S2 wiper on an S1

r055 · Post by **r055** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:02 pm

looking up various threads for an S2 wiper arm to replace the sad excuse for a wiper I have on the car at present...

however, i found a thread on SELCOCK with someone mentioning a mod to the clam for it to fit right!!!

In true typical SELCOCK fashion, it was unclear whether this was true or not... Im sure I was told it was just a bolt on jobby.

Has anyone done it?

Also, after today, a barrell load of RainX is on crimbo list also!

roadboy · Post by **roadboy** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:35 pm

You don't have to modify the clam but sometimes it catches on the top of the front access panel. You have to take a small amount of material out of the upper edge to get clearance. It is taken from the underside though and you can't see it.

It is definitely a worthwhile upgrade and sometimes it will just go straight on.

HTH

Dan@JPS

r055 · Post by **r055** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:38 pm

Thanks Dan

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:16 pm

Good mod, easy and I didn't have to modify anything. Just bolts straight on.

Rain-X is better than wipers though (For a few weeks anyway!)

craigs135s · Post by **craigs135s** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:40 am

Get one mate you NEED it

. And i fited mine if i can do it anyone can

offshorematt · Post by **offshorematt** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:49 pm

roadboy wrote:You don't have to modify the clam but sometimes it catches on the top of the front access panel. You have to take a small amount of material out of the upper edge to get clearance. It is taken from the underside though and you can't see it.
Dan@JPS

Don't worry - it's metal on fibreglass. After a few hours usage, it'll make its own clearance...

Seriously though, mine went straight on in about ten minutes

r055 · Post by **r055** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:02 pm

is it this i'm looking for?

obviously need to buy a blade too

http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?mai ... cts_id=328

CSK_423 · Post by **CSK_423** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:33 pm

I purchased this one and it took 10 mins to fit max ! didn't realise how bad it as until I changed it, I think it was B&C I bought mine or maybe elise parts....

http://www.bell-colvill.co.uk/LotusShop ... ring=wiper

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:05 pm

r055 wrote:is it this i'm looking for?
obviously need to buy a blade too

http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?mai ... cts_id=328

Elise parts one will cost you less in postage and comes with a blade too!

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:40 pm

I did the wiper mod on this page http://www.lotuselise.at/mods_e.htm . I then just bought a 23" blade from Halfords

When I bought the car back from Lee, he commented that it was the best wiper he had seen on an S1 and he's had a few