Rain Sensing Wipers?

***Special Ringpop*** · 09-29-2006, 02:32 PM

Okay, I noticed something when I was out getting groceries last weekend in my Si (yes, I live a sheltered life).

I hate the windshield wipers because I don't feel that in heavy rain that they go fast enough, even on the best setting (even though I avoid driving in rain if I can). But I did notice that when I have it on a certain setting, when I was driving on the freeway, where more rain was accumulating, the wipers cleared the window faster, then when I got off the exit and slowed down, they stopped clearing it for awhile, then cleared it once enough rain accumulated. Then I left the red light, and more rain came on the car, and the wipers sped up.

Am I seriously going insane, or are the wipers sensing the rain on the windshield?

aznives3 · 09-29-2006, 02:38 PM

its not rain sensing, but SPEED sensing wipers. But only if you have it on the fastest intermittent setting i think? Yeah, thats why it slows down to a slow intermittent at a stop, but once you start going it will pick up once again.

***Special Ringpop*** · 09-29-2006, 02:49 PM

Ah!! That makes perfect sense now. Thanks for the clarification. Still, cool no matter how you look at it.

**8thgenuser** · 09-29-2006, 02:53 PM

Also when you're at a dead stop and then let go of the brake, the wipers take a swipe before you head on your way. It's totally awesome!

**CameronJr9** · 09-29-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 8thgenuser

Also when you're at a dead stop and then let go of the brake, the wipers take a swipe before you head on your way. It's totally awesome!

And they will begin their intermittent wiping again once you hit 12 mph.

2007SI · 09-29-2006, 03:07 PM

Awesome, i want this car more and more every post i read on here.

2007Si

**Gonzo** · 09-29-2006, 11:49 PM

Another thing to try out is Rain-X, especially if you are having issues at speed. With a rain-x'ed windshield in almost all cases you don't need wipers on the highway, even at slower speeds around 35mph+.

The rain just slides right over the top. Kinda neat.
Remember to change your wipers every year as well. When I got my hand me down car it had wipers that were quite old, 5+ years. They were incredible at turning rain into gel. (so it seemed...) New wipers (not surprisingly) made all the difference.

Of course with 8 gens this isn't really an issue yet, just figured I'd mention it for down the road.

***Special Ringpop*** · 09-30-2006, 12:21 AM

Yeah, I've used Rain-X before. I love it, but it's such a pain in the ass to buff completely off and get a streak-free shine.

**Gonzo** · 09-30-2006, 12:40 AM

I like to use the kind that comes in the bottle, not the spray.

It is best to take two old t-shirts (or one old one cut in half ect) and use one to do the two applications (put the product directly on the t-shirt), and use the other to wipe it out after it has fogged for a minute or two.

I agree though, not the easiest stuff to apply properly but still worth it. Also using a glass cleaner before helps. Invisible glass is good, use newspaper with Invisible Glass. If you use car wash the 'wax' can get on the glass and make it harder to apply Rain-X.

dpetro64 · 09-30-2006, 12:56 AM

Has anyone had to replace the wipers yet? I haven't ever seen wipers like these before...I bet that they will cost a pretty penny.

***sbigshot*** · 09-30-2006, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Another thing to try out is Rain-X, especially if you are having issues at speed. With a rain-x'ed windshield in almost all cases you don't need wipers on the highway, even at slower speeds around 35mph+.

^^+1 Rain-X in the bottle ALWAYS!!

***dobiejoe*** · 09-30-2006, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by aznives3

its not rain sensing, but SPEED sensing wipers. But only if you have it on the fastest intermittent setting i think? Yeah, thats why it slows down to a slow intermittent at a stop, but once you start going it will pick up once again.

you sh!ting me right? I had no clue they did this, Is it in the manual?

dvader72 · 09-30-2006, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dpetro64

Has anyone had to replace the wipers yet? I haven't ever seen wipers like these before...I bet that they will cost a pretty penny.

I was at my dealership a few weeks ago...apparently it only costs something like $5 or $10 CAD each. All you have to do is replace the blade, not the entire wiper. I think you somehow need to slip the blade out? I'm not sure how it works though.

