Popular Post RS blu Posted November 30, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 The wiper of my 1991 SE never gone well. When the its ball is broken I decided to modify it. First I tried to mount wiper arm from Renault twingo like V8-GT3, but I noticed immediately that it was impossible without changing the support base in the car. So I used a wiper arm from Toyota aygo -citroen1- peugeot107. This one is longer but the ball is the same. You have to cut it and solder it to the same size like the original arm. You then have to lower the eye, about 4mm, so that it engages well in the screw pin and so you can tighten the bolt that holding the arm. The result is fantastic, you can use a standard wiper blade and it works fine even at high speeds. I hope I made it to understand (not easy in English for me) anyway I put some photos....I hope it is useful for someone original arm new arm just shorted , solder and painted new arm with original support, you have to lower the arm portion that engages the screw, about 4mm, to tighten the bolt 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Interesting. On mine, I made a new ball joint out of aluminum 1 Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS blu Posted December 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 I had thought about it too, but I could not build it. That's nice! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Esprit Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 You know... I might want one of those if your willing to make one. I really want to convert to modern hook for the wiper. I was in high hopes that someone had done it already. Anyone consider a modern blade with a non metallic spine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Harper Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 I’d love to change my wiper as well if anyone can help out with an adapter or kit or some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cor Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Well done, have done this mod to my esprit years ago, also with the 107 arm works great.. i think i got the idea on this forum somewhere many years ago, and copied it. great minds think alike, (not me but you and the guy who i copied...!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Escape Posted December 19, 2017 Moderator Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 You don't need to modify the wiper arm to fit modern flat blades. Some of them are available with a hole to fit a pin. I've been doing so for many years, started with a modified wiper for a Range Rover Sport as proof of concept. Then changed to a PIAA 24" wiper that came with all the necessary adapters. 1 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...
Roberto Esprit Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) I think what me and Glyn are after is a bit more. The problem with that pin is the darn wiper likes to cock around many times a second as it slides across the windscreen. The HOOK. which is I think the most popular provides a more stable grip as well as the comfort of knowing the pin isnt just going to fall out. I see your ZIP TIE there. I like it! I got some audi wipers but I dont have time to fiddle. But if I get some time I will. The audison (Audio processor.) just came in. I finished the carbonfiber dash till I get my led sockets and it still wont be done till summer. I had a bad crazing issue but thats another thread. Also I believe I have to make some stainless hinges. Still have not gotten off my A** and got steel but thats money and another thread. Actually today I cleaned my room a bit after work. If anyone noticed my photos of my projects arent in the garage :D. Wifes gonna murder me. :| Either way Yeah anyone wanna chime in. The arm looks great btw. I may do that if nothing else. I just realized that that is a hook setup... ( FACEPLAM!) Edited December 19, 2017 by Roberto Esprit Im retarded... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cor Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 found it! it was this post. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Esprit Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) I should also add that pin style wipers are rare as gold in my section of the world... Everyone just replaces the gums..... Yeah... My wiper is held together with hopes and dreams as I needed a gum for that day for inspection.... then it rained and I realized it wasnt falling apart.... Been on there too long... Its almost time to change that gum and lets just say it cant be done twice. Sorry I am a bit tired I wanted to add: Thank you Cor. Edited December 19, 2017 by Roberto Esprit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenGT3 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I have also done this same conversion using the same arm. I've now got a Toyota Yaris wiper arm, so going to see if I can get that to fit with minimal modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Harper Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 How did you get on Owen? I’d still love to modify my wiper. I don’t have a welder though if I need to cut and shut anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esp88 Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Hi This winter I made some mod for my Esprit Wiper arm used Toyota aygo -citroen1- peugeot107 as some parts. Her is the my instruction: 1. Used C1 wiper and 2 * 5x20mm and 4 * 5x8mm bolts, 2 * 6mm spacer and 8mm 5M ball stud bolt 2. Drilled and puched out 6 nitter from C1 (2 nitter has 6 mm) and later tap 5 M secondary arm and 5M tap the holes 3. Made a copy the mounting plate and (drill 5M hole to fit the ball stud bolt) 4. Made 2 spacer 6mm x 16mm, so 5mm bolts fit within 6 mm holes (where the wiper blades mounting arm ) 5. Cut the main/secondary arm to match the length (my case around 47cm ) and make 4M holes each arms and 5M tap Need fil down ball stud bolt to fit the secondary arm I hope it will help Yasuo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Harper Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Thanks, that is very useful! So, did you cut down the main arms and then drill new holes to fit them back onto the wiper mechanism part? Where exactly did you fit the spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esp88 Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 See the first picture , When you removed nitte you can see the mounting arm has front 6 mm and back side has 4mm holes, so I used 5mm bolts plus spacer to fit ( see first /second picture with nitte) DO not drill to big hole when you removed the nitte ! hope it will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Harper Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Ok, I think I understand, thankyou. What is the word 'nitte' ? I don't know what word. Maybe that is why I do not understand properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esp88 Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Sorry I means rivet ( hope it's correct eng.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Harper Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Ah ha! Yes, that makes total sense now! Thankyou. Rivet is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esp88 Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Remarks: I also used/made some mounting plate fo find the right posion for The Ball stud bolt. cut the arms set by step to right position . I used 600mm wiperblads ( I'm not sure org. Size) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Harper Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Ok, great. Thankyou. I've started ordering parts, although after my gearbox repair I'm a bit short of funds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorbob Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 There are two types of pantograph wiper arms fitted to the 107 / C1 / Aygo; the main arm of the first generation model (upto 2014) is straight but it's angled on the second generation model (2014 onwards and the 107 was renamed as 108). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Harper Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Which version should we buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorbob Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 The ones Roberto and Yasuo used are the early wiper arms. The later arms also use aero style wiper blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Harper Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Right, cheers. The Later ones don’t seem to have the circular disc on the pivot mechanism then. Edited April 10, 2018 by Glyn Harper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorbob Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 I don''t recall seeing that disc anywhere other than in Yasuo's photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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