Don't buy Candian Tire reflex blades
I have the reflex blades (about a year now) and have had no issues at all. They have kept perfect contact at all points of the windshield. To date there has also been no problems with them getting stuck in the winter or even wearing out at all. Personally I think they were a great investment!
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Just heard back from Murray's Discount Auto...
They use an .
Unfortunately no group pricing...
& no CDN source
Anyway..... here's the info they just sent me;
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Your ’04 G35 will take a 422A for the driver’s side and a 418B for the passenger side. I reviewed the application guide and there are no distinctions between the G35 Sedan and Coupe so the same blades should work for both. Below are all of the INFINITI applications that Bosch makes the ICON for:
G20 ‘1999-‘2002
421A (DRIVER)
419B (PASS)
G35 ‘2003-‘2006
422A (DRIVER)
418B (PASS)
I30 ‘1996-‘1999
422A (DRIVER)
421A (PASS)
I30 ‘2000-‘2001
426A (DRIVER)
417A (PASS)
I35 ‘2002-‘2004
426A (DRIVER)
417A (PASS)
QX4 ‘1997-‘2003
422A (DRIVER)
421A (PASS)
Unfortunately we cannot offer any volume pricing on these blades at this time. I hope this is helpful! Feel free to contact me at anytime if you have additional questions.
Thanks,
Doug
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They use an .
Unfortunately no group pricing...
& no CDN source
Anyway..... here's the info they just sent me;
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Your ’04 G35 will take a 422A for the driver’s side and a 418B for the passenger side. I reviewed the application guide and there are no distinctions between the G35 Sedan and Coupe so the same blades should work for both. Below are all of the INFINITI applications that Bosch makes the ICON for:
G20 ‘1999-‘2002
421A (DRIVER)
419B (PASS)
G35 ‘2003-‘2006
422A (DRIVER)
418B (PASS)
I30 ‘1996-‘1999
422A (DRIVER)
421A (PASS)
I30 ‘2000-‘2001
426A (DRIVER)
417A (PASS)
I35 ‘2002-‘2004
426A (DRIVER)
417A (PASS)
QX4 ‘1997-‘2003
422A (DRIVER)
421A (PASS)
Unfortunately we cannot offer any volume pricing on these blades at this time. I hope this is helpful! Feel free to contact me at anytime if you have additional questions.
Thanks,
Doug
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i put them on my 03 coupe a couple of months ago and think they're great.
plan on making them my winter blades as they seem to work well in snow and the rubber can't be refilled. you need to buy a new blade when they wear out.
the OEM blade seems so heavy duty that i have bought good refills for the summer. installed them already in two minutes. trico exact fit refills fit perfect.
Advance Auto guys says don't waste you money they wont fit, so i go to NAPA and buy the same ones (NAPA badged) and like i said perfect fit. I knew they would from going on the Trico website. But i never force people to take my money. BTW cost $7 for both blades. 24" is 8mm 17" is 6mm
PIAA refills fit too but cost alot more.
plan on making them my winter blades as they seem to work well in snow and the rubber can't be refilled. you need to buy a new blade when they wear out.
the OEM blade seems so heavy duty that i have bought good refills for the summer. installed them already in two minutes. trico exact fit refills fit perfect.
Advance Auto guys says don't waste you money they wont fit, so i go to NAPA and buy the same ones (NAPA badged) and like i said perfect fit. I knew they would from going on the Trico website. But i never force people to take my money. BTW cost $7 for both blades. 24" is 8mm 17" is 6mm
PIAA refills fit too but cost alot more.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by DaveG
i put them on my 03 coupe a couple of months ago and think they're great.
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Where'd you get them Dave.
If someone can find a CDN source I'm in. 
Deane
Deane
Originally Posted by inTgr8r
Just heard back from Murray's Discount Auto...
They use an Amazon online store.
Unfortunately no group pricing...
& no CDN source
Anyway..... here's the info they just sent me;
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Your ’04 G35 will take a 422A for the driver’s side and a 418B for the passenger side. I reviewed the application guide and there are no distinctions between the G35 Sedan and Coupe so the same blades should work for both. Below are all of the INFINITI applications that Bosch makes the ICON for:
G20 ‘1999-‘2002
421A (DRIVER)
419B (PASS)
G35 ‘2003-‘2006
422A (DRIVER)
418B (PASS)
I30 ‘1996-‘1999
422A (DRIVER)
421A (PASS)
I30 ‘2000-‘2001
426A (DRIVER)
417A (PASS)
I35 ‘2002-‘2004
426A (DRIVER)
417A (PASS)
QX4 ‘1997-‘2003
422A (DRIVER)
421A (PASS)
Unfortunately we cannot offer any volume pricing on these blades at this time. I hope this is helpful! Feel free to contact me at anytime if you have additional questions.
