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Windshield wipers to match your tires!

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by LarryDangerfield, Dec 4, 2020.

  1. Dec 4, 2020 at 5:32 AM
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    LarryDangerfield

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  2. Dec 4, 2020 at 5:34 AM
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    Yeah, I’m with this guy...

    I think they’re a bit much; What exactly makes them “off-road” anyway?
     
  4. Dec 4, 2020 at 5:39 AM
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    BLKRCAT

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    funny that they say the bosch blades are quiet. I've got a set and they are LOUD. Likely getting towards the end of their life. But I keep WD-40'ing them and they keep clearing my windshield so no complaints there.
     
  5. Dec 4, 2020 at 5:39 AM
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    The tread pattern. Obviously...
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2020 at 5:41 AM
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    • SCRUB-X Technology: For extreme weather conditions to clear away mud, bugs, rain, snow and grime
    • Heavy Duty Design: Durable rubber element made for off-road driving
    • WeatherTread Technology: Repels mud, rain, snow and ice for the cover delivering superior wiping performance
    • X-Flex Suspension: For complete windshield contact
    • Secure-X Connector: Easy and secure Installation

    Shouldn't all wipers be like this?

    And for $79 pair they better work forever
     
  7. Dec 4, 2020 at 5:41 AM
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    I'm gonna buy some and discretely put them on your truck. :rofl:
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2020 at 5:49 AM
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  9. Dec 4, 2020 at 5:57 AM
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    LarryDangerfield

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    For the price I'd have to get at least 3 years out of them.
     
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  10. Dec 4, 2020 at 5:58 AM
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    That’s one thing you shouldn’t use WD-40 on. Just clean with an alcohol wipe or isopropyl alcohol. Then for the glass need be clean it good and take a very light coat of wax and buff it or use rain X or aquapel
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2020 at 9:33 AM
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    Imagine how much further Id be able to go offroad with those! :D
     
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  12. Dec 4, 2020 at 9:50 AM
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    LarryDangerfield

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    Somebody should get these for their secret Santa :D
     
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  13. Dec 4, 2020 at 9:53 AM
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    I don't hate them :anonymous:
     
  14. Dec 4, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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    :D:D:D
     
  15. Dec 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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    Haha very little!
     
  16. Dec 4, 2020 at 10:04 AM
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    If I'm being completely honest, I would consider them but I need somebody else to be the guinea pig. If they last just as long as the Bosch icons then I have no interest in them, but if the new technology is what it's cracked up to be and they last twice as long I would probably buy them.
     
  17. Dec 4, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    What's the biggest blade I can fit on a stock windshield?

    Asking for a friend :anonymous:
     
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  18. Dec 4, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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    LarryDangerfield

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    Use the search function, tons of threads on it already! :devil:
     
  19. Dec 4, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    I have PIAA Si-Tech blades on currently. Have had these for for 3 years now and they are still going strong. I probably won't ever buy a different blade than those, love 'em.
     
  20. Dec 4, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    LarryDangerfield

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    Considering you're in Minnesota and you get similar weather to me, your recommendation holds some weight. I might have to get those.
     

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