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Lowering passenger side windshield wiper ?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodbridge Ca
Lowering passenger side windshield wiper ?
If this subject has been discussed already on this forum, my apologies. I ran a search, but, didn't find anything.
Looking at my 2014 C7 2LT coupe, I've always wondered why the windshield wiper arm on the passenger side isn't lower, such that the arm/wiper blade assembly isn't visible, like the wiper arm is on the driver's side.
Have any members been successful in lowering, and/or, readjusting the location of the passenger side wiper arm such that it is not visible, and, if so, I'd be most interested in how they did it, and, pics after such adjustment.
Looking at my 2014 C7 2LT coupe, I've always wondered why the windshield wiper arm on the passenger side isn't lower, such that the arm/wiper blade assembly isn't visible, like the wiper arm is on the driver's side.
Have any members been successful in lowering, and/or, readjusting the location of the passenger side wiper arm such that it is not visible, and, if so, I'd be most interested in how they did it, and, pics after such adjustment.
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
The hood scoop helps hide the driver side wiper, and the passenger side cannot go much lower without getting off the glass into the cowling.
It may also have something to do with the timing of the two wipers so that the travels are equal and they do not hit each other, and if you lower the blade it will not appear level.
If you adjust the left blade so that it will be lower, you would also need to change the angle of the blade to the arm to make it look right.
Of course the ultimate adjustment is to remove it.
It may also have something to do with the timing of the two wipers so that the travels are equal and they do not hit each other, and if you lower the blade it will not appear level.
If you adjust the left blade so that it will be lower, you would also need to change the angle of the blade to the arm to make it look right.
Of course the ultimate adjustment is to remove it.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Jan 31, 2017 at 03:52 PM.
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From: Manheim Pennsylvania
The hood scoop helps hide the driver side wiper, and the passenger side cannot go much lower without getting off the glass into the cowling.
It may also have something to do with the timing of the two wipers so that the travels are equal and they do not hit each other, and if you lower the blade it will not appear level.
If you adjust the left blade so that it will be lower, you would also need to change the angle of the blade to the arm to make it look right.
Of course the ultimate adjustment is to remove it.
It may also have something to do with the timing of the two wipers so that the travels are equal and they do not hit each other, and if you lower the blade it will not appear level.
If you adjust the left blade so that it will be lower, you would also need to change the angle of the blade to the arm to make it look right.
Of course the ultimate adjustment is to remove it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Northern California
St. Jude Donor '15
I like having wipers, but this guy took his passenger wiper off:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...elete-mod.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...elete-mod.html
Melting Slicks
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From: SUFFIELD CONNECTICUT
I do not have a pic because my car is totally wrapped and covered. You can remove the complete wiper arm assy and drop it to the very bottom of the windshield with no side effects. when I stand in front of the car, the 2 blades look almost at the same height.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodbridge Ca
That is exactly what I was wondering if it could be done. When your C7 comes out of winter rest, I'd be most grateful if you could post a pic.
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Melting Slicks
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From: SUFFIELD CONNECTICUT
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodbridge Ca
Perfect!! That's the look I was hoping to achieve. Was the change very difficult..ie do I need to take my C7 to the dealership, or, is this something I can do? Also, how did lowering the passenger wiper arm effect the way the wipers worked,when engaged, if at all?
Melting Slicks
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From: SUFFIELD CONNECTICUT
I does not effect wiper operation other than the passenger blade will not sweep as far to the left. The drivers side takes care of it any way.
