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1. saxvtr69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 birmingham Posts: 125 mk1 saxo vtr

   #1 14th November 2008, 14:36

   why do people take of they rear wiper been thinking of doing it but whats the point
2. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #2 14th November 2008, 14:37

   clean/tidy look ?? personally its better on
3. saxvtr69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 birmingham Posts: 125 mk1 saxo vtr

   #3 14th November 2008, 14:37

   thats what i was thinking
4. BambiHan Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Isle of Wight Posts: 139 v reg VTR

   #4 14th November 2008, 14:38

   Yeah I'd rather be able to see out the back when it's raining lol
5. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

   #5 14th November 2008, 14:39

   It just looks cleaner. If you have a mk1 and want to keep the rear upgrade to a mk2. Looks alot neater
6. HollyAnne Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Canterbury Posts: 1834 SOLD!

   #6 14th November 2008, 14:39

   Personally I think it looks bettern off
   
   xXx
   
   ps. its 'off'
   
   you fall off something
   
   you make a cup of tea
   
   annoys me when people do that lol
7. saxvtr69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 birmingham Posts: 125 mk1 saxo vtr

   #7 14th November 2008, 14:40

   true mate
8. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

   #8 14th November 2008, 14:40

   I was just about to comment on the 'of' 'off' thing Holly. Great minds etc.
9. gonnacatchalunker Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Staffs Posts: 356 Saxo

   #9 14th November 2008, 14:40

   i have had mine off for about two years now and i have never thought, shit could do with a back wiper! unless you live on a farm or sumet it is quite hard to get the rear window dirty enough to affect your vision, seing as alot of new cars don't come with rear wipers it's obviously not a bad idea.
10. HollyAnne Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Canterbury Posts: 1834 SOLD!

    #10 14th November 2008, 14:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Danr I was just about to comment on the 'of' 'off' thing Holly. Great minds etc.

    lol it really annoys me same with the their and there thing lol!
11. saxvtr69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 birmingham Posts: 125 mk1 saxo vtr

    #11 14th November 2008, 14:42

    but whats the point mate it dont look good
12. Russon Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Birmingham Posts: 19 Saxo VTR Posi Blue

    #12 14th November 2008, 14:42

    Personally i wouldn't take mine off. I live in birmingham though, which makes scotland seem dry. Removal is completely down to preference.
13. HollyAnne Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Canterbury Posts: 1834 SOLD!

    #13 14th November 2008, 14:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxvtr69 but whats the point mate it dont look good

    matter of opinion, I think it looks better.
14. dinga Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 not brazil,northern ireland Posts: 763 vts

    #14 14th November 2008, 14:47

    same as single wiper conversion,i think its plain stupid !
    but at least removing the rear wiper dosnt cost £100
15. Russon Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Birmingham Posts: 19 Saxo VTR Posi Blue

    #15 14th November 2008, 14:48

    Few of my mates have removed theirs, i agree it looks alot tidier, but watching them panic when they can't see whats behind them really turns me off the idea ha =D
16. gonnacatchalunker Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Staffs Posts: 356 Saxo

    #16 14th November 2008, 14:48

    looks better imo, each to their own!
17. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #17 14th November 2008, 14:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by HollyAnne matter of opinion

    thats all its down to imo
18. saxvtr69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 birmingham Posts: 125 mk1 saxo vtr

    #18 14th November 2008, 14:52

    it looks to plain with it off but every one to there own mines staying on
19. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #19 14th November 2008, 15:12

    looks much much better imo, and if you put rainX on the rear window, clean the car regularly eg at least once a month then youll be fine
20. iw_laurence Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Isle of Wight Posts: 1971 BMW E30

    #20 14th November 2008, 15:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Russon Few of my mates have removed theirs, i agree it looks alot tidier, but watching them panic when they can't see whats behind them really turns me off the idea ha =D

    wingmirrors?
    
    and if you put the heated read screen on it clears it anyway
21. D8N_LL Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Newport, Gwent Posts: 1906 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport

    #21 15th November 2008, 01:06

    i was really unsure about doing mine but am now so glad i have =)
22. kenny Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2005 Near St Andrews Fife Posts: 4631 Saxo Westcoast (sold) mr2 turbo

    #22 15th November 2008, 08:43

    Mk1s look shit with the wiper on as its a horrible looking one thats on them. as said if you want a rear wiper on a mk1 get the mk2 style or get the wiper off.
    
