change wiper blades?
11-25-2005, 01:57 PM
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change wiper blades?
ok, so I noticed in last week's pouring rain that my wiper blades suck! they were put on when I bought the car in May, figured they'd glide smoothly for longer than 6 mos. anyway, I searched and didn't see a DIY on changing the wiper blades for 1st gen CLs. Can anyone post some instructions. Also, do you get OEM wiper blades or is there a better/cheaper aftermarket brand you use? Did you pay to have them changed (how much $$) or DIY?
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thanks!
11-25-2005, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SwervinCL
Your 25 years old and dont know how to change your wiper blades... 
Just ask autozone to do it for you!
Just ask autozone to do it for you!
11-26-2005, 03:22 AM
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go to the auto parts store, have them look up the car - wiperblade applications - and the proceed to be n00b when you ask them to install the blades for you...lol
11-26-2005, 06:43 AM
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I got tired of going to the auto store buying blades and refills every 6-8 months here in New England. I went on the web and bought a set of PIAA Sporza Silicone Blades. Cost after shipping was about $47 for the pair. My buddy had a set on and they are incredible! Go check em out on PIAA site, then do a google on where to buy and look for the best price. I know they seem a little pricier, but you will relpace it much less, and use them much less. They say it is like putting a fresh coat of rain-x with each wipe of the windshield.
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11-26-2005, 11:59 PM
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who uses rain-x here and do you recommend?
I'll have to look into the PIAA blades, we get enough rain (+ I do a lot of snow/ice driving in the mtns in winter) to justify that purchase
I'll have to look into the PIAA blades, we get enough rain (+ I do a lot of snow/ice driving in the mtns in winter) to justify that purchase
11-27-2005, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Chinisimo
rain-x is GREAT!!!
11-28-2005, 07:56 AM
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yeah, rain x rocks! I am in rhode island, and we get plenty of all the stuff you get, if not more. Well worth it, believe me. Put it this way to the guy from Vegas that was bitching about the expense. Bear in mind, these are probably the best blades on the market, hands down. I am from Seattle originally, and can appreciate a good set of blades and know how important they can be. Now after living in New England, I can appreciate it much more with all the snow and ice here. My buddy uses them back in Seattle, and I have seen first hand how great they work. Not to mention, it is a cosmetic dress up as well. They look really cool, and are available in Carbon Fiber or Black. I took Black.
yeah, rain x rocks! I am in rhode island, and we get plenty of all the stuff you get, if not more. Well worth it, believe me. Put it this way to the guy from Vegas that was bitching about the expense. Bear in mind, these are probably the best blades on the market, hands down. I am from Seattle originally, and can appreciate a good set of blades and know how important they can be. Now after living in New England, I can appreciate it much more with all the snow and ice here. My buddy uses them back in Seattle, and I have seen first hand how great they work. Not to mention, it is a cosmetic dress up as well. They look really cool, and are available in Carbon Fiber or Black. I took Black.
11-28-2005, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverCL97
^ thank god u took black .... 
the fake silver painted c/f ones are terrible 
11-28-2005, 10:35 AM
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ryan 7645
yeah, rain x rocks! I am in rhode island, and we get plenty of all the stuff you get, if not more. Well worth it, believe me. Put it this way to the guy from Vegas that was bitching about the expense. Bear in mind, these are probably the best blades on the market, hands down. I am from Seattle originally, and can appreciate a good set of blades and know how important they can be. Now after living in New England, I can appreciate it much more with all the snow and ice here. My buddy uses them back in Seattle, and I have seen first hand how great they work. Not to mention, it is a cosmetic dress up as well. They look really cool, and are available in Carbon Fiber or Black. I took Black.
yeah, rain x rocks! I am in rhode island, and we get plenty of all the stuff you get, if not more. Well worth it, believe me. Put it this way to the guy from Vegas that was bitching about the expense. Bear in mind, these are probably the best blades on the market, hands down. I am from Seattle originally, and can appreciate a good set of blades and know how important they can be. Now after living in New England, I can appreciate it much more with all the snow and ice here. My buddy uses them back in Seattle, and I have seen first hand how great they work. Not to mention, it is a cosmetic dress up as well. They look really cool, and are available in Carbon Fiber or Black. I took Black.
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Ricers do. If they're red, blue, or other colours of the rainbow, they stand out.
I need some new wiper blades, these winter ones I got aren't that great on the highway.
I need some new wiper blades, these winter ones I got aren't that great on the highway.
11-28-2005, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverCL97
go to walmart...they got good ones for like 6 bucks, get the cheapest ones there...
i bought the cheapest there and they are
i bought the cheapest there and they are
11-28-2005, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ryan7645
change wiper blades?
11-28-2005, 02:30 PM
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i got an ad from the local acura dealer his weekend and they have a special $9.50 got oem blades, WITH INSTALLATION! i was like oh no way, installation included! freaking douchebags, ill probably get em to install it anyways 
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Originally Posted by h2o-pr00f
i got an ad from the local acura dealer his weekend and they have a special $9.50 got oem blades, WITH INSTALLATION! i was like oh no way, installation included! freaking douchebags, ill probably get em to install it anyways
Do it
11-28-2005, 05:01 PM
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i just got the anco winter blades... havent tried them in snow yet... bad thing about them is they have red caps on the ends of the blades, guess time to break out the spraypaint 
11-29-2005, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by NauTiC*
wow, a thread about wiper blades... Can't wait for glowing windshield washer dispencer thread.
04-13-2006, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Gaujo
God is in the rain.
Remember the 5th of November
Remember the 5th of November
04-13-2006, 11:22 AM
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God is in the rain.
Remember the 5th of November
Remember the 5th of November
anyway, yeah just ask the guy that work at autozone to put it on for you and pay attention....
btw, i know howda replace my blade....but this one hot young mama-sita at autozone was helping me find the blade for my GS and i played dumb and ask her to replace it for me. damn does she have an ass. i didnt mack on her tho.
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Originally Posted by ib_jimmy
anyway, yeah just ask the guy that work at autozone to put it on for you and pay attention....
btw, i know howda replace my blade....but this one hot young mama-sita at autozone was helping me find the blade for my GS and i played dumb and ask her to replace it for me. damn does she have an ass. i didnt mack on her tho.
04-13-2006, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaujo
head back and see if they have any balls in stock. I think about a medium would fit your chassie ;-). Then have that girl help you with them instead of going home to
anyway, I think the 5th of November thing is from V for Vendetta
04-13-2006, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Chinisimo
rain-x is GREAT!!!
04-14-2006, 12:16 AM
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a whole thread about wiper blades
i buy mine from autozone
they cost me $20
they are nice
i have a bellybutton
k?bye
sa whole thread about wiper blades
i buy mine from autozone
they cost me $20
they are nice
i have a bellybutton
k?bye
someone here has those icon wipers... plz post pics of them....
oh yea and i use rain-x its maddd good... i hardly even turn on my wipers.. but when the wipers are on there madd clear...
and for windshield washer... the orange rain-x...
04-14-2006, 04:06 AM
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My OEM's lasted almost 5 years. While getting an oil change a couple months ago, I had them put new ones on. Only $4 per blade and N/C to put them on. 
04-14-2006, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by lnsyone
i have the mugen type r wiper blades.
