wipers are LHD biased
10-13-2005 | 08:23 AM
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Just noticed cos its raining that even though my car is RHD the wipers are biased LHD. Would have thaought that they could have changed the bias depending on delivery country.... 
Sorry if this is a well discussed fact....
Sorry if this is a well discussed fact....
10-13-2005 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mixterk' date='Oct 13 2005, 05:23 PM
Just noticed cos its raining that even though my car is RHD the wipers are biased LHD.? Would have thaought that they could have changed the bias depending on delivery country....
Sorry if this is a well discussed fact....?
Sorry if this is a well discussed fact....?
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10-13-2005 | 08:42 AM
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10-13-2005 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mixterk' date='Oct 13 2005, 11:23 AM
Just noticed cos its raining that even though my car is RHD the wipers are biased LHD.? Would have thaought that they could have changed the bias depending on delivery country....
Sorry if this is a well discussed fact....?
Sorry if this is a well discussed fact....?
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10-13-2005 | 08:44 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' date='Oct 14 2005, 12:43 AM
What's rhd and lhd?
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10-13-2005 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mixterk' date='Oct 13 2005, 09:23 AM
Just noticed cos its raining that even though my car is RHD the wipers are biased LHD.? Would have thaought that they could have changed the bias depending on delivery country....
Sorry if this is a well discussed fact....?
Sorry if this is a well discussed fact....?
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:thumbsdown: Maybe that's why MB was using the single-wiper blade a while back.
10-13-2005 | 12:48 PM
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I know the wipers are the same whether LHD or RHD but they work really well and BMW would have checked it out and decided it was OK. Just think they could have added it to the options list, I'd say an ?800 option - missed out there BMW 
Passengers always comment on the wiper with the cam action
Passengers always comment on the wiper with the cam action
10-13-2005 | 01:06 PM
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Both E39 and E60 5 Series only have 1 wiper system for LHD and RHD
The E46 and E90 3 Series have different wiper systems for RHD and LHD though
The E46 and E90 3 Series have different wiper systems for RHD and LHD though
10-13-2005 | 04:27 PM
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The wipers aren't fast enough.... it drives me crazy in FL where it rains hard every day in the summer.
10-16-2005 | 01:35 PM
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I prefer it with the LHD bias - when you give the window a quick blast with the water to clear the screen during the dry days AND you have the driver side window is open (RHD) it then doesn't let water pour in!
My old E46 would always do that...annoying. (But then again why didn't I just close the window - I hear you ask!).
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My old E46 would always do that...annoying. (But then again why didn't I just close the window - I hear you ask!).
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