wiper blade inserts
 

Didn't see a thread for the E70 wipers. I'm out of warranty and need to get replacement wiper inserts. I read that buying a whole replacement like Bosch Icon/Evolution resulted in disappointment, plus it's like 3x the price to replace the whole thing. I did replace the passenger side with Evolutions and the bracket is visually much bigger than I'd like (but it still works). What brand and where would I find the inserts instead?

Anyone???

I am still under warranty so just have the dealer do it. You might ask them for a price (or try to figure out who the mfgr is).

I like the Bosch Evolution wiper blades ... they are a close equivalent to the OE, except for that they are symmetrically aerodynamic. Readily available at your favorite local parts store, front and rear, including Walmart for an unbeatable price - Evolution Wiper Blades

Get wipers with a BMW part number. There are a number of OE parts available. Bosch Aero has an OEM part number, so does Valero. Bosch Evolution is the generic version which fits many applications. The OEM wipers have the clip which only fits your wiper arms. All the others have a multi application clip which does not fit any particular application perfectly well. You can also get BMW wipers but they are pricey. I just purchased a set of Bosch Aeros from Turner Motorsports for $45. Much better than the Bosch Evolutions which were on the car when I bought it. Less chatter and no streaking. For about the same price, stay with OEM wipers. The savings is not worth the hassle of bad fitting wipers. I've learned over the years that wipers which don't fit well can be a safety hazard, this is why I buy only OEM.

I started using the RainX washer fluid and have noticed a big difference in how clean my windshield stays, and how smooth the wiper blades run. Not perfect, but a lot better.

So, the wipers are part of original warranty maintenance, that is part of 4 years/50 k miles? Good to know...

I am under warranty, I just ask them to replace all the blades when I go in for my yearly service. stock OE ones works pretty well so far.

i got I believe the evolution ones from some random auto parts store. They were like 20 bucks each. Works perfectly fine. You don't need an OEM specific clip or whatever. Its a damn wiper.

Another good thing you can do to improve visibility in rainy conditions is to seal the window, I use Jet-Seal on a clean window. Just make sure you start with a very clean window.

Harry