rear wiper useful?

[911fan]

How useful is a rear wiper on a 997? Is it vital or does the water drip off down ? At speed maybe it blows off but how about around town?

[warmfuzzies]

Only useful on my 964 for reversing.

Kevin

[Pugsey]

911fan said:

How useful is a rear wiper on a 997? Is it vital or does the water drip off down ? At speed maybe it blows off but how about around town?

Apart from condensation in morning (which blows off anyway) totally useless - it hasn't got a washer!

[chrish]

This is also a dilemma on the Cayman where it is an option. It tends to spoil the line but at low speed isn't it a must?

[nbetts]

Not really Useful at all.

It wipes the drips off in the morning if you need to reverse out of somewhere.

Other than that the rear window does not get wet travelling at speed anyway.

[gmk666]

What they said. Only useful first thing on a morning. Its most annoying feature is the way it comes on when you select reverse within 30 seconds of using the front wipers, smearing a mess everywhere because of the lack of a washer. You can only turn this function off if you have Sport Chrono. You won't miss it.

[911fan]

Thanks, I'm choosing today btwn 2 cars, one has the rear wiper and one not.

My worry was: in bumper to bumper traffic, with beads of water covering the rear screen, and not seeing a cyclist/motorbike.

Your experiences folks?

[Pugsey]

911fan said:

Thanks, I'm choosing today btwn 2 cars, one has the rear wiper and one not.

My worry was: in bumper to bumper traffic, with beads of water covering the rear screen, and not seeing a cyclist/motorbike.

Your experiences folks?

Never been a prob. Think it must clear itself pretty well somehow.

[superlightr]

the rear wiper is a waste of space and extra weight.

[magic torch]

superlightr said:

the rear wiper is a waste of space and extra weight.

Yep, is on my 996.

[zcacogp]

Apply some rain-ex.

Job done.


Oli.

[pikey]

I had the same dilemma when specc'ing my Cayman and I opted for it.

Reason is I need to do some reversing to get my car out of my drive and in the cold when the screen has dew on it, its cr*p to get a towel and wipe the window before you get in your stunning P & J!!

Also I like to see what's behind in traffic in the rain.

Interestingly mine was faulty shortly after delivery and I had a loan Cayman for a week without a wiper... and REALLY missed it!

[pikey]

zcacogp said:

Apply some rain-ex.

Job done.

Which is great if you're moving, not a help on a cold winter's morning

[spenny_b]

911fan said:

My worry was: in bumper to bumper traffic, with beads of water covering the rear screen, and not seeing a cyclist/motorbike.

Agree (ducks for cover)...was sitting in usual tailbacks the other week...absolutely torrential rain, couldnt see a damned thing, and *did* find it useful seeing bikers/other cars behind when changing lanes.

At speed though, it clears itself. Wouldnt be top of my wishlist though!

Edited by spenny_b on Thursday 8th June 13:16

[zcacogp]

pikey said:

zcacogp said:

Apply some rain-ex.

Job done.

Which is great if you're moving, not a help on a cold winter's morning

Fair point.

OK then: Apply some rain-ex.

Job half-done.


Oli.

[Adam B]

turn on heater element

job fully done (after a few mins)?

[leosayer]

pikey said:

Reason is I need to do some reversing to get my car out of my drive

Solution - reverse into the drive and drive out forwards

[magic torch]

Keep it in a garage.

They put the switch in an awkward position for a reason.