R56 Wiper blades replacement? radar detector?
6th Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Washington State
No, it's not correct. The blades do fit the 2nd gen models. Just keep in mind that you need one 18 and one 19 because one blade is longer than the other.
.. one more Q.. how do we install the blades?.. any info available regarding installing?
5th Gear
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From: NH
I can only speak for the SilBlades, but they're really easy. You just squeeze the "thingy" on the current blades and pull them off. You then snap on the right mounting bracket onto the new blade and push it onto the "stick thingy". Okay, so I sound like an idiot, but I am stupid when it comes to car stuff and had it figured out in about 45 seconds. Easy peasy.
6th Gear
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Lots of folks have had problems with those new "blade" wipers (like the Bosch Icon or Valeo ).
They complain that the wipers don't perform as well as the standard wipers do. They tended to lift at speed and they don't make full contact with the windshield.
I returned a set for this very reason and got the standard Silblades.
They complain that the wipers don't perform as well as the standard wipers do. They tended to lift at speed and they don't make full contact with the windshield.
I returned a set for this very reason and got the standard Silblades.
3rd Gear
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From: Hurricane Alley
Lots of folks have had problems with those new "blade" wipers (like the Bosch Icon or Valeo ).
They complain that the wipers don't perform as well as the standard wipers do. They tended to lift at speed and they don't make full contact with the windshield.
I returned a set for this very reason and got the standard Silblades.
They complain that the wipers don't perform as well as the standard wipers do. They tended to lift at speed and they don't make full contact with the windshield.
I returned a set for this very reason and got the standard Silblades.
3rd Gear
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There are no "refills" for the OEM wiper arms according to what I have been told. When this is replaced at the dealership (according to my MA at least) they replace the blade and the arm. This assembly is 80$ if not replaced under warranty. My dealership will only replace the wipers once every two years. I was told that this is all that BMW will
Even though there's only one number sure enough (just checked) the new blades on my car are different lengths. Perhaps they cut down one for the other side.
Last edited by johne123; Sep 19, 2008 at 02:06 PM.
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