Bosch ICONs for rear window

[simon78]

Thanks JV !

Can't wait until the meet !

[asawadude]

Is anyone getting these Bosch Icons online? I can't find them anywhere locally and only at Amazon.com online. Are there any other online vendors?

[X5Flyboy]

I got mine at Autozone. Ask them were the rack is because they don't display them near the Anco and other Bosch wipers. My first time there, I ended up walking out empty handed because I could not find them on my own.

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by burkleymh

I got mine at Autozone. Ask them were the rack is because they don't display them near the Anco and other Bosch wipers. My first time there, I ended up walking out empty handed because I could not find them on my own.

Amazon is the only place that I found them as well. I still don't understand the true need for these. I just bought a set of 3 replacement blades at the dealer for ~$13.00, and they work perfectly. What is the upside when buying these and spending more? Just curious.

[X5Flyboy]

Well my dealer wipers tended to streak, hop, and smear, especially the rear one. In talking with my dealer, I learn the old style rear wiper arm will twist with age, causing the wiper to not do its job properly. The new replacement arm is metal vs plastic and now has the hook design vs the old style pin design. My ICONs wipe completely clear with one wipe now without a sound.

I had the replacement arm put on yesterday (with the 418B blade I supplied) and the weather cooperated in testing it out with a nice steady rain. Worked great!

[JV]

Originally Posted by supergreg

I still don't understand the true need for these. I just bought a set of 3 replacement blades at the dealer for ~$13.00, and they work perfectly. What is the upside when buying these and spending more? Just curious.

My OEM blades work just fine, I just wanted to try the Icons cause I've heard so many praises for them. So far they're working great!

JV

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by burkleymh

Well my dealer wipers tended to streak, hop, and smear, especially the rear one. In talking with my dealer, I learn the old style rear wiper arm will twist with age, causing the wiper to not do its job properly. The new replacement arm is metal vs plastic and now has the hook design vs the old style pin design. My ICONs wipe completely clear with one wipe now without a sound.

I had the replacement arm put on yesterday (with the 418B blade I supplied) and the weather cooperated in testing it out with a nice steady rain. Worked great!

I think it's the car wash that causes the twisting of the rear arm. I guess that makes sense for the rear wiper now. Not for the front though.

[Kewl X5]

First, our local Kragen auto store has the Bosch ICON wipers in stock and they carry sizes for the X5.

SG, you live in the Phoenix, AZ area, it never snows. However, the stock wiper blades on the X5 really suck when it snows and the temp drop to freezing levels. What happens is that the snow/ice gets stuck in the wiper blades' bracket area and renders the OEM wiper blade useless. The OEM wiper blade will be stiff as a board and won't be able to follow the contour of the windshield.

The Bosch ICON and Valeo bracketless wipers are not affected by snow & ice and thus, you can use these wipers through all seasons.

Next time you visit your bro @ Colorado during the winter time, you should get your brother a set of those bracketless wipers for his Audi.

Besides, all the new BMWs, Mercedes, Audi/VW have these bracketless wipers now.

Originally Posted by SuperGreg

Amazon is the only place that I found them as well. I still don't understand the true need for these. I just bought a set of 3 replacement blades at the dealer for ~$13.00, and they work perfectly. What is the upside when buying these and spending more? Just curious.

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by Kewl X5

First, our local Kragen auto store has the Bosch ICON wipers in stock and they carry sizes for the X5.

SG, you live in the Phoenix, AZ area, it never snows. However, the stock wiper blades on the X5 really suck when it snows and the temp drop to freezing levels. What happens is that the snow/ice gets stuck in the wiper blades' bracket area and renders the OEM wiper blade useless. The OEM wiper blade will be stiff as a board and won't be able to follow the contour of the windshield.

The Bosch ICON and Valeo bracketless wipers are not affected by snow & ice and thus, you can use these wipers through all seasons.

Next time you visit your bro @ Colorado during the winter time, you should get your brother a set of those bracketless wipers for his Audi.

Besides, all the new BMWs, Mercedes, Audi/VW have these bracketless wipers now.

Ok, that all makes sense now Kewlio, thanks. I'm also impressed that you remembered that my brother has an Audi.

[Kewl X5]

I got a set for my father-in-law's Audi as well and he loves 'em!

Boy, you are up early!

Originally Posted by SuperGreg

Ok, that all makes sense now Kewlio, thanks. I'm also impressed that you remembered that my brother has an Audi.