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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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Question Windshield Wipers ?

I know nothing of them. Are their different fitments, or is it universal ? and whats the best brand.

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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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Technically, if you get a full replacement, then it's all universal by the length of the blade.

The best type of windshield wipers available right now are the bracketless designs with silicone blades.

Valeo's bracketless wipers are available for around $27 shipped right now at (link to 03 G35 Coupe wiper blades at) tirerack.com (buy one get one free) or you can pay more for (link to) Bosch ICONs which, IMO, look better than the Valeo since the seem to be less bulky.

If you don't want to pay for those, you can always get silicone blade replacements, but those aren't guaranteed to always fit your current wiper assembly.

EDIT: Actually, I shouldn't say all wiper assemblies are universal... there are different adapter designs. The Valeos are pretty vehicle specific while most other wipers like PIAAs will come with all the attachments you need for any type -

 

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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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ill look both of these up, and see the better price "D

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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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bosch icons are more expensive but better in my opinion
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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the buy-one-get-one-free deal on those valeos looks pretty nice.....

anybody have any experience with them?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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Found a mistake in my post and added an edit to it...
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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I'll just stick with "overpriced" oem refill replacements. They really seem to work the best. I've tried PIAA silicone ones, and they weren't as good.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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You don't need windshield wipers.



Thanks, Viet.
 

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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Pep Boys...whatever's the cheapest. As Tony! Toni! Tone! sings, "It never rains in Southern California".
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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^^^it rained a couple days ago LOL
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Calvin
You don't need windshield wipers.



Thanks, Viet.


HAHAH damn Calvin, is this how you drive when your windshield is dirty?

 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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I use Bosch ICON blades. I used to use Anco but our car's aerodynamics encouraged them to lift at little more than 60/65mph! The Bosch ICONs hold TIGHT to the glass. My only beef is that it seems like the rubber/silicone isn't as resilient as I'm used to. But they are very efficient.
thats what i use... only cuz they look better than most other blades(it doesnt rain much in cali)
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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^^^it rained a couple days ago LOL
and there's a slight chance of rain this Saturday.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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the rainx windshield coating stuff works wonders, dont even have to turn my wipers on
 
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Detail Spray works as a glass water repellent as well. I've only had to use the wipers when it's a down pour or when following to close to someone on the x-way.
 
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