Wiper blades.
01-16-2009, 06:30 AM
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My Ride: 07 E61 530d M-Sport.
Just been looking at my wipers as i seem to be getting alot of streaking on the windscreen lately. I thought they were Bosch Aerotwin blades which are oem for many cars these days but after looking at the the part that holds them to the wiper arm it's totally different.
Does anyone know who makes these blades for BMW as I dont want to get ripped off with stealer prices.
Does anyone know who makes these blades for BMW as I dont want to get ripped off with stealer prices.
01-16-2009, 06:33 AM
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My Ride: E60 530d M-Sport
FWIW I got some aero flat blades from the Bay, ?12.99, OEM direct fit replacement ( and they do fit perfectly ), my second set, I had a set on my E46 which were very very good before I got my E60.
01-16-2009, 06:49 AM
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Ive heard lots of storys about the poor life of the bay flat wipers so won't bother with them. Ive used aerotwins for the last two cars and had excellent results with good life, the even performed better than the PIAA super silicon blades I had. Just phoned the dealer and new blades are only ?38. Same price as aerotwins so im going to pick them up.
01-16-2009, 08:23 AM
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Do UK dealers have a different policy on maintenance than US? I just took my car in to the dealership for a scheduled oil change and they replaced the wipers for free. Surely your '07 still is covered, correct? Or, is it that you just don't like the performance of what the dealership offers? Just curious.
01-16-2009, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='769467' date='Jan 16 2009, 05:23 PM
Do UK dealers have a different policy on maintenance than US? I just took my car in to the dealership for a scheduled oil change and they replaced the wipers for free. Surely your '07 still is covered, correct? Or, is it that you just don't like the performance of what the dealership offers? Just curious.
01-16-2009, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='769467' date='Jan 16 2009, 05:23 PM
Do UK dealers have a different policy on maintenance than US? I just took my car in to the dealership for a scheduled oil change and they replaced the wipers for free. Surely your '07 still is covered, correct? Or, is it that you just don't like the performance of what the dealership offers? Just curious.
01-16-2009, 09:10 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by Dandle' post='769513' date='Jan 16 2009, 12:01 PM
Yes its totally different to the US you can even go and get free top up oil I believe. We have to pay for everything.
01-16-2009, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Dandle' post='769391' date='Jan 16 2009, 05:49 PM
Ive heard lots of storys about the poor life of the bay flat wipers so won't bother with them. Ive used aerotwins for the last two cars and had excellent results with good life, the even performed better than the PIAA super silicon blades I had. Just phoned the dealer and new blades are only ?38. Same price as aerotwins so im going to pick them up.
Why save a few quid and get lousy blades.
Good wipers are about the most important on a car, especially in the UK.
01-17-2009, 04:29 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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My dealer replaced blades are fantastic and bite through the snow with ease and quietly.