Okay, here's what I found out.

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.

The Icons are Bosch's response to the Valeo Blades that have made a name for themselves as THE blade in Europe. So the word is that the Icons are actually a knock-off of the Valeo Blades!

From VolvoXC.Com:

Valeo is one of the world's leading manufacturers of OEM automotive parts with over 68,000 employees and operations in 70 different countries. Valeo builds everything from electrical and electronic systems to climate control systems, transmissions and ... windshield wiper systems.
The Valeo blade has been available in Europe as an OEM part for the past few years, but only recently has it been seen on higher end European vehicles here in North America . Go Brands of North America takes care of the aftermarket marketing efforts for the Ultimate Wiper Blade.

From their testing, looks like the only disadvantage of the Valeo blades are the price!

More info from the North American Distributor.


I'm now thinking of going with the Valeo rather than the Bosch, though I should also be able to get the Icons at a good price when they become available.

Anyway, if I can arrange a good price on the Valeo for we Canucks, how many would be interested? I would be sending members through a Canadian dealer as a kind of "Group Buy", where you could deal directly with the seller once I confirm a price for everyone.

 

Great work Gordgee. Count me in for at least one set.
Thanks for the leg work man.

 

1. Gordgee
2. Whatacar
3. RBull

 

1. Gordgee
2. Whatacar
3. RBull
4. Endless G

 

Great job Gord....like Sam said, thanks for doing the legwork....
I'm in too if we can get M-blades.

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I dont mean to rain on anyonnes parade but ive had icons on my car for over 2 months now. I can get them through my work.I can get pairs for ppl for about $45 if they want them. Ive had them on my car for the winter months their bad a$$.

Pics on my car

 

Sounds great! Now we have the choice of either!

Okay, I spoke with my distributor. No need to put your names down as for a Group Buy. It's a discount he's arranged for forum members here and on G35.ca as a courtesy to GroundingGear Ltd. You can deal directly with him.

I believe your price will be $18 each plus GST & shipping! This is virtually his cost, so please don't abuse this offer as this is my cost price, and he's doing this as a favour to me (which I do as a courtesy to you guys, the same as with GroundingGear®).

Of course, those in Edmonton will get a great deal by saving on shipping.

Just e-mail Rick at Aero Car Parts:

rick@aerocarparts.net

I don't think he has stock yet, so wait a few days for him to get them in. The price should be do-able, but please don't get angry at us if it has to be adjusted as he still has to get the stock in. Remember, when you're not talking retail price, there may be minor (or sometimes unexpected major ) fluctuations in cost. Hopefully his distributor hasn't mis-quoted his cost.

 

Looks like you need the 21" and 19" ones. Ask Rick if he can bring in a set in your size.

 

Ok bro....I've just measured mine and they're 24" & 18"...
In a short time I'll ask Rick about available sizes etc.
Thanks for the hookup Gord....

.....and thanks to IS300TOG35 for your offer on the Bosch's too.

Colin

 

I'm in and I can't wait...I'm returning the crap ones I ust bought at Canadian Tire!

1. Gordgee
2. Whatacar
3. RBull
4. Endless G
5. Msedanman
6. BurntRenolds

I'm emailing Rick right now!!!

 

Yeah, I guess the website just lists the wiper blades for the older M45, not the new one.

BTW, maybe it is a good idea to post all your names for the buy. That way, I can let Rick know how many are interested, so he can bring enough in.

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I already em,ailed rick for the bosch blades told him i need one also for the tsx too

 

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