wargo@sdics.UUCP (Dave Wargo) (03/10/86)
Does any one know of an add-on device that would allow me to have intermittent wipers? Thanks Dave -- Dave Wargo ucbvax!sdcsvax!sdics:wargo Now the world has gone to bed, Darkness won't engulf my head, I can see by infrared, How I hate the night. Now I lay me down to sleep, Try to count electric sheep, Sweet dream wishes you can keep, How I hate the night. -Marvin
daw1@mhuxl.UUCP (Douglas A. Williams) (03/13/86)
Yeah, I have an old pair of blades that only worked
intermittently. You can have them if you want 8-)
Seriously, units are available to make the conversion.
Something like $19.95. Look around and you should find one
easily.
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1 6 15 20 15 6 1paulb@ttidcc.UUCP (Paul Blumstein) (03/13/86)
In article <151@sdics.UUCP> wargo@sdics.UUCP (Dave Wargo) writes: >Does any one know of an add-on device that would allow me to have >intermittent wipers? Yes, I've seen them in auto parts stores. As a matter of fact, my wife once bought one for me to install for her. Unfortunately, her Hornet had vacuum wipers, not electric! I don't know how hard it would be to install, but I guess it depends on how hard it is to get to your wiper wires. -- -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Paul Blumstein | Citicorp/TTI | MURPHY INVENTED COMPUTERS 3100 Ocean Park Blvd. | Santa Monica, CA 90405 +-------------------------------------------- (213) 450-9111 {philabs,randvax,trwrb,vortex}!ttidca!paulb
struve@calma.UUCP (Dimetry Struve) (03/20/86)
I have been following the postings on windshield wipers with interest. I wonder if I'm the only person on the net who uses Rain-X. Since I began using this stuff about 6 years ago, I don't think I've ever bought wiper blades. It comes in a yellow squeeze bottle, costs about $ 4.00, and is available at most auto supply stores. Follow the instructions and apply it to your windshield. Applications seem to be effective for about a month or two - at that rate the bottle lasts approximately one year. Aside from reducing wiper blade wear - BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE YOUR WIPERS ANY MORE - there is an amazing improvement in visibility, particularly at night. Spray from trucks, for example, ceases to be a problem. With certain caveats, I would say that no one would be disappointed if they (he, she, it ?) tried it. Despite the claims of the manufacturer, it doesn't do much for snow. Also, the small drops that form on your windshield now will tend to refract overhead lights in an annoying way. Finally, using your wipers and washers for windshield cleaning can cause more smearing - although I think this is because the blades have still deteriorated from UV exposure over time. Anyway, if you do a lot of night driving in the rain, try it! Usual disclaimer...
mcewan@uiucdcs.CS.UIUC.EDU (03/21/86)
> What I can't figure out is why this part isn't > standard. After all, I can't imagine VW pays more than $2 for the > relay. A car dealer told me that new car dealers make most of their profit from options, which would cost a small percent of what is charged for them if they were standard equipment. Scott McEwan {ihnp4,pur-ee}!uiucdcs!mcewan "I'm sorry, sir. According to your identification you're not even born yet. Come back in 500 years."
MW9@PSUVM.BITNET (03/26/86)
In article <151@sdics.UUCP>, wargo@sdics.UUCP (Dave Wargo) says: >Does any one know of an add-on device that would allow me to have >intermittent wipers? Unless you like scrounging junk yards, PEP BOYS (automotive supply stores in general, I'm sure too) carry a little device you insert in the wiring of your wiper switch. Very simple. Very cheap. ------- "I always lie ... and I'm always right." -J.R. "Bob" Dobbs, The Church of the SubGenius Michael S. Weiss The Pennsylvania State University MW9@PSUVM.BITNET <* The opinions expressed by me do not reflect those held *> <* by my school nor those of my employer. (If I had one.) *>