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Title: HOW-TO: Mk3 Front & Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 29 April 2009, 20:01
VW Golf mk3 Front Wiper Mod

arm part numbers, you will need 1x of each of the following

8N2 955 407 D
6X2 955 409 C

o/s wiper is off a Lupo
n/s wiper is off a TT

Costs are approx £40 a wiper from VW

then you will need aero wipers to fit these and both wipers are 21" long

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2664649463_cb6385a6e6_b.jpg)

VW Golf mk3 Rear Wiper Mod

this mod changes the standard rear wiper from this:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3485925483_c49a20dc49.jpg)

to this:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3486749124_2f5c35c5c8.jpg)

to achieve this you will need

this: bmw 1 series rear wiper arm - p/n 61.62.7.138.507 £8.65 inc VAT

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3486782422_396a5949d8.jpg)

this: bmw 1 series rear wiper nut cover - p/n 61.62.7.199.566 £1.66 inc VAT
** this will need modifying before fitting - see later **

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3485969489_08a8bdd106.jpg)

and this: bmw 1 series 11" rear wiper blade £11.20 inc VAT

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3485968919_b35c1c7233.jpg)

if you don't know how to remove and refit the wiper arm there follows a very quick guide

lift off the nut cover

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3486757178_1de4fe81a0.jpg)

undo the bolt with either a 13mm wrench

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3485950533_77ba7b3416.jpg)

or a 13mm socket wrench

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3486773522_e1a7fa8acf.jpg)

lift off the arm

I cleaned the area thoroughly while the wiper was off

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3485967503_09366c045d.jpg)

in true haynes style "refitting is a reversal of the removal"

nut cover modification


now... the brains among you will know that the BMW 1 series jet nozzle rotates with the wiper arm... (you mean you didn't know this!), whereas the majority of VW jet nozzles are fixed and therefore a larger space is cut in the nut cover.

the BMW nut cover will need to be modified otherwise you will only get about 1/10th of your screenwash on your screen, the rest will just hit the inside of your cover and run down your boot... not cool

to do this:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3486840906_a3ed012554.jpg)

you will need this: dremel with various attachments

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3486916400_59b30e3c98.jpg)

and this: an emery board from your mrs

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3486882750_17b2e9c852.jpg)

** before you attack your nut cover note that the plastic is very soft and will mark easily **

I widened the nut cover hole already cut by BMW to the width required. it doesn't need to be as high as the BMW hole, however it looks stupid as a 'cross' so I widened the whole thing, you will need to do this to almost the two 'lines' that are inside the nut cover, take your time and then 'sand' off the plastic to make it nice and smooth, flat and level using the emery board.


11" wiper to 13" wiper mod


I found that the washer jet stream was hitting too high on the window and the wiper wasn't covering enough area to wipe all the water away, especially at the top.

** you will need your existing BMW 1 series rear wiper blade to complete this mod! **

go to halfords and buy a W100 13" Rear Flat Wiper Blade - ironically it is a VW golf MK5 rear wiper fit

you have to remove the adapter in the middle of the blade, I found the easiest way to do this was to remove the end cap on the blade keeping the rubber and metal strips aligned and then work my way down to the adapter in the middle by pulling the rubber out and twisting the metal strips... do this for both wipers and swap the clips over. Rebuild and re-clip the end caps on. Your 13" blade will now have a BMW fitting on it.

some pictures for your perusal:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3486791916_3b01339e8a.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3486800208_daecbf58d7.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3486808830_82a6c66b9f.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3486818010_802800775d.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3486826990_89a0462056.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3486851142_e1d1a25e7a.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3486870370_636754704c.jpg)

If enough people are interested I will enquire about a group purchase of this... although the prices probably do not warrant enough discount to make this viable.

