20" Rear window wiper

hdrygas · 01-21-2006, 12:01 AM

I ordered one of the European rear window wiper arms and a 20" wiper blade and all I can say is that in our climate I don't know why I waited. It is really nice to be able to see better out the rear window. I advise everyone too look into getting one!

waprius · 01-21-2006, 01:21 AM

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Originally posted by hdrygas@Jan 20 2006, 10:01 PM
I ordered one of the European rear window wiper arms and a 20" wiper blade and all I can say is that in our climate I don't know why I waited. It is really nice to be able to see better out the rear window. I advise everyone too look into getting one!

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Where did you order the wiper arm at? Was it online?

bobr1 · 01-21-2006, 01:30 AM

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Originally posted by waprius@Jan 20 2006, 11:21 PM
Where did you order the wiper arm at? Was it online?

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Try this link:
http://sigmaautomotive.com/jdm/prius/prius0405.php

It's in the left column. $59 including silicone blade. There's a lot of stuff there... If you know how to use your browser's built-in page search function, look for "rear wiper". (Ctrl-F in Windows Internet Explorer)

- Bob R.

hdrygas · 01-21-2006, 01:35 AM

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Originally posted by bobr1@Jan 20 2006, 10:30 PM
Try this link:
http://sigmaautomotive.com/jdm/prius/prius0405.php

It's in the left column. $59 including silicone blade. There's a lot of stuff there... If you know how to use your browser's built-in page search function, look for "rear wiper". (Ctrl-F in Windows Internet Explorer)

- Bob R.

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That’s where I got it. Used the Sponsored site link here on PC.

Bill Merchant · 01-21-2006, 02:40 AM

How does the mounting look, hdrygas? I like the smooth look of the factory wiper, but it is dinky. Does the 20" blade leave the glass?

darelldd · 01-21-2006, 03:08 AM

Oh man! Sigma says they have the 2006 EV button too! First time I've seen that!

naterprius · 01-21-2006, 03:19 AM

Anybody know the USA part number for a replacement insert?

Nate

hdrygas · 01-21-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by Bill Merchant@Jan 20 2006, 11:40 PM
How does the mounting look, hdrygas? I like the smooth look of the factory wiper, but it is dinky. Does the 20" blade leave the glass?

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Yes it goes off the clear or visible portion of the glass at the top on to the blackened edge, it however stays on the glass. It is nice during the day time to look out and see the car behind you rather than 1/2 of it. The arm also tips up so you can clean the glass easily. Definite win win. It does not look bad a bit more delicate because of the lack of plastic cover but it is substantial enough to more than do the job. It is my opinion that dealers in this area should just take off the US arm and replace them with this one before they sell a Prius.

**Tideland Prius** · 01-21-2006, 01:19 PM

Interesting.

Well you know the US stock wiper arm can lift too. Also, what's this silicone wiper thingy.

augustson · 01-21-2006, 01:29 PM

Anyone have better pics (than the ones on Sigma's site) of this wiper installed?

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01-21-2006, 12:01 AM	#1
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I ordered one of the European rear window wiper arms and a 20" wiper blade and all I can say is that in our climate I don't know why I waited. It is really nice to be able to see better out the rear window. I advise everyone too look into getting one!

01-21-2006, 02:40 AM	#5
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,950 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 51	How does the mounting look, hdrygas? I like the smooth look of the factory wiper, but it is dinky. Does the 20" blade leave the glass?

01-21-2006, 03:08 AM	#6
darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 4,434 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 9	Oh man! Sigma says they have the 2006 EV button too! First time I've seen that!

01-21-2006, 03:19 AM	#7
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,830 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Anybody know the USA part number for a replacement insert? Nate

01-21-2006, 01:19 PM	#9
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,765 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Interesting. Well you know the US stock wiper arm can lift too. Also, what's this silicone wiper thingy.

01-21-2006, 01:29 PM	#10
augustson Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SE Georgia Posts: 93 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Anyone have better pics (than the ones on Sigma's site) of this wiper installed?