    Mines off lol looks so much better imo
23. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

    #23 15th November 2008, 10:18

    looks loads bettefr off.....
    
    even if i cant see out the back due to my shit up window
24. Quik_Pug Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 784

    #24 15th November 2008, 10:27

    Removed mine as it just looked more tidy without..throw some rain X on the rear window and youll be fine
25. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #25 15th November 2008, 10:28

    i usally take mine off to save weight on my car
    
    does look tidier though so still do it on my runabout
26. Quik_Pug Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 784

    #26 15th November 2008, 10:35

    All about the weight loss lol
27. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #27 15th November 2008, 10:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Quik_Pug All about the weight loss lol

    sub 750kg westy with 110bhp will be fun lol (it is easily doable ive seen a caged vts that light lol)
28. Quik_Pug Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 784

    #28 15th November 2008, 10:41

    under 750kg? Sweet! lol
29. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #29 15th November 2008, 10:46

    
    yus yus lol
30. Quik_Pug Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 784

    #30 15th November 2008, 10:51

    Remember Bills VTs? His was round 750 i think and that thing was nearly bare metal lol
31. D8N_LL Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Newport, Gwent Posts: 1906 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport

    #31 15th November 2008, 13:18

    i have tinted windows, no wiper, and my rear window heater has broke. so in the night and rain its absolutley terrible. but theres nothing wrong with just using mirrors =)
32. Lewball98 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Scarborough Posts: 130 1.0i Saxo Open Scandal!

    #32 15th November 2008, 13:29

    yea looks alot better, gonna get round to doing mine soon!
33. user_15300 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Mansfield Posts: 6663 Astra Coupe Edition 100

    #33 15th November 2008, 14:11

    Looks shitloads better off. And never once have i thought, hmm could do with my rear wiper. As said rear heated screen clears it all. Nor do you need it down motorway in pissing down rain as i've been there too and got on fine.
34. oojamaboo Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Lincoln(ish) Posts: 380 MK1 Saxo VTS

    #34 16th November 2008, 12:01

    I much prefer it being de-wipered, looks loads better and I've never had a problem with rear view visibility and I live down mucky lanes in the countryside, granted I clean my car alot but.......
35. reedy87 L-plater Joined: Sep 2008 Wakefield Posts: 73 Black MK1 VTS

    #35 16th November 2008, 17:36

    better off imo...but take it off for a few days and if you want it back on it will take 5mins...that way you can try it out...
36. Mattt-VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2008 Warwick Posts: 2981 Vee-Tee-aar Mk 2

    #36 16th November 2008, 17:47

    It does look good, but i use my rear wiper a fair bit so i have kept it on, down to the person though.
37. Steve_90 Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Hampshire Posts: 1603

    #37 16th November 2008, 18:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by HollyAnne Personally I think it looks bettern off xXx ps. its 'off' you fall off something you make a cup of tea annoys me when people do that lol

    If u want to get picky.
    It's better not "bettern".
38. badasssaxo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 southend on sea,essex Posts: 4244

    #38 16th November 2008, 18:36

    Prefer it off tbh it looks better without it,
    
    i dont drive in the rain ftw lol.
39. reedy87 L-plater Joined: Sep 2008 Wakefield Posts: 73 Black MK1 VTS

    #39 16th November 2008, 18:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Steve_90 If u want to get picky. It's better not "bettern".

    lmao...well picked up on...
40. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #40 16th November 2008, 22:54

    tookmine off to tidy the rear up, i use rain x on my windows so water beads off and also keep the car clean so i can still see
41. Mr_suv Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 blandiago Posts: 4483 Hondaaaa

    #41 16th November 2008, 23:19

    rear window wipers are gash anyway!
42. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #42 17th November 2008, 08:58

    rain x were do you but it from, as il put it on mu side windows