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Chod · Feb 20th, 2007, 03:40 PM

Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum, I got my GP on the 1st September and have loved every minute driving it.

It would be nice to have a rear wash wipe though especially on those rainy days, after a few miles of driving I cant see a thing out of the back window. Just wondering if anyone has had it retro-fitted?

Bhozar · Feb 20th, 2007, 10:20 PM

Personally I wouldnt bother. I have a standard MCS and the back gets covered so quickly I just dont wash it any more. Othherrwise I run out of fluid too quickly.

Rakey · Feb 20th, 2007, 11:49 PM

welcome

I think what you are asking would be too much work and cost, first off all finding someone to cut the hole in the rear glass, then the fitting of the arm, motor, washer jet, and wash tank, then the control arm for all of this.

Far easier to stop if you need to get out a screen wipe, use and dispose of

Joogle · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:09 PM

You would have to replace the whole hatch assembly with a standard hatch, modify that so you could mount the spoiler, change the glass etc..... like most things on the GP the wiring is also probably missing as well......

Chod · Feb 21st, 2007, 08:26 PM

I contacted BMW yesterday, they basically said it would be technically possible but as they do not do a 'retro fit kit' for it they couldn't help me.

Oh well looks like I will have to continue washing it twice a week

Paul · Feb 21st, 2007, 08:29 PM

But think of the extra weight too, they very cleverly engineered that out, you'd mess up the balance completely.

Welcome to MINI2.

:: Jon :: · Feb 21st, 2007, 08:30 PM

they would have to remove the brake light also...

just use your side mirrors more

like me

R53 Cooper S · Feb 21st, 2007, 09:14 PM

they save all that weight removing the rear wash wipe and they leave the rear grab handles in... madness

Pobsey · Feb 21st, 2007, 09:20 PM

trade boot lids?

Feb 20th, 2007, 03:40 PM	#1
Chod MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Retro Fitting Rear Wash Wipe Hi everyone, I am new to the forum, I got my GP on the 1st September and have loved every minute driving it. It would be nice to have a rear wash wipe though especially on those rainy days, after a few miles of driving I cant see a thing out of the back window. Just wondering if anyone has had it retro-fitted? Last edited by Chod : Feb 20th, 2007 at 09:21 PM.

Feb 20th, 2007, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	welcome I think what you are asking would be too much work and cost, first off all finding someone to cut the hole in the rear glass, then the fitting of the arm, motor, washer jet, and wash tank, then the control arm for all of this. Far easier to stop if you need to get out a screen wipe, use and dispose of The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Feb 21st, 2007, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joogle MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Midlands Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 915 Offline	You would have to replace the whole hatch assembly with a standard hatch, modify that so you could mount the spoiler, change the glass etc..... like most things on the GP the wiring is also probably missing as well...... Its a very difficult job and the only way to get through it is we all work together as a team.....

Feb 21st, 2007, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	But think of the extra weight too, they very cleverly engineered that out, you'd mess up the balance completely. Welcome to MINI2. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Feb 21st, 2007, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	they would have to remove the brake light also... just use your side mirrors more like me EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

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Feb 20th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 1,264 Offline	Personally I wouldnt bother. I have a standard MCS and the back gets covered so quickly I just dont wash it any more. Othherrwise I run out of fluid too quickly.

Feb 21st, 2007, 08:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chod MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 3 Offline	I contacted BMW yesterday, they basically said it would be technically possible but as they do not do a 'retro fit kit' for it they couldn't help me. Oh well looks like I will have to continue washing it twice a week

Feb 21st, 2007, 09:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
R53 Cooper S GP 1699 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 113 Offline	they save all that weight removing the rear wash wipe and they leave the rear grab handles in... madness

Feb 21st, 2007, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 3,199 Offline	trade boot lids?

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