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Old Jul 13, 2004
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WIPER BLADES: which brand are you using

ive heard different opinions about different brands...so what are you using??





i was using:

STOCK
driver = 21"
passenger = 19"


im now using:

BOSCH Micro-Edge
driver = 22"
passenger = 20"







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Nope. BOSCH........nuff said
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I use Bosch as well I'm glad with them.
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I think the ones I've got are the BOSCH teflon coated ones. Man, they're sexy. I'll never worry about having to RainX my windshield again.
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Stock because the employee discount makes it soo cheap
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how cheap??


i got the BOSCH Micro-Edge
20" = $5.00
22" = $6.00






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I dynoed it after i changed the wipers and i noticed a gain of 15.7HP and 12lb tq.
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stock, dude.

just refill your OEM wiper blade..

$6 for two rubbers...
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I'm on Bosch here too... Standard Micro-Edge in original size. The "premium" ones have been, for me anyway, nothing but marketing hype and a fancier box.
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I've got a question.... I just got some new bosch wipers and they didn't snap into place and they feel sorta loose but not terribly loose. Also the 19" wiper came with an adapter and i'm not sure if it's necessary or how it goes on! So what do i do about these things?
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OEM rubber strip replace ment...4 bucks
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can someone answer my question... please
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Originally Posted by BlackVic
I've got a question.... I just got some new bosch wipers and they didn't snap into place and they feel sorta loose but not terribly loose. Also the 19" wiper came with an adapter and i'm not sure if it's necessary or how it goes on! So what do i do about these things?
i have no play or looseness in mine...the both of them just snapped on and i didnt need to use any adapters

if your unsure on how to install them, just refer to your manual
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im using some motomaster blades from canadian tire. they are crap. i will never buy wiper blades from them again.

as far as the adapters, the way the civics wiper arms work you shouldn't need an adapter, but wiper blades usually come with adapters in case you have a different system.
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Originally Posted by HyaBoosta
Bosch
I dynoed it after i changed the wipers and i noticed a gain of 15.7HP and 12lb tq.
hahahaha woah i need to get me a set!

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Has anyone used the PIAA super silicon wipers? Are they better than Bosch or not. Whats your opinions?
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whoa i was gona buy new ones this week and was gona ask around. well i guess bosch it is. a 15hp gain is too hard to resist.
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Originally Posted by Jas88
Has anyone used the PIAA super silicon wipers? Are they better than Bosch or not. Whats your opinions?
i had the piaas on my accord, they worked really nice. just don't try to use them when your windsheild frosts over
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i need new wipers pretty bad, my stockers are old and beat. and now it's raining... maybe i'll go to kragen or autozone.
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Originally Posted by Jas88
Has anyone used the PIAA super silicon wipers? Are they better than Bosch or not. Whats your opinions?
I had the Piaa's on my accord. They were good, but overpriced. I only bought them, because I get discounts on anything PIAA. I just put the TriplEdge Silicone blades on last night. My wife called from work and said that they worked great compared to stock. Plus they come with a lifetime warranty:

TRIPLEDGE All Season Premium Silicone Wipers carry a lifetime warranty against cracking, rotting, tearing or wearing out for as long as you own you car. This warranty is issued jointly to you and the vehicle for which it was purchased.
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go to honda and get new wiper blades...mine made a big difference...
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Originally Posted by PlasmaGT
TRIPLEDGE All Season Premium Silicone Wipers carry a lifetime warranty against cracking, rotting, tearing or wearing out for as long as you own you car. This warranty is issued jointly to you and the vehicle for which it was purchased.
how much did you pay for the tripleedge ones?
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Rain-X wins :P, go to autozone and pick up a bottle, then you never have to use your wipers.
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i hear rain-x leaves a film on your windsheild that just keeps building up every time you re-apply it.
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Originally Posted by blackcivic07
how much did you pay for the tripleedge ones?

$6 each
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Here ya go
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Originally Posted by Jas88
Has anyone used the PIAA super silicon wipers? Are they better than Bosch or not. Whats your opinions?
I have PIAA on my Prelude. It's probably the best long lasting wiper blade I've ever tried so far. I have it on my Prelude for about two years now & it still working well, just slightly worn out. I have Bosch on my Civic right now & it's just okay. They don't last as long as PIAA. As a matter of fact, it's almost time for me to change the Bosch on the Civic & it's only about eight months old.
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Originally Posted by PlasmaGT
hahaha, i think that's a few more than i would need
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I have some blue carbon fiber ones y'o! I am the pimp. j/p. They actually match pretty well, and have lasted over 1 1/2 yrs. They have the double wiper thing on each one. i forget which brand, not APC though!!!!! I think bosch?
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