Thanks,
Doug
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They use an Amazon online store.
Unfortunately no group pricing...
& no CDN source
Anyway..... here's the info they just sent me;
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Your ’04 G35 will take a 422A for the driver’s side and a 418B for the passenger side. I reviewed the application guide and there are no distinctions between the G35 Sedan and Coupe so the same blades should work for both. Below are all of the INFINITI applications that Bosch makes the ICON for:
G20 ‘1999-‘2002
421A (DRIVER)
419B (PASS)
G35 ‘2003-‘2006
422A (DRIVER)
418B (PASS)
I30 ‘1996-‘1999
422A (DRIVER)
421A (PASS)
I30 ‘2000-‘2001
426A (DRIVER)
417A (PASS)
I35 ‘2002-‘2004
426A (DRIVER)
417A (PASS)
QX4 ‘1997-‘2003
422A (DRIVER)
421A (PASS)
Unfortunately we cannot offer any volume pricing on these blades at this time. I hope this is helpful! Feel free to contact me at anytime if you have additional questions.
Thanks,
Doug
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Been using the Reflex blades just after they came out( about a year). They have performed well up to now but they don't seem to like the cold weather.
I'm getting alot of chattering on the passenger side. I've tried to bend the wiper arm a little but no luck.
Maybe I'll give the new Bosch blades a try.
Has anyone tried the Rain-X wipers? If so, how are they?
Bill
I'm getting alot of chattering on the passenger side. I've tried to bend the wiper arm a little but no luck.
Maybe I'll give the new Bosch blades a try.
Has anyone tried the Rain-X wipers? If so, how are they?
Bill
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From: Toronto, GTA north
I agree Bill... it's always the passenger side.
I'm hoping the Icons will solve this.
From what I could find out, the "B" series has more curve in the spring for the passenger side.
I'm hoping the Icons will solve this.
From what I could find out, the "B" series has more curve in the spring for the passenger side.
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i just emailed bosch as to where these things can be purchased. i'll let u know what they respond back. they're main office is actually just up the street from me:
Robert Bosch Inc.
6811 Century Ave.
Mississauga, ON.
Robert Bosch Inc.
6811 Century Ave.
Mississauga, ON.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by giddyup69
i just emailed bosch as to where these things can be purchased. i'll let u know what they respond back. they're main office is actually just up the street from me:
Robert Bosch Inc.
6811 Century Ave.
Mississauga, ON.
Robert Bosch Inc.
6811 Century Ave.
Mississauga, ON.
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I use to use the Bosch blades on my RSX, they always worked well and lasted a good amount of time. Then I switched to PIAA blades on the G, they are awesome, never had a problem and they last forever. Only problem with the PIAA's is they are pretty costly (approx 45 each blade
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From: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
the "them' i was referring to was the reflex blades.
the PIAA's are great
i have used them in the past
i just don't want to spend the $$$$
the silicone ones should last forever though.
the original OEM's lasted almost 3 years so refills (not the cheap plastic ones) at $10 every few years seems fine to me.
the PIAA's are great
i have used them in the past
i just don't want to spend the $$$$
the silicone ones should last forever though.
the original OEM's lasted almost 3 years so refills (not the cheap plastic ones) at $10 every few years seems fine to me.
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Originally Posted by Burrcold
I have the reflex blades (about a year now) and have had no issues at all. They have kept perfect contact at all points of the windshield. To date there has also been no problems with them getting stuck in the winter or even wearing out at all. Personally I think they were a great investment!
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I've also been using the Reflex wiper blades since the fall and no issues at all except a little chatter at over 120 kph. Bought them on sale so we'll see how long they last. Maybe next time I will look at the PIAA..
I'm checking with a few of my industry connections for the Bosch Icons. Not sure if they are available in Canada yet, but if they are, I'll try to get anyone interested, a good deal. Through one dealer's distributor, they are not available. Waiting for early next week for word from the others.