Suits Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Has anyone here removed their rear wiper from their 370Z ?? I know it was a popular thing on the 350Z but I'd be interested to hear anyone's experiences with the 370Z. It's nuts as the American's order and fit them to theirs as they didn't get them but ourselves and the JDM lot did. I'm not a fan and think that it breaks the natural flow of the rear of the car, I'll get some Rain-X and a grommet I think. Quote
The G Man Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 The 350 suits (if you pardon the pun), the delete, would be interesting to see it done on a 370, and I suppose it's an easy enough mod to put back if it didn't look right. My girl that bought the Mini Coupe, really misses the rear wiper, they don't have it, and I must admit, I think I would as well. I can't really see much out my rear window anyway, so any assistance is welcome. Quote
Will370z Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 You mean to tell me you got a rear wiper, i've been had.......i never got one. Quote
ScottyZ Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Here you go. No regrets removing the rear wiper. Been done about 18 months and not missed at all. Does improve the look of the car. I also removed the water nozzle and fitted two grommets, really "smooths" out the rear. Cheers, Scotty 1 Quote
Suits Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 Ah, sweet man. Easy enough ??? Any tips ?? Quote
HollowPoint Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Not an easy fix to put it back if you do it properly, lol. Our Z32 has it removed and the hole for the wiper motor has been welded up, never to be used again Quote
ScottyZ Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Ah, sweet man. Easy enough ??? Any tips ?? Real easy. 30min job. Just be careful removing the boot lid trim not to snap any fastners. You can also remove the weight that's housed in the same compartment - i think there are 4 bolts that hold it in place. I found no detriment in opening and closing boot lid with the weight removed. I think with wiper motor+wiper arm+this aforementioned weight removed comes to around 2 to 3 kilo weight saving - every little helps! p.s. I think I used 25mm grommet for wiper arm hole and 20mm grommet for washer nozzle - bought from Halfords. Cheers, Scotty 1 Quote
taras Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Have a look at our old 370Z which is being owned by Octet. Quote
JoshC Posted December 19, 2014 Posted December 19, 2014 Thread revival! Looking to do this today but have evry limited tools available to me at my flat. What do I need exactly and also, will the fact that the pipe for the washer fluid still being there cause any problems with it leaking into the boot etc? Or is that what the second grommet is for? Quote
Suits Posted December 19, 2014 Author Posted December 19, 2014 Hey man, I did this, it's simple, I left the washer nozzle there, just removed the wiper arm and motor. Its about 10 10mm bolts and a bit of elbow grease. To go Halfords and buy a 25mm rubber grommet to fill the space left by the wiper arm. The hardest bit is removing the internal boot plastics. I think I documented doing it in my thread. Quote
Baidan Posted December 19, 2014 Posted December 19, 2014 Hey man, I did this, it's simple, I left the washer nozzle there, just removed the wiper arm and motor. Its about 10 10mm bolts and a bit of elbow grease. To go Halfords and buy a 25mm rubber grommet to fill the space left by the wiper arm. The hardest bit is removing the internal boot plastics. I think I documented doing it in my thread. Dewipered mine a while ago, looks far better and sportier, never had an issue in bad weather plus I use rain away just in case, mines black so you dont notice the rubber cap.. do it!!... Quote
JoshC Posted December 19, 2014 Posted December 19, 2014 Cheers both! Will pick up a couple grommets then and give it a go tomorrow probably. Got some Le mans blue paint so will try one in black and one colour matched to see which looks better! Quote
SteveV Posted December 19, 2014 Posted December 19, 2014 Being a base spec car, Mine came without a rear wiper! Quote
Brayster Posted December 19, 2014 Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Being a base spec car, Mine came without a rear wiper! Mines a base spec too but had one .. Which I took off 😆 Only pic I can find Edited December 19, 2014 by Brayster 1 Quote
Suits Posted December 20, 2014 Author Posted December 20, 2014 Steve V - That 64 plate looks great. What colour is that ?? Kind of looks burnt orange. Very nice. Did it come like that from the factory or did you remove it ?? Quote
SteveV Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 Steve V - That 64 plate looks great. What colour is that ?? Kind of looks burnt orange. Very nice. Did it come like that from the factory or did you remove it ?? It's Magma red. Base model comes without wiper. Quote
Brayster Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 Steve V - That 64 plate looks great. What colour is that ?? Kind of looks burnt orange. Very nice. Did it come like that from the factory or did you remove it ?? It's Magma red. Base model comes without wiper. Like the US ones .. No hole I suppose too ? Quote
SteveV Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 Steve V - That 64 plate looks great. What colour is that ?? Kind of looks burnt orange. Very nice. Did it come like that from the factory or did you remove it ?? It's Magma red. Base model comes without wiper. Like the US ones .. No hole I suppose too ? Thats right. Differences are:- No sat nav. Leather, only 4 speakers,Full size spare wheel,18"wheels,Slimmer tyres,No cruise control,No rear wiper. Quote
parello9 Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 No wiper! I like that and with everything that doesnt come with it its perfect for upgrading How much it set you back for a base? Quote
sipar69 Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Think I must be the only person who thinks this mod makes no difference except to leave a nasty looking rubber plug on the boot. Nice colour Z by the way. Edited December 21, 2014 by sipar69 5 Quote
Brayster Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 Steve V - That 64 plate looks great. What colour is that ?? Kind of looks burnt orange. Very nice. Did it come like that from the factory or did you remove it ?? It's Magma red. Base model comes without wiper. Like the US ones .. No hole I suppose too ? Thats right. Differences are:- No sat nav. Leather, only 4 speakers,Full size spare wheel,18"wheels,Slimmer tyres,No cruise control,No rear wiper. Same as my base except I didn't get leather .. Quote
Baidan Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 List price is 27k but mine is leased Very nice, though needs spacers í ½í¸‰ 1 Quote
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