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S2 wiper on an S1
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:02 pm
by r055
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!
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:35 pm
by roadboy
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
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:38 pm
by r055
Thanks Dan
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:16 pm
by Rich H
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!)
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:40 am
by craigs135s
Get one mate you NEED it
. And i fited mine if i can do it anyone can
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:49 pm
by offshorematt
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
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:02 pm
by r055
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
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:33 pm
by CSK_423
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
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:05 pm
by Rich H
Elise parts one will cost you less in postage and comes with a blade too!
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:40 pm
by Stewart
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
