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Old May 31, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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Bosch Icon wiper blades

I am pretty sure that is what I put on my MINI last time I did wiper blades. I went to get more and they seem to not be made to fit the R56 or MINI for that fact. Does anyone know where I can find them? Also the rear blade is a 10 inch blade. Does anyone know where I can get a blade that is not the stock replace to fit back there? I hav been searching for 2 days now and can not find what I am looking for.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Here's a generic rear blade. Is that what you're looking for?


http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-R-10A-Re...8480415&sr=8-1
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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I got my Icons from Advanced, they don't list the Min but the standard 18" and 19" work. Can't help you with the rear, went with the factory from Sewell.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by silverbullet1972
Here's a generic rear blade. Is that what you're looking for?


http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-R-10A-Re...8480415&sr=8-1
That is what I am looking for but, I just don't want a stock replacement becuase they suck bad. They squeak, don't wipe good, and generally fall apart in 3 to 6 months.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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I sell alot of Icons to Mini customers at my work. 418A and 419A are what you will need. As for the rear blade you will have to buy a stock replacement.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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That sucks. I guess I will delete it then because it is useless.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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That sucks. I guess I will delete it then because it is useless.
Really? With all the dirt on the rear window, it comes in handy.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeyb74
I sell alot of Icons to Mini customers at my work. 418A and 419A are what you will need. As for the rear blade you will have to buy a stock replacement.
What's the difference between the 'A' and 'B' icon models?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 04:45 AM
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Really? With all the dirt on the rear window, it comes in handy.
Yeah all that POS wiper does is squeak and smear all of it across the back window.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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My rear wiper works great, would not go anywhere without it
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Well if there was a better wiper I would keep it but I am tired of smear and squeak.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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What's the difference between the 'A' and 'B' icon models?
A is driver's side and B is passenger.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Just picked some Icons up. I did 18 on both sides this time.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by amancuso
A is driver's side and B is passenger.
All the ICONs that I sell are all "A". I know Bosch has "B" but I do not think it's for passenger side. idk...

I ended up going with PIAA Silicone wipers this time around on my MCS.
 
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