it. The rear is raked enough that the water will quickly drain off, especially under speed.
If you see one a 911, the dealer didn't spec it -- it takes a customer to have that specific taste. :P
In real world use, it's by no means necessary, but it is a legit trademark Porsche option. I don't have a rear-wiper on my 992 C4S, but I respect the choice.
That's true. I fell for it once before on a 997.2 4S I had (best car still)... but it was of little function, and it cluttered the rear... I do agree with you that only an owner would spec it, and the dealer would not.
01-27-2021, 12:46 AM
I wonder how many spec'd their car with a rear Windshield Wiper ?
) on a 992 I include the rear wiper.