Wiper Blades Revisited

[we350z]

Interesting - I thought it might be something specific to the 2000. I should have consulted the Bosch site directly. Well I guess I will find out soon enough. I haven't even done the windshield washer spritz test yet. Can't be worse than the chewed up blades that were on there. How does a blade get more "tension"? Does that mean it hugs the glass more or something?

--Peace

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

I've frequently found Bav Auto to be somewhat off in terms of what parts work with what car.
Bosch specifically recommends the "B" variant of the 422 for the passenger side. While A may work just fine, the B has additional tension that they feel is necessary. FWIW.

[X5 Meister]

How exactly I don't know. I presume it's just the way they are engineered. The Bosch rep specifically told me that and that is also why their website makes that recommendation.

One thing that I haven't experienced personally is how the Icons do with snow? Anyone with experience? (Michelle?)

Originally Posted by we350z

Interesting - I thought it might be something specific to the 2000. I should have consulted the Bosch site directly. Well I guess I will find out soon enough. I haven't even done the windshield washer spritz test yet. Can't be worse than the chewed up blades that were on there. How does a blade get more "tension"? Does that mean it hugs the glass more or something?

--Peace

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

One thing that I haven't experienced personally is how the Icons do with snow? Anyone with experience? (Michelle?)

They are absolutely awesome with snow. I would never go back to OEM. NOT EVEN IF THERE'S A FIRE. But seriously, since the blades are all one solid piece, there is no freezing, so no need to beat them on the windshield.

[X5 Meister]

Great to know, thanks. One additional question. Let's say that your car has been sitting outside for a few days and the windshield has a layer of ice on it which is then covered with snow. How do the Icon's handle it? Do they get stuck/frozen and need to be cleared off with a brush? Also, once free do they skate over the ice or do they manage to clear it?

Originally Posted by Michelle

They are absolutely awesome with snow. I would never go back to OEM. NOT EVEN IF THERE'S A FIRE. But seriously, since the blades are all one solid piece, there is no freezing, so no need to beat them on the windshield.

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Great to know, thanks. One additional question. Let's say that your car has been sitting outside for a few days and the windshield has a layer of ice on it which is then covered with snow. How do the Icon's handle it? Do they get stuck/frozen and need to be cleared off with a brush? Also, once free do they skate over the ice or do they manage to clear it?

I have a garage at home, so the only time the X gets snowed on is when I'm at work. And I have ALWAYS lifted the wipers up while parked, so they've never been frozen to the windshield. Sorry.