I can't see down the bonnet! - 1998 XK8

[DoctorHoux]

Hi All,

I've recently become the proud owner of a '98 XK8 coupe.

Apart from needing a couple of new cooling hoses after what seemed to be a faultless Le Mans run, she's running like a dream and I'm very pleased so far.

However, the windscreen wipers obscure the view of that lovely bulging bonnet. Are there any low-profile windscreen wipers out there that I can use as a replacement?

I've looked on the internet at "flat" versions that seem to do away with the framework - are these the answer?

Many thanks!

[MarkyM]

I have used the 'flat ones' since the came out about 2yrs ago and have had no problems. In fact I bought two pairs and am still on the first.

They may wobble a bit at the beginning when travelling at motorway speeds but seem to bed in after a few weeks.

Oh and they seem to clear the screen better than stock too

Mark
PS: failing that get a booster chair

[Peter667]

I appreciate the problem of spoiling that view of the power bulge without having your head in the roof trim.

I hadn't heard of these 'flat' wipers. Can you provide a name or link?

[MarkyM]

Peter you obviously don't use Ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jaguar-XK8-XKR-Re ... 286.c0.m14

No affiliation and doesn't affect the washer jets.

Mark

[Peter667]

Mark

Many thanks - I'll get some.

In fact I do use e-bay - sold a newish X-type on it a while back for a reasonable price - but it's so large now it's easy to get lost.

Cheers