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R59 2013 Roadster wiper blades

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Old 01-18-2013, 07:07 PM
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2013 Roadster wiper blades

Just purchased PIAA wiper blades for my roadster. The R56 uses a hook and loop style of wiper. My car uses a BMW E60 style wiper. So my question is did anyone replace the wipers on a roadster and what did you use?.
 
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Old 01-19-2013, 04:00 AM
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The dealer did mine with OEM parts at the regular service.
 
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Old 01-21-2013, 11:33 AM
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The PIAA wipers don't work on our cars. It looks like the only wipers that work other then stock is Rain X.
 
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I discovered that the Bosch Icon OE 20 and OE 21 fit. Pull the plastic cover off and discard it.
 
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Talking about wiper blades, ours often shutters a lot . . . are the aftermarket ones any better in that regards?
 
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Have not used them much but so far no shuddering.
 
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Just replace with the OEM ones or SWF / valeo , and make sure the window is clean. Had mine done and no issues. Replace them about once a year. Also those blades are ultra flat aero blades and don't whistle .

61612239962

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/61612239962/

 
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My 2013 Cooper S doesn't have the hook and have had a hell of a time trying to find the right blade that fits (bought the car 2 weeks ago). Does your wiper arm look like the attached photos?
 
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previous post was 2015 .......

if your local part store can't help you (which is surprising as this style has been around for awhile now ....)

try

outmotoring.com
http://www.outmotoring.com/replaceme...s-r58-r59.html

or

minimania.com
 

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We have the part linked above for the part # 61612239962
 
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