Random question of the day

[crystalmethod]

Colleague looking at getting a 997 (don't know which model) and is bothered that it hasn't got a rear wiper.

Now I know not everyone likes rear wipers, but can they realistically be retro-fitted like PSE can? I'm guessing not, but have no doubt one of the expert geniuses here will know the answer. Cheers for any help.

[drgav2005]

I've got a rear wiper on the 997.1. It works but wouldn't consider it a deal-breaker. Just give the glass a really good clean (try Zaino clear view glass polish - excellent stuff) and then use some Rain-X. Driving along at anything over 20 mph and the rain will fly off leaving excellent rear visibility. Job done.

[kippaxking]

Anything can be retrofitted but I would imagine the cost would be astronomical. You would need a new rear screen just to begin.

The 997 rear wiper has no wash facility which makes it almost useless anyway.

[crystalmethod]

Cheers. My 997 has one. It would't be a deal breaker for me if I was looking at a new car. My mate said it's useful on his Audi when starting up in the morning and wanting to clear the rear screen quickly, faster than via the heated element.

Anyway thanks for the replies. As I suspected (and told him): not practical

[thegoose]

crystalmethod said:

Cheers. My 997 has one. It would't be a deal breaker for me if I was looking at a new car. My mate said it's useful on his Audi when starting up in the morning and wanting to clear the rear screen quickly, faster than via the heated element.

Anyway thanks for the replies. As I suspected (and told him): not practical

An Audi with a rear wiper will have a much steeper angle to the screen so will need the wiper much more - all down to how the air flows over different shapes, hence the 911 doesn't really need one once it's moving.

[Trev450]

Just use your door mirrors untill the air passing over the car clears it

[Car Mad Dave]

+1 on not really needing a rear wiper. on my 997.2 I used some G2 sealant (bit like RainX but nano tech coating that lasts for about a year) and it stays clear all the time. CMD

[996ttalot]

Just removed mine - looks much better