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03-26-2006, 11:01 AM
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My Ride: 525ise, Dec 2003, Silver Grey, Black Dakota Leather, Bluetooth, 18'' Runflats, Folding mirrors, Automatic/man box,parking sensers front/rear,latest addition 645ci black saphire, with everthing on, nothing it does not have.
after having a referbed car and all noises and rattles sorted now just driven home and the bloody wpers are making the usual noises. temperature is not cold at all and moderate rain. does anyone know of any good blades that dont make a noise as i had these replaced about 5000 miles ago
03-26-2006, 11:12 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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I don't know how old your wiper blades are but I just replaced mine last week after one year of use. WOWWWWWW what a difference. I bought the new ones at a BMW dealership. For about 50USD for pair. (note left / right are different)
The new ones have actually improved designs a little, an extra support is added so they attach the windshield all the way....
Very smooth, quiet..... superb. One wouldn't say how much happy new wipers would make you
Wipers do wear out you know, especially after tough winter
The new ones have actually improved designs a little, an extra support is added so they attach the windshield all the way....
Very smooth, quiet..... superb. One wouldn't say how much happy new wipers would make you
Wipers do wear out you know, especially after tough winter
03-26-2006, 11:26 AM
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One year out of wiper blades is great. I generally replace mine every 6-9 months and at the start of every winter. But I don't pay $50 for them either. I'll either get the free ones from BMW or buy a refill from BavAuto.
03-26-2006, 12:12 PM
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple.
20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s
My March 06 car has been delivered with blades as I have never seen them before, a 1/2" wide metal strip with the rubber blade on the back of it. It looks like it is not supported properly but it seems to work.
Is this the type you have or did older cars have a more traditional blade?
Is this the type you have or did older cars have a more traditional blade?
03-26-2006, 12:15 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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Originally Posted by blingo' post='260321' date='Mar 26 2006, 04:12 PM
My March 06 car has been delivered with blades as I have never seen them before, a 1/2" wide metal strip with the rubber blade on the back of it. It looks like it is not supported properly but it seems to work.
Is this the type you have or did older cars have a more traditional blade?
Is this the type you have or did older cars have a more traditional blade?
yes, those you are talking about are standart on most of the cars for past few years already....
they are called Aero and for the german cars they are mostly done by Bosch company.....
the traditional older ones you are referring too are not use for a few years in this car segment..... E60 never had those
03-26-2006, 12:30 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525i : Alpine White, Steptronic, Black Interior with Amethyst Leather & Popular Grain Brown, 17" 122-Style Rims, Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Advanced A/C, Sports Steering Wheel, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Extended Lighting Package, PDC, Sliding Armrest, Bus Navi, Hi-Fi Sound System (MP3 DVDs), CD Changer, Rear Sunshades..
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amazain...seems like you guys use your wipers alot..we dont get more that 15days rain a year...so our wipers stay for atleast 3years..untill they dry out from the heat..and the rubber falls...hehehe
03-26-2006, 04:07 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525i Titanium Silver Metalic and 2003 325xi Jet Black with the Premium Package in both cars.
After my first service BMW replaced the wipers free of charge and now I intend to ask them to replaced them again free on my second service coming up shortly.
03-26-2006, 04:18 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
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I replace my wipers every 2-3 months.....
But I live in Orlando.... the thunderstorm capital of the world. We get a thunderstorm nearly every afternoon in the summer.
But I live in Orlando.... the thunderstorm capital of the world. We get a thunderstorm nearly every afternoon in the summer.