stevegough
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 posted on 21/6/10 at 08:48 AM |
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wiper angle
anyone had trouble with wiper angles?
I am about to fit my wiper system, but I don't like the way the 45 deg angle sits with respect to the screen - will it be ok or will I have
problems using the wipers?
Any suggestions (except don't fit a windscreen etc !!!)
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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BenB
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| posted on 21/6/10 at 08:55 AM |
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It all depends on what system you are using. The chrome top pieces angle the rocker boxes and come in different angles....
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 21/6/10 at 09:10 AM |
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Just bend the wiper arms to change the angle. That way the spring will maintain its pressure on the screen.
Darren
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RK
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| posted on 21/6/10 at 12:37 PM |
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And they will still not work properly. Good luck!! When you figure it out, fly over to Canada and help me. I've spent A LOT of time trying to
get mine working with no success.
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stevegough
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| posted on 21/6/10 at 04:11 PM |
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I'm using mini ones - 45 degree plastic collars...
 
Rescued attachment dad.GIF
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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RK
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| posted on 24/6/10 at 11:46 AM |
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Exactly! Does anyone have a source for some of these ferrules with the different angle? I see running into problems if I take the grinder out and
submit it to my pot metal ones.
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stevegough
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 posted on 3/7/10 at 08:04 PM |
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Wiper angle now sorted.
Finally SORTED! got some longer wiper mechanisms from Car Builder Solutions (65mm instead of 49mm)
LINK
The only problem then was to find some thick - walled plastic tubing - I ended up using part of a pond waterfall tubing (two bits one inside the
other) - honestly it was the only thing I could think of!!!
I then cut these as diagonally as I could, and now have a much better angle to the window - see the pic. ( I have also bent the wiper arm as Darren
suggested).
 
Rescued attachment better wiper angle.jpg
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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RK
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| posted on 4/7/10 at 02:28 AM |
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I ordered some CBS mini boxes too (not installed yet) but haven't checked to see if they are long enough for that. Yours look great!
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