[Quantum Owners] Re: Wiper blades

2013-06-11 Thread Alan
I've tried a few variants of the "flat blade" wipers including quite expensive Bosch ones that were supposed to be a custom fit on my 306 and found them pretty hopeless. I concluded they don't seem to work well with older windscreens with scratches/minor imperfections or quite curved swept area

[Quantum Owners] Re: wiper blades

2011-03-14 Thread nigelp
The distance from the hinge to the beginning of the blade clip is 16cm, the bend is just prior to the blade. I took a photo for you but doesn't seem like we can attach or send them, so if you want it, text me your e mail I will send it to you. 07833 737678. Nigel -- You received this message bec

[Quantum Owners] Re: wiper blades

2011-03-14 Thread Paul
Have you bent the angle into the wiper arms so they lie parallel with the bottom of the screen? The blades are 10 inch the same as a mini. Make sure the blade fits fully down into the socket as it can be very close, i broke a set after removing the winscreen once and putting it back in a slightly d

[Quantum Owners] Re: wiper blades

2011-03-14 Thread nigelp
Blades are donor Sierra cut to length (per the build manual, I believe) and with new reduced load springs supplied by Quantum. The standard springs are too high a rate and mine were checked at SVA - I will check the lengths of the arms when I get home. Blades were supplied by Q, I will also measu