Does anybody know the length of the original wiper blade? I’ve measured 4 different cars and have 4 different measurements, from 12 inches through to 15 inches
Mark
12" for Elan S3 with original blades.
Regards,
Peter.
Hi Mark,
My speedblades (think thats what they are) are 14" as are my wipers. (Sprint)
Cheers,
Ian
I should have looked in Brians Bible first. It seems that the S1 & 2 had 12 inch blades, and the S3 and S4 / Sprint had 14 inch blades…with Speedblades on the Sprint. So you’re OK Ian.
Peter, My S3 also has 12 inch blades, which it’s had since I bought the car 30 odd years ago, and my S4 has 15 inch! I think that a little hunting is now required.
Thanks chaps.
Mark
It’s strange the Sprint had longer blades (I know mine does) but as far as I can tell the windscreen is the same size?
Carl
The S3, S4 / Sprint have taller screens than the S1, S2; a new factoid for me since looking into these wiper blades.
Mark
Never noticed that. It’s possible though as that’s when they went from types 26 to 36 (& thence 45)
The other things about wipers of course is the total randomness of whether the wipers are geared for LHD or RHD, regardless of where the car was built for or sold !
And of course the shape of the windscreen changed; not sure when exactly. The rounded edge at the bottom of the S1 and S2 screens gave way to the angled sides on the S3 and subsequent models.
Also, the Speedblade wiper came fitted to some of the S4s, it was not a Sprint only fitment.
Tim
I’ve asked before and didn’t really get a definitive answer, and it’s not really an important thing any more (was it ever?) but are all Speedblade wipers 7mm fitting or are there 5mm fittings as well? Seems (to me) that the 12inch wipers were delicate 5mm fittings and the Speedblade and 14inch wipers a (only slightly) meatier 7mm. Anyone shed any light on this?
The 12 inch blades I have on the S3 are the same as the 15 inch on the S4, which are the 7mm fitting…but they are both the wrong length!
Mark