just wondering... (split kombi q).

Jonno777 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

89 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 3 Mar 2005, 9:08 am

#309568

Can you get by without wipers when you've got safaris? How do they work together? I've got safaris but there are no wipers... this wouldn't pass rego I doubt? :blah

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 3 Mar 2005, 9:10 am

#309570

wouldnt pass rego. but i very rarely if at all use the wipers. they remain folded down all the time. do you have the safari mounts for the wipers so they can be relocated, adn the one eye duck?

Simply Cruzin'...

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 3 Mar 2005, 9:12 am

#309572

also what year have you got. the early models use a spring action in the wiper arm, the later use a hinge system.
pic d is my wipers packed away, so to speak! :thumb

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57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Mar 2005, 9:17 am

#309577

Wipers on splits are crap anyway, there is not enough pressure in the arm to actually push the blade against the window.

What I use is a product called Rainex, its available from most auto supply stores like Supercheap or most motor bike stores.
You polish the Rainex liquid into the glass and it repells the rain.

I drive my bus in all weathers including the rain and I dont have to use my wipers.
That way you cah keep your wipers in the one eyed duck.

Cheers
Dave

Jonno777 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

89 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 3 Mar 2005, 9:49 am

#309596

Thanks guys that's valuable info. And I don't have the safari mounts for the wipers. My kombi had been converted into a towable office by its previous owner, and so they took the wipers off. :o

It's a 61 Twoguns. Your fold-away looks swell~

57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Mar 2005, 9:54 am

#309599

You can get all the bits you need from Roy at Classic VW(pacific) in Qeersland.

Cheers
Quentin