Modern Wipers for Classic Rides – Detroit Speed’s Selecta-Speed Windshield Wiper Kits
Bringing your classic muscle car up to modern day performance expectations generally means the big-ticket, fun updates such as the drivetrain, suspension, wheels/tires, and brakes. However, there are a lot of smaller items that are often overlooked in the world of road-worthy upgrades such as the windshield wiper system.
Typically, a wiper motor and its blades are a common afterthought, that is, until you’re stuck in a rain story. Upgrading to modern, reliable wipers is not just a convenience – it’s a crucial safety feature if you plan to drive your classic in any weather. Detroit Speed, a company that has made their mark on suspension and performance components, understands the importance of a quality wiper system with their Selecta-Speed Windshield Wiper Kit.
The Selecta-Speed Wiper Kit brings modern functioning wipers in a bolt-on solution to your muscle machine or classic. This is a bolt-in wiper conversion available for a range of popular vintage platforms – from first-generation Camaros and Firebirds to early Mustangs, Corvettes, Chevy II/Novas, and even Chevy C10s.
The heart of the kit is a low-profile, seven-speed wiper motor assembly that replaces your original motor and linkage. Unlike old two-speed setups, the Selecta-Speed motor offers multiple intermittent delay settings (five-delay settings), plus low and high speeds, giving you a total of seven wiper speeds to handle drizzles, downpours, and everything in between.
Each kit is engineered for easy installation and a factory-quality fit. Detroit Speed includes a CNC-machined aluminum adapter plate that mounts the new motor to the stock firewall bolt pattern of your vehicle. This means no drilling or permanent modifications to your classic’s body. The new motor itself is compact and low-profile, which provides extra clearance in the engine bay and a cleaner look on the firewall. In short, the Selecta-Speed kit is designed as a true upgrade that modernizes your windshield wiper system while seamlessly integrating into your classic’s existing footprint.
- Seven-speed motor including five intermittent delay modes
- Compact, Clean modern OE-design wiper motor
- Direct Bolt-In Installation
- Complete harness assembly eases wiring
- Integrated washer function option available
If you plan to put miles on your classic ride, don’t skimp on the small details that add up to a big difference out on the road. Modern performing wipers might not be as fun as a turbocharger or six-piston calipers, but they are absolutely part of a well-rounded build – and a huge part of arriving safely at your destination. For more information, follow over to Detroit Speed’s Selecta-Speed Windshield Wiper Kits.
