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Wiper Blades
So I'm about ready to buy new wiper blades and any kind i've gotten before i've never really been happy with.
I've never looked into them that hard, i just get whatever kind my mechanic has on special when i get my inspection but this time i wanna be happy with my purchase. So what kind do you guys you? Any kinds that are good? Bad?
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-Jeremy- 1994 Barcelona Red LS 97,xxx miles Mods: - JVC Indash head unit, polk 6.5's, 6X9's, 2" tweeters, and 8" JL audio subwoofer run off of MA Audio M589I amp. Fiberglass Front splitters molded in, Shifted back stock spoiler, & repainted minor faded parts (Mirrors, rear quarter garnishes),18" murano 5-spoke wheels w/cooper zeon 2xs tires, '97 grille |
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Re: Wiper Blades
I use Bosch Icons and I like them. The OEM subaru ones have the special "stops" on them which are nice to have, but wiper technology has really improved since our cars were designed.
Mike
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Re: Wiper Blades
I also use and like the Icons, used now for 2 years in all weather.
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Cheers! Gordon 1997 Ebony #308 113k "The Black Diva"SOLD 1992 Black over Liquid Silver 152k SOLD 1992 Ebony 251k 444 SOLD 1999 Silver SLK230 134k SOLD 1997 Green Outback 137k SOLD 2013 Honda Accord I4 SOLD 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 30k 2018 Tesla M3 30k |
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Re: Wiper Blades
Those are actually the ones i was thinking about. What size and model fits our cars?
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-Jeremy- 1994 Barcelona Red LS 97,xxx miles Mods: - JVC Indash head unit, polk 6.5's, 6X9's, 2" tweeters, and 8" JL audio subwoofer run off of MA Audio M589I amp. Fiberglass Front splitters molded in, Shifted back stock spoiler, & repainted minor faded parts (Mirrors, rear quarter garnishes),18" murano 5-spoke wheels w/cooper zeon 2xs tires, '97 grille |
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Re: Wiper Blades
I've always liked the impreza wipers that have the air "spoiler" on them to keep them against the windshield.
I have Bosch something..LOL I'm happy with them but usually buy one set for most of the year and one set for snow. Just look at autozone or something...I believe driver is 22 and passenger is 18....rear is 16? Can't recall on top of my head. |
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Re: Wiper Blades
I like the Rain-x regular ones. They hold up well and I'm happy with the way that they cause the bead effect. I've used some of the older Bosch ones that would chatter along the windshield as they get old.
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Re: Wiper Blades
I buy Narrow inserts for the OEM arms. Have always worked well. I clean the blade with alcohol every couple of months
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I find that if I drink the alcohol that the streaking doesn't bother me as much.
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Re: Wiper Blades
Quote:
I'll dreink to that.....
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Mitch Hansen
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Re: Wiper Blades
of course I'll toast the grand opening of pack of cigarettes .............
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Mitch Hansen
"uncamitzi" This is a Dark Ride 92 Teal SVX LS-L 128K tranny swap with 4.11's Well.. my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle . |
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Re: Wiper Blades
Gator Blades!
http://blog.asseenontvnetwork.com/pr...-gator-blades/ |
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Re: Wiper Blades
uhhh....wiper blades need replacing?
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Re: Wiper Blades
Bosch makes the rest of the brands look sick... If you splurge and buy the "good ones" I did and never had any others that compared to them!
The difference compares to the difference in our stock headlight bulbs and HID"s Keith |
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Re: Wiper Blades
Bosch...
Specially blended natural rubber for crystal clear visibility. Bosch Micro Edge Wiper Blades are designed for dependable wiping performance. Every blade incorporates a fully-enclosed metal tension spring and a precision cut natural rubber wiping element. That means premium wiping performance and crystal clear visibility for safer driving. And the exclusive Bosch DirectConnect™ one-step system makes installation quick and easy. Anything else is just a way to move the mud back and forth! Keith |
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Re: Wiper Blades
I just throw on some $3 a piece wipers from wally world and they work great for about a year.
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Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress |
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