Rear Wiper Delete with Sticker for Hole Cover

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Jul 16, 2010 | 02:26 PM

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Voboy

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I may remove it again now that I've bought some silicon sealant but I actually don't mind the wiper.

The Z is my daily and I've used it on several occasions last winter.

but the angle of the z's hatch lets water drip down with a little speed anyway! and.. and.. your in socal!!! people don't even run front windshield wipers over there!

Jul 16, 2010 | 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Voboy

but the angle of the z's hatch lets water drip down with a little speed anyway! and.. and.. your in socal!!! people don't even run front windshield wipers over there!

LOL

I need to remove the wiper to reseal it anyway so I will just leave it off.

Jul 16, 2010 | 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by beezee

I don't think the sticker is a paint match either. Trust me, in a year or so the sticker will start to fade/peel and you might end up with scratches by the time you are done removing it. Unless you are trying to draw attentin to your sticker, those plugs are less
noticeable

I know it's more noticeable but I'd rather look at that! If it gets old I'll
get a new sticker!!!

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Originally Posted by blue350zed

Weld that 'ish up.

Yes eventually.

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

This makes me LOL but at least you didn't try to put up a DIY like the dude with the torn leather seat.

I had to put my wiper back in because the plug kept leaking so hopefully this doesn't happen to you.

Ya this isnt my DD so I'm not worried. It will only leak if some jerk pokes
his finger through the hole!

Jul 16, 2010 | 03:42 PM

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wouldn't have been hard to acquire a $0.79 plug.

Jul 16, 2010 | 04:50 PM

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Cheapest way is to open the engine bay and you will see 2 caps that sit on the upright of the front carbon support brace

Seen here between the rad support locks and the bonnet / hood stay..

Pop one out (your choice) and it plugs the hole perfectly that is left when you remove the wiper

Jul 16, 2010 | 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokie350Z

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-08...item43a056bcf8

you seriously can't go to ebay and type 350Z+rear+wiper ????

I picked up this exact one, looks great, but i will eventually have it custom sealed, when my Z goes into the shop for new paint....Just could not stand looking at that eyesore of a wiper....btw looks good with the sticker over it

Jul 17, 2010 | 08:00 AM

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Your forgiven only b/c of the GT3RS pic thats included..

Jul 17, 2010 | 11:57 AM

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LOL. For some reason, that doesnt look too bad. I like it because you can keep switching for a different look.

But I doubt you couldnt find anything that fits the hole. I went to either lowe's or home depot, got some sink handle caps, and they fit almost perfectly. Put some silicone under and over, wiped the excess, and it looks great. I also ordered from automotive paint.com and the paint match for carbon silver was dead on. You should try that later on.

Jul 17, 2010 | 12:29 PM

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bought mine from the e-bay guy and couldn't be happier... best $16.47 I have spent on the car yet!

Jul 17, 2010 | 03:41 PM

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Props for tracking the car.

Jul 17, 2010 | 04:18 PM

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Thanks for all the suggestions. I will do something with it eventually..
And Ruthless ya track day was awsome. I had a clutch slave problem all day, my pedal was mucky.. I thought a stainless line would fix it but.... Other than that anyway.
Here's a vid of a R8 V10 with exhaust vs that GT3RS.. CHECK IT!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDZq_3FJ0Fg

Jul 17, 2010 | 04:33 PM

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Public service announcement:

This mod only reduces weight by @1.8 lbs. SOmeone on these forums said it was like 10 lbs, so I did it a while back with the Lowes sink hole plug in brushed aluminum. I was pretty pissed when I put it on the scale.

Looks OK though.

Jul 17, 2010 | 04:57 PM

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A black plug would look a lot better than that sticker

Jul 17, 2010 | 07:54 PM

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I got lucky glad I caught it when the guy on eBay was selling flush mount ones. Paint matched is pretty damn good considering mine's PPW as well. Works awesome no leaks and looks great.

Jul 18, 2010 | 08:47 AM

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Nice vid man!

Jul 18, 2010 | 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by phreaktor

Mine is being welded shut as we speak.

Thats what she said

Jul 18, 2010 | 12:10 PM

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Nice vid man!

That shitt was bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!

Jul 18, 2010 | 01:13 PM

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That shitt was bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!

Seriously I had no idea these supercars were going to show at our track day.. Watching them battle it out was the best thing I've seen in years.

Jul 19, 2010 | 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 12AutoX

Looks OK though.

I guess most people do it for looks. Weightwise, it makes more sense to hit the gym, a better way to make the Z lighter since the total weight of the car includes the body weight, a fact most guys ignore.