Polo rear wiper

Dave_Fox · 22-04-2006, 17:38

Ive had the wiper on about a week now and noticed when its about half way round the wipe, the cap unclips itself as though it catches on something

Ive taken it off and refitted it but it still happens.

Dont want to put the old one back on, its way too ugly

I know a few people have these fitted on here- have you had this problem?

Jon TDI · 22-04-2006, 19:38

The cap is too deep & catches on the glass.
You need to shave a bit off the bottom of the cap & then it should be OK.

Lummox · 22-04-2006, 19:42

I never thought the std wiper was ugly, I think they look pretty smooth.

Leon owners buy em by the dozen for thier cars..lol

Jon TDI · 22-04-2006, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

I never thought the std wiper was ugly, I think they look pretty smooth.

Leon owners buy em by the dozen for thier cars..lol

Yeah, but the 9N Polo one is better & looks neater.

This is how mine looks with the cap shaved.

Dave_Fox · 22-04-2006, 19:52

Jon, I did think it could be that but dismissed it for some reason. I'll go and give have a go in a min (nothing better to do on a saturday night

) Did you file it?

I didnt really think the standard one was ugly until I fitted this Aero one! lol

Thanks

mr barearse · 23-04-2006, 01:38

dont really see whats wrong with the original one it looks good to me!

Dave_Fox · 23-04-2006, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr barearse

dont really see whats wrong with the original one it looks good to me!

Alright, leave yours on then

walkie · 23-04-2006, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Fox

Alright, leave yours on then

Exactly!

Jon TDI · 23-04-2006, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Fox

Jon, I did think it could be that but dismissed it for some reason. I'll go and give have a go in a min (nothing better to do on a saturday night

) Did you file it?

I didnt really think the standard one was ugly until I fitted this Aero one! lol

Thanks

I actually used a flat grinding wheel we have at work, but you can use a file or, if you're careful, a Stanley knife.

Greybeard · 23-04-2006, 13:42

Dave,
Apologies for an off thread question but seeing yr BRISKODA.net logo, (I just got one) am debating where to stick it if you excuse the expression!

Is yours an inside one and if so how does it affect/get affected by the heated rear screen elements?

An outside one would presumably get chewed up by the wiper blade.

Daft question but would apprecate yr feedback

Thks

Dave_Fox · 23-04-2006, 14:18

Ive butchered it with a stanley knife and its ok now

The sticker is internal and the heater elements dont seem to have affected it, but I made sure I stuck it down in between them

Schwarz · 23-04-2006, 16:32

I am considering getting the polo wiper, think it looks good

Have you got a part number and price? Also is it easy to fit? Things tend to go wrong when I fit stuff so need to be sure

RallyRed · 23-04-2006, 17:53

which is which? in the pics?

Dave_Fox · 23-04-2006, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyRed

which is which? in the pics?

The one on the left is the Polo wiper

RallyRed · 23-04-2006, 19:25

i like the standard one better

Dave_Fox · 23-04-2006, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schwarz

I am considering getting the polo wiper, think it looks good

Have you got a part number and price? Also is it easy to fit? Things tend to go wrong when I fit stuff so need to be sure

I dont have the part number- sorry. Got it off a member who was selling his Fabia and I think he said it was around £30 new...? They go straight on but you have to shave a bit off the bottom of the mentioned part.

Dave_Fox · 23-04-2006, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyRed

i like the standard one better

ok...errm well done

RallyRed · 23-04-2006, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Fox

ok...errm well done

no need to be a ******.

Dave_Fox · 23-04-2006, 20:33

Didnt know what else to say, all I asked for initially was some info on how to get the wiper to fit properly. Sorry, didnt think you'd take offence!!

But you're still wrong

(j/k)

RallyRed · 23-04-2006, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Fox

Didnt know what else to say, all I asked for initially was some info on how to get the wiper to fit properly. Sorry, didnt think you'd take offence!!

But you're still wrong

(j/k)

its cool

Dmac1969 · 23-04-2006, 21:28

I remember , in the days before Briskoda , when we all used the VWVortex.com website , that the Yanks were clamouring for Fabia rear wipers to fit to their Golfs! It just shows you that theres always something else out there that you can fit to your car to make it that little bit different!

RallyRed · 23-04-2006, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmac1969

I remember , in the days before Briskoda , when we all used the VWVortex.com website , that the Yanks were clamouring for Fabia rear wipers to fit to their Golfs! It just shows you that theres always something else out there that you can fit to your car to make it that little bit different!

