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15-02-2008, 01:37 PM
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On 'L' Plates
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Thornlie Western Australia
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Have not seen this posted here. But else where on the net. So i thought i would post some pics of my first mod to my WQ LX Fiesta .... First of many mods but the simpelest.
Rear wiper is from a 2007 5 door Astra... Part available at any Holden dealer. the part numbers are. GM-93178858 GM-93189239 Cost me about $60 for the two items. Not cheap as it could have been but i couldnt be bothered hunting down a cheaper price as the dealer was quite close to home. For all you na-sayers (im not fitting a holden part to a Ford :togo: ) then be comforted that the part is actually a bosch made product so think of it that way and its all good. Anyhow onto the pics to show the Difference. I took these pics in my Carport so the relections of my walls are a bit of a pain but you get the idea. Before  Before  Comparison of the two Wipers sitting on the roof  Comparision with the new Wiper fitted with the old held up against it  Final Shot finished.  Hope the pics come out .... Overall i think it improves the look of the rear of the car. And i am sure youll get an Extra 15KMH top speed out of it due to the reduced Air drag! NOT! Next on the adgenda: Fogs Side repeaters Alloys XDC body kit. Springs Cold air induction. Foot well lighting. |
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15-02-2008, 01:49 PM
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WP Fiesta LX
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Eastern Suburbs, Sydney
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Looks good, it's the little things that count. I've always wanted to do this but cbf. One day...
What are the two part numbers for? One for the wiper arm and one for the blade?
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15-02-2008, 03:59 PM
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On 'L' Plates
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Thornlie Western Australia
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Part one is the Arm and part Two is the wiper blade section. I should have disconected them to show you the two seperate parts. May do later tonight to show. |
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15-02-2008, 05:53 PM
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04 fiesta zetec
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
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nice work, i just bought one off european parts. worked out to be about the same, maybe $50... cant remember. but i have to wait awhile... didn't know that the astra ones would fit, good researching/initiative.
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15-02-2008, 06:58 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Nice work - this is a mod I might do myself. I like the smooth finish - always bugs me that the wiper arm is so small. I wonder if there is a mod for the fronts. I hate that when you lift up the front wipers you can see a patch of bare metal.
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15-02-2008, 07:21 PM
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04 fiesta zetec
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
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hope that helps |
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14-03-2008, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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to really have a smooth finish im going to remove the rear wiper altogether. I honestly think the car will look better with nothing there at all.
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24-03-2008, 12:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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but then what to do with the shaft/thread or hole ?
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24-03-2008, 05:04 PM
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Lil Henry
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Townsville Nth Queensland
Posts: 168
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Will this affect any warranty or anything? looks so much better. How much all up was it?
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24-03-2008, 07:02 PM
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04 fiesta zetec
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
Posts: 370
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the rear wiper sent from Germany (europeanparts.net) was $59 all up. and the aero wipers from supercheap were around $20 each. both these shouldn't mess with your warranty for the rest of the car, just ring Ford... knowing dealers, they'll probs say yes though  :
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25-03-2008, 07:58 AM
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25-03-2008, 10:49 AM
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On 'L' Plates
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Thornlie Western Australia
Posts: 18
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I dont think it would effect your warranty ... ie no warranty on the Blade anyway. But if the Motor was to go ... Ford may jump up and down about it. Its a bosch wiper so same supplier just different model wiper. The likely hood of you having a problem with a wiper blade / Motor is Not likely. It cost me arround $60 from a holden dealer details as per my first post. I am sure if you quote the part numbers to some dealers they will be a bit cheaper.
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