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Old 01-16-07, 07:52 PM
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hey all;

just replaced my wiper blades today ... bought Bosch Icon blades ... they're great ... just had to put my plug in for them

and here's the link:
http://jobs.boschusa.com/AutoParts/WiperBlades/ICON/
Old 01-16-07, 09:14 PM
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best wiperblades ever are Trico Innovisions
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my vote goes to the PIAA Super SIlicone blades
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I use michelin blades...

But I find most blade do well when you have Rain-X there to help.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
I use michelin blades...

But I find most blade do well when you have Rain-X there to help.
Those are great, and only $5-6/blade @ walmart which makes them a winner since they are 1/4 the price of the ICONS, and I dont have to drive anywhere else to buy them (very important).

Also like the Toyota OEM ones, I just buy the refill blades without arm for 5bucs per side, and they work very well, and are very quiet.
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Does anyone know which blades come factory standard on an "07 ES?
Old 01-17-07, 08:54 AM
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I use the Bosch MicroEdge inserts on the factory arms. Bought about a dozen pairs on Ebay for about $20 awhile ago. I've been changing them every 18 months or so. They work great with the RainX washer fluid. I wanted to go to the Icons, but with so many refills left, can't do it...
Old 01-17-07, 11:22 AM
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okay guys i gotta replce my blades on my 99 gs300, you guys mentioned alot of them, any reasons?
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I bought the PIAA's when i first got the car 3 yrs ago. They still work great. That wipe that comes with the blades must be like rain-x or something b/c the water was just coming off in sheets the first few months.
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i also ICONS due to the aero dynnamic wing shape, and the single bracket connection so that @ high speeds my blades wouldnt chatter [i find that to be very important since it rains a lot in vancouver] ... and reguardless of the wiper you go with ... rain-x is always a must
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PIAA Super SIlicone blades
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Originally Posted by EXP_Cougar
PIAA Super SIlicone blades
oohhhh my friend picked up those last night for his car ... he wouldn't shut up about 'em
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Originally Posted by Faymester
oohhhh my friend picked up those last night for his car ... he wouldn't shut up about 'em
Having tried other "really good" replacement wipers before, these seem a lot better. It leaves behind a protective film on the windshield to repel water - kinda like a rain-x effect. I don't know yet how long it will last though... hopefully as long or longer than regular wipers!
Old 01-20-07, 02:51 PM
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I have Bosch Icons on my LX.
It was $43+tax for two
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im using Rain-X wipers bought from walmart
they are ok...
not that great on the highways

i also bought Michelin Radial wiper blades from costco here in canada
havent put them on yet but when i do ill prob post a review here soon

ive also read about this Silblade that has 5 years of warranty attached to it
http://www.silblade.com/
looks like theres savings to be had this this blade since it claims it can last 5 years

maybe when i finish up my michelins ill look into these


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