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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Rear Wiper Removal

For those of you that have opted to (or are considering) remove the rear wiper.
I found this piece from C-One Motorsports in Tokyo. Since they do not list this item for the HHR I just ordered one for a Scion. The item is very, very well made. It is billet aluminum and comes with two thick rubber gaskets, a larger back-up washer, a flat and lock washer and an allen screw. Installation takes approx 30 minutes.
http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm-low/C-ON...ver-Cap-52255#
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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$85 for a plug......
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Oh c'mon.

There's a right way and a wrong way. That $85.00 'plug' is just wrong.
Might as well just stick a rag in the hole and call it cool.

Geeeez, man. Do it right or don't do it.


Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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45 cent plastic plug from a marine store little shot of paint ,silicon looks good and rear wiper can be put back on anytime.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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$85 for that?!?!? WTF!! Gaskets, washers and nuts are worth what, maybe $2 max. The pics on the two posts above look great, and GTOMIKE shows this can be done for way less than the this piece costs.

This is a nice mod to do, but I would not get sucked into paying that much for a part like that.
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by solman98
$85 for a plug......
C'mon people... quit exaggerating. It's only $84.77 *cough cough*
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by XXL
C'mon people... quit exaggerating. It's only $84.77 *cough cough*
"It's Not a Plug, It's a Rear Wiper Hole Cover Cap, Wew" ! Although I Prefer the Shaved Look, GTO Mike and his Mods Rock !

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Props to you Vinny for the source. Although not for everyone and pricey, it is another resource for us.

I like the idea of being able to reinstall the wiper assm. Mitzkitty's wingman made her a billet cover for hers in the shape of a surfboard ( the car is a woody HHR and really done well. ). Im certain that wasnt cheap either. So for those that want a NASA spec'd rear wiper hole cover, there is your source.
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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thanks for the tip
but thats a bit much..
our cars have several
plugs already on the
car that fit perfectly
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Options are always appreciated.
A bit dear for me, but looks cool. Are you going to paint it to match the Victory Red?

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