i got it from ace
man you guys have some good eyes cause that picture was tiny

it's called a automotive radiator stay at ACE harware.

-Ricky

 

Got pictures? what size is it?

 

responded to your PM

 

so it's called a radiator stay from ACE? Any more info or pics? I'd love t5o get it done tomorow.

 

actually, the one i used form ACE hardware was in the "button plugs" drawer...7/8" black w/ the rounded top. you'll see it. it's a perfect fit.

 

im having trouble getting the rear wiper off. can somebody explain for me?

 

Thanks!! I keep forgeting to stop by ACE.

 

Pretty simple dude. Open your hatch. Then remove the inside plastic panel and unbolt the complete assembly. But first pop off the plastic cover on the arm itself where it joints to the motor and once the piece is popped off remove nut to remove arm. Then from inside unbolt three nuts to rmeove motor and BAM.

 

Has anybody actually had the hatch ground down and filled?? I'm thinking of having it done but I would like to see pics

 

.... If i remove my rear wiper then I would never be able to see out of my rear view mirror. Any time rain or snow or shortly after the back window picks up tons of gunk and that rear wiper is very handy. Don't see why you would want to get rid of it.....

 

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some people live where it doesn't rain/snow a lot or at all and it's inconvenient and a loss they can live with to lose the rear wiper.

-Ricky

 

lol it is just hard for me to image the world outside of Wisconsin. Last month it probably rained 60% of the days of the month.

 

I forget it is there. All of my other cars don't have it so I never think to reach for it hahaha.

 

dude i was just thinkin about this earlier today. Im going to run out to ACE tomorrow. Had this on my DC for 4 winters was fine. Just use rainX for when it rains. WOrks like a charm

 

While it is a necessity for someone like you, all it does is collect dust and then scratch up my window when it does get usage.

Anybody gonna make a DIY on how to remove the back wiper with pictures?

 

I can understand why some people would want to do this...but it's just not for me.

the rear wiper is one of my favorite things about the Fit hehe. This is my 4th car and all 3 of my previous cars didn't have a rear wiper....or one that worked anywho ('95 Celica - broken rear wiper, 91' MR2 - No rear wiper, '98 Prelude - no rear wiper).

I almost crapped myself when it rained and all I had to do was flick a switch to get visibility again! haha

 

there is one....somewhere

 

I bet you could find a rear view camera to fit in that opening. Then if you have a DVD head unit, perfect! I had one on my truck that had night vision as well, worked real nice.

 

Just do the vertical wiper mod and you won't get dirt resting on the blade.

Here's a DIY for the vertical wiper mod, you can also follow it halfway if you don't know how to take your wiper motor out and you just want to delete it.
FITOPIA - Vertical Rear Wiper Conversion DIY

 

Omg that DIY is greatness! Thank you very much!

<3, no homo