Anyone Intrested in a DTM Wiper Conversion for the e34????

[theDogger]

I just wanted to see if anyone out there was intersted in a DTM style single wiper blade for their e34. AC Schnitzer was the only aftermarket company to produce one for the e34. After several attempts to get one on the German eBay only to be out bid 3 times at the last sec. I decided to make my own. So I headed over to Bavarian Auto Recycling (http://www.usedbmwparts.com/?bannerID=80) and talked my my friend Nelson and he hooked me up with a wiper transmission to experiment on. Thanks Nelson!

I was able to get the specs. on the ACS DTM from a friend in Germany on what has been modified and I am going to a machine shop on Monday to see if they can make the parts I need. I figured that it would be cheaper in a group than a one of. The modification would be simple. The arm that controls the driver and the passenger wiper throw range has to be lengthened. All you would have to do is remove your wiper transmission assembly and pop the OEM part off(they are connected by ball joints) and replace it with the new legthened one. After assembly your passenger wiper will now cover the entire window.

Thought that I would throw this out there and see if anyone else might be
interested..


This is the AC Schnitzer DTM. You can see that on the right end the gold arm has been legthened to give the passenger side a longer throw. That gold arm is what would be needed to be swapped.
http://bigfootdesigns.com/bimmer_forum/ad_1.jpg
theDogger

[achun]

I'm interested in this. Is the acs wiper arm different?

[theDogger]

No the ACS basically was a converted OEM BMW Transmission. The stock passenger wiper blade will work. It is what the ACS kit used..

theDogger

[slocar]

interested. post updates.

[bähnstormer]

i'm game as long as the price is right... will the passenger wiper be any longer? say a 25 inches? also to complete the look it'd have to be covered in some kinda black plastic? last question, will it wipe fast enuff lol

[theDogger]

i'm game as long as the price is right... will the passenger wiper be any longer? say a 25 inches? also to complete the look it'd have to be covered in some kinda black plastic? last question, will it wipe fast enuff lol

1-) I will try and get a price update by mid-week. I'm guessing $30-$70 for the machine work.
2-) The wiper will use the stock blade. ( You can experiment by removing the drivers side and loosen the passenger and see the wipe range. I did this and it covers the driver side fine.)
3-) The only mod is to the wiper linkage..it is made longer for more throw. The driver side post top will be deleted. So a driver side wipe will no longer mount...
4-) Will it be fast enough? I guess I'll have to wait and see.

I'll keep everyone updated.

theDogger

[theDogger]

Update...I will have a price for the mod'ed part this Wed. If you are intrested in this mod let me know by late tonight...I will be posting a price tomorrow. The more people the better price I can get. Probally looking at $20-$50 roughly..

plz let me know if you are interested in a DTM for your e34


theeDogger

[achun]

i'm intersted.

[bähnstormer]

i'm game

[theDogger]

OK here is were it stands...I drop of the part to modified yesterday. I will have the new finished part on next Wed. I'll install it and test it. If at that point everything is kool them I'll post to this tread again and once I get a count of how many are in for sure them I can goto Dan and see what it will cost for the part. I think that this can work 2 ways. Either have a complete new part made from scratch or modify the exsisting one like it did. It is costing me $35 for my exsisting to modified....So hang tight until next wed and I'll let you know if it worked and I'll try and post some video of it also...

So remember the more people in the cheaper it will be.


theDogger

[slocar]

nice. i want one as soon as you get it finalized.

[GroceryGetter]

I might be interested if the price is right.

[slocar]

bump. any updates ?!

[abakos]

Let us know Brian...I'm sick of the crud marks the passenger wiper leaves in the middle of the driver's side!

[theDogger]

I will be picking the part up either tomorrow or thursday. I will post and try to get some video too



theDogger

[jimmyz2]

Hey Dogger,I saw Stu today at S&K.He said he has your 1.8L 4 banger ready for your conversion! :)

[theDogger]

Thats great I start the conversion tomorrow! Did you ask him about the left ovewr parts and the shop rag? :lol :lol :lol :lol

If you are serious....Why didn't you let me know you were stopping by today I would have loved to see the car!

