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Old 12-14-2008, 03:03 PM
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Why did Mercedes do away with the one wiper?

I was just noticing that all these newer Mercedes have 2 wipers instead of one like on the W210, W202, W124, ECT. I really like the one wiper. Its feels exotic and European as where 2 wipers makes you feel like an American. BRING BACK ONE WIPER!!!

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thats one thing i really liked about my old 300ce.
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Old 12-14-2008, 03:07 PM
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Same here,very efficient and quiet.
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Old 12-14-2008, 03:17 PM
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I love it. It works better then the 2 wiper system in my opinion.
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Old 12-14-2008, 03:21 PM
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That up and down motion from the blade just seems like something else that will break. They probably just got rid of it because it might last longer. I now alot of you have a 20+ year old car and the wiper still works but still the possibility is there.
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Old 12-14-2008, 03:49 PM
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I like two wipers where they chase eachother like on an old Porsche or the W126.
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Old 12-14-2008, 03:55 PM
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I like the wipers on my W108 - the folding arms type.
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Old 12-14-2008, 04:11 PM
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I like RainEx and high speed.
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Old 12-14-2008, 04:48 PM
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I like RainEx and high speed.
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The time and money they spent developing the wiper could have gone to develop a better, faster, more powerful engine.
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Old 12-14-2008, 05:14 PM
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I think they changed to one wiper because of the windshield shape of those cars. Now they have changed back due to the windshield shape of the new cars PLUS they can use off the shelf parts designed for Chryslers, VWs,Fords, etc...
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Old 12-14-2008, 05:59 PM
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Monoblade was great for tossing windshield washer fluid at the car next to you.
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I like RainEx and high speed.
Try TurtleWax instead of Rain-X. Does better and lasts longer.
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Old 12-14-2008, 06:12 PM
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Love the one wiper also,,,,, and sometime when you are sitting at a light, with a light rain falling,,,, when the one wiper makes a sweep, it actually rocks the car. Pay attention, you will feel it.
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Old 12-14-2008, 06:32 PM
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Love the one wiper also,,,,, and sometime when you are sitting at a light, with a light rain falling,,,, when the one wiper makes a sweep, it actually rocks the car. Pay attention, you will feel it.
True.


I noticed this today waiting for a light to change.
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Old 12-14-2008, 07:38 PM
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Love the one wiper also,,,,, and sometime when you are sitting at a light, with a light rain falling,,,, when the one wiper makes a sweep, it actually rocks the car. Pay attention, you will feel it.
Damn straight.
Ever since I replaced the engine mounts on my '98 E300 it's been so smooth that the "wiper"rocks the whole car at idle.

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