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Apr 10, 2007 | 05:53 PM

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Melting Slicks

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Wipers

Who has replaced wiper blades? have u done just refills? how much? where? etc.

mine are 23 months old now and they are leaving streaks when i use the washer fluid.

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:57 PM

HOFFIE

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From: LongIsland,NY............

I dont even know where the wiper button is.Its been 2 years & never been in the rain.

Apr 10, 2007 | 06:24 PM

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I dont even know where the wiper button is.Its been 2 years & never been in the rain.

Some people know you're joking about that. What about Carlisle 2005 & 2006?

Apr 10, 2007 | 06:28 PM

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Here in Texas wipers don't last for sh*t. I usually just get the inserts every 6 to 12 months. I've tried cleaning them with alcohol, etc. but the rubber is too far gone by then. Better to just replace it.

Apr 10, 2007 | 06:38 PM

dashotgun

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I picked up a pair today ( I don't need them yet) but I got a rebate coupon in the mail from GM you ready of the total .... 18 bucks a balde for the inserts!!!!!!. The palce discounted them to 9 each and the rebate was for 15 bucks. Next time without a rebate I will go to the autozone or pep boyz

Apr 10, 2007 | 08:20 PM

User 020720

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$18 just for one insert? Jeez, import parts are cheaper than that. Gotta love the vette tax.

Apr 10, 2007 | 08:32 PM

JVM225

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I didn't know they had wipers.

Apr 10, 2007 | 08:55 PM

greenie99

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I dont even know where the wiper button is.Its been 2 years & never been in the rain.

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Apr 10, 2007 | 09:06 PM

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I put Bosch Icons on mine. Work great. They have a built in spoiler on them to keep them in contact with the glass.

Apr 10, 2007 | 09:31 PM

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kgelliott

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I put Bosch Icons on mine. Work great. They have a built in spoiler on them to keep them in contact with the glass.

I'd be curious to know how they would stand up to our summer heat down here. What will we expect to pay for a pair?

Apr 10, 2007 | 09:43 PM

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grifster

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I'd be curious to know how they would stand up to our summer heat down here. What will we expect to pay for a pair?

I think I paid close to $15.00 each for mine. Not sure, bought them a while ago.

Apr 10, 2007 | 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vette-oholic

Who has replaced wiper blades? have u done just refills? how much? where? etc.

mine are 23 months old now and they are leaving streaks when i use the washer fluid.

Had mine replaced at dealer for 80 bucks even! No streaks!

Apr 10, 2007 | 10:45 PM

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anothercrisis

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Originally Posted by SeeSikst

Had mine replaced at dealer for 80 bucks even! No streaks!

YEEOWWW. Those must be some real wipers.

I should hope no streaks!

Did they come with a free tank of gas?

anothercrisis

Apr 10, 2007 | 10:58 PM

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Tom_Slick

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Picked up a set of Bosch Aerotwin wipers for $45...

http://www.boschautoparts.co.uk/pcWipe5.asp?c=2&d=1

Apr 10, 2007 | 11:03 PM

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30YR W8T

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Blades

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Originally Posted by Tom_Slick

Picked up a set of Bosch Aerotwin wipers for $45...

http://www.boschautoparts.co.uk/pcWipe5.asp?c=2&d=1

I have seen these advertised and was wondering if they really work as well as advertised? Have you had a chance to test them yet?

Apr 10, 2007 | 11:10 PM

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jdmoomaw

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From: Columbia Tennessee

Wiper Blades

I just recently put Rain-X Lattitudes on my 2005 Coupe, They Run $18.00 Each. So far they are the best blades I've ever used. You can get them on line from rain-x.com, or from the pep boys. Drivers 21", Passenger 20"

Last edited by jdmoomaw; Apr 15, 2007 at 02:23 PM.

Apr 10, 2007 | 11:35 PM

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djfullshred

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Originally Posted by JVM225

I didn't know they had wipers.

I didn't know they had washer fluid either.

Apr 10, 2007 | 11:39 PM

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bradb

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07

Anyone know the blade size off the top of your head?

Apr 10, 2007 | 11:43 PM

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rtibbit

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Originally Posted by SeeSikst

Had mine replaced at dealer for 80 bucks even! No streaks!

Yowza!!! 80 bucks for wipers??? I'll bet that dealer has a VERY nice boat.

Wayne

Apr 10, 2007 | 11:54 PM

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rtibbit

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Two words.... Walmart & Silicone

Quote:

Originally Posted by vette-oholic

Who has replaced wiper blades? have u done just refills? how much? where? etc.

mine are 23 months old now and they are leaving streaks when i use the washer fluid.

Here's how we'd do it in New Iberia

Step 1. Take you self by Wally World. (might take t' other car....)
Step b. Buy him a brace of dese: http://www.tripledge.com/
Step III. Raise dat hood.
Step last. Change dem blades.
Really step last. Close down dat hood.

Wayne

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