Bosch Icon & Valeo Wiper Blades
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hmmm. Looks like only a few CDN Tires have the Icons so far. As I said, this is the first time I noticed them.
Depending on what AeroCarParts is charging for shipping, but they may still be less expensive from them.
Depending on what AeroCarParts is charging for shipping, but they may still be less expensive from them.
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From: Brampton, Ontario
i checked Crappy Tire Downtown a few weeks ago as well as Leslie & Sheppard today, no dice on the blades.
I did however pick up a 1/2" Mastercraft Torque Wrench for $48 (reg $80). Who ever needs one, now might be a good time to buy.
I did however pick up a 1/2" Mastercraft Torque Wrench for $48 (reg $80). Who ever needs one, now might be a good time to buy.
Some good news for local Toronto guys....
I found a parts retailer that can get the Bosch Icons. I put them on this afternoon but haven't really had the chance to try them out.
The place is Hotspot Auto parts( www. HotspotAutoparts.com)
I went to a larger size for the driver side(24") and a smaller size for the passenger side(17")
The part #'s are BSH 417A for the 17" blade ( $22.20)
BSH 424A for the 24" blade ( $28.50)
B._
I found a parts retailer that can get the Bosch Icons. I put them on this afternoon but haven't really had the chance to try them out.
The place is Hotspot Auto parts( www. HotspotAutoparts.com)
I went to a larger size for the driver side(24") and a smaller size for the passenger side(17")
The part #'s are BSH 417A for the 17" blade ( $22.20)
BSH 424A for the 24" blade ( $28.50)
B._
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Odd. I was in CDN Tire the other day, and the Icon display was nowhere to be found!
Maybe, they decided that it was too much competition for their crappy knock-offs, and pulled them?
I didn't get the chance to ask, but I may next time.
Maybe, they decided that it was too much competition for their crappy knock-offs, and pulled them?
I didn't get the chance to ask, but I may next time.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by Gordgee
Odd. I was in CDN Tire the other day, and the Icon display was nowhere to be found!
Maybe, they decided that it was too much competition for their crappy knock-offs, and pulled them? I didn't get the chance to ask, but I may next time.
Maybe, they decided that it was too much competition for their crappy knock-offs, and pulled them?
I didn't get the chance to ask, but I may next time.I wish they made these for my Z4...
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by Mmagic76
Partsource currenty has Bosch Micro Edge for sale, are they as good?
The Micro Edge is high quality standard design that has been around for years.
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Here's a great deal for a spare (or even primary) set of blades!
Costco has the Michelin Radius wiper blades. They are a 'bracketless' blade, very similar to the design of the Valeo, except with a symetrical 'spoiler'. Probably the best copy of the Valeo that I've seen. I tried them this week. Very clean wipe.
They're $12.99 with $2.60 off until 22-April.
Stoner's Invisible Glass is also on sale at $3 off $12.99 for a pack of 4.
Costco has the Michelin Radius wiper blades. They are a 'bracketless' blade, very similar to the design of the Valeo, except with a symetrical 'spoiler'. Probably the best copy of the Valeo that I've seen. I tried them this week. Very clean wipe.
They're $12.99 with $2.60 off until 22-April.
Stoner's Invisible Glass is also on sale at $3 off $12.99 for a pack of 4.