Conversion to a single wiper

[thexav]

You will have noticed that many rally cars and motor sport cars have just one single wiper blade. This is becoming a popular modification with car styling enthusiasts. In motor sport the aim is to reduce the drag caused by having 2 blades. What are the drawbacks? A single wiper covers less of the screen leaving the top edges unswept. Leaving it parked in the upright position will become an obstacle to vision. You need to comply with local legislation where most countries will insist that the wiper is parked horizontally instead of vertically.

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[TCJBOLDIE]

You will find that the drivers top corner will not be covered/wiped as much as the twin blade wipers

 

[T9 man]

The better quality single arm kits take into account the top corners of the screen Rad, they work on an adjustable cam system that rises and falls towards the corners. Problem here is that they command huge money from all accounts. Struggling to see any real benefit over a twin blade system to be honest.

 

[herb]

There can't be a legislation where it States the wiper must be horizontal! I'm sure it's a French car that has the wipers vertical. They start at the a pillars and wipe inwards. If anything it would be down to blocking the line of vision

 

[TCJBOLDIE]

Thanks for the info Os ,This old dog has learned something new today