Bosch Icon & Valeo Wiper Blades
#62
Originally Posted by giddyup69
i think gordgee is still working on it..
i tried contacting them myself earlier this month... but after 2 emails and 1 telephone message they still haven't gotten back to me.
i tried contacting them myself earlier this month... but after 2 emails and 1 telephone message they still haven't gotten back to me.
"Apparently there is little retail availability of the Bosch Icon Blades right now. The full release of the Icons in Canada will be in June or July, and pricing to dealers released in April or May from what I understand."
Though I don't need the blades right now (I have Michelin winter blades on. I like the rubber cover, and even though the Valeo/Icon would work well for winter, I don't like the idea of a frozen windshield and ice ripping up my premium blades ), I'll probably still get the Valeos for myself. Valeo has been doing this type of blade for longer than anyone else, and I normally tend to go with a proven design.
And yes, for the rear window, you want the Icon with less curve.
#65
Originally Posted by Gordgee
Guys, if you read my original post: I believe that Rick can get the Bosch Icon in April/May. As I said, full release for all the dealers will likely be in June or July. So those that would like to wait, I've asked Rick to try to do special pricing on them as well. No firm price on the Icons yet however.
Though I don't need the blades right now (I have Michelin winter blades on. I like the rubber cover, and even though the Valeo/Icon would work well for winter, I don't like the idea of a frozen windshield and ice ripping up my premium blades ), I'll probably still get the Valeos for myself. Valeo has been doing this type of blade for longer than anyone else, and I normally tend to go with a proven design.
And yes, for the rear window, you want the Icon with less curve.
Though I don't need the blades right now (I have Michelin winter blades on. I like the rubber cover, and even though the Valeo/Icon would work well for winter, I don't like the idea of a frozen windshield and ice ripping up my premium blades ), I'll probably still get the Valeos for myself. Valeo has been doing this type of blade for longer than anyone else, and I normally tend to go with a proven design.
And yes, for the rear window, you want the Icon with less curve.
I'd also like to address your concern:
Originally Posted by Gordgee
I don't like the idea of a frozen windshield and ice ripping up my premium blades
#71
I just sent payment for my set. Going to try these out and buy a pair of Bosch from the US. I'm going to get my brother to bring up a pair so I can compare.
Where's the best online place to buy Bosch Icons in the US?
Where's the best online place to buy Bosch Icons in the US?
Originally Posted by Gordgee
I believe it's just the Valeos. The Icons are still not available as previously indicated.
#73