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Paul Wheeler (aka plwheelie) [ View ] [ plwheeler@intellex.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Has anyone used this wiper set up? I want to install a duel wipers in my 36 Ford, which only has 1 wiper. The "Its a Snap"system looks very much like the Specality Power Windows wiper unit, but $100 less money, Just don't want no JUNK! I have heard good things about Specality's unit. Any info will be appreciated. Paul

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Posted by sellersrodshop  -  06/22/2008 03:34 AM i'm installing that one in the 36. looks like a good quality unit. one word of advice: the aluminum tubing that the mechanism runs thru is o.k., but had a little trouble with pops truck in that loop you make coming out of the motor. it is flared on the end to hold it into the motor/gear assy. the cable, in a tight radius, will "unflare" the end & pull it loose. i recommend using a piece of steel fuel line for the first piece from motor. sellersrodshop [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] old hickory, Tennessee   Posted by sloper38  -  06/22/2008 03:52 AM Use SPW. The other is what you don't want. I know of a few cases where It's a Snap has been swapped out due to excessive noise and shitty operation. You will appreciate the extra $100. Remember, pay now or pay later. I'm X38 on any other sites. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Sydney, Australia   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  06/22/2008 06:49 AM i hate the noisy sob's. i've installed 4 and the motors are loud and yes the cheap tubing they come with sucks. bad all around design . you drive in the rain all the time ? dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by Willys33  -  06/22/2008 08:14 AM I installed a Specialty unit complete with two speed, delay, billet blades...etc. Use it once a year to pass the Safety 23. Rainex is very quiet! Get off the trailer and drive [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Alamogordo, New Mexico   Posted by jimmothershead  -  06/22/2008 10:09 AM Go with Specialty Power Windows. Uses a Masda motor. Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland   Posted by JAWS  -  06/22/2008 10:43 AM It's a crap, makes just that. I have never had luck with any of their cheap products. If you intend on enjoying your car, don't scrimp on things you will use, like window and door mechanisms and the actuators and switches that operate them, same with anything electrical, etc.... Unless your motto is "Why do it right the first time, I can always do it again." Brant An electrical headache can make a great car a pain [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Boise, Idaho Charter Member since August 2004   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  06/22/2008 10:58 AM thank you brat dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by da34guy  -  06/22/2008 11:17 AM SPW NUTHIN ELSE Don't Cheep out. Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001   Posted by srodder39  -  06/22/2008 11:18 AM Its a Snap is a cheap knock off of Specialty Wiper. There motors are so noisy you can here them outside the car. They will not return to park position in most cases. Good luck if you have any warranty issues, the owner is not very cooperative in hearing any complaints. I tried to get a replacement motor and he said it must have been installed wrong causing the noise. He also had no idea what motor was used in the kit that he is selling. I did so research and found a replacement motor from a VW Jetta. I should have used Specialty they offer a lifetime warranty. srodder39 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] santa fe, Texas   Posted by CK  -  06/22/2008 03:45 PM Yup I bought one of those Its a Crap(Snap) junk. Brand new switch junk, didnt work. Thats why they say the switch is free and no warranty. Couldnt get any support, even talked to owner. Thew it on the side and bought a Mighty Wiper. Dont Buy. Ken CK [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] mililani, Hawaii   Posted by plwheelie  -  06/22/2008 08:08 PM Hay guys, I appreciate the advice. I'll call Cody tomorrow and go with the SPW unit with inermittant. Thanks all for the input. Paul plwheelie [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Tahlequah, Oklahoma   Posted by JAWS  -  06/22/2008 08:51 PM Brat? well ya I guess I can be. An electrical headache can make a great car a pain [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Boise, Idaho Charter Member since August 2004   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  06/22/2008 09:00 PM dang did i forget the n...... dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003

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