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[Steam]

How fast are Mini wipers, compared to modern cars persay.
I rarely take my Mini out in the rain and cannot remember the last time I used them. The second or fast speed seems about the sme as modern normal speed and before I go to the bother of pulling the rack and box apart I wonder if its as fast as it should be.

[Midas Mk1]

If you can’t remember using them, then the mechanism is definitely worth a clean and regrease / lub imo, it’s amazing the difference with the motor and boxes once maintained.

[Ethel]

Give an arm a wiggle, the other should wiggle along with little sense of stiction between them. It's often the wiper spindles themselves, you could try running in a drop of oil or ptfe lube. Beware the nuts are prone to stripping, if you decide to remove them  from the car.

[cooperd70]

I have noticed that some of the replacement chrome arms available on the market are no where near as good as original arms.

At one point I went all chrome trim on my 1990 998 (that had all black trim) and the chrome wiper arms/blades were just awful in the rain.

Once I was over that aesthetic I removed all chrome trim and put the original parts back on the car (inc. door handles, mirrors, wiper arms/blades the lot) and as far as the wipers are concerned they were great again.

Another thing that helps with wiper speed/performance is rain-x or similar product

[mab01uk]

I have noticed that some of the replacement chrome arms available on the market are no where near as good as original arms.

At one point I went all chrome trim on my 1990 998 (that had all black trim) and the chrome wiper arms/blades were just awful in the rain.

Once I was over that aesthetic I removed all chrome trim and put the original parts back on the car (inc. door handles, mirrors, wiper arms/blades the lot) and as far as the wipers are concerned they were great again.

Another thing that helps with wiper speed/performance is rain-x or similar product

 

The Minispares 'Heavy Duty' arms and wiper blades are supposed to be a lot better than many of the cheaper lightweight versions which can often look a bargain on ebay or at Mini shows until it rains...

 

Minispares - WIPER ARM & BLADE STRONG TYPE:-

https://www.minispar...right-hand-park

 

(Also check whether 'RH or LH Park' versions are required before ordering).

 

Edited by mab01uk, Yesterday, 01:13 PM.

[Steam]

Thanks for your posts, but non have answered my question of how fast compared to modern wipers are Mini wipers?
My speed 2 or fast is about the same as modern car normal speed.