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xcorpionsting 06-05-2009 09:18 AM

Wipers
 
I guess Iwon't be able to anymore free wipers refill since the warranty is over! Any suggestions for a good brand? Or website?

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Essam Khafagi 06-05-2009 09:27 AM

Bosch ICON .. do a search here and you will find a lot of threads discussing it

X5 Meister 06-06-2009 12:33 AM

You have 2 choices that are equally highly rated. The Bosch Icons or the Valeo Ultimates. Some people can find the Bosch ones locally and others buy the Valeo's from Tirerack with their ongoing rebate (buy 1 get one free).

Here is a good read:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...te-wipers.html

Here is the Valeo - Tirerack link:

Valeo Buy One Get One Free Offer

You might also want to consider applying Aquapel in addition to the new wipers.

jaybo12 06-06-2009 12:44 AM

is there anything wrong with the incredibly cheap wiper refills:dunno:

04x5dude 06-06-2009 12:59 AM

I just replaced mine with Bosch Icon wipers, pretty good so far.

CharlieHustleX5 06-06-2009 05:34 AM

I dont see anything wrong with the refills yet....6 bucks a set works for me.

dkl 06-06-2009 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieHustleX5 (Post 628085)
I dont see anything wrong with the refills yet....6 bucks a set works for me.

:iagree: Going with either aftermarket Bosch or Valeo wiper will loose the aero flap that's on the OEM wiper, which prevents wiper lift.

X5 Meister 06-06-2009 02:52 PM

People change their wipers because they feel the OE ones are junk and I agree. The Bosch and Valeo's look virtually identical to each other and also identical to the new style wipers BMW is uses on all it's cars. Our old style wipers on the E53 are outdated technology and inferior to the new design, at least in my experience.

xcorpionsting 06-06-2009 09:06 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. Will probably get both and post results later.

X5 Meister 06-06-2009 11:29 PM

That would actually be great for those people trying to decided between the two.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcorpionsting (Post 628235)
Thanks for all the feedback. Will probably get both and post results later.



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