nedsky

I didn't do much of a search on this subject because I'm not really asking a technical question. I just had the windshield wiper reversal done and the improvement is so obvious I can't imagine why they didn't ship the cars from the factory like this in the first place. Visability is so much better now. It's seems like you are sitting about two inches higher and forward in the seat. The car now has more of the feel of what I use to hear years ago about the German driving position- very upright and 'logical'.

Ned

David in LA

This mod has been on my list for years, but all the horror stories of adjusting the linkage have dissuaded me...please say it's not as hard as the instructions would indicate

nedsky

David, the thing is I didn't do it and didn't even watch the guy who did. He did tell me that it wasn't simple because there's little room to work but wasn't the end of the world either. He said it's important to bring the wipers to the 12 o'clock position which makes it easier to get around in there. This guy is the most mechanically gifted person I ever ran into. There's nothing he can't figure out. I hadn't seen him in three years since I left Charleston for Columbia, SC but I was down there Friday anyway and made it a point to have him give the car the once over and do a few things- the wipers being one of them. Next week I'm going back to have him put on Chris Walrod's bushings and I can ask him to write down any tips on the wiper procedure then if you like. Ned

Quadcammer

If you don't have long and thin hands, don't bother this will torture.

I made a thread about the mod a short while ago, check that out for more info.

I absolutely love the result though.

BobbyT

I switched the wiper park position on my previous 911/912s, but gave up on the 993. I even had the hood off and left side hood hinge removed, all instruments out, and couldn't do this. I took it to my favorite wrench, but they gave up after two hours.

I'd like to hear the details on how your guy got it done. I bow down in awe of his skills. Has he ever thought of taking up heart surgery as a pastime?

nedsky

The result is good, Quadcammer. It's a startling difference. It's still a mystery to me why didn't they do this in the factory.

nedsky

BobbyT, for both you and David I'll take notes from him while I'm down there with the bushings work to be done.

RDS928S

Oliver,

I have thin fingers & hands are medium.

I f you guide me through it I will give it a shot.

Let me know when you are free.

Rich

VNTGSPD

Can't comment on the factory's thoughts but one hesitation for me is that the wipers parked on the driver side keep the windshield clear longer in the rain because the "parked" blade acts as a dam for water running up the hood or recently wiped by the blade. If you drive through heavy rain often then it may not matter since the cycle time of the wipers would be very short. Here in SoCal, light rain is more normal so the wipers are always on a slow setting. So, as soon as the wipers clear the area in your line of vision, the water immediately runs right back up into your field of vision.

Of course, here in SoCal any rain is rare so I would probably consider this mod further if it was a bit easier to do. Definitely can't argue with the joy of looking out over the hood and seeing the fender bulges and road right in front of you! My '69 has had the wipers removed for years.

Quadcammer

I took off the cabin filter lid and the a/c line retaining plastic piece. That lets you move the lines out of the way a bit.

Loosening the nut was a matter of 1 13mm wrench... then its just semantics.

I'm thinking the nut doesn't even have to be removed all the way, which would make this process much easier.

I'm good for this coming weekend. Its not pleasant on the palm, but the pain goes away long before you tire of the new view.

Falcondrivr

During the dry season, I popped the relay for the intermittent function. It allows you to park the wipers manually on the other side. But, no intermittent wipers. I just put it back in the other day in preparation for the rain a comin.

Rinty

I've decided to leave the wipers alone, because my wife is shorter than me...

1pcarnut

I've done this twice now, it's a bit of a pain but doable, about 2 hours and a little patience. Next on the list for my current ride. There's good tips available and a diy with pics on pcar.com IIRC.

993C4RS

I followed the DIY... it's difficult but I wouldn't call it torture..
Love the results too..

cgfen

this scheme works for me also.
but
probably not if i drove in the rain often, then i would miss intermittent capability.

Craig