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BloodyStupidDave...
#33
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QUOTE (manphibian @ Nov 8, 2009 - 12:14 PM) *
>Cheap but work well enough.....


Aero Vu wipers: I give them 7/10. Functionally they are fine - totally silent operation with no streaks. However, they are pretty big and bulky looking which kinda defeats the aero flat marketing message. I am happy enough - they'll do for the next year or two but I'll probably try a different brand next time around. Can't really diss the price thou biggrin.gif

This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Nov 14, 2009 - 3:58 AM
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trdproven
#34
just bringing this up for reference...NAPA says the blades are 21 and 20 and so does another vendor on ebay. However, on one st205, they said 21 and 19 so IDK if there is a difference, it actually doesn't matter so much if you are getting the whole blade because you can just adjust it but if you are getting refills thats a different story but you can just center the refills to make it work.
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GriffGirl
#35
I had 21 and 20 but last got 21 and 19, the 19 works better IMO because the 20 touches the windshield trim just a bit, which bugged me.
BloodyStupidDave...
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QUOTE (GriffGirl @ Feb 13, 2010 - 7:25 AM) *
>I had 21 and 20 but last got 21 and 19, the 19 works better IMO because the 20 touches the windshield trim just a bit, which bugged me.


Yea 21 and 19. If you go for 21 and 20 and use te flat wipers, the edge of the 20 tends to not follow the contour of the windshield - lifting off at the very edge. I emailed the ebay seller Luke suggested to tell them they had their size wrong. The rear is 20 (IIRC) but can take a fair bit bigger than that if you wish.


This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Feb 13, 2010 - 4:47 AM
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Rob_A
#37
You wont get much better than PIAA Sporza, been running mine for well over a year now, still awesome, hardly need to use them due to the way they work, water just beads off the window!

Well, well worth the money!

This post has been edited by Rob_A: Feb 13, 2010 - 4:04 PM
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PR0PH37
#38
That was the first thing I did on my car. I work at Advance Auto though so you get the bug real quick. We change so many wipers you end up doubting your own. Lol
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trdproven
#39
i know what you mean about the 20 inch on the pass side but the only way to correct that is to adjust the wiper higher on that side.
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richee3
#40
Bringing this thread back from the dead..

I've been using Bosch Icons for about two years now. They're just now getting to the point where they leave streaks. I normally only get one year out of my blades so I'm impressed. They're also the quietest blades I've ever had. Last I checked, they're also cheaper than Rain-X Latitudes. I highly recommend them.
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trdproven
#41
i use the Valeo brand flat type wipers, really wipes.
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RabidTRD
#42
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Dec 4, 2011 - 8:51 PM) *
>Bringing this thread back from the dead..

I've been using Bosch Icons for about two years now. They're just now getting to the point where they leave streaks. I normally only get one year out of my blades so I'm impressed. They're also the quietest blades I've ever had. Last I checked, they're also cheaper than Rain-X Latitudes. I highly recommend them.

Yep. I run those too. Never going back to any other blade.

Advance Auto Parts and Autozone usually run specials on them once and a while and you can get them "Buy one get one 50% off."
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trdproven
#43
i bought mine from tirerack, it was buy one get one free.
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richee3
#44
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QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Dec 8, 2011 - 4:19 PM) *
>Yep. I run those too. Never going back to any other blade.

Advance Auto Parts and Autozone usually run specials on them once and a while and you can get them "Buy one get one 50% off."

I got mine from O'Reilly's, like you said, buy one get one half off. I put Rain-X Latitudes on the Celica because they were out of Icons the day the Celi needed new blades. The Lats seem to perform similarly well, but not $5 a blade better. Plus I think they're a little more bulky where the blade meets the wiper arm, so not as pleasant to look at. Still, far better than the old style metal frame blades.
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RabidTRD
#45
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Dec 13, 2011 - 1:10 PM) *
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QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Dec 8, 2011 - 4:19 PM) *
>Yep. I run those too. Never going back to any other blade.

Advance Auto Parts and Autozone usually run specials on them once and a while and you can get them "Buy one get one 50% off."

I got mine from O'Reilly's, like you said, buy one get one half off. I put Rain-X Latitudes on the Celica because they were out of Icons the day the Celi needed new blades. The Lats seem to perform similarly well, but not $5 a blade better. Plus I think they're a little more bulky where the blade meets the wiper arm, so not as pleasant to look at. Still, far better than the old style metal frame blades.

They're also higher profile and the wind beats them more. The main issue we have with them is customers returning with only the clip left on the wiper arm due to the tab that releases the universal bracket being bumped and the wiper flying off at high speeds. Def not worth the extra cash.
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trdproven
#46
i dont like the rainx ones because of its clear look, makes it look cheesy.
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RabidTRD
#47
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QUOTE (trdproven @ Dec 18, 2011 - 8:59 PM) *
>i dont like the rainx ones because of its clear look, makes it look cheesy.

Wut? Clear?
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99gt3sge
#48
bosh icons is what i have there good
azn87
#49
costco rain x wiper blades, cheap and very good. im running 22 and 21 on the front and a 20 for the rear
richee3
#50
I didn't think it was possible, but I'm reviving this thread... again. After running the Rain-X Latitude blades on the Celica for a year, I've come to the conclusion that they are better than the old style blades but not worth the money. I've taken them off and replaced them with Bosch Icons. I have three cars with three blades apiece and all of them are Icons. They're worth every penny.
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Special_Edy
#51
Yup, Bosch Icon on the rear is a must, I can never get a standard metal frame wiper to work right back there.

Dont forget the Volvo S-60 sprayer nozzles. They spray the most perfectly even mist. At a dead stop there is a very slight overspray but with any forward speed your gold. You'll get better coverage pissing on the windshield than with the OEM sprayers.
trdproven
#52
I used NWB, makers of OEM blades, and they make the Lexus IS blades. NWB means Nippon Wiper Blades and they are flat and real good.
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