 Wiper Blades, Which are best? |
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  Nov 9 2009, 11:56 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 16-November 04 Member No.: 8119 Location:BRISTOL Lexus Model:RX300 SEL  |
I've been trying to search the site for replacement front blades and have read a few good posts about the Bosch aerotwin blades. Has anyone bought these and been pleased with them If so, where do I get them and what size(s) do I need ? Are these considered the best or can anyone suggest better?
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Nov 9 2009, 01:33 PM
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 Club Post Guru  Group: Gold Members Posts: 7196 Joined: 17-December 02 From: London, UK Member No.: 1663 Location:London, UK Lexus Model:IS200 SE Auto |
I had problems with the aerotwins myself, they were really noisy on my car but not many others have complained of the same problem.
Replaced them with PIAA silicone blades which are fantastic, but quite pricey...... |
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Nov 9 2009, 02:23 PM
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 Club Post Guru Group: Gold Members Posts: 1125 Joined: 16-May 07 From: BOVINGDON (HEMEL) Member No.: 18657 Location:BOVINGDON (HEMEL) hertfordshire Lexus Model:IS 200 Sport- TRD Styling kit |
I had Bosch Aero twin wipers on my IS200 and they were fine but i also used Rain-x on the screen and the water used to clear really well with no smear or problems...
If you go to halfords they have a chart where you can see what size you need... |
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Nov 9 2009, 02:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 16-November 04 Member No.: 8119 Location:BRISTOL Lexus Model:RX300 SEL |
The originals have been quite good and have lasted nearly five years. I've heard of silicone ones and unless they were hideously expensive I'd give them a try. Where would I get them though?
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Nov 9 2009, 02:27 PM
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Club Post Guru  Group: Global Moderator Posts: 1960 Joined: 10-December 01 Member No.: 1267 Location:East Coast ... |
I've also got the Bosch aero twins on my IS200.
No problems for me - much better than the ones they replaced. TG |
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Nov 9 2009, 02:29 PM
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Club Post Guru Group: Gold Members Posts: 1125 Joined: 16-May 07 From: BOVINGDON (HEMEL) Member No.: 18657 Location:BOVINGDON (HEMEL) hertfordshire Lexus Model:IS 200 Sport- TRD Styling kit |
QUOTE (stringbender @ Nov 9 2009, 02:25 PM)  The originals have been quite good and have lasted nearly five years. I've heard of silicone ones and unless they were hideously expensive I'd give them a try. Where would I get them though? Type into google for PIAA wipers...it should come up with lots of companys selling them.. here you go... http://www.piaa.co.uk/wipers/wipers.asp |
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Nov 9 2009, 03:12 PM
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Club Post Guru Group: Gold Members Posts: 7196 Joined: 17-December 02 From: London, UK Member No.: 1663 Location:London, UK Lexus Model:IS200 SE Auto |
QUOTE (stringbender @ Nov 9 2009, 02:25 PM) The originals have been quite good and have lasted nearly five years. I've heard of silicone ones and unless they were hideously expensive I'd give them a try. Where would I get them though? I got mine from speeding.co.uk I think, were around £40 for the pair if I remember correctly 
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Nov 9 2009, 03:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Gold Members Posts: 218 Joined: 13-August 03 From: Warrington Member No.: 4011 Location:Warrington Lexus Model:RX400h |
I've had the Bosch aero ones for about two years they are Ok except for a slight noise as they change direction when vertical, I've just bought some flat ones from Costco made by Good Year at nearly £14 a pair never seen them before but I'll give them a try.
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Nov 9 2009, 04:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 16-November 04 Member No.: 8119 Location:BRISTOL Lexus Model:RX300 SEL |
QUOTE (dazz32 @ Nov 9 2009, 03:29 PM) QUOTE (stringbender @ Nov 9 2009, 02:25 PM) The originals have been quite good and have lasted nearly five years. I've heard of silicone ones and unless they were hideously expensive I'd give them a try. Where would I get them though? Type into google for PIAA wipers...it should come up with lots of companys selling them.. here you go... http://www.piaa.co.uk/wipers/wipers.asp Thanks for that. I tried the link and got to Lexus RX but they only list a part for the passenger's side. Haven't checked yet but I presume they're not equal sizes? |
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Nov 9 2009, 05:11 PM
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Club Post Guru Group: Gold Members Posts: 7196 Joined: 17-December 02 From: London, UK Member No.: 1663 Location:London, UK Lexus Model:IS200 SE Auto |
QUOTE (rhosneigr @ Nov 9 2009, 03:41 PM) I've had the Bosch aero ones for about two years they are Ok except for a slight noise as they change direction when vertical, I've just bought some flat ones from Costco made by Good Year at nearly £14 a pair never seen them before but I'll give them a try. Finally someone else who had the same problem as me, I hated that "thud" on the screen everytime the wiper changed direction so had to get rid. QUOTE (stringbender @ Nov 9 2009, 04:00 PM) Thanks for that. I tried the link and got to Lexus RX but they only list a part for the passenger's side. Haven't checked yet but I presume they're not equal sizes? Have a look HERE
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Nov 10 2009, 04:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 315 Joined: 28-December 08 Member No.: 27283 Location:Australia Lexus Model:IS200 |
BOSCH all the way mate. Had replace the original ones and got the BOSCH BBA550 and BBA450 or something like that and I am very happy with them.
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Nov 12 2009, 12:04 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 230 Joined: 23-May 08 From: Manchester Member No.: 24417 Location:Manchester Lexus Model:Ls400 |
from what i've noticed, just get them from lexus b'cos most others squeal all the time and it drives you insane
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Nov 21 2009, 09:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 28-June 07 Member No.: 19429 Location:Devon, England Lexus Model:2004/54 RX300 SE-L |
QUOTE (Manc @ Nov 12 2009, 12:04 PM) from what i've noticed, just get them from lexus b'cos most others squeal all the time and it drives you insane I'd second that, as Lexus will sell you (and fit for free if you're nice!) just the blade, for less than a tenner a side. I stupidly bought some Bosch by Mail Order, which were great on previous (German) cars, only to find they didn't fit the Lexus - the clip fitting didn't match at all. So I still have the original Toyota/Lexus arms with new blades, and cheaper too. |
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Nov 22 2009, 03:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Gold Members Posts: 218 Joined: 13-August 03 From: Warrington Member No.: 4011 Location:Warrington Lexus Model:RX400h |
Had the Good Year ones bought from Costco on for a few days now and am very pleased with them. They clean well and are noise free.
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Nov 23 2009, 01:08 PM
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 Club Post Guru Group: Gold Members Posts: 3200 Joined: 5-February 04 Member No.: 5386 Location:London Lexus Model:IS200 SE |
Got the PIAA's on both cars, higly recommended.....got them from speeding
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