[dj_dub]

i heard of people swapping their stock rear wiper to a skoda one...
-what is a Skoda?
-does anyone have any pics of one installed on a golf or GTi?
any input will be appreciated, thanks!

 

[austieB2.ohhh]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (dj_dub)

Skoda is foriegn car. when i was in italy i think i sat in a taxi cab that was a skoda. im assuming Vw makes it because when you buy a VW part, it usually says vw, audi, seat, skoda.
hope this helps
A

 

[BrandonC]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (dj_dub)

Skoda is a Czech brand (I believe). It's one of the companies that VW owns. The Skoda rear wiper is a much smoother-looking piece than the factory one....it has a black plastic covering on it that looks really nice. It's a direct replacement for the factory piece. I have one on my car, but don't have any pictures. If you have an upper rear spoiler, you might have fitment problems though....


[Modified by BrandonC, 6:23 PM 2-12-2002]

 

[Godlike]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (BrandonC)

VAG- Volkswagen Automotive Group... now semi split into two entities as of Dec..
They are Volkswagen Classic, and VW Sport..
Classic - VW, SKODA. Bugatti and ughh. i forget the other one
Sport - Audi, Lambo, SEAT, and the other one i forget..

 

[woodrell]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (dj_dub)

There was a guy names gary h. in england that was doing a few group buys on them last summer. I bought one from him for $40 but I had to sell it when I got it because it didn't work with my freedom design rear spoiler. It would have looked nice though. It rubbed when it came around the top.
You would have to know someone in europe to get one.
That's where he lives. http://www.hlaustin.co.uk/parts.htm

 

[schultzboy]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (Godlike)

the other classic VW isn't SMART is it?

 

[wsaenotsock]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (woodrell)

Here is a pic I have of a Skoda wiper. Not sure whos car this is but this pic has been just laying around on my hard drive. I really like that smooth look. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[ri-v-dub]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (wsaenotsock)

quote:[HR][/HR]Here is a pic I have of a Skoda wiper. Not sure whos car this is but this pic has been just laying around on my hard drive. I really like that smooth look. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

[HR][/HR]​

that would be Boostin20v
sweet ride...

 

[Bundaho]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (dj_dub)

Where can this wiper be picked up at. It looks pretty cool.

 

[dj_dub]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (woodrell)

thanks for all the help guys! i really appreciate it! that pic really answered my question to what the skoda rear wiper looked like...it looks tight! i found a guy whos selling one to me for $52 shipped...is that too much or maybe some of you know a better place to get one?
thanks!

 

[Bundaho]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (dj_dub)

Where are you getting it from. I might want in on one.

 

[javabean]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (Bundaho)

which model of skoda it is originally from?

 

[Boostin20v]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (ri-v-dub)

quote:[HR][/HR]Here is a pic I have of a Skoda wiper. Not sure whos car this is but this pic has been just laying around on my hard drive. I really like that smooth look. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

that would be Boostin20v
sweet ride... [HR][/HR]​

poop my car is popping up all oover the place of late hehe
stu

 

[GTIfreak]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (dj_dub)

The wiper is from Skoda Fabia. Here are some links to pictures:
http://www.inet.hr/~skocijan/Fabia/photos.htm http://www.novinky.cz/Index/AutoRecenze/4141.html
As for Volkswagen's brand alignment, two groups, traditional and sporty, reflect the new focus:
- traditional: VW, Skoda, Bentley, Bugatti http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
- sporty: Audi, Lamborghini, Seat http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Give us the S3 oh mighty(?) VWoA!!!

 

[javabean]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (woodrell)

quote:[HR][/HR]There was a guy names gary h. in england that was doing a few group buys on them last summer. I bought one from him for $40 but I had to sell it when I got it because it didn't work with my freedom design rear spoiler. It would have looked nice though. It rubbed when it came around the top.
You would have to know someone in europe to get one.
That's where he lives. http://www.hlaustin.co.uk/parts.htm [HR][/HR]​

exactly what parts do I need? does it include the motor as well? did you write down the parts number?

 

[Buran]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (dj_dub)

Hmm. Does the sprayer on this wiper spray more like the front windshield ones, or does it use the existing one? I find the spray pattern of the stock one insufficient, but the front units do a very good job.

 

[phonic]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (Buran)

 

[PHILA#3]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (phonic)

when you guys find out who to buy this from, and how much it will cost, please post the information because I am interested in this also. I was going to get in on the original GaryH GB, but i was buying other stuff at the time, and haven't seen a GB for these since.
I guess if we had a couple people, Gary might do another GB for us.

 

[Roger Moore]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (PHILA#3)

Yes this was a Gary Handa original. No one else should take the credit. He did the leg work to bring us all this unique rear wiper. Thanks goes out to him for that!
BTW: It only works for cars without a rear hatch spoiler.

 

[JettJagwar]

Re: Skoda rear wiper... (schultzboy)

quote:[HR][/HR]the other classic VW isn't SMART is it?[HR][/HR]​

smart was a joint project between swatch and daimler chrysler.
D_J