If you find that there is an easy or alternative way to do the nut cover modification then please post this as a reply with pictures.

thanks for reading

Guy




Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Wayne on 29 April 2009, 20:26
That looks spot on, glad I suggested it now.
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 29 April 2009, 20:41
As mentioned Guy, very good :D I'm defo convinced to do this now.
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 30 April 2009, 01:14
That looks spot on, glad I suggested it now.

I am very glad you mentioned it too! thank you!  :cool:
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Wayne on 30 April 2009, 11:18
That looks spot on, glad I suggested it now.

I am very glad you mentioned it too! thank you!  :cool:

No worries, looks spot on, so much neater.
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Vdubbster on 30 April 2009, 11:33
Good work that, much smarter looking
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Len on 30 April 2009, 12:59
So for the 13" mod do you still need to purchase the BMW aero blade?
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: kells on 30 April 2009, 13:06
top pic looks best.. other one goes too close to the VW badge and looks a bit wrong for some reason?
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 30 April 2009, 13:14
Just went and ordered my bits, won't have it until Wednesday thought to to BH :(
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 30 April 2009, 13:15
So for the 13" mod do you still need to purchase the BMW aero blade?

afaik yes... I wasn't able to figure out any other way of doing it, this included standing about for half an hour by the wipers in halfords scratching my heed  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: caouzhou on 30 April 2009, 23:26
I am also definitely going to do this!

thanks guy :shocked:
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: hightower on 03 May 2009, 19:39
i`ll recommend it tooo

did it this weekend on sat 2nd may just before my mot took afew moments cost £20 for all my bits from sytner bmw i left the 11" bmw blade on and it`s ok when claning the rear window

i`ll put a pic up when i get my camera working.

all i can say is just do it  :laugh:
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 03 May 2009, 21:31
i`ll recommend it tooo

did it this weekend on sat 2nd may just before my mot took afew moments cost £20 for all my bits from sytner bmw i left the 11" bmw blade on and it`s ok when claning the rear window

i`ll put a pic up when i get my camera working.

all i can say is just do it  :laugh:

the 11" bmw blade would be liveable... but don't squirt your water too high as mine kept on going above the wiper arc... might need a jet nozzle adjustment if you keep the 11" blade  :smiley:
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 06 May 2009, 19:22
Just went and ordered my bits, won't have it until Wednesday thought to to BH :(

you get them?
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 06 May 2009, 19:23
Just went and ordered my bits, won't have it until Wednesday thought to to BH :(

you get them?

Check the other thread ;)
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: caouzhou on 07 May 2009, 20:38
I am also definitely going to do this!

thanks guy :shocked:


order at bmw dealer last friday,picked up them yesterday,Done this morning

as shady said one nut cover came with the wiper arm,so I have two nut cover at moment lol and i`m happy with the genuine bmw 1 series original 11" wiper blade too,works perfect,I took some pictures as following

thank you very much Guy for the write up and help


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Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Wayne on 07 May 2009, 20:54
Much cleaner, spot on.
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Adam on 08 May 2009, 17:26
Just bought mine. Getting it on Tuesday.

£21.15 from Yeovil BMW.

He said, "any chance for a Golf".......Apparently there has already been a few people ordering them for the golf.  :smiley:
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 08 May 2009, 17:32
Just bought mine. Getting it on Tuesday.

£21.15 from Yeovil BMW.

He said, "any chance for a Golf".......Apparently there has already been a few people ordering them for the golf.  :smiley:
:grin:


I did tell the guy there would be more people coming to get these parts haha!

Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: admc6 on 23 November 2009, 16:19
Excellent thread... although i was hoping for pics from a few more angles  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Len on 23 November 2009, 16:39
Think I posted a few pics of mine. proably in my project thread but no idea where!
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: zdebx on 24 November 2009, 18:48
Awesome modification. Definitely doing it on my baby :D

Thanks caouzhou for the pics :)
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 26 November 2009, 17:47
i now have these kits available for sale for £25 del

please PM for more detailz  :wink:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Dan GTI on 27 November 2009, 20:14
Guy - I think I've just pm'd you for a kit - but I am terrible with the whole pm thing so just incase you dont get the pm - I would like a kit as I think the mod looks awesome!
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: col on 24 February 2010, 20:58
Just bought mine. Getting it on Tuesday.

