Cheap Aero Wipers

delroy · 12-06-2008, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by anewman

Improved exterior appearance http://www.an1.co.uk/wipers/DSC00560.JPG although have to wonder if those spoilers will catch the wind and make them lift up. Also, the passenger side blade does not fully mate with the windscreen in the parked position, but both clear the screen much better than the valeos they replaced that can't have been much older than 8 months old.

From what I can make out from this pic you have them upside down.

The longer bit of the spoiler that sticks out perpendicular to the screen (if that makes any sense) should be further up the screen.

If you think about it, wind flowing over the car as it moves, it will push the wipers down more if you turned them up the other way. If they are the same as most other retro fit wipers it should be that the fitting can be removed and then put in the correct way. This will stop them lifting.

philje123 · 12-06-2008, 17:20

lol! I think you're right... and i just went out to check mine and i had also fitted them the wrong way round!

Never thought about them having a right and wrong way!

anewman · 12-06-2008, 17:57

I just fitted them the way the adapter came fitted in the box and it seemed to make sense to have the clipped bit on the outside

They do still seem to fit ok anyway with the adapter swapped around.

cheezemonkhai · 13-06-2008, 09:56

I guess they are all made LHD then you have to swap them.

ap0gee · 15-06-2008, 08:45

Just to warn everyone:

I sense a recall coming with these wipers, as although the connectors can be swapped round, they only lock in place in the LHD orientation. The wipers can be made compatible with RHD use, but it requires the total disassembly of connectors and spoilers, then reassembly in the RHD orientation!

I've yet to do my wife's, so I'll take some pics while I'm at it. In the meantime, be careful, as although the wiper arm spring may well hold the blade in place, it's still loose...

ap0gee · 16-06-2008, 08:43

Clicky linky for Tech Guide!

Bit of a faff, but worth it for aero wipers at £8 a pair (prices correct June 2008, etc. etc. etc.

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smog monster · 17-06-2008, 10:28

Got a pair today and put them away for a rainy day (sorry couldnt resist) , bargain for £8

12-06-2008, 17:20	#22
philje123 Nelly the Felly Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: York Posts: 1,650 Thanks: 48 Thanked 82 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers lol! I think you're right... and i just went out to check mine and i had also fitted them the wrong way round! Never thought about them having a right and wrong way! __________________ 96 Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 spi Hatchback (Now with Auto Headlights) -New timing chain -MOT passed with flying colours (again) 10/2008 -73,000 miles and counting!!

12-06-2008, 17:57	#23
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 987 Thanked 223 Times in 206 Posts	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers I just fitted them the way the adapter came fitted in the box and it seemed to make sense to have the clipped bit on the outside They do still seem to fit ok anyway with the adapter swapped around. __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate Last edited by anewman; 12-06-2008 at 18:04.

13-06-2008, 09:56	#24
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,815 Thanks: 92 Thanked 423 Times in 394 Posts	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers I guess they are all made LHD then you have to swap them. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

15-06-2008, 08:45	#25
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,523 Thanks: 325 Thanked 317 Times in 273 Posts	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Just to warn everyone: I sense a recall coming with these wipers, as although the connectors can be swapped round, they only lock in place in the LHD orientation. The wipers can be made compatible with RHD use, but it requires the total disassembly of connectors and spoilers, then reassembly in the RHD orientation! I've yet to do my wife's, so I'll take some pics while I'm at it. In the meantime, be careful, as although the wiper arm spring may well hold the blade in place, it's still loose... __________________

16-06-2008, 08:43	#26
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,523 Thanks: 325 Thanked 317 Times in 273 Posts	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Clicky linky for Tech Guide! Bit of a faff, but worth it for aero wipers at £8 a pair (prices correct June 2008, etc. etc. etc. ) __________________

17-06-2008, 10:28	#27
smog monster Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North East Posts: 601 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Got a pair today and put them away for a rainy day (sorry couldnt resist) , bargain for £8 __________________ 2007 Skoda Octavia vRS TDi In Diamond Silver , 18" Zeniths Alloys , Cruise Control , Maxi-Dot , Climate Control , Jumbo-Box , Parking Sensors , 2 x Boot Hooks

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