Ya we have it worked out. a 1985 1.8L w/ my slush box. A 1.5" MFA and 12lbs injectors with a stock chip...the key here for the massive power is no air box or filter...... :nono Stu felt that the custom chip would not be enough for this highly modified engine....We figure at least 400Hp and the rear wheel on a ICE PAD! Thinks possible that it may not be street legal!


theDogger

[jimmyz2]

Sorry,I forgot.I will be back up this week or next wwek again.I will call!PM me your # again.

[jimmyz2]

Hey Dogger!Is there a single wiper conversion for Kohler toilets?? :)

[theDogger]

Well in additioin to the single wiper arm they also offer a triple edge blade for you messy ones and a warm water squirt to clean up the rest.......


theDogger

[theDogger]

UPDATE::::

I just picked up the modified part and it is still a little short on throw...about 3"-4" on the drivers side. So I will be taking it back to be lengthened a tad more...this second mod should be finished mid next week. I will be sure to post a video of the arm in action.....Couple of pics of the ACS DTM on the e34. Actually took these of the eBay DTM for sale. This guy in Germany is trying to sell a used ACS DTM for more than they were when sold new plus the S&H to the US! What a joke! Brand new these were $225.00 US You can check it out here..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7921024953&category=33657

http://www.bigfootdesigns.com/bimmer_forum/dtm/dtm1.jpg

http://www.bigfootdesigns.com/bimmer_forum/dtm/dtm2.jpg

If you are interested in a group buy please add your name to the list below so I can get a head count. The new peice will be made from the ground up. Priced roughly @ $60.00-$80.00

1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-

Brian

[slocar]

1. bassivity

[DarthMaul]

darthmaul

:redspot

[bähnstormer]

1- bassivity
2- darthmaul
3- bahnstormer (Martin Szwarc)
4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-

[bähnstormer]

bump - any news???

[theDogger]

Sorry have not posted any info. I should have the final product this wed. The test linkage work great just needed a slight adjustment....When I get it installed this week I'll post a video....

[bähnstormer]

Sorry have not posted any info. I should have the final product this wed. The test linkage work great just needed a slight adjustment....When I get it installed this week I'll post a video....



lols i'm gonna spends the monies i haves saves upped for this!
hurries!

[theDogger]

I hear ya........The part is done but I was unble to pick to up as I have been out of tow. Should have it installed by Wed....

Looking foward to it as it has been raining the past few days

theDogger

[liquidtiger720]

i want to see how this works. hehe.

[bähnstormer]

is the wiper gonna lay on the pass side or stand straight up in the middle?

[just.a.d]

1- bassivity
2- darthmaul
3- bahnstormer (Martin Szwarc)
4- just.a.d
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-

[abakos]

is the wiper gonna lay on the pass side or stand straight up in the middle?
It'll be the same as stock wipers, except there is no driver's side wiper and the passenger's side sweeps the entire window.

Haven't decided if I'm in or not yet...

Looking forward to the video Dogger, watch the knuckles this time-

AB

[bähnstormer]

i'd like it much better if it stood straight up when it was idle...right in the middle =]
but for 80 bucks deleting one of your wipers seems worth it. esp since i pay like 10 bux for a wiper blade every 6 months. imagine the savings!

[abakos]

You could probably adjust the orientation of the arm on the motor, that would make it stick straight up.

It'd be a pretty simple mod I should think-

[theDogger]

Sorry fellas...the daelay has been my fault. with work and family getting in the way. I hope to go pick the wiper up this next week and get it installed.

As far as the position....you should be able to stand it straight up as suggested of have it start on the left side.


I really want to get this done myself as the rains are starting to come...


So hang with me


theDogger

[theDogger]

New link the DTM is finished......


http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3129881#post3129881


theDogger