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MarkW19 · Apr 5th, 2006, 09:53 PM

I've always wondered this:-

Why are the two windscreen wipers different? I thought it was just mine at first, but it looks like every MINI has them different.

I'm talking about that extra bit on the bottom of the right hand (drivers) one.

Jon Chalk · Apr 5th, 2006, 09:57 PM

I suspect it is supposed to be an aero aid to keep the wiper on the screen at higher speeds, but I'm not convinced they work that well, especially in strong side winds, where I've found they lift a bit more readily.

I've not noticed my passenger side being any worse at speed, but then I don't lean over & look through that side at speed either, so it could well be better!!!!

SiBradbury · Apr 5th, 2006, 09:58 PM

Thats a wiper spoiler. It works in the same way as a conventional spoiler you see on the rear of cars.
At speed downforce comes into effect and more firmly presses the blade to the window giving a better wipe.

They can also reduce wind noise in some cases. (unless you've eaten a LOT of baked beans)

MarkW19 · Apr 5th, 2006, 09:59 PM

I see

So how come it's just on one side??

Jon Chalk · Apr 5th, 2006, 10:01 PM

Passenger doesn't need to see????

I don't know, is the honest answer

SiBradbury · Apr 5th, 2006, 10:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

I see

So how come it's just on one side??

You can fit a spoiler blade to the passenger side too it's just considered more important to have 'em on the drivers side!

Damo · Apr 5th, 2006, 11:09 PM

The spoiler is only one side due to the way in which the air passes over the car and the "arc" in which the wiper goes across the screen in relation to the air passing over it.

MarkW19 · Apr 5th, 2006, 11:40 PM

MiniFr34k · Apr 6th, 2006, 04:50 AM

i had thought someone nicked my passengers side and not the drivers side lol ! haha

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Apr 5th, 2006, 09:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 689 Offline	I suspect it is supposed to be an aero aid to keep the wiper on the screen at higher speeds, but I'm not convinced they work that well, especially in strong side winds, where I've found they lift a bit more readily. I've not noticed my passenger side being any worse at speed, but then I don't lean over & look through that side at speed either, so it could well be better!!!!

Apr 5th, 2006, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 1,151 Offline	Thats a wiper spoiler. It works in the same way as a conventional spoiler you see on the rear of cars. At speed downforce comes into effect and more firmly presses the blade to the window giving a better wipe. They can also reduce wind noise in some cases. (unless you've eaten a LOT of baked beans)

Apr 5th, 2006, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 3,622 Offline	I see So how come it's just on one side??

Apr 5th, 2006, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 689 Offline	Passenger doesn't need to see???? I don't know, is the honest answer

Apr 5th, 2006, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 1,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 I see So how come it's just on one side?? You can fit a spoiler blade to the passenger side too it's just considered more important to have 'em on the drivers side!

Apr 5th, 2006, 11:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 10,496 Offline	The spoiler is only one side due to the way in which the air passes over the car and the "arc" in which the wiper goes across the screen in relation to the air passing over it.

Apr 6th, 2006, 04:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	i had thought someone nicked my passengers side and not the drivers side lol ! haha

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