Upsize your Rear Wiper from 15.75" to 20"

Areometer · 07-01-2005, 06:18 PM

We now sell this JDM Steel Wiper Arm + PIAA 20" Super Silicone Wiper Blade to replace your US-spec. arm + 15.75" blade. Another benefit is that you can easily lift the wiper arm to clean your rear window. As you may or may not know, the stock US rear wiper arm cannot be lifted without first removing the snap-on black piece that is covering the hinge screw.

The picture actually shows the JDM Wiper Arm with the PIAA 19" wiper blade, but there is room for a 20" if you don't mind a lil' bit of it cleaning out of the glass area.

See also my short, silver & retractable antenna. Reception is substantially impaired though.

flareak · 07-01-2005, 07:04 PM

how do you install it?

Areometer · 07-01-2005, 07:16 PM

Very straightforward & easy.

Remove the snap-on black piece, the bolt will be exposed. Unscrew it, the whole arm+blade assembly can then be lifted up & be removed.

You can also decide its sweeping path when you intall the new JDM wiper arm. Like how low you want it to stop, etc.

john1701a · 07-02-2005, 12:29 AM

Let's see before & after photos of the area actually cleared by the two wipers.

For the easiest-to-see results, sift white flour onto the back window then turn on the wiper.

naterprius · 07-03-2005, 05:18 PM

So, you say this is JDM? Is this the OEM wiper on the Japanese Prius?

Nate

Areometer · 07-05-2005, 11:30 AM

Nate, I am a lil' confused on the situation to be honest. Cos' in Japan, you can buy this steel wiper (pictured above) as well as our US-spec. one. As to which one comes on which model of Prius in Japan, your guess is as good as mine.

So technically speaking, both are JDM wipers.

Areometer · 07-05-2005, 11:34 AM

John, we are in the process of having a local gathering (hopefully) so I will try to take photos of 2 Prius equipped with these different wipers side by side. But it's really not hard to visualize how the oversized version cleans, right? Just look at the existing cleaning zone of your wiper, then add 2" on both sides of this half-circle. :wink:

techogurl · 07-06-2005, 05:11 PM

Is there going to be a group buy on this? If so, I'd be interested.

mikepaul · 07-06-2005, 05:17 PM

What I'd like better is a odd wiper path version, that sweeps over more. Maybe even like an accordion, where the motion of the motor would sweep the wiper completely from left to right.

Anyone want to build one of those, I'll take one...

ryogajyc · 07-06-2005, 05:27 PM

I'd be interested in a group buy as well.

Maybe it would be possible to create a wiper that extends as it sweeps. I could see it being mechanically possible to create some sort of mechanism like that, but to actually manufacturer something nice and professional seems like it would be hard.

I don't understand why the rear wiper motor wasn't simply centered and the wiper given a full semicircle path. It seems that would have gotten more window coverage with possibly a shorter wiper.

I'm a bit confused on the JDM. Is just the wiper arm JDM, just the wiper blade, or both? Which length wiper blade is used in Japan?

07-01-2005, 06:18 PM	#1
Areometer Silver Business Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 569 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Upsize your Rear Wiper from 15.75" to 20" We now sell this JDM Steel Wiper Arm + PIAA 20" Super Silicone Wiper Blade to replace your US-spec. arm + 15.75" blade. Another benefit is that you can easily lift the wiper arm to clean your rear window. As you may or may not know, the stock US rear wiper arm cannot be lifted without first removing the snap-on black piece that is covering the hinge screw. The picture actually shows the JDM Wiper Arm with the PIAA 19" wiper blade, but there is room for a 20" if you don't mind a lil' bit of it cleaning out of the glass area. See also my short, silver & retractable antenna. Reception is substantially impaired though. __________________ *SigmaAuto.com - PRIUS* Accessories & JDM Components !! Earthority.com - Earth-friendly gear & Earth-conscious news

07-01-2005, 07:16 PM	#3
Areometer Silver Business Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 569 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Upsize your Rear Wiper from 15.75" to 20" Very straightforward & easy. Remove the snap-on black piece, the bolt will be exposed. Unscrew it, the whole arm+blade assembly can then be lifted up & be removed. You can also decide its sweeping path when you intall the new JDM wiper arm. Like how low you want it to stop, etc.

07-03-2005, 05:18 PM	#5
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,831 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Upsize your Rear Wiper from 15.75" to 20" So, you say this is JDM? Is this the OEM wiper on the Japanese Prius? Nate

07-05-2005, 11:30 AM	#6
Areometer Silver Business Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 569 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Upsize your Rear Wiper from 15.75" to 20" Nate, I am a lil' confused on the situation to be honest. Cos' in Japan, you can buy this steel wiper (pictured above) as well as our US-spec. one. As to which one comes on which model of Prius in Japan, your guess is as good as mine. So technically speaking, both are JDM wipers.

07-05-2005, 11:34 AM	#7
Areometer Silver Business Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 569 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Upsize your Rear Wiper from 15.75" to 20" John, we are in the process of having a local gathering (hopefully) so I will try to take photos of 2 Prius equipped with these different wipers side by side. But it's really not hard to visualize how the oversized version cleans, right? Just look at the existing cleaning zone of your wiper, then add 2" on both sides of this half-circle. :wink:

07-01-2005, 07:04 PM	#2
flareak I've sold more than 4 Prius! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 756 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	how do you install it?

07-02-2005, 12:29 AM	#4
john1701a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,375 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 9 Thanked 145 Times in 70 Posts Friends: 12	Let's see before & after photos of the area actually cleared by the two wipers. For the easiest-to-see results, sift white flour onto the back window then turn on the wiper.

07-06-2005, 05:11 PM	#8
techogurl Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 227 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Is there going to be a group buy on this? If so, I'd be interested.

07-06-2005, 05:17 PM	#9
mikepaul Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,742 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	What I'd like better is a odd wiper path version, that sweeps over more. Maybe even like an accordion, where the motion of the motor would sweep the wiper completely from left to right. Anyone want to build one of those, I'll take one...

07-06-2005, 05:27 PM	#10
ryogajyc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Reseda, CA Posts: 252 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Upsize your Rear Wiper from 15.75" to 20" I'd be interested in a group buy as well. Maybe it would be possible to create a wiper that extends as it sweeps. I could see it being mechanically possible to create some sort of mechanism like that, but to actually manufacturer something nice and professional seems like it would be hard. I don't understand why the rear wiper motor wasn't simply centered and the wiper given a full semicircle path. It seems that would have gotten more window coverage with possibly a shorter wiper. I'm a bit confused on the JDM. Is just the wiper arm JDM, just the wiper blade, or both? Which length wiper blade is used in Japan? __________________ Joe 2004 Tideland Pearl BC Goodyear Assurance TripleTreds (195/60-15) \| Molded Splashguards \| EV Button (OEM) \| Huper Optik Ceramic 50/60 \| BT Tech Stiffening Plate

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