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29th September 2012, 18:25 | #1 |
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Wiper blades
Ordered a new pair of wiper blades over the internet and fitted them today. It's the first time I've done this myself. I noticed (too late) that the old blade on the driver's side had an anti-lift deflector on it; the new one doesn't. Does this matter? If so, is it possible to remove the deflector from the old blade and transfer it to the new one, or do I need to buy another new blade with a deflector for the driver's side and keep the one I have just fitted as a spare for the passenger's side?
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29th September 2012, 18:33 | #2 |
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Never had the need for a deflector and have driven in some terrible weather.
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29th September 2012, 18:37 | #3 |
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The deflector, (spoiler) is an option of personal preference - I doubt if it will be removable.
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The design of the Spoiler on the drivers side blade was to help keep pressure on the blade at higher speeds,for better performance.It seems to be a standard feature on Bosch blades.
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Driving down motorway.
Got to about 85mph and had a mad screetching from what I thought was inside the clocks. Slowed down - noise stopped, Sped up - came back again. exactly at 85mph. It brought to mind the old style cable driven speedo's and I started thinking I'd have to pull the instruments out and god knows what. Eventually figured out it was my new flat wiper blade without a deflector vibrating against the screen. 7 quid each from Wilko's. Not very good though, wouldn't buy again. -a |
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Yes, I'm afraid you do get what you pay for!
I've always, where possible, fitted Bosch Blades and have always been happy with the results! A couple of years ago I thought I would try a set of the 'cheaper' flat blades - they lasted the first day it rained.... I mean they were OK, but when measured up against a good quality blade, they were no contest, I suppose you could say if I had never tried the Bosch Blades then I might have been quite happy and put up with them, but having Bosch set the standard - no thanks amigo! Took them back and changed them for the 'proper' ones.....
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How often do you guys/girls change your wiper blades out of interest?
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As with others I have gone for Aero's off Ebay; cheap and actually surprisingly good. The first set I bought for my mazda bongo about 5 years ago. Starting to get a bit streaky. So not bad really at £1 per year!! I have had them on the 75 for 12 months and no issues at all (massively better than the OEM ones on my Fiat 500!! Two sets in three years!)
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