Wiper conversion? - Focaljet

**getn2focus** · 06-23-2008, 12:21 PM

i hope im postin in the right place....but anyways i was wonderin if anyone has did a one wiperblade conversion on their foci and how hard and whatnot would it be for me to that. any help suggestions welcome

**170499** · 06-23-2008, 12:23 PM

okay what are you wanting to do?? Just change the wiper bleades??
Its a cinch. there is just a little clip on the blade at its pivot point which you press then slide off the blade. Then just slide on the new one. Hopefully thats what you needed to hear!

**03ZX3drew** · 06-23-2008, 12:27 PM

Don't do it. It's the most played out ricey thing you can do. Ford gave you two wiper blades for a reason...use them.

**CheckMyVitals** · 06-23-2008, 12:30 PM

Front or rear wipers?

If the rear wipers are what you're referring to, Euro wipers look fantastic.

**getn2focus** · 06-23-2008, 12:40 PM

id like to do the rears also but i was mainly wanting to do the front and only utilizing one blade...im not for sure about doin it for safety but was curious

**2focusd** · 06-23-2008, 01:06 PM

In my opinion it's an outdated trend that now just looks "ricey" and "cheap", unless it comes factory on the vehicle

Pick up a set of Bosch iCons or Valeo Ultimates for your front wipers and a Mazda3/Ford Edge/Nissan Quest rear wiper for a clean look all-around that outperforms stock

-Brian

**SixFoFalcon** · 06-23-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2focusd

In my opinion it's an outdated trend that now just looks "ricey" and "cheap", unless it comes factory on the vehicle

Pick up a set of Bosch iCons or Valeo Ultimates for your front wipers and a Mazda3/Ford Edge/Nissan Quest rear wiper for a clean look all-around that outperforms stock

-Brian

My sentiments exarctly.

**getn2focus** · 06-23-2008, 02:08 PM

thanks all any more suggestions or comments welcome. and another thing...i was actually considering it more for the "race" factor and weight savings more then looks i dont really care what people think...no offense to those who commented...just sayin looks arent really high for me thanks again

**mpsii** · 06-23-2008, 02:40 PM

how much weight can a wiper blade save?

**grbrgrnzx5** · 06-23-2008, 02:48 PM

^^^Haha, exactly. Maybe once you factor in the linkage and the arm and blade, I don't know, two pounds at the most?

**2focusd** · 06-23-2008, 02:50 PM

Seriously dude, you'd be better off skipping seconds at dinner time or taking a healthy poop before a "race" than looking ricey with the weight savings that'd give you

-Brian

**grbrgrnzx5** · 06-23-2008, 03:53 PM

I like to take unhealthy poops.

I don't remember who it is, but he says that "weight reduction begins with the driver". It's one of the dudes on these forums, and that's pretty true. Nothing like seeing the fat dude who drives the Corvette who tells you that his all-titanium exhaust saves 30 pounds over stock.

**zetecgt** · 06-23-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by getn2focus

thanks all any more suggestions or comments welcome. and another thing...i was actually considering it more for the "race" factor and weight savings more then looks i dont really care what people think...no offense to those who commented...just sayin looks arent really high for me thanks again

**screwdiver** · 06-24-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by getn2focus

thanks all any more suggestions or comments welcome. and another thing...i was actually considering it more for the "race" factor and weight savings more then looks i dont really care what people think...no offense to those who commented...just sayin looks arent really high for me thanks again

Are you serious? You should take out your windshield, save you more weight than a wiper blade

**03ZX3drew** · 06-24-2008, 10:03 AM

Shaving 1 wiper blade isn't going to make you faster. If you want to shave anything, shave your right arm, so you can shift faster. There will be less wind resistance.

**focusownerskid** · 06-24-2008, 10:05 AM

This thread = Winner.

- Drew

**Azwethinkweiz** · 06-24-2008, 10:17 AM

It's only cool if you set the wiper so it stops in the middle of the windshield when not in use...Otherwise you're a poser. Oh and make sure you get a chrome wiper with more blades than a shick quattro with those little wiper blade spoilers from autozone, those are a MUST HAVE for racing. LED wiper knozzles are lighter than stock too.

**1svt4u2c** · 06-24-2008, 12:45 PM

Hmm, Kind of off topic, but, wasn't there someone on here who replaced their blades, and arms with ones off of a VW Rabbit?

