Headlight wipers??

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ricey46
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Post Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:11 pm

Just out of interest, are they worth it or are they just a waste of time??
Or Just a fancy gimmic If you can get them working from what I hear!?

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Post Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:19 pm

They really do work!

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Post Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:22 pm

Cool, I've always thought they looked cool, might see if I can find some!!
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Post Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:50 pm

They are very functional in the winter when the roads are coated in salt, the amount of salt build up on the lights in the winter can seriously reduce the light output!
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Post Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:17 pm

I was quoted £250 for both motors from Motormec, so if you can salvage your old ones then it'll do your wallet a favour.
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Post Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:57 pm

Nice but costly by the sounds of things, since I don't have them already!! Time to find a set at the scrappies i thinks!!lol winkeye
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Post Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:36 am

riche30 wrote:I was quoted £250 for both motors from Motormec, so if you can salvage your old ones then it'll do your wallet a favour.
Tell them to shove it, and go to GSF and get a pair for £120!

I believe the same motors are used on a Saab, but can't remember what model now...
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Post Sun Jun 25, 2006 10:40 am

I've never come across any that couldn't be returned to full working order with a little TLC, except for one where the actual motor case had rusted half away.
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Post Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:01 pm

Demlot, that hartge in your sig looks amazing!! is it yours?
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