**8thgenuser** · 09-30-2006, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dobiejoe

you sh!ting me right? I had no clue they did this, Is it in the manual?

No sh!t. It's one of those features you find out much later after you purchase it that makes you go "Holy sh!t!! That's so mutha f*ckin' cool! I love my Civic soooo much!" :)

aznives3 · 09-30-2006, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dvader72

I was at my dealership a few weeks ago...apparently it only costs something like $5 or $10 CAD each. All you have to do is replace the blade, not the entire wiper. I think you somehow need to slip the blade out? I'm not sure how it works though.

yeah my dealership offers me 2 free sets of "inserts" per year free of charge. Its not the whole wiper, but like you said, the "wiper insert" that they replace. Mine were amazing when i first bought the car a year ago, they still work pretty well with only a little streaking.....nothing a little cleaning cant fix or a quick stop at the stealers

loflynrr · 09-30-2006, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 8thgenuser

No sh!t. It's one of those features you find out much later after you purchase it that makes you go "Holy sh!t!! That's so mutha f*ckin' cool! I love my Civic soooo much!" :)

Damn... I'll b a son-of-a-beiotch! I didnt know that either....... Learn something new everyday!

93sidood · 10-06-2006, 08:50 AM

haha, ya. i love finding new things out that arent really advertised, like how the eclipse spider has speed sensitive audio and advertise it like crazy but... we got it too! haha. i love it.

**wing_gundam** · 10-06-2006, 09:12 AM

I use my head for rain sensing.... hehehe cheesy as it is, so is rain sensing wipers. The variable interminitant timing is cool though. I use it a lot.

si_civic · 10-06-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 2007SI

Awesome, i want this car more and more every post i read on here.

2007Si

^ yes. Don't we all. I get my 2007 in Novemeber (TW)

stevenshizzle · 10-06-2006, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thgenuser

Also when you're at a dead stop and then let go of the brake, the wipers take a swipe before you head on your way. It's totally awesome!

LOL..."before you head on your way". It sounds like every take off from a red light is an adventure

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09-29-2006, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
aznives3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Age: 20 Posts: 518 iTrader: 1 / 100%	its not rain sensing, but SPEED sensing wipers. But only if you have it on the fastest intermittent setting i think? Yeah, thats why it slows down to a slow intermittent at a stop, but once you start going it will pick up once again.

09-29-2006, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
2007SI Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Awesome, i want this car more and more every post i read on here. 2007Si

09-29-2006, 11:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gonzo You're doing it wrong!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 21 Posts: 5,464 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Another thing to try out is Rain-X, especially if you are having issues at speed. With a rain-x'ed windshield in almost all cases you don't need wipers on the highway, even at slower speeds around 35mph+. The rain just slides right over the top. Kinda neat. Remember to change your wipers every year as well. When I got my hand me down car it had wipers that were quite old, 5+ years. They were incredible at turning rain into gel. (so it seemed...) New wipers (not surprisingly) made all the difference. Of course with 8 gens this isn't really an issue yet, just figured I'd mention it for down the road.

09-30-2006, 12:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Gonzo You're doing it wrong!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 21 Posts: 5,464 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I like to use the kind that comes in the bottle, not the spray. It is best to take two old t-shirts (or one old one cut in half ect) and use one to do the two applications (put the product directly on the t-shirt), and use the other to wipe it out after it has fogged for a minute or two. I agree though, not the easiest stuff to apply properly but still worth it. Also using a glass cleaner before helps. Invisible glass is good, use newspaper with Invisible Glass. If you use car wash the 'wax' can get on the glass and make it harder to apply Rain-X.

09-30-2006, 12:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
dpetro64 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Has anyone had to replace the wipers yet? I haven't ever seen wipers like these before...I bet that they will cost a pretty penny.

10-06-2006, 08:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
93sidood Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 76 iTrader: 1 / 100%	haha, ya. i love finding new things out that arent really advertised, like how the eclipse spider has speed sensitive audio and advertise it like crazy but... we got it too! haha. i love it.