Wipers
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Wipers
The driver wiper seems to have some sort of a spoiler, what happens when it's time to replace them?
I was reading that these are 20.5" blades, anyone know where I can find them? Or what brand are used for the oem?
I was reading that these are 20.5" blades, anyone know where I can find them? Or what brand are used for the oem?
Le Mans Master
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http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-419A-ICO.../dp/B000IY8T2Y
Most auto parts store carry a size to fit a C6.
Le Mans Master
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You can buy just a refill, and keep the factory wiper. I bought my refills at Kragen (a.k.a. Checker, a.k.a. Schuck's) but I suspect you can find them at most auto parts stores.
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I tried using a blade refill on mine, but it just didn't "fit right". Ended up buying the complete replacement blade with the high speed spoiler from the dealer for about $25. FYI, the little spoiler works really well. I live in the Seattle area and while driving in the rain, the driver's side blade keeps much better contact with the windshield than the passenger side.
Last edited by barakmd; Jul 5, 2007 at 08:11 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'07
You can buy refills from a number of forum vendors.Driver side part #12335960
Pas. side part #12335961.
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We opted for the Bosch Icon blade replacements after a few disapointing performances by the factory blades, i.e. streaks and lift-offs at highway speeds. The performance improvement is phenomial. After several more trips that included rainfall, we very highly recommend the Bosch Icon blades. 
BTW, we stuck the factory set-ups in a zip-lock for the next owner. 
BTW, we stuck the factory set-ups in a zip-lock for the next owner.
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We opted for the Bosch Icon blade replacements after a few disapointing performances by the factory blades, i.e. streaks and lift-offs at highway speeds. The performance improvement is phenomial. After several more trips that included rainfall, we very highly recommend the Bosch Icon blades. BTW, we stuck the factory set-ups in a zip-lock for the next owner.
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The refills aren't that easy to get, as they are narrower than most and a lot of parts places don't stock the refills anyway, preferring to sell a whole wiper assembly (for a lot more money). Most generic refills come in one length and are cut to fit. Best bet is ordering them from a dealer or parts house. Don't use the part number in the 2005 owner's manual; its wrong. So is the part number for the air filters.
I have the Icons, and like them. I haven't personally tried for 190 MPH in the rain but they seem to stay down just fine at all speeds I have tried. I went with a 21 A on the driver's side and a 20 B on the passenger's side. That fits better than the 20.5 on both sides, at least as far as wiping evenly at the top and not having the passenger side blade loose at the end.
Note that these blades come in A (driver) and B (passenger) side versions; the B is more curved and fits the passenger side better.
I have the Icons, and like them. I haven't personally tried for 190 MPH in the rain but they seem to stay down just fine at all speeds I have tried. I went with a 21 A on the driver's side and a 20 B on the passenger's side. That fits better than the 20.5 on both sides, at least as far as wiping evenly at the top and not having the passenger side blade loose at the end.
Note that these blades come in A (driver) and B (passenger) side versions; the B is more curved and fits the passenger side better.
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Same as Calemasters. The PIAA's from Tire Rack. The 1/2" difference from the OEM is not even noticeable, and the Silicone works great and lasts a long time (I have had them on an Acura RSX type S for 3 years and they still work fine.).
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My C6 is 26 months old--and I used the wipers for the first time today. Per the weather it wasn't supposed to rain! 
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