Windshield Wiper Replacements
01-22-2010, 08:32 PM
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Interesting surprise today. I went to the dealer ready to hand over $80 for a new pair of wipers. I only paid $31. The dealer (Roseville BMW, Ca.) asked if I wanted OE or after-market. I asked what the difference was and the parts guy said OEM is a little longer. I popped them on and they fit and work fine. Only difference is there is no specific blade for the driver/passenger side. They are cut to be "generic" to fit both sides. So if you don't mind the generic look, they're perfect. It was a nice surprise.
01-23-2010, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Ninerfan' post='1096092' date='Jan 23 2010, 12:32 AM
Interesting surprise today. I went to the dealer ready to hand over $80 for a new pair of wipers. I only paid $31. The dealer (Roseville BMW, Ca.) asked if I wanted OE or after-market. I asked what the difference was and the parts guy said OEM is a little longer. I popped them on and they fit and work fine. Only difference is there is no specific blade for the driver/passenger side. They are cut to be "generic" to fit both sides. So if you don't mind the generic look, they're perfect. It was a nice surprise.
01-24-2010, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='1096403' date='Jan 23 2010, 06:11 PM
I've used RAIN-X in the past -
01-24-2010, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1097014' date='Jan 24 2010, 04:42 PM
I've heard people complain about RAIN-X, right on this board. I guess it's a love-hate relationship.
01-24-2010, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1097014' date='Jan 24 2010, 04:42 PM
I've heard people complain about RAIN-X, right on this board. I guess it's a love-hate relationship.
I have used Rain-X on my wifes car, I will proably get them for my car soon. They have worked really will for me for almost a year.
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I love the Rain-X washer fluid. Used it for years on every car.