£21.15 from Yeovil BMW.

He said, "any chance for a Golf".......Apparently there has already been a few people ordering them for the golf.  :smiley:
25.05 up bmw in cumbria
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 24 February 2010, 22:28
Just bought mine. Getting it on Tuesday.

£21.15 from Yeovil BMW.

He said, "any chance for a Golf".......Apparently there has already been a few people ordering them for the golf.  :smiley:
25.05 up bmw in cumbria

VAT has gone back up now.  :wink:
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 25 February 2010, 10:13
Just bought mine. Getting it on Tuesday.

£21.15 from Yeovil BMW.

He said, "any chance for a Golf".......Apparently there has already been a few people ordering them for the golf.  :smiley:
25.05 up bmw in cumbria

*cough* speak to Guy *cough*
Title: Re: How to: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: col on 26 February 2010, 12:25
Just bought mine. Getting it on Tuesday.

£21.15 from Yeovil BMW.

He said, "any chance for a Golf".......Apparently there has already been a few people ordering them for the golf.  :smiley:
25.05 up bmw in cumbria

its ok noitsced was  nut cover on wiper arm so he took the spare nut of the receipt gave me some change

so it ended up costing 23.21  :smiley:

VAT has gone back up now.  :wink:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Bellend on 03 May 2010, 21:59
Cheers matey, really updates the back window, I'm not a fan of sticking a gromit in.

Can I just say I'm genuinely impressed with your MK3 it looks amazing, that colour is so lush.  :drool: I'm also impressed with how quick you picked up valeting skills and how amazing Stinks .:R looked and all that BY HAND!  :shocked: That would kill me.  :grin:

I'm gonna order some up from BM with trade discount.  :cool:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 04 June 2010, 09:47
Cheers matey, really updates the back window, I'm not a fan of sticking a gromit in.

Can I just say I'm genuinely impressed with your MK3 it looks amazing, that colour is so lush.  :drool: I'm also impressed with how quick you picked up valeting skills and how amazing Stinks .:R looked and all that BY HAND!  :shocked: That would kill me.  :grin:

I'm gonna order some up from BM with trade discount.  :cool:

thanks for the compliments... although I didn't pick up detailing overnight... takes a while!!


Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 04 June 2010, 09:48
i have now sold all stock that I had of these so if you want one you'll have to purchase from BMW  :wink:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: zdebx on 04 June 2010, 17:27
Just wanted to let everyone know, who's interested in ordering, that Guy's a top guy (lol) - fast and smooth transaction.

HIGHLY recommended :)

Thanks
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 05 June 2010, 15:34
Just wanted to let everyone know, who's interested in ordering, that Guy's a top guy (lol) - fast and smooth transaction.

HIGHLY recommended :)

Thanks

 :smiley:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: GTi Grez on 22 August 2011, 12:57
Great thread guys and Guy ... ringing up BMW round here somewhere now :) Hopefully they'll have it in stock as I hate waiting ha!  :laugh:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Guy on 22 August 2011, 13:15
Great thread guys and Guy ... ringing up BMW round here somewhere now :) Hopefully they'll have it in stock as I hate waiting ha!  :laugh:

no probs... they'll usually have them in stock in a couple of days if they aren't on the shelf :)
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: GTi Grez on 22 August 2011, 15:48
Great thread guys and Guy ... ringing up BMW round here somewhere now :) Hopefully they'll have it in stock as I hate waiting ha!  :laugh:

no probs... they'll usually have them in stock in a couple of days if they aren't on the shelf :)

They've ordered them in for me and picking it all up at about 4:30 today when I get the call. if I knew how to post pics on here I'd have some of my car up and also the before and after pics of the wiper mod.

