i just checked yonge/davenport CT and there were none there

 

I checked the Eglinton and Leslie west Crappy Tire and couldn't find any Bosch blades............

 

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.

 

Anyone have any luck finding the Icons in Toronto yet?

I really don't want to go back to the Refex blades from Crappy Tire...

 

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.

 

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._

 

good to know Bill.
I looked in Crappy Tire the other day... no cigar.

 

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.

 

Partsource currenty has Bosch Micro Edge for sale, are they as good?

 

Found the same thing Gord ....they were MIA

I wish they made these for my Z4...

 

The Icons are a 'bracketless' design, like the Valeo blades.

The Micro Edge is high quality standard design that has been around for years.

 

OIC, TireRack's buy 1 get 1 free sale is over for the Valeos

 

An update for you,

I've had the Icons on for about 10 days now. so far, I really like the way they perform. Espacially in the cold. Thumbs up for Bosch!!!

 

Thanks for the update, going to check out hotspots tonight.

 

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.