-Matt

**getn2focus** · 06-25-2008, 03:44 PM

gotta hand it to yall.....yall are pretty funny if i say so myself...

ohh well...i honestly didnt know how much the motors for the wipers weighed and didnt know if it would help or not. thanks again for yalls suggestions and laughs hahaha

**zetecgt** · 06-25-2008, 04:16 PM

glad that we could entertain you!

dave.

**jinstall** · 06-25-2008, 04:17 PM

Yes thereis a kit for a mono wipe here in Germany. I know someone that has it and I can ask where he got it from.

**screwdiver** · 06-26-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1svt4u2c

Hmm, Kind of off topic, but, wasn't there someone on here who replaced their blades, and arms with ones off of a VW Rabbit?

-Matt

I think it's too long, try the Polo wiper arms and blades, someone here got them.

**Flipside_SVT** · 06-27-2008, 04:09 PM

im not even going to lie. i did this when i was 16 on my first car.. got laughed at a lot and no one could see out of the passenger side of the windshield so i went back to 2... looking back it looked rediculous.. and i have no idea what i was thinking..

**focusownerskid** · 06-27-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by getn2focus

gotta hand it to yall.....yall are pretty funny if i say so myself...

ohh well...i honestly didnt know how much the motors for the wipers weighed and didnt know if it would help or not. thanks again for yalls suggestions and laughs hahaha

Motors? Plural?

It's one assembly.

We are laughing because all you would be able to remove is the wiper arm and blade. So...2lbs?

- Drew

**Azwethinkweiz** · 06-27-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by focusownerskid

Motors? Plural?

It's one assembly.

We are laughing because all you would be able to remove is the wiper arm and blade. So...2lbs?

- Drew

Dude, -2lbs is like a full second off your 0-60 time... Don't laugh at him, its worth it.

06-23-2008, 12:21 PM	#1
getn2focus Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Tennessee Posts: 53	Wiper conversion? i hope im postin in the right place....but anyways i was wonderin if anyone has did a one wiperblade conversion on their foci and how hard and whatnot would it be for me to that. any help suggestions welcome

06-23-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
170499 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 279	Re: Wiper conversion? okay what are you wanting to do?? Just change the wiper bleades?? Its a cinch. there is just a little clip on the blade at its pivot point which you press then slide off the blade. Then just slide on the new one. Hopefully thats what you needed to hear! __________________ 2005 Sonic Blue ZX3 Mods: Stealth CAI, SVT Interior Stuff, more to come.... R.I.P. 2001 Sedan

06-23-2008, 12:27 PM	#3
03ZX3drew TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 979	Re: Wiper conversion? Don't do it. It's the most played out ricey thing you can do. Ford gave you two wiper blades for a reason...use them. __________________ 2003 Sangria Red ZX3 2008 Crystal White Pearl Mica Mazdaspeed3.

06-23-2008, 12:30 PM	#4
CheckMyVitals Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 2,176	Re: Wiper conversion? Front or rear wipers? If the rear wipers are what you're referring to, Euro wipers look fantastic.

06-23-2008, 12:40 PM	#5
getn2focus Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Tennessee Posts: 53	Re: Wiper conversion? id like to do the rears also but i was mainly wanting to do the front and only utilizing one blade...im not for sure about doin it for safety but was curious

06-23-2008, 01:06 PM	#6
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 12,934	Re: Wiper conversion? In my opinion it's an outdated trend that now just looks "ricey" and "cheap", unless it comes factory on the vehicle Pick up a set of Bosch iCons or Valeo Ultimates for your front wipers and a Mazda3/Ford Edge/Nissan Quest rear wiper for a clean look all-around that outperforms stock -Brian __________________ Godspeed, Colin McRae, may you live on forever as the reason countless people fell in love with the Ford Focus (myself included). 1968-2007 http://www.f2focus.com

06-23-2008, 02:08 PM	#8
getn2focus Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Tennessee Posts: 53	Re: Wiper conversion? thanks all any more suggestions or comments welcome. and another thing...i was actually considering it more for the "race" factor and weight savings more then looks i dont really care what people think...no offense to those who commented...just sayin looks arent really high for me thanks again

06-23-2008, 02:40 PM	#9
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06-23-2008, 02:48 PM	#10
grbrgrnzx5 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 1,366	Re: Wiper conversion? ^^^Haha, exactly. Maybe once you factor in the linkage and the arm and blade, I don't know, two pounds at the most? __________________ Lookin' fast in the slow lane RIP, Jellybean (11/16/2001-6/16/2008)...you will be greatly missed. 2003 Infra Red ZX3 SVT-Totally stock...FOR NOW!

