Looking for a better brand of wiper blades
02-14-09, 07:34 PM
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02-14-09, 08:09 PM
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I assume by blade you are talking about just the insert? I got more than 2 1/2 years from my OEM ones. As **** as I am about clean, streak free, windows, I was surprised. My Anco's are garbage and need to be replaced after less than a year. Off to an on-line vendor who supports this forum.
Don't make the mistake of assuming that the arms, or blade holder, are bad. For instance, the original arms on my 16 year old Acura are still good. The original ones on my 38 year old Corvette are still good (of course, it hasn't broken 40000 miles yet
).
Don't make the mistake of assuming that the arms, or blade holder, are bad. For instance, the original arms on my 16 year old Acura are still good. The original ones on my 38 year old Corvette are still good (of course, it hasn't broken 40000 miles yet
).
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02-15-09, 07:08 AM
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Bosch ION.
I have my second set on both Lexus cars now, and they are the best I have ever had, and last longer than anything else I have ever had (about one year). They are a relatively new and separate line from Bosch, and they cost more than others, but are well worth it. They look good, too.
Highly recommended.
I have my second set on both Lexus cars now, and they are the best I have ever had, and last longer than anything else I have ever had (about one year). They are a relatively new and separate line from Bosch, and they cost more than others, but are well worth it. They look good, too.
Highly recommended.
02-15-09, 04:14 PM
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Yes, I am talking about the insert. How about Michelin? Does anybody use it?
I assume by blade you are talking about just the insert? I got more than 2 1/2 years from my OEM ones. As **** as I am about clean, streak free, windows, I was surprised. My Anco's are garbage and need to be replaced after less than a year. Off to an on-line vendor who supports this forum.
Don't make the mistake of assuming that the arms, or blade holder, are bad. For instance, the original arms on my 16 year old Acura are still good. The original ones on my 38 year old Corvette are still good (of course, it hasn't broken 40000 miles yet ).
Don't make the mistake of assuming that the arms, or blade holder, are bad. For instance, the original arms on my 16 year old Acura are still good. The original ones on my 38 year old Corvette are still good (of course, it hasn't broken 40000 miles yet
).
02-15-09, 04:25 PM
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Never tired the Michelins but I can give a +1 to Grumpa's 2.5 year life of the OEM replacements. I get 2.5 years from them as well and my RX is a daily driver that is garaged nights. I do clay the glass about every 3 months. I think this makes the inserts last longer and wipe streak free.
02-15-09, 04:46 PM
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Are you talking about Bosch ICON?
Bosch ION.
I have my second set on both Lexus cars now, and they are the best I have ever had, and last longer than anything else I have ever had (about one year). They are a relatively new and separate line from Bosch, and they cost more than others, but are well worth it. They look good, too.
Highly recommended.
I have my second set on both Lexus cars now, and they are the best I have ever had, and last longer than anything else I have ever had (about one year). They are a relatively new and separate line from Bosch, and they cost more than others, but are well worth it. They look good, too.
Highly recommended.
02-16-09, 01:53 AM
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I've seen the Icons heavily advertised but not in person. Obviously, you need a new complete arm. Does it snap into position just like the OEM style? No modifications or anything?
02-16-09, 07:31 AM
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The original wiper frame (the frame that holds the wiper insert) will have to be removed, but the Icon wiper assembly snaps right in with very little fuss. The only learning curve that really exists is that to remove the OEM assembly.