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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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bosch icon wipers

has anyone installed bosch icon wipers yet? They are the style of wiper that is comming on all the new cars this year. I hear they are VERY good. They are a little expensive, however i dont mind that for good wipers. (plus they look cool)

any reviews or pictures of them installed would b awesome!
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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i believe hybridnrg jus got some. take a look in the pictures section in the thread he made about his new exhaust.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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what are the benifits of this wiper design?
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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they are excelent for winter conditions... my father put them on his super duty and said they're the best wipers he's ever used. He hates when snow and ice builds up in the frames of normal wipers, which keeps them from performing properly. They have an internal spring that holds them to the glass, as well as a "spoiler" that also helps hold them down at higher speeds.

Well worth the money if you ask me.

BTW- Mercedees has used the same style wipers for years.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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i believe hybridnrg jus got some. take a look in the pictures section in the thread he made about his new exhaust.


suremang..u gotta slam that bitch
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by suremang
i believe hybridnrg jus got some. take a look in the pictures section in the thread he made about his new exhaust.
maybe he will read this and post a few pics of them installed on the car.............*hint* *hint*
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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werd i like those wipers... can someone tell me what are the sizes?
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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they must add 5hp+
non the less, I want to see what the commotion is about..
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Yes I have them on my car. Go look in the picture section for "hybridnrg's exhaust and pics" you will see them. So easy to put on, they take care of ice and snow like its nothing. Plus they are aerodynamic so no shaking at high speeds. The most important thing i noticed is that there was NO or to the very less minimal sound, when you had it on. Plus they look really clean on the car....no big metal thing to deal with. Plus they said it last 20% longer then regular blades
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Reflex Wiper Blades

I got some new wipers up here in Toronto from Canadian Tire.

They are a single blade design, and are manufactured with a curve to better fit the contour of the windshield.

They're a bit pricier but worth it, and I do notice they do a better job wiping the surface with less lift.

Have a look:

- Revolutionary flex design leads to continuous even pressure of the blade to your windshield leading to a superior wipe in all weather conditions
- Hingeless design virtually eliminates snow and ice build-up
- Low-profile technology leads to superior aerodynamics virtually eliminating wind-lift
- Exclusive to Canadian Tire
- Available in eight sizes, from 16"-24"

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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hybridnrg
Yes I have them on my car. Go look in the picture section for "hybridnrg's exhaust and pics" you will see them. So easy to put on, they take care of ice and snow like its nothing. Plus they are aerodynamic so no shaking at high speeds. The most important thing i noticed is that there was NO or to the very less minimal sound, when you had it on. Plus they look really clean on the car....no big metal thing to deal with. Plus they said it last 20% longer then regular blades
I've been looking into getting these, my mechanic friend recommended them, on your recommendation, i will get a set, if they suck, I will have you to blame
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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they look cool
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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im gonna go pick some of those reflexes up, 'cause the ice build up on mine is fuckin me right over lately......jeeesus, may is not coming fast enough
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I've been looking into getting these, my mechanic friend recommended them, on your recommendation, i will get a set, if they suck, I will have you to blame

lol ok....you always blame me anyways...j/k you will love them...trust me.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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hybirdnrg, can you post a pic of them accually installed on the wiper arm?
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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I just went out and got some. They look good instaleld, but are pricey as hell. $44 for both

I'm going to go test them out now as it is snowing pretty hard.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ajbent86
hybirdnrg, can you post a pic of them accually installed on the wiper arm?

here you go...funny that its raining out right now too.



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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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clean meng!
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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suremang..u gotta slam that bitch
i need some money hahaha
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 1V4N
I got some new wipers up here in Toronto from Canadian Tire.

They are a single blade design, and are manufactured with a curve to better fit the contour of the windshield.

They're a bit pricier but worth it, and I do notice they do a better job wiping the surface with less lift.

Have a look:

- Revolutionary flex design leads to continuous even pressure of the blade to your windshield leading to a superior wipe in all weather conditions
- Hingeless design virtually eliminates snow and ice build-up
- Low-profile technology leads to superior aerodynamics virtually eliminating wind-lift
- Exclusive to Canadian Tire
- Available in eight sizes, from 16"-24"

This noob sounds kindof familiar
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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ok, just got back from a drive in the snow, and I am going to have to say I am kind of disappointed.

They still smeared a little bit for some reason, but keep in mind there was already snow on teh windshield when I installed them, so that might have had something to do with it. The part that was smearing appeared to have ice on the actual rubber blade itself, adn that was causing the smearing, so we'll see how it does tonight after it freezes.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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i had ice on my windows, and it only took off half. So i ran back into the house got some hot water, and poured it on...fixed it...lol
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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do they last longer than regular blades?

if not, I'd rather spend my $44 on 4 sets of regular blades
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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0 items found for bosch icon
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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There was a thread on these in car talk:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=wipers

I've been waiting for NighthawkBlue to give a follow up review...

I'll probably go w/ OEMs again (dealer usually throws them on for free when I get service done)....
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by hybridnrg
i had ice on my windows, and it only took off half. So i ran back into the house got some hot water, and poured it on...fixed it...lol
ice + cali = WTF
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverCL97
ice + cali = WTF

yeah...we even had snow where i am at. Which it hasnt snowed here in about 20 Years
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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ya well....the world is going to shit
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ya well....the world is going to shit
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