View Poll Results: How effective are your windshield wipers in harsh weather?
perfect clairty of vision at all times
7
16.28%
difficult to see in extreme conditions (heavy rain, snow, etc), but you generally feel safe
23
53.49%
obstructive in most poor weather conditions, but manageable
10
23.26%
they are terrible and I wish there was some other alternative
3
6.98%
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New Technology (mod) to Replace Windshield Wipers
#1
New Technology (mod) to Replace Windshield Wipers
Hey all,
I have been researching this new technology that will effectively replace the wind shield wipers by having a protective shield of air (using Bernoulli's principle) instead.
I wanted to know how effective you feel your windshield wipers are?
Also, what types of concerns would you have with this new techonlogy?
I have been researching this new technology that will effectively replace the wind shield wipers by having a protective shield of air (using Bernoulli's principle) instead.
I wanted to know how effective you feel your windshield wipers are?
Also, what types of concerns would you have with this new techonlogy?
#4
It won't be loud.
And as far as the bird crap issue, we're thinking about a pressurized water cannon that'll should be able to get it out of the way.
And the insects won't even touch the windshield while driving because of the shield created by the air streams.
And as far as the bird crap issue, we're thinking about a pressurized water cannon that'll should be able to get it out of the way.
And the insects won't even touch the windshield while driving because of the shield created by the air streams.
#5
Advocatus Diaboli
I'm all for it, I'd probably buy it if it was proven effective. There was something on late night tv a little while ago about a chemical coating you spray on your windshield that repels water, so that when you're driving in the rain the water runs right off. Know anything about that?
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Originally posted by Laurelcrest
I'm all for it, I'd probably buy it if it was proven effective. There was something on late night tv a little while ago about a chemical coating you spray on your windshield that repels water, so that when you're driving in the rain the water runs right off. Know anything about that?
I'm all for it, I'd probably buy it if it was proven effective. There was something on late night tv a little while ago about a chemical coating you spray on your windshield that repels water, so that when you're driving in the rain the water runs right off. Know anything about that?
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I've used Rain-x before with good results. But you have to reapply it at least once a month for it to remain effective.
I've recently installed the PIAA Silicone Windshield Wiper Blades (without applying Rain-x) and for the past two months they appear to have the same result as applying Rain-x. The blades apparently leave a slight silicone coating that allows water to run off just like the Rain-x product. Supposedly they last longer than the regular wiper blades too. They do not squeek or make any noise when in operation. It will be interesting to see how long they last in comparison to the stock Acura wiper blades. I found the correct blade size and part number on the PIAA web site.
I've recently installed the PIAA Silicone Windshield Wiper Blades (without applying Rain-x) and for the past two months they appear to have the same result as applying Rain-x. The blades apparently leave a slight silicone coating that allows water to run off just like the Rain-x product. Supposedly they last longer than the regular wiper blades too. They do not squeek or make any noise when in operation. It will be interesting to see how long they last in comparison to the stock Acura wiper blades. I found the correct blade size and part number on the PIAA web site.
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Re: New Technology (mod) to Replace Windshield Wipers
Originally posted by glate
Hey all,
I have been researching this new technology that will effectively replace the wind shield wipers by having a protective shield of air (using Bernoulli's principle) instead.
I wanted to know how effective you feel your windshield wipers are?
Also, what types of concerns would you have with this new techonlogy?
Hey all,
I have been researching this new technology that will effectively replace the wind shield wipers by having a protective shield of air (using Bernoulli's principle) instead.
I wanted to know how effective you feel your windshield wipers are?
Also, what types of concerns would you have with this new techonlogy?
#12
I think it would work as long as you had a constant/steady flow. The ability for it to deflect also depends on the mass and velocity of the objects you intend to blow away. How much different is this "new" technology than the bug guard/deflectors you see on vehicles now? If they worked so well, windshield wipers would be obsolete by now. Like the others have pointed out, what happens when you need to slow down or stop/park? Will you be keeping a water cannon in your trunk?
Except for the Intermittent Setting not working anymore (90 Accord), my wipers work fine. I've also used Rain-X in the past and would highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't live in a desert basin...
Except for the Intermittent Setting not working anymore (90 Accord), my wipers work fine. I've also used Rain-X in the past and would highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't live in a desert basin...
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