Now its just sourcing some wheels.... :smug:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: thebigv9000 on 17 December 2011, 10:03
hi everyone...i'm new to GolfGTI and from across the pond in NYC. everytime i'm overseas i'm jealous of the awesome cars you all have access too. anyhow...i recently was inspired by this thread and modified my mk3 rear wiper as well. first off, thank you for this! and a few questions and comments and additions--

is the BMW x1 rear wiper splined/geared? i ended up buying a Mini Clubman rear Right door wiper arm and blade as i didn't have access to the euro BMW x1 parts locally or shipped. really good fitment though and different shape/bend which i think is a nicer fit to the hatches on the mk3 (part # and pics will add below). the Mini is smooth and NOT splined as far as fitment/design goes (the mk3 arm i took off seemed slightly geared to match the splines but wasnt sure if that was from tightening and age..?)...i tapped a little bit of home made spline-age in just in case and to give a little better friction and catch and simply tightened the 13mm nut down and have had no issues with function as of yet (cross fingers). i haven't been able to do the 13+ inch blade modification yet either even though i have the mkv GTI aero blade and an extra Mini 12inch blade...there seems to be no wiggle room yet and i fear damage if i try harder...i'll investigate more when i have the time. also- haven't measured the GTI mkv blade length but seems more than 1 inch difference between..??

also...i cannot find a cap/cover here in the states that will fit!! the only covers here are actually fully closed...the Mini Clubman has sprayer on the door itself at the top. any recommendations or anyone wanna send me 2 or 3 cap covers from an x1 in the mail??

Mini parts #'s--
(Clubman R55, RIGHT side rear wiper arm)
WIPER ARM
61 62 2 756 280

WIPER BLADES (2 pack...listed as 12inch)
61 62 0 036 625

crappy iphone pictures...sorry i haven't had time for any prettier pics...

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Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: thebigv9000 on 19 December 2011, 07:40
so i measured the wiper blades...oem mkiii is 13 inches...the gti mkv is also 13 inches...the Mini Clubman is 11.5 inches (despite the box saying 12")....HOW do you take the end caps off to separate the wiper blades and get the center attachment piece from the Mini onto the mkv blade so i can have a proper 13" wiper???

Guy or anyone else wanna send me 3 of those nut cap covers??
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Front & Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: mjb on 16 May 2013, 14:36
Just tried ordering the parts from my BMW dealer.....£27.49 incl vat for the rear arm and £4.75 for the nut cover!.......at least Dick Terpin wore a mask!  Lol :shocked:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Front & Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: mjb on 03 June 2013, 14:33
Picked up a rear wiper, nut cover and wiper blade for £10 of our very own classifieds  :nerd:

Modded it and fitted it : pics to follow  :cool:
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Front & Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: mjb on 03 June 2013, 21:51
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l206/MJB43/IMG_0343.jpg) (http://s97.photobucket.com/user/MJB43/media/IMG_0343.jpg.html)
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Front & Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Len on 21 June 2013, 12:41
Just tried ordering the parts from my BMW dealer.....£27.49 incl vat for the rear arm and £4.75 for the nut cover!.......at least Dick Terpin wore a mask!  Lol :shocked:

Gone up a lot since I did it then! was only approx 16 quid then!
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Front & Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 28 June 2013, 21:34
Do u really think they look better?
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Front & Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 28 June 2013, 21:35
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l206/MJB43/IMG_0343.jpg) (http://s97.photobucket.com/user/MJB43/media/IMG_0343.jpg.html)
Another ABT plate surround lol
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Front & Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: Len on 01 July 2013, 12:44
I must get around to changing the front arms!

The rear looks fantastic!
Title: Re: HOW-TO: Mk3 Front & Rear Aero Wiper mod
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 12 July 2013, 20:58
Done my rear wiper tonight looks  :cool: £30 from an online bmw breakers tho for the complete lot  :laugh: