How to shorten windshield wiper stock

[CAR3NUT]

Has anyone shorten the windshield wiper stock? I want to install a single din radio with a folding touch screen.

 

[pwwojcik]

I installed the Pioneer single din unit (avh3500-nex) and I love it. Apple Carplay works great. I also added a rear camera. I was worried about the wiper stalk and it is definitely in the way when the screen opens or closes. In practice I’ve found that I leave the screen out almost all the time and when I do open/close it I just nudge the stalk up and run the wipers for a sec.... not elegant bur not a big deal.

if you modify the stalk let us know!

thanks

(BTW, Fresh Designs in Ellicott City, MD did the work and they were awesome. They seem to do a lot of tinting and radar detectors.

 

[CAR3NUT]

I installed the Pioneer single din unit (avh3500-nex) and I love it. Apple Carplay works great. I also added a rear camera. I was worried about the wiper stalk and it is definitely in the way when the screen opens or closes. In practice I’ve found that I leave the screen out almost all the time and when I do open/close it I just nudge the stalk up and run the wipers for a sec.... not elegant bur not a big deal.

if you modify the stalk let us know!

thanks

(BTW, Fresh Designs in Ellicott City, MD did the work and they were awesome. They seem to do a lot of tinting and radar detectors.

I wasn't sure if it would clear at all. Thought the idea of leaving it open, but didn't know if it would close when power is turned off. Thanks for giving me the confidence to order it now. I have driven my self insane trying to find something that works. Thanks.

 

[CAR3NUT]

I installed the Pioneer single din unit (avh3500-nex) and I love it. Apple Carplay works great. I also added a rear camera. I was worried about the wiper stalk and it is definitely in the way when the screen opens or closes. In practice I’ve found that I leave the screen out almost all the time and when I do open/close it I just nudge the stalk up and run the wipers for a sec.... not elegant bur not a big deal.

if you modify the stalk let us know!

thanks

(BTW, Fresh Designs in Ellicott City, MD did the work and they were awesome. They seem to do a lot of tinting and radar detectors.

One other question, can you use Google maps for navigation or do you need a separate navigation add on?

 

[drewski]

One other question, can you use Google maps for navigation or do you need a separate navigation add on?

Get an Android phone and use Android Auto!

Seriously though, Ive seen video comparison between AA & CP and the Apple person was using Google Maps for Orange to Orange comparison . . . and he liked it better.

I believe no pinch to zoom and a little stunted in UI vs. Android . . . at least on Car Play

 

[drewski]

Has anyone shorten the windshield wiper stock? I want to install a single din radio with a folding touch screen.

Here's what one person did. I read another post about popping the end off and reusing after cutting vs. fabbing a new end cap like this guy did
Car Audio Tips Tricks and How To's : Tesla Roadster 2.0 Flip Out In-Dash & Rear View Camera Install.

 

[CAR3NUT]

Get an Android phone and use Android Auto!

Seriously though, Ive seen video comparison between AA & CP and the Apple person was using Google Maps for Orange to Orange comparison . . . and he liked it better.

I believe no pinch to zoom and a little stunted in UI vs. Android . . . at least on Car Play

Got the Android Phone.............Don't believe in Apple phones way to much to just make calls!