With the Yanks its a fashion thing a trend or a fad.

farky77 · 24-04-2006, 10:57

Isnt the rear Polo wiper the same as the rear Octavia saloon wiper?

Seen one earlier today so might give Skoda a phone

Jon TDI · 24-04-2006, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by farky77

Isnt the rear Polo wiper the same as the rear Octavia saloon wiper?

Seen one earlier today so might give Skoda a phone

It might be.

I know it's the same as the MkV Golf/Touran

farky77 · 24-04-2006, 12:33

Just phoned my local daeler up here and he said £24.53+vat!!!!! thats just the arm, not including the blade!!!

Think i'll get mine off Ebay £18.50 for the full kit

22-04-2006, 17:38	#1
Dave_Fox Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,028 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Polo rear wiper Ive had the wiper on about a week now and noticed when its about half way round the wipe, the cap unclips itself as though it catches on something Ive taken it off and refitted it but it still happens. Dont want to put the old one back on, its way too ugly I know a few people have these fitted on here- have you had this problem?

22-04-2006, 19:38	#2
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,230 Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper The cap is too deep & catches on the glass. You need to shave a bit off the bottom of the cap & then it should be OK. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

22-04-2006, 19:42	#3
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,276 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 734 Times in 616 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper I never thought the std wiper was ugly, I think they look pretty smooth. Leon owners buy em by the dozen for thier cars..lol __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk

23-04-2006, 01:38	#6
mr barearse Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Polo rear wiper dont really see whats wrong with the original one it looks good to me! __________________ 2001 FANTASY GREEN SKODA FABIA F.T.M

23-04-2006, 13:42	#10
Greybeard Torquesurfer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Posts: 146 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper Dave, Apologies for an off thread question but seeing yr BRISKODA.net logo, (I just got one) am debating where to stick it if you excuse the expression! Is yours an inside one and if so how does it affect/get affected by the heated rear screen elements? An outside one would presumably get chewed up by the wiper blade. Daft question but would apprecate yr feedback Thks __________________ GB Corrida Red 05 Fabia vRS

23-04-2006, 14:18	#11
Dave_Fox Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,028 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper Ive butchered it with a stanley knife and its ok now The sticker is internal and the heater elements dont seem to have affected it, but I made sure I stuck it down in between them

23-04-2006, 16:32	#12
Schwarz Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South West Wales Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper I am considering getting the polo wiper, think it looks good Have you got a part number and price? Also is it easy to fit? Things tend to go wrong when I fit stuff so need to be sure __________________ Black Magic Fabia vRS Eibach Springs, Koni FSD's, Green air filter, Blueflame Cat Back, Seat Cupra 160 intake, Seat sport strut brace, Leon splitter, Polo Aero rear wiper, Scenic aero front wipers, Honda type R Aerial, Cupra Bushes, 17's, Rallyflapz, 312mm brakes, Jabba ARB, custom AmD One click, 178.3 bhp

23-04-2006, 17:53	#13
RallyRed Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper which is which? in the pics?

23-04-2006, 19:25	#15
RallyRed Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper i like the standard one better

23-04-2006, 20:33	#19
Dave_Fox Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,028 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper Didnt know what else to say, all I asked for initially was some info on how to get the wiper to fit properly. Sorry, didnt think you'd take offence!! But you're still wrong (j/k)

23-04-2006, 21:28	#21
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland , The Northernmost Town in England , home of the mighty 'Dream Team' , Berwick Rangers FC! Also home of 'The Barrels Alehouse' purveyor of Staropramen Czech Beer , I wouldnt give a xxxx for anything else!! ;) Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 18 Thanked 55 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper I remember , in the days before Briskoda , when we all used the VWVortex.com website , that the Yanks were clamouring for Fabia rear wipers to fit to their Golfs! It just shows you that theres always something else out there that you can fit to your car to make it that little bit different! __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

24-04-2006, 10:57	#23
farky77 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 887 Thanks: 68 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper Isnt the rear Polo wiper the same as the rear Octavia saloon wiper? Seen one earlier today so might give Skoda a phone

24-04-2006, 12:33	#25
farky77 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 887 Thanks: 68 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Polo rear wiper Just phoned my local daeler up here and he said £24.53+vat!!!!! thats just the arm, not including the blade!!! Think i'll get mine off Ebay £18.50 for the full kit

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