06-23-2008, 02:50 PM	#11
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 12,934	Re: Wiper conversion? Seriously dude, you'd be better off skipping seconds at dinner time or taking a healthy poop before a "race" than looking ricey with the weight savings that'd give you -Brian __________________ Godspeed, Colin McRae, may you live on forever as the reason countless people fell in love with the Ford Focus (myself included). 1968-2007 http://www.f2focus.com

06-23-2008, 03:53 PM	#12
grbrgrnzx5 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 1,366	Re: Wiper conversion? I like to take unhealthy poops. I don't remember who it is, but he says that "weight reduction begins with the driver". It's one of the dudes on these forums, and that's pretty true. Nothing like seeing the fat dude who drives the Corvette who tells you that his all-titanium exhaust saves 30 pounds over stock. __________________ Lookin' fast in the slow lane RIP, Jellybean (11/16/2001-6/16/2008)...you will be greatly missed. 2003 Infra Red ZX3 SVT-Totally stock...FOR NOW!

06-24-2008, 10:03 AM	#15
03ZX3drew TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 979	Re: Wiper conversion? Shaving 1 wiper blade isn't going to make you faster. If you want to shave anything, shave your right arm, so you can shift faster. There will be less wind resistance. __________________ 2003 Sangria Red ZX3 2008 Crystal White Pearl Mica Mazdaspeed3.

06-24-2008, 10:05 AM	#16
focusownerskid Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 15,303	Re: Wiper conversion? This thread = Winner. - Drew __________________ '02.5 SVTF/'01 ZX3 "28R edition"; type dRew & friends Motorsports.

06-24-2008, 10:17 AM	#17
Azwethinkweiz Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Plattsburgh, NY Posts: 3,475	Re: Wiper conversion? It's only cool if you set the wiper so it stops in the middle of the windshield when not in use...Otherwise you're a poser. Oh and make sure you get a chrome wiper with more blades than a shick quattro with those little wiper blade spoilers from autozone, those are a MUST HAVE for racing. LED wiper knozzles are lighter than stock too. __________________ 2003 Ford Focus Zx3 - Too many mod's to list in 6 lines 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200C 105th #6 - Just a slow hog...Yeah, right. [FJ] [ Sponsors ] [ Search ] [ Exterior How-To's ] [ Interior How-To's ] [ ax0n's FocusHacks ] [ Guidelines ] [FJ] .

06-24-2008, 12:45 PM	#18
1svt4u2c Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,310	Re: Wiper conversion? Hmm, Kind of off topic, but, wasn't there someone on here who replaced their blades, and arms with ones off of a VW Rabbit? -Matt __________________ 2003 Infra Red SVT #2940 of 3985 AEM SRI, CFM 67mm TB, FC Pulley's, ORP - MIL, Magnaflow Exhaust, VF Rear Engine Mount, FC STS, SCT II [Ray@McNews Tune], Weighted Shift Knob, Slotted and Drilled R1 Rotors, Removed Rear Seats, Competition Stage II Clutch, Spec Flywheel, Torsen LSD and Black TYC Tails

06-25-2008, 03:44 PM	#19
getn2focus Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Tennessee Posts: 53	Re: Wiper conversion? gotta hand it to yall.....yall are pretty funny if i say so myself... ohh well...i honestly didnt know how much the motors for the wipers weighed and didnt know if it would help or not. thanks again for yalls suggestions and laughs hahaha

06-25-2008, 04:16 PM	#20
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06-25-2008, 04:17 PM	#21
jinstall [FJ] Addict Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wiesbaden Germany Posts: 12,483	Re: Wiper conversion? Yes thereis a kit for a mono wipe here in Germany. I know someone that has it and I can ask where he got it from. __________________ Abusing BlueZeal's Focus in explicit ways. Heading to Belvoir in September. Deutscher Motor Sports Bund e.V. # NA1105092 Pistenclub e.V. #P0871

06-27-2008, 04:09 PM	#23
Flipside_SVT TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wallis TX Posts: 180	Re: Wiper conversion? im not even going to lie. i did this when i was 16 on my first car.. got laughed at a lot and no one could see out of the passenger side of the windshield so i went back to 2... looking back it looked rediculous.. and i have no idea what i was thinking.. __________________ check me out on The Auto Log! http://www.theautolog.com/crxboy069-2 Add me on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/crxboy069 *My CRX Parts for sale!!* http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=451492