esprit22 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 So on other cars, I have the flat Bosche blade wipers, any good on the Esprit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted September 3, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 I've had a couple of different brands of flat wipers on my Esprit, with different results. No Bosch as far as I can remember. If the wipers are too stiff and pre bent, they wont be very effective on the flat Esprit windscreen. If the cover is too large, they tend to lift or creep up the screen at higher speeds. Quite annoying in an Esprit! I liked the PIAA wiper I had some years ago best, but have been unable to find them again. Hence trying out some other brands. Filip Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 907 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, esprit22 said: So on other cars, I have the flat Bosche blade wipers, any good on the Esprit? Mate, your Esprit & rain - I assume it's a hypothetical question? 🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarBuff Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 I'm still running the original wiper blade frame. New 24" rubber refill every few years. Quote Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit22 Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 23 hours ago, Bazza 907 said: Mate, your Esprit & rain - I assume it's a hypothetical question? 🤣 Yes, I'm gonna use it under water.. obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvy Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) Old topic , but question. I never changed the windshield wiper on my esprit S2.2 It 's not that I drive it a lot in the rain, I just like to have it renewed and in good working condition. Can anyone point me to a source , preferably a common autopart product ( that I do not have to buy in the UK since I live in Belgium) Other possibility, Can someone point me to a source where I can find just the right rubber profile. The wiper is in OK condition, so just the rubber would be fine. I don't seem to find the right type. It looks as if the profile of my current rubber is different to most things I see on the internet? Edited August 29, 2021 by gvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 I have had good experience with the double wiper rubber replacements on other cars that I have had. Never tried it on the Esprit. I should have a look at mine as I am not sure when I last replaced it. Easily forgotten item on a car. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gis Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Alternatively, a regular application of RainX works too. I hardly ever use the wipers since they are fairly slow anyway. The repellent does a good job, even in heavy downpours. I’d assume if that works here in The Far East with monsoon rains, it should work in the UK too 🙂. Quote Ad initium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 I use Rain-X as well. Brilliant stuff. Door windows and side mirrors as well. Pretty much don't need to use the wipers as you said. 1 Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvy Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) I have a habbit to clean my windows , clay them and apply a waterrepellent coating spray (containing SIO2), making it hydrophobic but.... Even if I don't use ithe car much in the rain, I just prefer to have a good working wiper. My rubber profile has torned over 0.5mm and I just like to renew it . So if anyone can point me in the right direction Edited August 30, 2021 by gvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyg Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 @gvy HI Geert, See my last post here if that helps. I know it's in the UK but maybe the images can help you find an equivalent: Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvy Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) Hi Pete, I have seen your topic. My current old wiper rubber profile looks just like the one in your picture: I have followed your link to ebay and I found this : This should be your new rubber ? I wonder : The current old profile is 12mm high and the new ebay profile is 6mm high? Also the profile looks different. Does it really fit on you car? Edited August 31, 2021 by gvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyg Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 @gvy Yes Geert it does fit. Not perfect but it's as close as I could find to the original in my picture. Pete 1 Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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