Quick Question on Wipers
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Drifting
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Quick Question on Wipers
I saw an ad on tv that there's this new flex design wiper that supposedly works way better than others.
Seeing how both of my wipers now have ripped, I need to buy some new ones.
1) Does anyone know the exact sizes I need? I have no immediate access to my car as it's in storrage. I was hoping to order a pair online since I'm at work, and just have it shipped to me.
2) What brand do you folks recommend for durability?
I normally don't drive my car in the rain, but I do need to clean the windshield from time to time.
Seeing how both of my wipers now have ripped, I need to buy some new ones.
1) Does anyone know the exact sizes I need? I have no immediate access to my car as it's in storrage. I was hoping to order a pair online since I'm at work, and just have it shipped to me.
2) What brand do you folks recommend for durability?
I normally don't drive my car in the rain, but I do need to clean the windshield from time to time.
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Still have the factory on mine sorry but if it means anything I was considering the Rain X wipers when I need new ones. I also heard that the Bosch wipers are very good.
Last edited by 04 commemorative; Feb 11, 2008 at 11:51 AM.
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I bought some of those fancy flex type last weekend for my 04 yukon. Wanted something that wouldn't freeze up solid in the next ice/snow storm I have to drive in. No rain since I put them on but they did a good job the other day when I used the washer...
I'll get another set for the vette a little later, it's a DD so it gets wet all the time, even drove it in a light snow storm the other day, no problems. The defroster worked very well....
Doc
I'll get another set for the vette a little later, it's a DD so it gets wet all the time, even drove it in a light snow storm the other day, no problems. The defroster worked very well....
Doc
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Bosch Icons without question. One of my favorite products on my vette. Installation is scary easy too. I think mine are the 422A and 422B blades. Double check that. I picked mine up at autozone locally, but I know they are all over the web too.
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I just found what I was looking for. I know it took a while but my car really isn't in use since there's snow on the ground. I just purchased them for 50 bucks including shipping. It comes with Rain-X "visibility set".
Includes:
Here's a quick video about the wipers (edit: which doesn't seem to be working with the forum code. just click the link)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s639VTyA4OE
And here's a link. They make it super easy to find the correct size for your car.
http://www.rainx.com/Products/Wiper_.../Selector.aspx
Just be careful when reading the years. They made it confusing.
Ie, C5's are "2004-1997" rather than 1997-2004.
Should arrive in 2-4 weeks.
Luckily I'm in no rush.
Includes:
- 14 oz. Foaming Glass Cleaner
- 16 oz. Original Treatment Spray
- Microfiber Towel
Here's a quick video about the wipers (edit: which doesn't seem to be working with the forum code. just click the link)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s639VTyA4OE
And here's a link. They make it super easy to find the correct size for your car.
http://www.rainx.com/Products/Wiper_.../Selector.aspx
Just be careful when reading the years. They made it confusing.
Ie, C5's are "2004-1997" rather than 1997-2004.
Should arrive in 2-4 weeks.
Luckily I'm in no rush.
Last edited by DevilMan02; Mar 6, 2008 at 10:09 AM.