Anyone Else Think It Wont Happen?

[Kuda]

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[Charlie G]

Last month I went shopping for alternatives to the Elio and every single hatchback had a rear windshield wiper. I happened to test drive it on a rainy day, there was absolutely no need for that wiper for rear vision.

I initially thought that was the case when I got my Subaru hatch after moving from a sedan.
There are times when it really is necessary, especially in areas where roads get treated.
It gets enough moisture/spray to get covered in salt/sediment but not enough to subsequently rinse off in the same way a windshield does.
I use mine more for the clean/wipe combo then just having the wiper on in the rain.
Heavy enough rain and I'll turn it on just because I have it, but it's utility is in clearing grime.

 

[Catia]

I agree. My 1990 Geo metro has separate headlight and wiper switched on the dash and the turn signal is that plus dimmer. I drive a lot at night on winding roads which requires me to keep one hand on the turn signal at all times since I have to turn off the high beams at a moment's notice. I long for the days of the floor dimmer switch!

What happen

What Happened to the Floor-Mounted Dimmer Switch?
Read more at http://www.arcamax.com/automotive/ericauto/s-977967#JI6BhQeb1bafusGd.99

 

[Catia]

Motorcycle Helmet Wiper
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[goofyone]

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Or you can just turn you head.

 

[Catia]

Motorcycle glove wiper!

Or you can just turn you head.

lol that would work!! I guess I better get back to work.. lunch break!

 

[RUCRAYZE]

Last month I went shopping for alternatives to the Elio and every single hatchback had a rear windshield wiper. I happened to test drive it on a rainy day, there was absolutely no need for that wiper for rear vision.

Don't know if it still applies but N.Y. required a rear wiper on hatchbacks

 

[RUCRAYZE]

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with the Elio, wouldn't matter if you were right or left handed- you can reach the windshield from both sides!

 

[NSTG8R]

with the Elio, wouldn't matter if you were right or left handed- you can reach the windshield from both sides!

Good point! Not to change the subject, that is, if there was one to this thread, but has anyone else used RainX? If applied per instructions on the bottle, that stuff is amazing! The little Elio windshield would be perfect for that stuff considering the angle it sets at.

 

[John Painter]

Good point! Not to change the subject, that is, if there was one to this thread, but has anyone else used RainX? If applied per instructions on the bottle, that stuff is amazing! The little Elio windshield would be perfect for that stuff considering the angle it sets at.

I agree, Rain X is da-bomb!